June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” EMT plays a key role in skin fibrosis and offers new therapy targets.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Treg cell-based therapies might help treat hair loss from alopecia areata, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mast cells and CD8 T cells interact closely in skin diseases, affecting each other's behavior and contributing to conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
Farudodstat can prevent hair follicle immune damage linked to alopecia areata.
65 citations
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January 2018 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Skin fat has important roles in hair growth, skin repair, immune defense, and aging, and could be targeted for skin and hair treatments.
18 citations
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June 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.
4 citations
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January 2013 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” Certain transcription factors are key in controlling skin stem cell behavior and could impact future treatments for skin repair and hair loss.
26 citations
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February 2021 in “FEBS Journal” Targeting regulatory T cells may help treat age-related diseases.
254 citations
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January 2012 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Stem cell offspring help control their parent stem cells, affecting tissue health, healing, and cancer.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Farudodstat may help prevent hair loss in alopecia areata by stopping immune attacks on hair follicles.
30 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” OX40-targeted therapies may help treat skin diseases by reducing inflammation and balancing immune responses.
11 citations
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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.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Genes & Diseases” Understanding T cells and signaling pathways can lead to better treatments for hair loss.
February 2026 in “Nature Communications” A specific group of immune and skin cells may cause chronic inflammation in atopic dermatitis.
359 citations
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January 2015 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Hair growth phase and certain genes can speed up wound healing, while an inflammatory mediator can slow down new hair growth after a wound. Understanding these factors can improve tissue regeneration during wound healing.
January 2026 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Regulatory T cells and mesenchymal stem cells work together to prevent immune system overreactions and tissue damage.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dandruff is linked to increased T cells and weakened immune protection in hair follicles.
147 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Keratinocytes help heal skin wounds by interacting with immune cells and producing substances that kill pathogens.
66 citations
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May 2021 in “Science Advances” Different scaffold patterns improve wound healing and immune response in mouse skin, with aligned patterns being particularly effective.
59 citations
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June 2023 in “Nature Aging” Blocking IL-17 signaling may reduce skin inflammation and delay aging.
28 citations
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October 2019 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Hair can regrow in large wounds through a process similar to how hair forms in embryos, and understanding this could lead to new treatments for hair loss or scarring.
59 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with atopic dermatitis have more CD4+ T cells that respond to a certain bacterial lipid, which may play a role in the skin condition's inflammation.
20 citations
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November 2014 in “Developmental Dynamics” Palate formation and skin healing share similar biological processes.
128 citations
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August 2020 in “Cell stem cell” Dermal fibroblasts have adjustable roles in wound healing, with specific cells promoting regeneration or scar formation.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “The Keio Journal of Medicine” Hair follicles regulate immune cells in the skin, and disrupting certain pathways can lead to skin issues and infections.
14 citations
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January 2023 in “Nature Immunology” iNKT cells help develop and maintain healthy skin in young mice.
6 citations
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” STAT3 signaling is important for healthy skin and hair follicles, and its disruption can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” NIPP1 is important for healthy skin and could help treat skin inflammation.
2 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” RANKL improves the immune response against herpes simplex virus by enhancing T cell activation and could help develop better treatments or vaccines.