18 citations
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Inflammation plays a key role in activating skin stem cells for hair growth and wound healing, but more research is needed to understand how it directs cell behavior.
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October 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Maintaining skin health is crucial for overall well-being and involves protecting against environmental damage and using skincare products.
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December 2023 in “npj biofilms and microbiomes” Single-cell engineered biotherapeutics show promise for skin treatment but need more research and trials.
124 citations
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June 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Fat cells in the skin help start healing and form important repair cells after injury.
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October 2009 in “Cancer research” Disrupting Stat3 in hair follicle stem cells greatly reduces skin tumor formation.
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair follicles are essential for skin health, aiding in hair growth, wound healing, and immune function.
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July 2022 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” Taking a probiotic supplement twice a day improved hair growth, skin hydration, and metabolic health in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome.
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January 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin organoids are a promising new model for studying human skin development and testing treatments.
April 2026 in “Inflammopharmacology” Punica granatum leaf extract may help treat skin fibrosis by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Platelet-rich plasma might help treat eczema by reducing inflammation and repairing the skin.
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January 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Zinc can help with some skin problems, but its effectiveness varies depending on the condition.
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human skin cells produce proenkephalin, which changes with environmental factors and skin diseases.
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March 2017 in “Cell host & microbe” Hair follicle development and microbes help regulatory T cells gather in newborn skin.
151 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin but more research is needed on their long-term effects and skin penetration challenges.
128 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
127 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Biological Rhythms” The skin's internal clock affects healing, cancer risk, aging, immunity, and hair growth, and disruptions can harm skin health.
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January 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sensitive skin is often caused by nerve fibers and environmental factors, and can be managed with mild skincare and professional advice.
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August 2018 in “Biochemical pharmacology” Targeting the skin's endocannabinoid system could help treat skin disorders.
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April 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Skin bacteria, specifically Staphylococcus aureus, help in wound healing and hair growth by using IL-1β signaling. Using antibiotics on skin wounds can slow down this natural healing process.
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November 2024 in “Planta” Aromatic plants can naturally help prevent skin aging and improve skin health.
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April 2020 in “Scientific reports” Changthangi goats have specific genes that help produce Pashmina wool.
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January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Using micro skin tissue columns improves skin wound healing and reduces scarring.
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March 2020 in “Immunology” Human prenatal skin develops an immune network early on that helps with skin formation and healing without scarring.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Multiomics helps understand and improve skin healing and repair.
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May 2025 in “Infection” Awareness and better treatment of Demodex mites can improve health and quality of life.
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November 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Epidermal stem cells show promise for future dermatology treatments due to ongoing advancements.
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June 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” Nitric oxide is important for skin functions and both helps protect against and contributes to skin inflammation and sensitization.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of molecular evolution” Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Activating autophagy in dogs with certain diseases improves their skin and hair.
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December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, showing complex skin evolution.