January 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In 2019, dermatology and venereology improved skin cancer imaging, advanced in treating skin conditions like psoriasis, and explored the skin microbiome's role in diseases.
42 citations,
January 2017 in “Stem cells international” Adding hyaluronic acid helps create larger artificial hair follicles in the lab.
42 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” Infrared and Raman imaging can non-destructively analyze hair structure and help diagnose hair conditions.
1 citations,
July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
January 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Dermatologists should customize cosmetic treatments for dark-skinned patients to minimize risks and complications.
333 citations,
February 2010 in “Cell Stem Cell” Stem cell niches are crucial for regulating stem cell behavior and tissue health, and their decline can impact aging and cancer.
256 citations,
October 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Growing human skin cells in a 3D environment can stimulate new hair growth.
155 citations,
May 2016 in “Nature communications” Memory T cells in the skin balance staying put and moving into the blood, clustering around hair follicles, and increasing in number after infection.
139 citations,
December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
138 citations,
June 2012 in “Genes & Development” Sonic hedgehog signaling is crucial for hair growth and maintaining hair follicle identity.
132 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fat-derived stem cells show promise for skin repair and reducing aging signs but need more research for consistent results.
130 citations,
September 2018 in “Cell Reports” Macrophages help heal nerves by aiding the maturation of Schwann cells and are important for nerve repair.
94 citations,
January 2007 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Iranian veterans exposed to sulfur mustard suffer from long-term skin itching and eye damage, with some risk of skin cancer and ongoing management challenges.
73 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists need to understand African American hair-care practices to better treat their hair and scalp disorders.
70 citations,
August 2020 in “Nanomaterials” Electrospun nanofibers show promise for enhancing blood vessel growth in tissue engineering but need further research to improve their effectiveness.
57 citations,
January 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Skin stem cells maintain and repair the outer layer of skin, with some types being essential for healing wounds.
56 citations,
May 2017 in “Nature Cell Biology” Hair can regrow after certain stem cells are lost because other stem cells can take over their role.
56 citations,
September 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” The guide explains how to study human and mouse sebaceous glands using various staining and imaging techniques, and emphasizes the need for standardized assessment methods.
47 citations,
July 2013 in “Pharmacological Reviews” Regenerative pharmacology, which combines drugs with regenerative medicine, shows promise for repairing damaged body parts and needs more interdisciplinary research.
46 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of comparative neurology” Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
39 citations,
March 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Androgens may block hair growth signals, targeting this could treat hair loss.
38 citations,
April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle cell cycles is crucial for hair growth and alopecia research, and recommends specific techniques and future research directions.
35 citations,
July 2018 in “Cell Reports” The study found that a specific area of the hair follicle helps start hair growth by reducing the blocking effects on certain cells and controlling growth signals.
31 citations,
February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Caffeine applied to the scalp can protect hair follicles from UV damage.
27 citations,
September 2018 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” Further research is needed to improve hair regeneration using stem cells and nanomaterials.
27 citations,
July 2018 in “Experimental dermatology” Autophagy is crucial for normal sebaceous gland function and sebum composition.
27 citations,
March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Three specific proteins can turn adult skin cells into hair-growing cells, suggesting a new hair loss treatment.
25 citations,
March 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” Intralesional therapy for keratoacanthoma is effective and has fewer side effects than systemic treatments.
24 citations,
October 2019 in “Biomaterials Research” Minoxidil in HA-PLGA nanoparticles effectively treats alopecia through skin delivery.
23 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.