6 citations,
June 2012 in “PloS one” A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Cureus” Many women with seborrheic dermatitis also have acne and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions to help improve their quality of life.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Red fluorescence in AGA scalps is linked to different microbes.
A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.
Antioxidant therapy, especially with selenium, can improve skin aging in patients with Metabolic Syndrome.
26 citations,
February 2022 in “Journal of pineal research” Melatonin affects skin and hair color and protects skin cells, with potential benefits for hair growth and skin health.
9 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss from conditions like LPP and FFA can potentially be reversed with the right treatment.
9 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” Matriptase is highly active in hair follicles and sebaceous glands, especially during hair growth phases.
8 citations,
July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Skin cells release substances important for healing and fighting infection, and understanding these could improve skin disorder treatments.
6 citations,
January 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Certain immune cells worsen post-surgery gut paralysis by activating a specific immune response.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
1 citations,
May 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Obesity leads to physical, metabolic, reproductive issues, higher healthcare costs, and mental health problems.
Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
26 citations,
June 2006 in “Cephalalgia” Botulinum A toxin injections reduced pain and promoted hair regrowth in a woman with a rare form of alopecia areata.