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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.
62 citations,
January 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Low iron and vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss in women.
41 citations,
September 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” MicroRNAs play a crucial role in skin and hair health, affecting everything from growth to aging, and could potentially be used in treating skin diseases.
32 citations,
February 2008 in “Developmental dynamics” Mice without the Sp6 gene have problems developing several body parts, including hair, teeth, limbs, and lungs.
25 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.
23 citations,
November 2001 in “Archives of Dermatology” Genetic discoveries are key for understanding, diagnosing, and treating inherited hair and nail disorders.
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October 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.
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July 2020 in “Advanced functional materials” 3D cell-derived matrices improve tissue regeneration and disease modeling.
14 citations,
April 2000 in “Animal Science/Animal science” Nutrients like vitamins, copper, zinc, and amino acids are crucial for healthy hair and wool growth.
13 citations,
January 2018 in “BioMed Research International” Scalp involvement is common in pemphigus and can lead to hair loss, with the severity of scalp lesions linked to overall disease severity.
11 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
10 citations,
November 2017 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Scalp involvement in pemphigus means the disease is more severe and harder to treat.
10 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the FAM83G gene is linked to skin and hair abnormalities in two related individuals.
8 citations,
January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
3 citations,
July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experience a reduced quality of life, with the need for better measurement tools, especially for those with mucous membrane pemphigoid.
June 2023 in “Dermatology reports” The link between pemphigus and the patient's scarring hair loss is still unclear.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that certain characteristics like age, sex, race, marital status, and education level can influence whether alopecia patients stick to their hair loss treatment with topical minoxidil.
March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The 2006 editorial concluded that immunotherapy was advancing with new drugs, focusing on specific biological therapies and convenient oral treatments, and highlighted the importance of partnerships and new regulations in the field.
July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
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May 2023 in “Cancer medicine” KRT80 may worsen cancer by increasing growth and spread, but its full effects on treatment and outcomes need more research.
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September 2013 in “BMB Reports” BMPR1a-ECD reduces wrinkles much more effectively than retinoic acid.
February 2024 in “Epigenomes” Epigenetic mechanisms control skin development by regulating gene expression.
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March 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Targeting ornithine decarboxylase can help prevent skin cancer.
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September 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Odontogenic keratocysts are caused by abnormal Hedgehog signaling and can lead to tooth and bone issues.
13 citations,
April 2019 in “iScience” EGFR helps control how hair grows and forms without needing p53 protein.
161 citations,
August 2012 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Hair growth and development are controlled by specific signaling pathways.
153 citations,
June 2015 in “GenomeBiology.com” The environment around the time of conception can change the VTRNA2-1 gene in a way that lasts for years and may affect disease risk.
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January 2008 in “PloS one” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.
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December 2008 in “Developmental biology” Retinoic acid-binding proteins in skin are regulated by β-catenin and Notch signalling.