September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, which could be a new target for treating hair loss and other skin conditions driven by testosterone.
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December 2012 in “PLoS ONE” Removing Ctip2 in skin cells causes skin inflammation similar to atopic dermatitis.
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.
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June 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A truncated protein linked to breast cancer may change cell adhesion.
100 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Cystatin M/E strongly inhibits cathepsin V and cathepsin L, important for skin formation.
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February 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Trichostatin A helps restore hair-growing ability in skin cells used for hair regeneration.
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” The gel is a safe and effective treatment for hyperpigmentation.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” CTCF protein is essential for skin and hair follicle development in mice.
February 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” IGFBP-rP1 could be a new treatment for a common type of hair loss.
May 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Mutations in the FOXN1 gene cause severe immune issues but don't affect hair and nails.
October 2023 in “Pediatric blood & cancer” Thymic LCH may be underdiagnosed, so thymic ultrasound should be considered in infants with cutaneous LCH.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SIG-1451 could be a promising new treatment for atopic dermatitis.
28 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Prostasin has two roles in skin: one for normal skin development without needing activation, and another for proper hair growth that requires activation.
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May 1996 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Genetically at-risk healthy people show similar immune issues as those with Pemphigus vulgaris or Alopecia areata.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Targeting EMT and fibrotic remodeling may help treat androgenetic alopecia.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” γδ T cells can prevent and treat alopecia areata, offering a new therapy option.
26 citations
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March 2006 in “Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders. Drug targets” This enzyme helps metabolize fatty acids and isoleucine, and could be key in treating neurological diseases and certain cancers.
August 2013 in “Nature Reviews Drug Discovery” New cancer treatments show promise in reducing tumor growth and improving skin regeneration in mice.
5 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin D receptor and mediator 1 are crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
31 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” APS-1 in Italy shows diverse AIRE mutations and various autoimmune issues.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “Human Molecular Genetics” FTase and GGTase-I are essential for skin keratinocyte health.
17 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” KB2115 (eprotirome) can safely extend the hair growth phase without damaging cells or changing hair color.
May 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A potential treatment for atopic dermatitis could be to increase PADI1 expression to improve skin barrier function.
54 citations
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June 2008 in “Planta Medica” Hinokitiol may help treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and promoting hair growth.
January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” All-trans retinoic acid helps amelanotic melanocytes in hair follicles develop and produce pigment while reducing their growth.
61 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Anti-TNF-α therapy may increase the risk of developing alopecia areata, especially in those with a history of autoimmune disease.
April 2026 in “Reviews in Medical Virology” Trichodysplasia spinulosa is a rare skin condition linked to weakened immune systems, mostly in organ transplant patients.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD8+ T cells expand significantly in alopecia areata, suggesting new treatment targets.
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August 2024 in “JID Innovations” AD-derived keratinocytes effectively mimic inflammation in atopic dermatitis.