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June 2004 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”

Lowell A. Goldsmith

stem cell factor UVB irradiation intradermal nociceptin hair follicle melanocytes β-endorphin melanogenesis sunscreen ingredients reproductive hormone levels environmental estrogens TNF-α inhibitor chemotactic peptide agonists H1 receptor antagonists chemotherapy-induced hair loss SCF UVB nociceptin melanocytes endorphin sunscreen hormone levels estrogens TNF inhibitor peptide agonists antihistamines chemo hair loss

Studysummary 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.

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