44 citations
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August 2017 in “Food Bioscience” Researchers made a special butter with added betasitosterol that could be healthier for the heart and stayed good for three months.
28 citations
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August 2018 in “BMC genomics” DNA methylation changes are linked to hair growth cycles in goats.
25 citations
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July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
17 citations
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September 2022 in “Genes & Genomics” Long non-coding RNAs affect feather growth in chickens in ways that don't follow traditional genetic rules.
11 citations
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December 2018 in “Bone” Removing a methyl group from the ITGAV gene speeds up bone formation in a specific type of bone disease model.
11 citations
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June 2012 in “Acta histochemica” Mice with a Gsdma3 gene mutation have thicker skin and longer hair follicle openings due to increased β-catenin levels.
7 citations
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January 1994 in “Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry” Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.
4 citations
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July 2025 in “Molecular Diversity” Using existing drugs for new treatments is cost-effective and safer.
3 citations
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September 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin cell types develop when specific genes are turned on by removing certain chemical tags from DNA.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” DNA methylation is essential for skin and hair follicle development, and could be a target for treating skin diseases.
May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Overexpression of LRIG3 in skin causes hair loss.
Plakophilin 1 helps control skin cell immune responses to prevent excessive inflammation.
CD4 T cells need IFN-γ to cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Long noncoding RNAs help regulate hair follicle density in rabbits.
7 citations
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November 2010 in “Genesis” Mouse Scube3 affects teeth, tongue, vibrissae, and eye development, but not facial structure or limb growth.
3 citations
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November 2014 in “Protein Expression and Purification” Scientists successfully purified a protein called Wnt3a, which is involved in processes like hair growth, but the overall yield was low, suggesting more work is needed to improve this.
March 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Phloroglucinol may help improve hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing oxidative stress.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating Nrf2 helps wounds heal faster by increasing hair follicle stem cells.
191 citations
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February 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some herbal therapies may help with skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Tofacitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating various autoimmune skin and joint disorders.
December 2025 in “Cosmoderma” Systemic corticosteroids help manage vitiligo by slowing progression and aiding repigmentation.
November 2023 in “Klìtinna ta organna transplantologìâ” MSC-derived exosomes can help treat COVID-19, hair loss, skin aging, and arthritis.
March 2017 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” The model and estimator can predict drug exposure in kidney transplant patients well.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” People with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of heart problems compared to those with alopecia areata or healthy individuals.
January 2007 in “The Year book of dermatology” Researchers successfully isolated and identified key stem cells in human hair follicles, which could help develop new skin and hair treatments.
116 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors help with skin conditions but need more research on dosing and safety.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Topical tofacitinib is a safe and effective treatment for autoimmune skin disorders.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Possible link between COVID-19 and hair loss; more research needed.