November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Looking older on the outside might be linked to aging faster on the inside and can be affected by lifestyle choices and health risks.
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May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
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October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The cause of alopecia areata is likely a mix of genetics, immune system issues, and environmental factors, with more research needed to understand it fully.
291 citations
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April 2010 in “Gastroenterology” Certain proteins, Lgr5 and Lgr6, are important markers of adult stem cells and are involved in tissue repair and cancer development.
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February 2018 in “Nature Reviews Genetics” Stem cell plasticity is crucial for wound healing but can also contribute to cancer development.
89 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for tissue development and has potential in regenerative medicine, but requires more research for therapeutic use.
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November 2012 in “PloS one” The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.
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January 2012 in “Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology” Mice that can regenerate tissue have cells that pause in the cell cycle, which is important for healing, similar to axolotls.
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May 2021 in “Marine Drugs” PDRN, derived from salmon sperm, shows promise in healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and regenerating tissues, but more research is needed to understand its mechanisms and improve its use.
June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The HoxC gene cluster and its enhancers are essential for developing hair and nails in mammals.
47 citations
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July 2013 in “Pharmacological Reviews” Regenerative pharmacology, which combines drugs with regenerative medicine, shows promise for repairing damaged body parts and needs more interdisciplinary research.
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May 2010 in “Hautarzt” Different hormones affect hair growth and conditions, with some causing hair loss and others promoting it.
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June 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Early and aggressive treatment of scarring alopecia is important to prevent further hair follicle damage.
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July 2022 in “Annals of translational medicine” Scientists created complete hair-like structures by growing mouse skin cells together in a special gel.
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September 2022 in “Morphology” Human stem cells have diverse sources and potential uses in medicine.
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Mouse hair follicle cells can become heart-like cells without genetic changes.
August 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Key pathways like WNT, EGF, FGF, SHH, and BMP regulate poultry feather growth, with BMP inhibiting it.
September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Key signals like Wnt and β-catenin are crucial for skin and hair development, with potential for treating skin disorders.
86 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
16 citations
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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.
5 citations
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November 2024 in “Advanced Science” A new culture system can grow tooth-like structures from dental cells but can't yet develop roots.
7 citations
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Natural products like plant extracts can help promote hair growth and could be used to treat hair loss.
46 citations
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Genomics” Identifying specific genes helps improve goat breeding for better traits like growth and milk production.
20 citations
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January 2022 in “Polymers” Nanoparticles added to natural materials like cellulose and collagen can improve cell growth and wound healing, but more testing is needed to ensure they're safe and effective.
15 citations
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July 2022 in “Biomedicines” UGRSKIN absorbs UV like native skin after 21-28 days, making it potentially suitable for clinical use.
3 citations
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January 2021 Non-surgical treatments like thread lifts, PRP therapy, HIFU, and radiofrequency effectively rejuvenate and tighten facial skin.
February 2025 in “Animals” Understanding proteins in skin structures like claws and hair is crucial for future research.
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April 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD34 is a marker for isolating stem-like cells in mouse hair follicles.