January 2015 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” Diabetic patients' stem cells make vascular grafts more prone to clots, but new methods may improve grafts.
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January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.
September 2019 in “Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine” Early immunosuppressive therapy leads to favorable outcomes in Filipino lupus patients with myocarditis.
15 citations
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February 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study suggests computer-assisted analysis of scalp biopsies could improve hair loss diagnosis but needs more validation.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “PloS one” Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
February 2022 in “International journal of KIU” Certain genes and nutrients like vitamin D, zinc, and omega fatty acids affect COVID-19 severity and infection risk.
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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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January 2005 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
January 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Calcipotriol's effectiveness for treating alopecia areata is unclear and needs more research.
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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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August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating STAT5 in the skin's dermal papilla is key for starting hair growth, regenerating hair follicles, and healing wounds.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The enzyme CD73 helps control human hair growth and could be targeted to treat hair growth disorders.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicles have a scent receptor that can influence hair growth.
63 citations
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December 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” The 308-nm excimer laser is a promising treatment for vitiligo with varying success and mild side effects.
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October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
15 citations
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May 2011 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Vitamin A might be a safe extra treatment for dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
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January 1994 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Artificial skin is improving wound healing and shows potential for treating different types of wounds.
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Severe digestive issues in DRESS need early endoscopy for better treatment.
116 citations
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August 2010 in “Nature” Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.
11 citations
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September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Immunomodulatory therapies are effective for treating cutaneous lymphoma, particularly in early stages.
JAK inhibitors effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata but hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific factors is crucial for effective dermatological care.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine may be an effective treatment for severe hair loss.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine treatment led to rapid hair regrowth in a woman with alopecia universalis.
December 2013 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris is caused by immune system issues damaging hair follicles and stem cells.
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April 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
20 citations
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December 2016 in “Neurodegenerative disease management” Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapses and disability in MS and has a manageable safety profile.
17 citations
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Non-invasive methods show promise for diagnosing skin diseases like psoriasis and lupus but need more research for regular use.
510 citations
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August 2006 in “Endocrinology” The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.