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January 2010 in “Humana Press eBooks” The vitamin D receptor can affect gene activity even without its usual hormone in hair and skin.
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February 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the LIPH gene was found to cause a rare hair disorder in a Japanese boy.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp hair follicle cells help protect and heal skin in certain skin conditions.
CRISPR gene editing reduces harmful molecules in cells from Emery–Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy patients.
January 2006 in “Advances in developmental biology” The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
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October 2018 in “BMC genomics” Key genes can rewire networks, changing skin appendage types.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TEDAR is crucial for skin cell differentiation and barrier formation.
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin cell types develop when specific genes are turned on by removing certain chemical tags from DNA.
Genetic mutations linked to ectodermal dysplasias and hair loss were identified in Pakistani families.
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July 2011 in “Scientific Reports” Changes in the HR gene have influenced hair growth and may lead to hair loss conditions in humans.
June 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Robertsonian translocation can cause recurrent miscarriages.
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October 2021 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters” New biomarkers and potential treatments for skin diseases were identified.
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December 2016 in “Cell Death & Differentiation” Damaging mitochondrial DNA in mice speeds up aging due to increased reactive oxygen species, not through the p53/p21 pathway.
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June 2019 in “Nature Communications” Noncoding dsRNA boosts hair growth by activating TLR3 and increasing retinoic acid.
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November 2018 in “Animal Genetics” A new gene variant causes curly coats in some dog breeds.
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December 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the SNRPE gene cause hereditary hair loss.
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December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
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October 1996 in “Science of The Total Environment” Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.
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February 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Most people with systemic lupus erythematosus have skin problems, and skin symptoms are often the first sign of the disease.
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November 2006 in “The Milbank Quarterly” Drug advertising has greatly increased, changing consumer behavior and raising concerns about its influence on healthcare and patient protection.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The research found that for a typical hair density, about 11 square centimeters of donor scalp is needed to get 800 hair grafts for transplantation.
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June 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine” Skin has specialized touch receptors that can tell different sensations apart.
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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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May 2011 in “Liver transplantation” Liver transplantation is a viable option for children with propionic acidemia, improving quality of life and diet, but does not remove all risks and long-term brain outcomes are uncertain.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.
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March 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Alopecia areata greatly harms quality of life, causing emotional and social issues.
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that good cosmetic outcomes in hair transplantation depend on the surgeon's artistic skill and careful planning.
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January 2013 in “Cochrane library” Some systemic treatments work for nail psoriasis but can have serious side effects.
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August 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Wound healing insights can improve regenerative medicine.
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September 1991 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with AGA often face anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem; psychological support is important.