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July 2021 in “International Wound Journal” The biofilm-dispersing wound gel helps wounds heal faster and prevents infection.
January 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Long scalp hair evolved for cooling and social signaling.
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March 2022 in “Development” Mechanical forces are crucial in shaping our sensory organs during development.
12 citations
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July 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” The ethosomal delivery system improves topical drug delivery and promotes hair growth.
83 citations
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October 1998 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss in an Irish Traveller family.
32 citations
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February 2019 in “eLife” BMP signaling is essential for the development of touch domes.
81 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
27 citations
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January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Immune cells affect hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments.
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January 2000 in “Journal of Toxicologic Pathology” A single recessive gene causes sparse hair in certain Japanese White rabbits.
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October 1999 in “Developmental Dynamics” Mutations in the hairless gene in mice affect its expression and lead to a range of developmental issues in multiple tissues.
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December 2018 in “The American journal of pathology” Activating Nrf2 in skin cells speeds up wound healing by increasing the growth of certain stem cells.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” TSC2-/meth cells can cause skin lesions, hair growth, and lung issues, and may be treated with chromatin remodeling agents.
March 2025 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Amyloid proteins can cause rare hair loss by depositing in the scalp.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” Perifollicular elastolysis is poorly understood, with limited treatment options and inconsistent results.
4 citations
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September 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The dog with an Alopecia Areata-like condition showed signs of an autoimmune disease and partially regrew hair without treatment, suggesting dogs could be models for human AA research.
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January 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin receptors in hair follicles help regulate hair growth and could treat hair loss.
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January 2018 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” The document concludes that hair follicles have a complex environment and our understanding of it is growing, but there are limitations when applying animal study findings to humans.
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January 2015 in “Türk Patoloji Dergisi” Hormone imbalances from endocrine diseases can cause various skin conditions that help diagnose and treat these diseases early.
59 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
27 citations
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December 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
120 citations
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October 2007 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.
150 citations
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April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that the skin is a complex organ providing protection, sensation, and healing, with challenges in treating conditions like itchiness.
January 2016 in “SpringerBriefs in bioengineering” Genetic defects and UV radiation cause skin damage and aging.
306 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.
94 citations
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February 1994 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” EGF makes hair follicles grow longer but stops hair production.
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.
3 citations
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May 2011 in “Practice nursing” As skin ages, it gets thinner, paler, and more wrinkled, and protection and care like sunblock and moisturizers are important.
January 2019 in “Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies” Ruminant goats have larger and more defined hair follicles than younger goats.
6 citations
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July 2015 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Stopping methotrexate might reverse lymphoma-like conditions in some patients.