November 2023 in “BMC women's health” Older age and specific haircare practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, and education on these factors could help prevent it.
224 citations,
February 2013 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” ERG increases SOX9, promoting prostate cancer growth and invasion.
205 citations,
September 2018 in “Nutrients” Essential oils from Curcuma species, like turmeric, have compounds that can fight inflammation, cancer, and bacteria, and can also stimulate hair regrowth in bald males.
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.
173 citations,
August 2015 in “Developmental cell” The study identified unique genes in hair follicle cells and their environment, suggesting these genes help organize cells for hair growth.
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.
86 citations,
May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new keratin, hK6irs1, is found in all layers of the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
54 citations,
June 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” New nanocarriers improve drug delivery for disease treatment.
51 citations,
August 2012 in “Differentiation” Mouse genital development depends on male or female hormones for specific features.
50 citations,
April 2010 in “Biology direct” Low androgen levels might delay prostate cancer but could lead to more aggressive, therapy-resistant cancers.
44 citations,
January 2013 in “BMC Dermatology” TGFβ signaling prevents sebaceous gland cells from producing fats.
43 citations,
December 2020 in “PLOS Genetics” New method finds genetic links between Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer not seen before.
37 citations,
May 2018 in “Frontiers in physiology” Certain RNA molecules are important for the development of wool follicles in sheep.
36 citations,
March 2014 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” Cidea is essential for proper lipid storage and secretion in sebaceous glands, affecting skin and hair health.
36 citations,
January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” A special stem cell fluid can speed up wound healing and hair growth in mice.
34 citations,
July 2020 in “American journal of human genetics” Changes in the SREBF1 gene cause a rare genetic skin and hair disorder.
31 citations,
September 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The right amount of retinoic acid is essential for normal hair growth and development.
30 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Akebia quinata and Akebia trifoliata have many health benefits and potential medical uses.
29 citations,
October 2020 in “eLife” Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
22 citations,
April 2022 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Hair follicle-derived extracellular vesicles may help heal chronic wounds as effectively as those from adipose tissue.
21 citations,
November 2021 in “Biomolecules” Eclipta prostrata is a medicinal plant that helps treat diseases, protects the liver and nerves, and promotes hair growth.
21 citations,
February 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Hormones affect prostate health and disease, with certain hormone imbalances linked to prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
18 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Volatile organic compounds can cause inflammation and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases.
16 citations,
October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.
15 citations,
October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural volatiles and essential oils have health benefits and can enhance the effects of some medicines, but more research is needed to understand how they work and their possible side effects.
15 citations,
June 2019 in “eLife” Activin A and follistatin control when hair cells develop in mouse ears.
14 citations,
June 2022 in “BMC genomics” Key genes crucial for sheep hair follicle development were identified, aiding fine wool breeding and human hair loss research.
14 citations,
April 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Skin cancer is common in elderly nursing home residents, with risk factors including being male, having light skin, outdoor work history, and smoking. Regular skin checks are recommended.
11 citations,
February 2019 in “Stem cells international” Skin-derived stem cells grow faster and are easier to obtain than hair follicle stem cells, but both can become various cell types.
10 citations,
May 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” MicroRNAs are important for hair growth regulation, with Dicer being crucial and Tarbp2 less significant.