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GlossaryKeratinization

process where skin cells produce keratin and become tough

Keratinization, also known as cornification, is the biological process by which keratin, a protective protein, is produced and accumulated in cells of the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. This process results in the formation of a tough, protective layer of dead cells that helps to prevent water loss and protect against environmental damage, pathogens, and physical abrasion.

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research Disorders of Keratinization

44 citations , January 2004 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”

Understanding genetic mutations helps diagnose and treat skin disorders like ichthyosis.

research Hidradenitis Suppurativa as a Potential Subtype of Autoinflammatory Keratinization Disease

41 citations , May 2020 in “Frontiers in immunology”

Hidradenitis suppurativa might be a type of autoinflammatory skin disease.

research Retinoids and Keratinization

32 citations , March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Retinoids can help treat skin disorders by improving the skin's outer layer.

research Effects of Cepharanthine and Minoxidil on Proliferation, Differentiation, and Keratinization of Cultured Cells from the Murine Hair Apparatus

23 citations , September 1992 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

Cepharanthine and minoxidil promote cell growth and delay hair cell maturation.

research Hair Keratinization in Health and Disease

22 citations , October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics”

Understanding intermediate filaments helps explain hair health and related diseases.

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