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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgen receptor activity blocks Wnt/β-catenin signaling, affecting hair growth and skin cell balance.
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” Microneedles offer a painless, effective way to deliver drugs through the skin.
April 2026 in “Research Square” Dapagliflozin helps protect heart cells under stress by improving mitochondrial function and reducing cell damage.
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
January 2016 in “Research Explorer (The University of Manchester)” Activating the Eda/Edar pathway improves wound healing by enhancing hair follicle growth.
June 2015 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” The congress showed advancements in skin hydration, barrier function, and safe, effective new cosmetic formulations.
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July 2018 in “Antioxidants” Treatments that reduce oxidative stress and fix mitochondrial problems may help heal chronic wounds.
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June 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.