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February 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpression of SSAT causes hair loss and skin issues, but reducing putrescine can help.
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October 1993 in “Archives of dermatological research” Vitamin D compounds may help treat psoriasis by promoting skin cell differentiation.
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February 2010 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low level laser therapy may help regenerate hair cells in the ear after damage from gentamicin.
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April 1968 in “Development” The study investigated the effects of excess vitamin A on hair follicle development in organotypic cultures of embryonic mouse skin. It was found that while pelage follicles from 15-day embryos initially differentiated normally, they regressed in vitamin-treated groups, unlike the control group where normal differentiation continued. Vibrissal follicles from the upper lip showed glandular metaplasia after 4 days of excess vitamin A exposure, transforming into gland-like structures, whereas control follicles developed normally. The study suggested that vitamin A induced metaplasia during a critical stage of follicle development, with some follicles recovering their ability to differentiate normally. The metaplastic glands resembled immature salivary glands, and an increase in sebum-like secretion was noted.
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February 2006 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Cultured dermal papilla cells can regenerate hair follicles and sustain hair growth.