36 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with dermatomyositis showed rare skin symptoms, was treated successfully, and her case suggests checking for cancer in similar patients.
June 2017 in “Çocuk Enfeksiyon Dergisi/Journal of Pediatric Infection” Tinea capitis can rarely cause urticarial skin reactions in children.
97 citations,
September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.
27 citations,
August 2014 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Developmental biology” The skin and thymus develop similarly to protect and support immunity.
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.
10 citations,
April 2016 in “Research and reports in transdermal drug delivery” Transfollicular drug delivery is promising but needs more research to improve and understand it better.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “Nature communications” Rare changes in the KRT82 gene are linked to a higher risk of Alopecia Areata.
9 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
4 citations,
December 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce hormones and have a system similar to a brain-body communication network.
3 citations,
August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, and treatments like PRP and stem cells might help.
1 citations,
July 2019 in “Clinical Rheumatology” Leflunomide is more likely to help treat alopecia areata than cause it.
November 2024 in “Cureus” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment can prevent damage from dissecting cellulitis after hair restoration surgery.
Alopecia Areata is treated with drugs and therapies to reduce inflammation and immune response.
156 citations,
August 2016 in “Journal of controlled release” Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.
118 citations,
May 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” The hydrogel with a 1:3 ratio of hydroxyethyl cellulose to hyaluronic acid is effective for delivering drugs through the skin to treat acne.
80 citations,
April 2006 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
51 citations,
September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The conclusion is that acne, alopecia, and hyperhidrosis are common skin issues with various treatments available, and accurate diagnosis is key for effective management.
40 citations,
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin is the largest organ, protecting the body, regulating temperature, and producing hormones.
33 citations,
September 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” Topical 0.1% tacrolimus significantly improved ear infections in cats.
26 citations,
January 2018 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hair graying may be caused by stem cell depletion from stress or melanocyte damage.
19 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of medical investigation” GFP transgenic mice help study cell origins in skin grafts.
13 citations,
April 2010 in “Journal of dermatological science” Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is partly due to decreased laminin-511 and increased laminin-332.
9 citations,
September 2009 in “PubMed” Antigen presenting cells around hair follicles are crucial in SLE-related hair loss.
6 citations,
May 2020 in “Scientific reports” Researchers identified genes and proteins that may influence wool thickness in sheep.
4 citations,
September 2021 in “Frontiers in allergy” The conclusion is that understanding the complex relationship between allergies, autoimmunity, and psychological factors is key to treating skin disorders with itching.
New treatments for vitiligo may focus on protecting melanocyte stem cells from stress and targeting specific pathways involved in the condition.
2 citations,
December 2022 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” Skin structure complexity and variability are crucial for assessing skin toxicity in safety tests.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Communications biology” Removing Mediator 1 from certain mouse cells causes teeth to grow hair instead of enamel.
1 citations,
December 2015 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” Hypothyroidism harms rat skin, but topical triiodothyronine may help improve it.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.