research Photosensory Function, Reception and Response in Human Skin
Human skin responds to light with protective mechanisms, but more research is needed to understand these processes and their implications for health and therapy.
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research Case 6
The dog has Color Dilution Alopecia, causing hair loss and increased risk of skin infections.
research Skin, Genetic Defects, and Aging
Genetic defects and UV radiation cause skin damage and aging.
research Modeling of solar UV-induced photodamage on the hair follicles in human skin organoids
Sunlight exposure damages hair follicles, but certain stem cell-derived particles can reduce this damage and help with hair regeneration.
research The dark art of light measurement: accurate radiometry for low-level light therapy
Most low-level light therapy studies did not accurately report how light was measured, affecting treatment reliability.
research Blue Laser Irradiation Decreases the ATP Level in Mouse Skin and Increases the Production of Superoxide Anion and Hypochlorous Acid in Mouse Fibroblasts
Blue laser light reduces energy in mouse skin cells and creates harmful oxygen compounds, possibly harming the cells.
research Protective Effect of Conditioned Medium of Immortalized Human Stem Cells from Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth Against Hair Graying Caused by X-Ray Irradiation via Its Antioxidative Activity
SHED-CM can reduce hair graying and protect against damage from X-rays.
research The 800-nm diode laser irradiation induces skin collagen synthesis by stimulating TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway
The 800-nm laser boosts skin collagen production, improving skin structure.
research Effect of UV Radiation on Scalp and Hair Growth
research Cell-Free Therapies: The Use of Cell Extracts to Mitigate Irradiation-Injured Salivary Glands
Cell extracts may effectively and safely repair radiation-damaged salivary glands.
research Skin epidermal keratinocyte p53 induces food uptake upon UV exposure
UVB exposure increases appetite by activating p53 in skin cells.
research Procedural Promotion of Wound Healing by Graphene-Barium Titanate Nanosystem with White Light Irradiation
A new wound healing treatment using a graphene-based material with white light speeds up healing and reduces infection and scarring.
research Riboflavin-Sensitized Photo-Acceleration of Food-Grade Genipin Coloration: Kinetic Insights, Mechanistic Analysis, and Application in Rapid Hair Coloration
Riboflavin and blue light speed up genipin hair dye, making it fast, glossy, stable, and eco-friendly.
research Photodegradation of human hair: a microscopy study
UV radiation significantly damages hair, especially with humidity, making it more vulnerable to further damage.
research 532 Unexpected expression of hemoglobin α as an endogenous antioxidant in epidermal keratinocytes
Hemoglobin α acts as an antioxidant in skin cells, especially protecting hair follicle stem cells from UV damage.
research 685 Modelling intrinsic and extrinsic cellular senescence in vitro with complex bioengineered human skin constructs
Bioengineered skin models aging well, useful for studying aging and testing treatments.
research The Editor's Choice
UV radiation may cause DNA changes in skin, certain UVB therapy helps psoriasis, a new gene mutation is linked to mild piebaldism, different immune cells affect psoriasis, a drug promotes hair growth, and some cancer drugs could treat skin barrier issues.
research Photosensitized 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine-induced mitochondrial apoptosis via Smac/DIABLO in human skin cells
Using A132 hair dye with sunlight can cause skin damage and hair loss.
research Highlighting nuances of blue light phototherapy: Mechanisms and safety considerations
Blue light therapy is safe for skin and may protect against UV radiation.
research Impact of Stat3 activation upon skin biology: A dichotomy of its role between homeostasis and diseases
Stat3 helps skin heal but can also cause skin diseases if overactive.
research 331 Characterisation of interfollicular stem cells and early TA cells during the transition from infant to child skin
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.
research Clinical Snippets
Increased pigmentation may protect skin from UVB, new targets for skin disease treatments were identified, sunscreen ingredients don't affect hormones, TNF-α inhibitors may help diabetic wounds, and certain treatments could prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
research Milestones in Photocarcinogenesis
UV radiation causes skin cancer, but sunscreens and certain drugs can help prevent it.
research Effect of Sun exposure-induced ferroptosis mechanisms on pathology and potential biological processes of primary melanoma by microarray data analysis
Enhancing CD8+ T cell function to induce ferroptosis in tumor cells may help treat skin melanoma.
research Vitamin D Receptor, UVR, and Skin Cancer: A Potential Protective Mechanism
Vitamin D receptor may help protect against UV-induced skin cancer.
research Comparison of the acute ultraviolet photoresponse in congenic albino hairless C57BL /6J mice relative to outbred SKH 1 hairless mice
B6.Cg-Tyr c−2J Hr hr /J mice have a stronger delayed sunburn reaction and are good for UV research.
research Photo‐protective effect of cuttlefish ink melanin on human hair
Cuttlefish ink melanin protects hair from UV damage.
research Alopecia areata.
Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss and is hard to treat.
research Rice Germ Oil and Ferulic Acid Effects on Hair
Rice germ oil improves hair health, but adding ferulic acid offers limited benefits and may worsen chemically damaged hair.
research Preparation and In Vitro Evaluation of Protective Effects of Quercetin‐Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles on Human Hair Against UV ‐B Radiation
Quercetin-loaded nanoparticles protect human hair from UV-B damage.