118 citations
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December 2003 in “Mechanisms of Ageing and Development” Thymosin β4 helps heal wounds, grow hair, and improve blood vessel formation.
Different thymic peptides affect hair growth in various ways.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study concludes that as skin matures from infancy to childhood, there are major changes in cell differentiation, stemness, and growth, leading to a stronger skin barrier in older children.
34 citations
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December 2009 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” Too much thymosin beta4 causes weird teeth and more hair growth in mice.
October 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Thymic peptides can either promote or inhibit human hair growth.
2 citations
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April 2013 in “PubMed” Abnormal T-cells from thymomas cause non-motor symptoms in some myasthenia gravis patients.
27 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series B” Iodine deficiency in lambs causes poor growth, less wool, and delayed sexual maturity.
6 citations
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March 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Thyroid disease can cause skin and hair changes, treatable with levothyroxine.
25 citations
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November 2020 in “Cell Reports Medicine” Developing human skin has immune cells with memory-like features.
December 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Skin problems are common in thyroid disorders, with dry skin in hypothyroidism and warm, soft skin in hyperthyroidism.
April 2006 in “Pediatrics in Review” Graves disease is the main cause of hyperthyroidism in kids, especially girls aged 11-15, and requires lifelong follow-up.
35 citations
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June 2015 in “Pediatrics in Review” Graves' disease mainly causes hyperthyroidism in children, especially girls aged 10-14, with treatment options including medication, radioactive iodine, and surgery.
January 2010 in “The Internet Journal of Family Practice” Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, causing growth and mental issues in children and reversible symptoms in adults, needing early treatment.
25 citations
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April 2012 in “Veterinary and comparative oncology” Megavoltage radiation therapy extended survival in rabbits with thymomas, especially in those weighing more than 1.57 kg.
May 2014 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Early over-expression of FoxN1 harms immune and skin development.
12 citations
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December 2022 in “Current Protein and Peptide Science” Thymosin β4 helps in cell activities, healing, and organ preservation, and treats hair loss and skin injuries.
Thymosin β4 helps with healing, inflammation, and organ protection.
155 citations
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December 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thyroid-related genes are active in skin cells and may affect autoimmune conditions.
January 2000 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” The man had pretibial myxedema and hyperthyroidism, causing skin changes and thyroid issues.
October 2023 in “Pediatric blood & cancer” Thymic LCH may be underdiagnosed, so thymic ultrasound should be considered in infants with cutaneous LCH.
November 2024 in “Malaysian Journal of Microbiology” Patients with thyroid disorders show different symptoms and antibody levels.
32 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and changes in them can affect conditions like hair loss and eczema.
15 citations
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June 2015 in “PLoS ONE” Thymosin beta-4 promotes hair growth in mice.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” T cells with memory features grow in number and gather around hair follicles when there are not enough immune cells.
June 2024 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” TSLP affects atopic dermatitis by increasing sebum and reducing fat through IL-4/IL-13 signaling.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin cells and immune cells change in a skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa, and a certain treatment can improve these changes.
23 citations
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July 2022 in “Nature Cell Biology” Targeting THY1 can improve skin repair and healing.
28 citations
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January 2016 in “Vitamins and hormones” Thymosin β4 helps improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
June 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging weakens sweat glands due to reduced support from immune cells, but treatments may help restore function.