July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
14 citations,
January 2008 in “Medical mycology” Canadian porcupines in a Japanese zoo passed a skin fungus to each other.
20 citations,
August 2007 in “Molecular therapy” Applying a DNA vaccine to skin with active hair growth boosts immune response and protection against anthrax in mice.
2 citations,
May 2021 in “Stem Cells International” Human pluripotent stem cells could be used to make platelets for medical use, but safety, effectiveness, and cost issues need to be resolved.
134 citations,
July 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
50 citations,
February 2022 in “Nanomaterials” Nanomaterials show promise in improving wound healing but require more research on their potential toxicity.
6 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of regenerative medicine & tissue engineering” The review concludes that innovations in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and developmental biology are essential for effective tissue repair and organ transplants.
May 2022 in “Liver transplantation” The document explains how the immune system reacts to organ transplants and the treatments used to prevent rejection.
9 citations,
March 2023 in “Biomimetics” New materials that better mimic natural skin structure could improve healing, especially for chronic wounds.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Cells” Exosomes could be a promising way to help repair skin and treat skin disorders.
Genetic analysis of rabbits identified key genes for traits like coat color, body size, and fertility.
27 citations,
August 2014 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Developmental biology” The skin and thymus develop similarly to protect and support immunity.
12 citations,
May 2001 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A rare benign skin tumor showed unusual features of sebaceous and sweat glands, important for correct diagnosis.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
Better models and evaluation methods for alopecia areata are needed.
141 citations,
August 2018 in “Nature Reviews Microbiology” Some viruses can cause cancer by changing cell processes and avoiding the immune system; vaccines and targeted treatments help reduce these cancers.
119 citations,
January 2012 in “Nutrition & Metabolism” Modern lifestyles, including poor diet, stress, and long-term use of certain medications, hinder the body's ability to heal from inflammation, leading to chronic diseases.
87 citations,
September 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” FOXO1 is important for wound healing, but its dysfunction in diabetes can slow the healing process.
39 citations,
January 2016 in “PubMed” Understanding how EDC genes are regulated can help develop better drugs for skin diseases.
37 citations,
March 1990 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a complex interaction of bacterial toxins and the immune system, and understanding this can help improve diagnosis and treatment.
16 citations,
March 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hydrogen peroxide's effects on wound healing in hair transplants are unclear, and it may slow healing and increase scarring.
15 citations,
April 2003 in “Journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.
10 citations,
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanoparticles can speed up wound healing and deliver drugs effectively but may have potential toxicity risks.
9 citations,
March 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” Stem cell therapies show promise for treating various diseases but face challenges in clinical use and require better monitoring techniques.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of clinical and translational research” Chitosan-based dressings reduce inflammation and speed up skin wound healing.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Faulty inflammasome activation may lead to autoimmune skin diseases and could be a target for new treatments.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Curēus” A man had a benign pilar cyst on his face, which is rare and was successfully removed by surgery.
February 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Nanostructured lipid carriers are effective for treating hyperpigmentation in women aged 30-40.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Aged individuals heal wounds less effectively due to specific immune cell issues.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” Autoimmune diseases cause the immune system to attack the body, and management varies as some are curable and others are not.