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GlossaryNerve Damage (Peripheral Nerve Injuries)

injury or dysfunction of nerves causing pain or numbness

Nerve damage, also known as neuropathy, refers to injury or dysfunction of the nerves, which can result in symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness. This condition can be caused by various factors including physical trauma, infections, metabolic issues like diabetes, or exposure to toxins. Effective diagnosis and treatment often require a multidisciplinary approach involving neurology, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery.

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research Construction of Tissue-Engineered Nerve Conduits Seeded with Neurons Derived from Hair-Follicle Neural Crest Stem Cells

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Keratin from human hair helps nerves heal faster.

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Stem cells show promise for nerve injury treatment, but more research is needed before human use.

research Nestin-Expressing Stem Cells from the Hair Follicle Can Differentiate into Motor Neurons and Reduce Muscle Atrophy After Transplantation to Injured Nerves

7 citations, September 2013 in “Tissue engineering. Part A”

Hair follicle stem cells can become motor neurons and reduce muscle loss after nerve injury.

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