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GlossaryHuman Papillomavirus (HPV)

group of viruses causing warts and potentially cancer

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 200 related viruses, some of which can cause warts on different parts of the body, including the genitals, while others are associated with various cancers, such as cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers. HPV is primarily transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact, often during sexual activity, and certain high-risk strains can lead to serious health complications if not monitored or treated.

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research The HPV16 Oncogenes Cause Aberrant Stem Cell Mobilization

23 citations, May 2013 in “Virology”

HPV16 oncogenes disrupt the normal activity of hair follicle stem cells.

HPV8 E6 Induced STAT3 Activation Leads to Hair Follicle Junctional Zone Keratinocyte Stem Cell Proliferation and Expansion in Actinic Keratoses

research HPV8 E6 Induced STAT3 Activation Leads to Hair Follicle Junctional Zone Keratinocyte Stem Cell Proliferation and Expansion in Actinic Keratoses

May 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

HPV8 causes hair follicle stem cells to grow, leading to skin lesions.

research HPV8 E6 Leads to Lrig1+ Keratinocyte Stem Cell Expansion

July 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

HPV8 E6 gene causes growth of certain skin stem cells.

research Transgenic HPV11-E2 Protein Modulates URR Activity In Vivo

2 citations, February 2023 in “Transgenic Research”

The E2 protein affects gene activity in hair follicles of mice.

research Safety Profile of Human Papilloma Virus Vaccines: An Analysis of the US Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System from 2007 to 2017

22 citations, December 2018 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology”

HPV vaccines are generally safe but need further investigation for rare side effects.

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community Huge holes on donor area of scalp is this even normal?

in Transplants 106 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation is about a person experiencing significant hair loss in the donor area after a hair transplant, with others suggesting it might be shock loss. The person is taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride to help with the issue.