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September 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” People with Mucopolysaccharidoses often have skin problems like thick skin and extra hair, and recognizing these can help diagnose and treat the condition early.
September 1978 in “PubMed” Chondroitin sulphate is more abundant than hyaluronic acid in skin and hair samples, except in gamma-keratosis.
21 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Intralesional cidofovir may be a viable alternative treatment for SCC.
September 2013 in “Helda (University of Helsinki)” Mutations in specific genes cause certain congenital defects in dogs, aiding in understanding similar human diseases.
18 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
March 2024 in “Residência Pediátrica” An infant developed excessive hair growth after a bone marrow transplant and cyclosporine treatment.
2 citations
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December 1973 in “Calcified tissue research” Epilation and DHT cause skin calcification by increasing ATP and calcium deposits.
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July 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.
20 citations
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September 2005 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Some skin problems can be signs of diabetes or other metabolic diseases and recognizing them can help diagnose and treat these diseases early.
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October 1957 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia mucinosa is a challenging condition with unclear diagnosis and treatment.
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January 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare skin condition in children can look like other diseases.
June 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New technologies show potential for better understanding and treating skin conditions with abnormal mucin, but more research is needed for clinical use.
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February 2023 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Polysulfonic acid mucopolysaccharide can reduce skin scarring.
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July 2011 in “PubMed” Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.
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February 2012 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The document describes previously unreported unique skin changes in a rare genetic disorder called Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare form of lupus caused hair loss and skin bumps, diagnosed through biopsy, improved partially with treatment.
20 citations
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April 1959 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia mucinosa causes red, raised skin patches and hair loss.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Optimizing production conditions can improve hyaluronic acid's effectiveness and cost in cosmetics and therapy.
19 citations
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March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
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December 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.
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July 2012 in “InTech eBooks” People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
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November 2018 in “Journal of pathology and translational medicine” Fetal death was caused by umbilical cord stricture with hair growth in the Wharton jelly.
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July 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Hyaluronic acid successfully treated skin atrophy caused by corticosteroid injections.
December 2024 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” Ayurvedic treatments may help reduce hypothyroidism symptoms.
April 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” Ayurvedic treatment improved symptoms and reduced TSH levels in a hypothyroidism patient.
July 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Follicular mucinosis in a 15-year-old is usually harmless but needs monitoring for possible lymphoma.
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May 2005 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Versican, a protein, is less present in thinning hair follicles and this decrease might contribute to common hair loss in men.
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December 2018 in “Genetics in Medicine” Pegvaliase is recommended for treating adults with phenylketonuria.
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July 2014 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Heparan sulfate is important for hair growth, preventing new hair formation in mature skin, and controlling oil gland development.
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February 2016 in “F1000Research” Understanding glycans and enzymes that alter them is key to controlling hair growth.