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November 2007 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” NG2 is crucial for normal skin and hair development in mice.
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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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February 2023 in “Genes” Certain miRNAs may influence cashmere fiber traits in goats by affecting hair follicle activities.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Autism's genetics are linked with early age of puberty and less hair loss, but not with hormone levels or polycystic ovary syndrome.
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October 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Sonic hedgehog signaling is crucial for normal wound healing.
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March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.
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July 1997 in “PubMed” The harlequin ichthyosis mouse mutation causes thick skin and early death, resembling a human skin disorder.
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July 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Mutations in the LSS gene cause hair loss and may affect brain development, with varying severity.
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September 2013 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.
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February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking biotin supplements can be risky and often lacks evidence of effectiveness for skin, hair, and nail issues.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Epidermolysis bullosa is an inherited condition causing fragile skin with no cure, managed by wound care and experimental treatments show promise.
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November 2018 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” People with atopic dermatitis have different skin bacteria, and targeting these bacteria might help treat the condition.