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September 2014 in “Stem cell reports” BLIMP1 is essential for skin maintenance but not for defining sebaceous gland progenitors.
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January 2013 in “BMC Dermatology” TGFβ signaling prevents sebaceous gland cells from producing fats.
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin's epithelial stem cells are crucial for repair and maintenance, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin problems.
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August 2014 in “Toxicologic pathology” Blocking DGAT1 reduces oil gland size in mice and dogs, but only mice experience hair loss.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Deleting MPZL3 increases skin oil production and reduces body fat.
COVID-19 can cause hair loss and nail issues, with treatments available for these conditions.
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September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The conclusion is that acne, alopecia, and hyperhidrosis are common skin issues with various treatments available, and accurate diagnosis is key for effective management.
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July 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical chemistry and analysis” Medicinal plants like Aloe, Amla, and Coconut oil help with hair and skin care.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Taking nicotinic acid supplements might help with acne by affecting the skin's oil glands, but high doses are needed.
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December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Acne treatment with isotretinoin increases the presence of p53, a protein, in skin and oil glands, which may help reduce acne severity.
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Fatp4 is crucial for healthy skin development and function.
Growing hair follicles from cultured cells could potentially treat baldness, but more research is needed.
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May 2002 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” CRH promotes fat production in skin cells, affecting conditions like acne.
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November 2015 in “Experimental Cell Research” Sebum from sebocytes is important for skin health and linked to conditions like acne and hair loss.
August 2011 in “동의생리병리학회지 = Journal of physiology & pathology in Korean Medicine” Green tea extract increases lipid production in human sebaceous gland cells.
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists turned mouse stem cells into skin cells that can grow into skin layers and structures.
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August 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.
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July 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Psoriasis causes changes in certain keratins and shrinks sebaceous glands in the scalp.
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August 2008 in “Regenerative Medicine” Scientists created early-stage hairs from mouse cells that grew into normal, pigmented hair when implanted into other mice.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A hydrogel made from pig fat helps wounds heal faster by regenerating skin fat cells.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” UV-B light increases inflammation-related substances in acne-related skin cells.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
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April 2002 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Tiny infundibular cysts are the main lesions in chloracne, not comedones.
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April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Scientists developed a system to study human hair growth using skin cells, which could help understand hair development and improve skin substitutes for medical use.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat tissue and a specific protein are crucial for healthy hair growth and maintenance.
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October 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” A specific type of skin cell creates an opening for hair to grow out, and problems with this process can lead to skin conditions.
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November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Drinking kava tea can cause a skin reaction with red, swollen bumps, which may improve with steroids.
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September 2022 in “Biomaterials advances” 3D bioprinting can effectively regenerate hair follicles and skin tissue in wounds.
September 2025 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” Demodex mites may contribute to acne and rosacea by disrupting skin balance.
February 2019 in “American International Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences” The dermis of Millivora Capenesis has two layers with various connective tissues, blood vessels, glands, and sensory structures.