70 citations,
February 2016 in “EMBO reports” Scientists found a specific group of itch-sensing nerve cells in mice important for feeling itch but not for sensing heat or touch.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
13 citations,
June 2020 in “BMC genomics” A specific microRNA, chi-miR-30b-5p, slows down the growth of hair-related cells by affecting the CaMKIIδ gene in cashmere goats.
17 citations,
July 2015 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” High Nesfatin-1 and low Vitamin D may increase blood pressure and heart rate in women with PCOS.
30 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Keratin 17 is modified by RSK1 in response to growth and stress, affecting skin growth and stress response.
2 citations,
December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” miR-29 is a key factor that accelerates aging.
9 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Certain drugs are effective for skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and hair loss.
124 citations,
October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
22 citations,
October 2011 in “Bone” Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Skin aging reflects overall body aging and can indicate internal health conditions.
August 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting discussed vitamin D3's role in fighting tuberculosis, potential treatments for skin conditions like psoriasis, and hair follicle regeneration as a possible solution for hair loss.
68 citations,
December 2014 in “Cell Biochemistry and Function” Nuclear hormone receptors play a significant role in skin wound healing and could lead to better treatment methods.
65 citations,
February 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.
3 citations,
May 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some traditional Chinese medicines may have anti-aging benefits and could help with hair growth, but more research is needed.
August 2024 in “Nature Communications” Softer hydrogels help wounds heal better with less scarring.
March 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” IL-33 is linked to hair follicle damage in psoriasis and could be a treatment target for hair loss in this condition.
4 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
76 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dermal Papilla cells are a promising tool for evaluating hair growth treatments.
February 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Researchers found potential new targets for treating melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers, and identified a possible cause and treatment for male pattern baldness and eczema.
November 2023 in “Dermatologica sinica/Zhōnghuá pífūkē yīxué zázhì” Upadacitinib helped regrow hair in a severe alopecia areata patient but stopping treatment caused hair loss to return.
146 citations,
January 2004 in “Hormones” Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
7 citations,
August 2008 in “Immunogenetics” A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.
October 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Oxidative stress is linked to mild patchy alopecia areata.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Injecting platelet-rich plasma or applying it with a laser or microneedling can treat hair loss effectively. The laser and microneedling methods cause less pain.
144 citations,
November 2020 in “Frontiers in immunology” Targeting the IL-23/IL-17 pathway effectively treats several inflammatory skin diseases.
28 citations,
January 2018 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” Certain fats in the skin help control inflammation and health, and changing these fats through diet or supplements might treat skin inflammation.
4 citations,
June 2013 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” The document concludes that various findings in rheumatology offer insights into disease severity, treatment responses, and potential risks in medication, with some limitations due to unspecified participant numbers.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Faulty inflammasome activation may lead to autoimmune skin diseases and could be a target for new treatments.
148 citations,
December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
10 citations,
September 2020 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Both methods improve hair density and thickness; double-spin may be more effective.