January 2026 in “Biomedicines” Dysregulated lipid metabolism may play a role in male pattern baldness.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Targeting multiple pathways may improve treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
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March 2009 in “Dermato-Endocrinology” The exact molecular mechanisms of sebaceous gland function are still unclear.
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November 2004 in “Lipids” PPARs help regulate skin health and could be used to treat skin disorders.
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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.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Opophytum forskahlii seed oil may help with anti-aging and hair growth.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nelfb is essential for dermal fat development and survival.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of PPARγ are found in varying amounts in human skin and its parts, which could affect how skin treatments work.
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June 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” We now understand more about what causes acne and this could lead to better, more personalized treatments.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Melatonin improved mental health and metabolism in women with PCOS.
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December 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” DHEA reduction may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
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April 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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February 2023 in “Genes” CUX1 boosts sheep hair cell growth and affects curl patterns.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Blocking EGFR in skin cells doesn't majorly increase inflammation markers.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Metabolic issues may trigger lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia, and treatments targeting these issues could help.
Mealworm protein helps fat cell development and may aid in metabolic health and hair growth.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Electric stimulation at 448 kHz can promote hair growth by enhancing cell activity in hair follicles.
March 2024 in “World Academy of Sciences Journal” Exercise helps maintain healthy skin by promoting regeneration and reducing inflammation.
October 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Key proteins and pathways regulate wool fiber diameter in Alpine Merino sheep.
November 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lichen Planopilaris causes irreversible hair loss due to immune attacks on hair stem cells, but modulating PPAR-γ might help treat it.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Macrophages are more involved in Lichen planopilaris than in Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different types of stem cells in the skin contribute to the variety of melanoma forms.
January 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 2011 dermatology discussions highlighted stem cell hair treatments, new lichen planopilaris therapies, skin side effects from cancer drugs, emerging allergens, and the link between food allergies and skin issues.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Red light exposure can slow aging in mice by improving fat metabolism.
Genes and metabolites affect cashmere fiber thickness, which can improve cashmere quality.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MPZL3 protein helps control the size of oil glands and the growth of oil-producing cells in both mice and humans.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mouse skin fibroblasts vary in function and adaptability based on their environment.
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March 2013 in “Development” Fat cells help recruit healing cells and build skin structure during wound healing.
150 citations
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October 2010 in “The American Journal of Pathology” The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
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April 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Substance P may worsen acne by increasing inflammation, but corticosteroids might help by reducing this effect.