March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Three specific genetic variants cause severe skin issues in children with EBS, highlighting the need for early genetic screening.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists used stem cells to create a model of the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa simplex, which helped them understand its molecular mechanisms and could aid in finding treatments.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
48 citations,
March 2010 in “PloS one” C/EBPalpha and C/EBPbeta are crucial for normal skin and oil gland cell development in adult mice.
11 citations,
July 2015 in “Gene” DHT affects bone growth by altering gene activity in osteoblasts, potentially complicating steroid use.
7 citations,
January 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl. extract and verbascoside may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to protect against cell death.
1 citations,
January 1917 January 2022 in “Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The book is a detailed guide on facial cosmetic surgery techniques and advancements, useful for both trainees and specialists.
January 2016 in “Renal Failure” Kidney stones and hair loss are significantly related in people under 60 years old.
July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The book provides an overview of new trends and techniques in cosmetic dermatology.
November 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” A device was made in 2008 to measure hair loss severity. Other findings include: frizzy mutation in mice isn't related to Fgfr2, C/EBPx marks preadipocytes, Cyclosporin A speeds up hair growth in mice, blocking plasmin and metalloproteinases hinders healing, hyperbaric oxygen helps ischemic wound healing, amniotic membranes heal wounds better than polyurethane foam, rhVEGF165 from a fibrin matrix improves tissue flap viability and induces VEGF-R2 expression, and bFGF enhances wound healing and reduces scarring in rabbits.
June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Acanthus ebracteatus extract may help prevent hair loss.
1 citations,
November 2001 in “Acc Current Journal Review” Electron Beam Tomography (EBT) is a useful additional test to stress testing for detecting heart disease.
September 2022 in “Medical Mycology” Three different methods were compared for creating Titan cells, a type of fungus cell. The OZ method made the most cells initially, but the number dropped quickly. The EB method also made a lot of cells, but the number also dropped. The AA method made fewer cells, but the number stayed steady. The methods also affected which genes were active in the cells.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.
189 citations,
July 2009 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Epidermolysis bullosa simplex causes easily blistered skin due to faulty skin cell proteins, leading to new treatment ideas.
55 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma, taken from a person's own blood, can help rejuvenate skin, stimulate hair growth, and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
53 citations,
September 2004 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics” Mutations in keratin genes cause cell fragility and various skin disorders.
33 citations,
October 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Epidermolysis bullosa is a genetic disease causing fragile skin and blisters in both animals and humans.
32 citations,
April 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The document concludes that inherited epidermolysis bullosa is a challenging genetic condition requiring multidisciplinary care and new treatments.
25 citations,
June 2022 in “Developmental cell” Overactivating Hedgehog signaling makes hair follicle cells in mice grow hair faster and create more follicles.
21 citations,
November 2009 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document suggests that certain protein deficiencies and scalp blistering in Epidermolysis Bullosa may cause hair loss.
18 citations,
January 2018 in “BMC dermatology” A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
17 citations,
April 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Activating Nrf2 can help protect against hearing loss.
12 citations,
February 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
12 citations,
April 2019 in “Nature protocols” Scientists created a functional 3D skin system from stem cells that can be transplanted into wounds.
12 citations,
May 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A 6-year-old boy's skin condition improved after stopping a specific treatment and starting new medications.
9 citations,
March 2012 in “Experimental dermatology” Natural gene therapy shows promise for treating skin disorders like epidermolysis bullosa.
9 citations,
October 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The growth of the Epstein-Barr virus in the patient's cells was linked to the worsening of her lymphoma.
6 citations,
September 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Epimedium extract helps increase skin pigmentation and could be a new treatment for conditions with reduced pigmentation.