Steatocystomas are harmless skin cysts that can vary in size and may sometimes cause itching or pain.
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October 2018 in “Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology/Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” The gene NM_026333 slows down aging by affecting the NCX1 pathway and could be targeted for anti-aging treatments.
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November 2015 in “Carcinogenesis” Deleting TNFα gene reduces skin cancer risk in certain mice.
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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The patient's hair was thinner and had fewer lipids due to a genetic mutation.
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January 2007 in “Animal Genetics” The gene for slick hair in Senepol cattle is located on chromosome 20 and may involve the SRD5A2 gene.
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December 2023 in “Cell Death Discovery” Cepharanthine may help treat gastric cancer by causing cancer cell death and affecting energy use.
January 1999 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” The report expanded knowledge of MBTPS1-related disorders by identifying new symptoms.
January 2006 in “Dianzi xianwei xuebao” Netherton syndrome causes specific skin and hair changes that help in early diagnosis.
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October 1998 in “Experimental Dermatology” A keratin hHb6 mutation causes a hair disorder with varying severity, influenced by other factors.
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April 2013 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” Mannosylerythritol lipids are good for skin and hair care products.
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January 2016 in “İzmir Dr.Behçet Uz çocuk hastanesi dergisi” A child's scalp infection was caused by a fungus not previously known to do so, but it was successfully treated.
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June 2022 in “Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology” The enzyme sEH is important for hair growth and its inhibition could help treat hair loss.
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March 2002 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Steatocystoma multiplex is a skin condition starting around age 26, linked to hair follicles, and related to eruptive vellus hair cysts.
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September 2012 in “Oman Medical Journal” Mutations in keratin genes can cause skin and mucosa disorders.
Prussian Blue causes hair cuticles to detach, weakening the hair.
March 2009 in “Encyclopedia of Life Sciences” Mutations in keratin genes cause skin disorders, but new treatments show promise.
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November 1999 in “Mycoses” A man in Japan got better from a scalp fungal infection using terbinafine.
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December 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.
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September 2022 in “Composites Part B: Engineering” Pacific oyster peptides may help wounds heal without scars.
January 1964 in “OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)” CXCL7 is essential for muscle repair by aiding early neutrophil infiltration.
February 2020 in “Definitions” KRT72 gene helps form hair.
January 2026 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Selaginella doederleinii extract shows potential for cervical cancer treatment but needs more research.
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July 2018 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” A three-year-old girl has hair loss despite treatment with selenium sulfide shampoo and anti-fungal medication.
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January 1992 in “Acta Histochemica” Porcine and human pilosebaceous units are very similar.
April 2022 in “Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International)” Catalase in processed meats may emit electromagnetic fields that increase cancer risk.
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May 2023 in “Microbial Cell Factories” A stable, active version of a growth factor was made in bacteria, showing promise for medical use.