58 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences” Multiphoton microscopy is a promising tool for detailed skin imaging and could improve patient care if its challenges are addressed.
2 citations
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May 2019 in “Advances in wound care” Blood-derived CD34+ cells speed up healing, reduce scarring, and regrow hair in skin wounds.
January 2026 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” Two-photon microscopy improves skin imaging but faces safety and cost challenges for clinical use.
36 citations
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March 2014 in “Biomaterials” A new skin-whitening agent using a peptide from wheat is safe and effective at reducing skin pigmentation.
25 citations
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September 2018 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” Blocking Wnt/β-catenin signaling with EGF receptor is necessary for proper hair growth.
19 citations
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July 2011 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” The hair follicle bulge is an important area for adult stem cells involved in hair growth and repair, with potential for medical use needing more research.
11 citations
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October 2018 in “Nucleic Acid Therapeutics” Modified KGF mRNA helps skin cells grow and move faster, which may improve wound healing.
4 citations
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February 2020 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Hair follicle stem cells might help treat traumatic brain injury.
140 citations
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August 2011 in “Biomaterials” Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
140 citations
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January 2009 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Liposomes improve drug delivery and reduce skin irritation in dermatology.
137 citations
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October 2009 in “The American journal of pathology” Matriptase is crucial for keeping epithelial tissues healthy and functioning properly.
105 citations
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August 2010 in “Pharmacology & therapeutics” Formyl-peptide receptor agonists could be new anti-inflammatory drugs.
67 citations
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January 2012 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Nanoparticles don't penetrate intact skin but can enter through pores or damaged skin.
47 citations
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.
16 citations
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September 2016 in “Neuropharmacology” Activating TSPO helps protect the retina from damage caused by high eye pressure in glaucoma.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Scientific reports” Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.
7 citations
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April 2012 in “Biomolecular concepts” Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.
6 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Epimedium extract helps increase skin pigmentation and could be a new treatment for conditions with reduced pigmentation.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Parasitology Research” Besnoitiosis, a parasitic disease, has been found in donkeys in Italy and may be more common in Europe than previously thought.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Development” Hair follicles in the back of the rosette fancy mouse have reversed orientations due to a gene mutation.
1 citations
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.
September 2023 in “Journal of microbiology and biotechnology” A type of collagen helps hair grow by boosting cell growth and activating a specific hair growth pathway.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Fat-derived stem cells may help treat skin aging and hair loss.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Fat-derived stem cells and their secretions show promise for treating skin aging and hair loss.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
32 citations
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February 2008 in “Developmental dynamics” Mice without the Sp6 gene have problems developing several body parts, including hair, teeth, limbs, and lungs.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Cosmetic procedures can harm hair, but damage can be minimized with knowledge and care; however, once hair is damaged, it cannot be reliably repaired.
228 citations
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September 2012 in “Trends in Neurosciences” Nerves are crucial for the regeneration of various body parts in many animals.
65 citations
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June 2003 in “EMBO journal” Noggin overexpression delays eyelid opening by affecting cell death and skin cell development.