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research Mechanisms regulating skin immunity and inflammation

610 citations , April 2014 in “Nature Reviews Immunology”

This review discusses the complex mechanisms regulating skin immunity to balance host defense with inflammation, but reports no new findings.

research Advances in skin grafting and treatment of cutaneous wounds

518 citations , November 2014 in “Science”

This review discusses current and experimental treatments for cutaneous wounds, emphasizing cell-based therapies and skin transplantation, but reports no new clinical results.

research Skin melanocytes: biology and development

401 citations , January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii”

This review discusses the biology and development of skin melanocytes, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Receptor types in cat hairy skin supplied by myelinated fibers.

307 citations , November 1968 in “Journal of neurophysiology”

Cats' hairy skin has different touch receptors connected by myelinated fibers.

research Human Skin is a Steroidogenic Tissue: Steroidogenic Enzymes and Cofactors Are Expressed in Epidermis, Normal Sebocytes, and an Immortalized Sebocyte Cell Line (SEB-1)

289 citations , May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study demonstrates that human skin is capable of steroid hormone synthesis, but its role in androgenic skin disorders like acne and alopecia is yet to be clarified.

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community Is it possible to transplant mice skin into human body?

in Transplants 47 upvotes 10 months ago

Transplanting mice skin to humans is not feasible due to immune rejection, but some suggest genetic modification or immune suppression could make it possible. Xenograft hair transplants are discouraged.

community dandruff or skin dryness when using topical finasteride with propylene glycol

4 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses using topical finasteride with propylene glycol, which causes scalp dryness or dandruff. The user also uses Nizoral, Nioxin, and DHT oil, and considers using a scalp conditioner to alleviate dryness.

community Scalp Skin Barrier Health and Hair Follicle Cycling: A Potential Overlooked Connection

in Technology 4 months ago

The conversation discusses the importance of scalp skin barrier health in hair follicle cycling, suggesting treatments like ceramides or niacinamide to support hair growth. It also mentions the use of finasteride for hair loss.

community Do you see skin shedding with micro needling?

in Microneedling 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Microneedling can cause skin shedding and inflammation, with some users adjusting needle size or frequency to reduce these effects. Some users combine microneedling with treatments like minoxidil, while others prefer smaller needles or alternative treatments like dutasteride.

community Minoxidil Skin Delivery from Nanoemulsion Formulations Containing Eucalyptol or Oleic Acid: Enhanced Diffusivity and Follicular Targeting

4 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil can be effectively delivered through nanoemulsions containing eucalyptol or oleic acid, enhancing its diffusivity and targeting hair follicles. This contradicts the advice against mixing minoxidil with oils in topical formulations.

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learn Hair Transplant

Does hair grow back in the donor area after a hair transplant? Hair does not grow back in the donor area after extraction during a hair transplant.
What is a hair transplant? A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that relocates hair follicles to areas of thinning.
How long does recovery take after a hair transplant? Recovery after a hair transplant typically takes 7 to 14 days for initial healing.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Who cannot get scalp micropigmentation? Individuals with active skin conditions, keloid scarring, or certain medical issues should avoid SMP.
Are the pigments used in scalp micropigmentation safe? Providers describe SMP pigments as safe, medical-grade and made for the scalp, but those are supplier and clinic descriptions rather than regulatory approvals: no colour additive is approved for injection into the skin, and allergic reactions to tattoo pigment are documented.