81 citations,
June 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine” Skin has specialized touch receptors that can tell different sensations apart.
76 citations,
June 2015 in “Journal of biomedical science” Mutations in Gasdermin A3 cause skin inflammation and hair loss by disrupting mitochondria.
71 citations,
October 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HFMs can help study hair growth and test potential hair growth drugs.
71 citations,
February 2020 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” Progress has been made in skin and nerve regeneration, but more research is needed to improve methods and ensure safety.
70 citations,
February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The FOXN1 gene is crucial for developing immune cells and preventing immune disorders.
68 citations,
May 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Cyclosporine A may help treat hair loss by blocking a protein that inhibits hair growth.
68 citations,
November 2011 in “The American journal of pathology” Abnormal Hedgehog signaling in blood cancers may help tumors grow and resist chemotherapy, suggesting potential for targeted treatments.
65 citations,
October 2018 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” Certain bacteria and fungi are linked to healthy scalps and dandruff, suggesting that the scalp's microbial balance affects its health.
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June 2015 in “The Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have more Th17 cells and fewer Treg cells, which may be key to the condition's development.
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January 2010 in “Hormone research in paediatrics” Genetic screening is crucial for accurately diagnosing APS-1 due to its varied symptoms.
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September 2015 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.
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April 2010 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Fadrozole and finasteride change gene expression related to sex hormones and thyroid hormones in frog larvae development.
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June 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
58 citations,
January 2003 in “Thrombosis and Haemostasis” Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.
57 citations,
February 2007 in “International Journal of Cancer” A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
57 citations,
April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for starting hair growth after birth.
56 citations,
January 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
56 citations,
February 2006 in “American journal of physiology. Cell physiology” Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.
55 citations,
November 2018 in “American journal of human genetics” Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
55 citations,
March 2015 in “Carcinogenesis” WNT10A helps esophageal cancer cells spread and keep renewing themselves.
54 citations,
January 2018 in “Scientific reports” Human hair contains diverse proteins, including keratins and histones, which could help assess hair health and aging.
54 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of cellular physiology” miR-218-5p helps skin and hair growth by targeting SFRP2 and activating a specific signaling pathway.
53 citations,
April 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Skin bacteria, specifically Staphylococcus aureus, help in wound healing and hair growth by using IL-1β signaling. Using antibiotics on skin wounds can slow down this natural healing process.
51 citations,
November 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A gene called HDAC9 might be a new factor in male-pattern baldness.
51 citations,
February 2009 in “Journal of dermatological science” Pitx2 helps outer root sheath cells differentiate but can't start hair growth on its own.
51 citations,
October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
50 citations,
September 2011 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids” Maintaining the right amount of retinoic acid is crucial for healthy hair and skin.
50 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Genes and hormones cause hair loss, with four genes contributing equally.
49 citations,
August 2004 in “The FASEB Journal” Mice with human skin protein K8 had more skin problems and cancer.