November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers made a detailed map of gene activity for different parts of human hair follicles to help create targeted hair disorder treatments.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Lupus can cause a type of hair loss that doesn't scar, due to inflammation.
People with Down syndrome have a higher risk of skin disorders and need better screening and treatment.
May 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Age-related hair loss is linked to the decline and dysfunction of hair follicle stem cells.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Stem cells show promise for hair loss treatment, but no effective product for hair regeneration has been developed yet.
Skin changes can help predict thyroid diseases.
December 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” New cells join the hair's dermal papilla during the growth phase, possibly affecting hair thickness.
5 citations,
January 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” A man developed unusual growths after a hair transplant, which were treated successfully with no recurrence after a month.
April 2024 in “Human genomics” Identified genes linked to male-pattern baldness may help develop new treatments.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “Rheumatology” A man developed autoimmune symptoms after the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, highlighting the need for thorough vaccine safety checks.
August 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Skin issues like hair loss, rash, and sensitivity to sunlight are key signs of lupus activity.
7 citations,
September 1977 in “PubMed” A new technique called hair-lifting was introduced to treat male-pattern baldness and can also give a partial face-lift.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Nails can reveal important health information about skin and body conditions.
3 citations,
March 2022 in “Korean Journal of Family Medicine” Doctors should consider SLE in males even if antinuclear antibody tests are negative.
204 citations,
October 1999 in “EMBO journal” Overexpression of activin A in mice skin causes skin thickening, fibrosis, and improved wound healing.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The fascial layer is a promising new target for wound healing treatments using biomaterials.
48 citations,
June 2020 in “Current Rheumatology Reports” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in both healthy and diseased tissues, and understanding them better could improve treatments for fibrotic diseases.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin changes in Pseudoxanthoma elasticum patients can indicate the severity of related health issues.
31 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” The arrector pili muscle might play a role in hair loss and needs more research to understand its impact.
18 citations,
January 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare skin condition in children can look like other diseases.
1 citations,
March 2022 in “PubMed” Platelet-rich plasma can help treat scarring hair loss caused by Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
Most people with Raynaud's won't get serious diseases, but doctors should watch for signs over time; also, quick weight loss can cause hair loss.
Doctors disagree on whether Raynaud phenomenon often leads to serious diseases, but agree that patients should be monitored for possible progression while being reassured. Rapid weight loss may cause hair loss.
13 citations,
February 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” EF and PXE not closely related.
71 citations,
February 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnancy causes skin changes like darkening, hair thickening, nail changes, and increased risk of skin growths, most of which usually resolve after birth.
53 citations,
January 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” UVB radiation harms hair growth and health, causing cell death and other changes in human hair follicles.
26 citations,
February 2016 in “Respiratory Medicine” Auto-antibody testing is a useful but not definitive tool in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases, and using a specific algorithm could make testing more cost-effective.
11 citations,
May 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” A combined Dermatology and Rheumatology Clinic showed that skin issues often weren't linked to rheumatic diseases, highlighting the benefits of a team approach.
8 citations,
April 1965 in “Archives of biochemistry and biophysics” Sheep wool follicles can metabolize both glucose and acetate using different pathways important for wool growth.
7 citations,
November 2007 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” A man was diagnosed with a rare form of lupus after showing unique skin symptoms that responded well to treatment.