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    Glossary Ceramides

    lipid molecules crucial for skin barrier and moisture retention

    Ceramides are lipid molecules found in high concentrations within cell membranes, particularly in the outermost layer of the skin. They play a crucial role in maintaining the skin's barrier function and retaining moisture, which helps protect against environmental damage and dehydration. In the context of hair, ceramides help to strengthen the hair shaft and maintain its integrity, reducing breakage and enhancing overall hair health.

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    1. Ceramide NP
    2. Ceramide AG
    3. Ceramide EOP
    4. Ceramide AP
    5. Ceramide NG
    6. Ceramide A2
    7. ceramide 2
    8. ceramide

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    1. LC/MS analysis of stratum corneum lipids: ceramide profiling and discovery Journal of Lipid Research · 2011 · 211 citations
    2. Ceramide Synthase 4 Regulates Stem Cell Homeostasis and Hair Follicle Cycling Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2015 · 53 citations
    3. Alkaline ceramidase 1 is essential for mammalian skin homeostasis and regulating whole‐body energy expenditure The Journal of Pathology · 2016 · 38 citations
    4. Alkaline Ceramidase 1 Protects Mice from Premature Hair Loss by Maintaining the Homeostasis of Hair Follicle Stem Cells Stem Cell Reports · 2017 · 20 citations
    5. Murine Epidermal Ceramide Synthase 4 Is a Key Regulator of Skin Barrier Homeostasis Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2020 · 15 citations
    6. Synthesized Ceramide Induces Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells with Potential Contribution to Hair Growth 2019 · 7 citations
    7. New fluorogenic probes for neutral and alkaline ceramidases Journal of lipid research · 2019 · 5 citations
    8. Evaluation of methotrexate-loaded surfactants, ceramides and cholesterol-based lamellar phases as a topical treatment for psoriasis Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology · 2022 · 2 citations
    9. Damaged hair retrieval with ceramide-rich liposomes. PubMed · 2012 · 2 citations
    10. Skin barrier, phenotypic and genotypic characterisation of autosomal recessive ichthyosis in TGM1‐deficient Jack Russell Terriers and response to topical ceramide Veterinary Dermatology · 2024
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