Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles and may harm heart health.
Different connective tissue disorders have unique symptoms and treatments, with varying outcomes and often require ongoing care from a specialist.
January 2014 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Notch1 helps skin heal by attracting cells that aid repair.
December 2013 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris is caused by immune system issues damaging hair follicles and stem cells.
November 2009 in “Regenerative Medicine” The regenerative medicine industry saw business growth with new partnerships, clinical trials, and financial investments.
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
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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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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new hydrogel with stem cells from human umbilical cords improves skin wound healing and reduces inflammation.
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August 2018 in “Nature Communications” JunB is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and hair follicles.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.
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March 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.
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June 2015 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” Safflower has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and shows promise in treating heart, brain, and inflammatory conditions, but more research is needed to ensure its safety.
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March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
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June 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using stem cells from fat tissue can significantly improve wound healing in dogs.
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February 2019 in “Genes” The study concludes that mutations in the AEBP1 gene can cause a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and should be considered in diagnosis.
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October 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanotechnology is improving drug delivery and targeting, with promising applications in cancer treatment, gene therapy, and cosmetics, but challenges remain in ensuring precise delivery and safety.
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March 2019 in “Scientific Reports” The technique can isolate cells to help treat skin pigmentation issues.
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May 2021 in “Biomedicines” Targeting the protein Caveolin-1 might help treat a type of scarring hair loss called Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Glycopeptide hydrogels are promising for tissue repair, drug delivery, and healing due to their multifunctional properties.
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October 2010 in “Series in cosmetic and laser therapy” Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment with potential benefits and risks, requiring standardized practices and further investigation.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Exprecell™ is as effective as traditional methods but produces more f-PRF and is simpler to use.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Targeted immunotherapy could be a promising new treatment for hair regrowth.
The document explains different types of skin lesions and their characteristics, causes, and related conditions.
Any medication can cause skin reactions, some due to allergies and others due to dosage or genetic factors.
January 1998 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Lasers are effective and safe for various medical treatments, including cancer, wound healing, and skin conditions.
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September 1990 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Lambs' skin showed similar but more severe responses to a second orf virus infection, involving immune cells and new skin formation.
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December 2022 in “PÄDI Boletín Científico de Ciencias Básicas e Ingenierías del ICBI” Bioceramic and biopolymer composites are promising for advanced wound care, promoting healing and cell growth.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
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July 2024 in “Cell Proliferation” Blocking TGFβ can help treat fibrotic skin conditions by promoting fat cell formation.