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GlossarySkin

largest organ, acting as a protective barrier and sensory interface

Skin is the body's largest organ, serving as a protective barrier against environmental hazards, regulating temperature, and enabling sensory perception. It consists of three main layers: the epidermis (outer layer), dermis (middle layer), and hypodermis (subcutaneous layer), each playing a crucial role in maintaining overall health and homeostasis.

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Research

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research Distinct fibroblast lineages determine dermal architecture in skin development and repair

1235 citations , December 2013 in “Nature”

Two fibroblast types shape skin structure and repair differently.

research Epidermal homeostasis: a balancing act of stem cells in the skin

1039 citations , February 2009 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology”

Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing the skin and hair, using a complex mix of signals to do so.

research Scratching the surface of skin development

788 citations , February 2007 in “Nature”

The document concludes that skin stem cells are important for hair growth and wound healing, and could be used in regenerative medicine.

research Mechanisms regulating skin immunity and inflammation

610 citations , April 2014 in “Nature Reviews Immunology”

The document concludes that understanding how the skin's immune system and inflammation work is complex and requires more research to improve treatments for skin diseases.

research Mice with a null mutation of the TGFα gene have abnormal skin architecture, wavy hair, and curly whiskers and often develop corneal inflammation

578 citations , April 1993 in “Cell”

TGFα gene mutation in mice causes abnormal skin, wavy hair, curly whiskers, and sometimes eye inflammation.

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community Skin, Hair, and Nails by Pharmekal withdrawn from the market

in Product 1 upvotes 2 years ago

Skin, Hair, and Nails by Pharmekal was withdrawn from the market. Users discuss alternative supplements and treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Scalp Skin Barrier Health and Hair Follicle Cycling: A Potential Overlooked Connection

in Technology 2 months ago

The conversation discusses the importance of scalp skin barrier health in hair follicle cycling, suggesting treatments like ceramides or niacinamide to support hair growth. It also mentions the use of finasteride for hair loss.

community Minoxidil Skin Delivery from Nanoemulsion Formulations Containing Eucalyptol or Oleic Acid: Enhanced Diffusivity and Follicular Targeting

in Technology 5 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil can be effectively delivered through nanoemulsions containing eucalyptol or oleic acid, enhancing its diffusivity and targeting hair follicles. This contradicts the advice against mixing minoxidil with oils in topical formulations.

community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)

in Transgender 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.

community Will minoxidil cause your skin to age from the collagen inhibition?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 5 months ago

Minoxidil is unlikely to cause skin aging at typical doses, and concerns about collagen inhibition are mostly unfounded. Users suggest using sunscreen and tretinoin for skin health, and some combine minoxidil with finasteride for hair maintenance.

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