130 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Estrogen Receptor ß (ERß) is the main hormone controller in human skin and hair follicles, not Estrogen Receptor α (ERα) or the Androgen Receptor (AR).
80 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatopathology” COVID-19 can cause various skin lesions, which may result from the virus and immune response, and are not directly linked to illness severity.
70 citations
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November 1984 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Vitamin D3 affects cell differentiation in specific skin areas.
59 citations
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September 2008 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” Nitric oxide gel helps heal skin burns faster by improving skin growth, hair regrowth, and blood vessel formation.
59 citations
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March 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Smad-4 and Smad-7 are key in hair follicle development, with other Smads being less important.
58 citations
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June 2018 in “Scientific reports” Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
31 citations
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Caffeine applied to the scalp can protect hair follicles from UV damage.
27 citations
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March 2019 in “PLoS ONE” Thyroxine (T4) may help heal skin wounds by promoting new skin and blood vessel growth.
25 citations
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September 2006 in “Birth Defects Research” Different processes create patterns in skin and things like hair and feathers.
20 citations
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January 2015 in “Polish Journal of Pathology” Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.
8 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of pathology and translational medicine” CD99 is highly present in certain skin cells and could help treat skin conditions.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Ferrous Ferric Chloride may improve skin cell function and increase hair growth in mice.
5 citations
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September 2019 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” The hydrogel with bioactive factors improves skin healing and regeneration.
4 citations
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Tripeptides help heal wounds and regenerate skin by speeding up tissue repair and reducing inflammation.
3 citations
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December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research reveals how early embryonic mouse skin develops from simple to complex structures, identifying various cell types and their roles in this process.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Adult esophageal cells can start to become like skin cells, with a key pathway influencing this change.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “PloS one” Some vitamin D analogs can thicken skin and reduce pore size like a common acne treatment, with one analog also affecting skin growth factors.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Sanhuang Fukang oil helps heal radiation skin injuries by reducing inflammation and cell death.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” The nucleus is key in controlling skin growth and repair by coordinating signals, gene regulators, and epigenetic changes.
January 2006 in “Advances in developmental biology” The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
June 1930 in “Archives of dermatology” Dermatological conditions are complex, and treatments have mixed results.
Removing SIX1 in fat cells reduces skin fibrosis.
41 citations
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June 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.
31 citations
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January 1981 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Oral retinoids are effective for treating severe skin disorders but have reversible side effects and risks for pregnant women.
17 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology research and practice” Emu oil may slow down skin healing but increases hair growth in burn wounds.
8 citations
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February 2023 in “American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology” Adiponectin and bradykinin play important roles in skin health and may help treat skin conditions.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “Scientific Reports” The plant extract mixture improves skin health by reducing inflammation, boosting collagen, and supporting anti-aging.
4 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” The analyses helped identify different skin diseases in the two dogs.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Farmacia” Certain foods and supplements can help treat skin diseases alongside medication.
3 citations
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May 2020 in “Gynecology Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine” Bacterial vaginosis is not linked to skin disorders in these patients.