November 2015 in “European Journal of Inflammation” Cicatricial alopecia, a permanent hair loss condition, is mainly caused by damage to specific hair follicle stem cells and abnormal immune responses, with gene regulator PPAR-y and lipid metabolism disorders playing significant roles.
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Targeting TRP channels may help reduce excessive scarring.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TIP39 and PTH2R help control calcium levels and skin cell development.
111 citations
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August 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” μ-opiate receptors in skin cells may affect skin health and healing.
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November 2024 in “Cell Biology and Toxicology” Blocking certain receptors in the lungs might help treat a specific type of asthma.
June 2025 in “Biomolecules” RORA affects hair follicle stem cells' structure and movement, potentially helping treat hair loss.
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December 2012 in “Epilepsia” Neurosteroids change how GABA_A receptors work in the brain, which could be important for treating temporal lobe epilepsy.
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February 2016 in “EMBO reports” Scientists found a specific group of itch-sensing nerve cells in mice important for feeling itch but not for sensing heat or touch.
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April 2006 in “Brain Research” 5α-reduced neurosteroids may help regulate glial cell differentiation.
24 citations
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” TNFα, IFNγ, and Substance P significantly affect prolactin levels in human skin, suggesting new treatments for skin and hair conditions.
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November 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” Neuroregulation is crucial for skin wound healing and can be targeted to improve recovery.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Brimonidine is effective for reducing facial redness in skin conditions and has potential for broader dermatological uses.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Serotonin helps hair grow by activating certain cells.
55 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.
142 citations
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March 2019 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.
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December 2016 in “Pharmaceuticals” TRP channels in the skin are important for sensation and health, and targeting them could help treat skin disorders.
October 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Leptin-deficient mice, used as a model for Type 2 Diabetes, have delayed wound healing due to impaired contraction and other dysfunctional cellular responses.
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May 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair loss in men may be caused by inflammation triggered by hormones, and treatments reducing inflammation could potentially promote hair growth.
70 citations
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Air pollution harms skin health and can worsen skin diseases.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The cause of Frontal fibrosing alopecia, a type of hair loss, is complex, likely involving immune responses and genetics, but is not fully understood.
24 citations
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August 2017 in “Prostaglandins & Other Lipid Mediators” CRTH2 antagonists might be useful for treating many conditions because they play a role in immune and inflammation responses.
108 citations
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July 2004 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress increases a factor in mice that leads to hair loss, and blocking this factor may prevent it.
Finding functions for unknown GPCRs is hard but key for making new drugs.
72 citations
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October 2009 in “The FASEB journal” TRH stimulates human hair growth and extends the hair growth phase.
98 citations
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July 2014 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.
176 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.
September 2025 in “BULLETIN OF STOMATOLOGY AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY” Better supportive care is needed to manage chemotherapy side effects.
CRPS I is complex, linked to immune and nerve issues, and needs comprehensive treatment.
85 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” The article concludes that better understanding gene regulation related to seasonal changes can offer insights into the mechanisms of seasonal timing in mammals.