158 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FGF18 helps keep hair in its resting phase, affecting hair growth cycles.
137 citations
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January 2006 in “Frontiers in bioscience” This review discusses the role of corticotropin-releasing hormone in human skin, focusing on its regulation, receptors, and functions, and highlights parallels with the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis; it reports no new research findings.
102 citations
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July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the effects of hormonal changes on hair follicles, concluding that hormones like androgens and estradiol significantly influence hair growth and cycle, while the roles of other hormones are still being researched.
81 citations
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October 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” This review highlights the promising potential of 3D printing for creating microneedles with precise customization and improved performance compared to traditional micromolding, emphasizing applications in personalized medical devices and advancements in biomedical fields.
81 citations
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September 2009 in “Birth defects research” This review discusses the mechanisms behind hair patterning during mouse embryonic development and reports no new experimental findings.
70 citations
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers explored how air pollutants increase oxidative stress and inflammation in human skin, affect vitamin D synthesis, and interact with the skin microbiota, also discussing AhR/Nrf2 as a potential target for treating pollution-related skin conditions.
61 citations
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April 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” This review article highlights recent advances in microneedle technology for wound healing and tissue regeneration, discussing various cargo types, structural designs, and fabrication methods, and suggesting guidelines for designing microneedle systems tailored to specific applications.
60 citations
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November 2023 in “Biology” This review explores the role of aging-related changes in skin, discussing how impaired skin barrier function may contribute to systemic inflammation, or "inflamm-aging," which in turn could impact the broader decline in organ and tissue function seen in aged individuals.
51 citations
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October 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights the potential of permeation enhancers to improve the delivery of active ingredients across the skin, optimizing therapeutic outcomes despite challenges posed by individual variability and environmental factors, according to the authors' analysis of current understanding and applications in skincare and transdermal therapies.
48 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses the various roles of vitamin D in skin disorders, including established use in psoriasis and potential applications for atopic dermatitis and skin cancer prevention, but reports no new clinical results.
43 citations
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September 2021 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the vast potential uses of persimmon beyond its dietary benefits, including applications in sustainability and new product development, but reports no new clinical outcomes.
40 citations
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July 2024 in “Bioengineering” This review found significant progress in 3D bioprinting for surgery, noting advances in creating complex tissue constructs, while highlighting ongoing challenges like vascularization and integration with host tissue, emphasizing the need for further research and regulatory development.
40 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” This article reviews the relationship between scalp conditions and hair health, suggesting that shampoos with Malassezia inhibitory agents may help reduce premature hair loss, but it presents no new clinical results.
37 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that the interaction between CXXC5 and Dishevelled is a potential target for promoting hair regrowth and hair follicle formation, offering a new approach to treat hair loss.
32 citations
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the impact of melatonin and its metabolites on skin aging, summarizing how they may serve as "aging neutralizers" through their anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties, but reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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July 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that Morus alba root extract activates β-catenin in hair follicle dermal papilla cells, promoting the transition to the anagen phase and enhancing hair growth factor secretion.
28 citations
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January 2009 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters” This study concluded that finasteride-induced DHT deficiency intensified constitutive iNOS expression in rat testicular and epididymal cells, suggesting a complex regulatory relationship needing further investigation.
27 citations
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the expanded understanding of WNT10B's role in various tissues and diseases over the past decade, emphasizing its genetic correlations and potential therapeutic implications, but reports no new clinical results.
26 citations
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January 2025 in “iScience” This article reviews the potential applications, benefits, and limitations of platelet-rich plasma in medical practice and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for standardized preparation and treatment protocols.
26 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The authors discussed that SOCS1 and SOCS3's inhibition of JAKs plays a significant role in the development of JAK inhibitor drugs for skin inflammatory diseases and malignancies.
25 citations
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April 2021 in “The EMBO Journal” This review discusses the role of hair follicle stem cells as active signaling centers in skin homeostasis, highlighting recent advancements and reporting no new clinical results.
24 citations
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August 2022 in “Immunity” This study found that control of Demodex mite colonization in mice required skin ILC2s and IL-13, highlighting their role in maintaining HF integrity and limiting mite overgrowth.
22 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review highlights recent advances in understanding how non-coding RNAs, particularly miRNAs and lncRNAs, regulate skin development and homeostasis, but reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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January 2022 in “REVIEWS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE” This review explores how nanoparticles enhance cosmeceutical formulations, analyzing their roles in transporting active ingredients, and highlights the progress and challenges in using nanotechnology for beauty and health products.
20 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-1 receptor absence in mice leads to skin cysts and changes in immune response after UVB exposure.
19 citations
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October 2024 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the challenges of traditional phytochemical delivery methods and highlights the potential of microneedles to improve intra/transdermal delivery, reporting no new clinical results.
19 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” This review explores recent advancements in understanding how various physiological and psychological factors, such as stress and aging, influence epidermal stem cell populations, highlighting their importance in immune-related skin disorders and potential for clinical applications.
18 citations
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June 2019 in “Clinical research in dermatology” This review discusses psychological impacts associated with facial acne, noting that high levels of anxiety and depression among these patients are not linked to oxidative stress, and reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review analyzed 12 clinical studies on extracellular vesicle therapies, finding potential benefits for skin aging, acne scars, alopecia, and wound healing, but highlighted significant challenges like production standardization and lack of large-scale studies.
16 citations
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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” This study reviews the etiology and treatment of skin cancer, focusing on nanotechnology's role in addressing drug resistance and evaluating nanoparticles' potential to improve treatment outcomes, including overcoming multidrug resistance.