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August 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Microneedling is promising for treating various skin issues but needs more research to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
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April 1997 in “Developmental Dynamics” Trypsin slows hair growth and affects color by causing cell death in hair follicles.
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November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Only skin melanocytes, not other types, can color hair in mice.
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June 2012 in “Revista de la Escuela de Medicina Legal” Microscopes are essential for telling apart human and animal hair in criminal investigations.
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November 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Herbal treatments can help with hair problems, but more research is needed.
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September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The conclusion is that proper recognition and treatment of skin conditions are crucial for the elderly due to changes in skin, nails, and hair with age, and the impact of these conditions on health and mobility.
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January 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.
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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.
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The document concludes that various clinical methods are used to assess ageing skin and the effectiveness of anti-ageing products.
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June 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists need to understand African American hair-care practices to better treat their hair and scalp disorders.
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June 2017 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Advanced human skin models improve drug development and could replace animal testing.
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September 2003 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat under the skin releases HGF which helps hair grow and gain color.
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November 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation” Epidermal stem cells have various roles in skin beyond just maintenance, including forming specialized structures and aiding in skin repair and regeneration.
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January 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Non-immune factors play a significant role in alopecia areata.
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January 2020 in “Ecology and evolution” Genes related to pigmentation, body rhythms, and behavior change during hares' seasonal coat color transition, with a common genetic mechanism in two hare species.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Visible light can improve skin disorders and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand long-term effects.
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November 2015 in “Trends in biotechnology” Gene regulation could revolutionize hair color by altering pigmentation from within.
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May 2023 in “EMBO reports” High mTORC1 activity slows hair growth and causes it to lose color.
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April 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Understanding the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and photobiomodulation could improve diabetic wound healing.
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Rice bran extract can increase melanin production and may help treat melanin deficiency.
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April 2013 in “Homo” Darker skin in 10-year-old girls may be an early sign of puberty.
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different hair types from various ethnic groups affect hair shine due to characteristics like thickness and shape.
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September 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Lower melatonin levels are linked to more skin aging.
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar” Pantaneiro sheep have more genetic diversity than Texel sheep, with potential for future research in Brazilian farming.