5 citations,
December 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
1 citations,
July 2017 in “Nusantara bioscience” Aloe vera and Spirulina improved rabbit skin appearance the most.
January 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Ascl4 is not necessary for the development of hair, teeth, or mammary glands.
November 2023 in “International surgery journal” A man's neck lump was a trichilemmal cyst, not cancer, and should be fully removed due to rare risk of becoming malignant.
January 2023 in “Burns & Trauma” The study concluded that the new wound model can be used to evaluate skin regeneration and nerve growth.
Both changes in genes and environmental factors like diet and toxins can significantly affect the growth of skin appendages like hair, but how these factors interact is still unclear.
131 citations,
May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Microneedles help improve skin appearance and deliver skin treatments effectively, but safety concerns need more research and regulation.
111 citations,
January 2007 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Hair, teeth, and mammary glands develop similarly at first but use different genes later.
71 citations,
February 2020 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” Progress has been made in skin and nerve regeneration, but more research is needed to improve methods and ensure safety.
60 citations,
April 2012 in “Physiology” The document concludes that understanding hair and feather regeneration can help develop new regenerative medicine strategies.
51 citations,
September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The conclusion is that acne, alopecia, and hyperhidrosis are common skin issues with various treatments available, and accurate diagnosis is key for effective management.
36 citations,
November 2019 in “Molecular biology and evolution” Cysteine-rich keratins evolved independently in mammals, reptiles, and birds for hard skin structures like hair, claws, and feathers.
12 citations,
June 2017 in “Dermatologic therapy” Higher concentrations of dithranol can help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Case reports in endocrinology” The document concludes that AFA should be considered in patients with acromegaly-like features but normal hormone levels, and more cases need to be identified to understand the condition fully.
5 citations,
September 2016 in “Security science and technology” DNA can predict physical traits like eye and hair color accurately, especially in Europeans, but predicting other traits and in diverse populations needs more research.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The 'Swiss cheese' pattern in scalp biopsies can indicate trichotillomania, not just alopecia areata.
Microneedle technology is effective for skin rejuvenation and enhancing cosmeceutical delivery, with ongoing innovation and increasing commercialization.
Griseofulvin is still the best treatment for tinea capitis.
December 2016 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” The document concludes that proper recognition and treatment of skin appendage disorders are important for management.
Observing someone's physical appearance can give hints about their health, hygiene, and potential medical conditions.
July 2008 in “Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice” The UK Court of Appeal ruled that new dosing regimens for drugs can be patented, aligning with the European Patent Office's approach.
147 citations,
September 2006 in “Developmental Cell” Too much Smad7 changes skin and hair development by breaking down a protein called β-catenin, leading to more oil glands and fewer hair follicles.
68 citations,
June 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.
32 citations,
February 2008 in “Developmental dynamics” Mice without the Sp6 gene have problems developing several body parts, including hair, teeth, limbs, and lungs.
16 citations,
April 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” New hair follicles could be created to treat hair loss.
10 citations,
September 2022 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Current methods can't fully recreate skin and its features, and more research is needed for clinical use.
7 citations,
November 2006 in “Journal of immunological methods” The method can help diagnose and monitor diabetes by analyzing hair.
1 citations,
April 2020 in “Asian Journal of Medicine and Biomedicine” A child's toe was saved from a rare condition where hair tightly wrapped around it by performing surgery.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
1 citations,
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that a deeper understanding of skin aging and photodamage is needed to create better skin treatments.