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October 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study suggests that inflammation in the skin can exacerbate intestinal inflammation in inflammatory bowel diseases by activating fibroblasts in the colon through hyaluronan fragments released during skin inflammation.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction might contribute to the pathogenesis of Lichen planopilaris by triggering a metabolic shift that leads to chronic inflammation and hair follicle damage.
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April 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Skin aging reflects overall body aging and can indicate internal health conditions.
September 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that scalp melanoma often occurs in areas with androgenetic alopecia, and patients without alopecia might experience a later diagnosis due to hair coverage, leading to potentially worse outcomes.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that facial sun damage scores from UV photography correlate with skin cancer and melanoma risk factors, suggesting this technology may help identify individuals at higher risk.
