June 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” The Hedgehog Signaling Pathway is important for skin and hair development and skin cancer treatment, but more research is needed to understand it fully.
165 citations,
June 2007 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.
August 2021 in “Annals of pathology and laboratory medicine” Most skin tumors in the study were benign, with squamous cell carcinoma being the most common malignant type.
8 citations,
June 2014 in “PubMed” Men are more likely to have larger basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas, while women have more superficial basal cell carcinomas and tumors on their legs and central face.
127 citations,
January 2008 in “PloS one” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.
68 citations,
November 2011 in “The American journal of pathology” Abnormal Hedgehog signaling in blood cancers may help tumors grow and resist chemotherapy, suggesting potential for targeted treatments.
27 citations,
July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Every elderly patient had at least one skin condition, often linked to other diseases, highlighting the need for integrated skin and general healthcare in the elderly.
22 citations,
April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
20 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Germany recognizes skin cancer from UV exposure as an occupational disease, emphasizing prevention and care for affected workers.
144 citations,
August 2019 in “Cells” The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.
438 citations,
October 2010 in “Oncogene” Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.
106 citations,
November 2014 in “Cell Stem Cell” New single-cell analysis techniques are improving our understanding of stem cells and could help in treating diseases.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Keratin 18 helps diagnose and predict cancer progression and affects cancer growth and spread.
18 citations,
November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Inflammation plays a key role in activating skin stem cells for hair growth and wound healing, but more research is needed to understand how it directs cell behavior.
223 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The conclusion is that proper signaling is crucial for hair growth and development, and errors can lead to cancer or hair loss.
403 citations,
December 2018 in “Cell stem cell” Understanding phenotypic plasticity is crucial for developing effective cancer therapies.
349 citations,
January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
5 citations,
May 2020 in “Life science alliance” Removing integrin α3β1 from hair stem cells lowers skin tumor growth by affecting CCN2 protein levels.
124 citations,
December 2016 in “Pharmaceuticals” TRP channels in the skin are important for sensation and health, and targeting them could help treat skin disorders.
17 citations,
January 2014 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Canine epidermal neural crest stem cells could be a promising treatment for spinal cord injuries in dogs.
32 citations,
January 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.
32 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and changes in them can affect conditions like hair loss and eczema.
4 citations,
December 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Overactive Wnt signaling in mouse skin stem cells causes acne-like cysts and shrinking oil glands, which some treatments can partially fix.
1 citations,
September 2011 in “UHOD : Uluslararası hematoloji - onkoloji dergisi” Looking at tissue characteristics isn't reliable for telling apart basal cell carcinoma from certain benign skin tumors.
3 citations,
January 1988 in “PubMed” The review found that basal cell carcinomas on the scalp are not more aggressive than those in other locations.
15 citations,
September 2014 in “PloS one” The study found that analyzing certain cell signaling pathways is not a reliable method to tell apart two types of skin tumors.
1 citations,
December 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” External factors can cause skin cancer cells that usually don't spread to grow and form tumors in mice.
9 citations,
January 2017 in “Virchows Archiv” LGR5 and LGR6 are expressed differently in various skin tumors, which may offer clues about their origins.
136 citations,
April 2013 in “Clinical Cancer Research” The drug IPI-926 is safe at 160 mg daily and may help treat certain tumors, especially basal cell carcinoma.
16 citations,
January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy was effective in treating multiple scalp basal cell carcinomas with minimal side effects and good cosmetic results.