Wild African goats have genetic adaptations for surviving harsh desert conditions.
April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” The document concludes that ongoing medical therapy is crucial for preventing hair loss, and surgical options can restore hair, with future treatments for hair loss being promising.
March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Seborrheic dermatitis is influenced by diet, genetics, and psychological factors.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Men are increasingly seeking quick-result cosmetic treatments for their thicker, oilier skin and hair loss issues.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
July 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
January 1998 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Lasers are effective and safe for various medical treatments, including cancer, wound healing, and skin conditions.
January 1989 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
April 1906 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans causes skin scarring and might be treated with a new synthetic retinoid.
August 2016 in “InTech eBooks” Esthetic surgery complications can include infections, nerve injury, and more; proper evaluation and technique help prevent them.
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August 2000 in “Cell” Hair follicle stem cells can form both hair follicles and skin.
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April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
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January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A brown shadow seen in dermoscopy is a marker for lichen nitidus.
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June 2023 in “Journal of developmental biology” The skin systems of jawed vertebrates evolved diverse appendages like hair and scales from a common structure over 420 million years ago.
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May 2016 in “Dermatopathology” Lrig1 could be a marker for advanced sebaceous carcinoma.
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September 2011 in “InTech eBooks” The document outlines steps for moving fat from one body part to another.
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January 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Reflectance confocal microscopy may help diagnose trichofolliculoma by showing specific skin features.
November 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with skin and hair symptoms improved partially with specific treatment.
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December 2000 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
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April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Cat claws stay sharp by shedding their outer layer through microcracks formed during activities.
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August 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” Blocking the Wnt/β‐catenin pathway can speed up wound healing, reduce scarring, and improve cartilage repair.
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November 2020 in “International journal of biochemistry & cell biology” Keratin proteins are essential for keeping the cells in the human colon healthy and stable.
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June 2012 in “PloS one” Keratin 15 expression in skin cells is regulated by two mechanisms involving PKC/AP-1 and FOXM1.
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Transglutaminase activity is important for skin and is found in both mammals and birds.
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” RSPO1 mutations in certain patients lead to skin cells that don't develop properly and are more likely to become invasive, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
4 citations,
July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics (Basel)” Nanoparticle-based drug delivery to hair follicles is more effective when tested under conditions that match skin behavior.
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Thy-1 protein helps improve blood flow and wound healing in the skin.