3 citations,
January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” Dermal papilla cells are key for hair growth and color, influencing hair type and size, and their interaction with stem cells could help treat hair loss and color disorders.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
11 citations,
March 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific group of skin stem cells was found to help maintain hair follicle cells.
10 citations,
July 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Melasma's causes include genetics, sun exposure, hormones, and oxidative stress, and understanding these can help create better treatments.
4 citations,
January 2019 in “Micron” Fetal hair follicles have melanocytes with melanosomes at different stages, which are broken down into pigment particles in keratinocytes.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” A new method using stem cell membranes to deliver Minoxidil improved hair growth in mice better than Minoxidil alone.
344 citations,
May 2018 in “EMBO journal” Phosphorylation controls TFEB's location in the cell, affecting cell metabolism and stress response.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “Animals” The research found specific genes and pathways that control fur development and color in young American minks.
1 citations,
November 2021 in “Biomedicines” Understanding how acne develops in different diseases could lead to new treatments.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oral Vitamin D can improve hair density and reduce hair loss in Telogen Effluvium patients.
April 2022 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” CXCL12 protein slows down hair growth through its receptor CXCR4. Blocking this can potentially increase hair growth.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Combination therapies might work better for some vitiligo patients, but results vary.
April 2011 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” Lotion with fucoidan from brown seaweed improved skin and reduced allergy symptoms in mice with dermatitis.
23 citations,
June 1950 in “American journal of diseases of children” Aminopterin was somewhat effective in acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children but did not increase survival time.
16 citations,
January 2007 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man had an allergic reaction to minoxidil, which stopped after he discontinued use and started corticosteroids.
581 citations,
February 1998 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Herbal remedies can cause adverse effects and need more safety research.
50 citations,
November 2010 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” Recognizing oral symptoms can help diagnose and treat blood and nutritional diseases early.
2 citations,
July 2008 in “Paediatrics & child health” Severe acne in a young girl may indicate underlying hormonal issues.
823 citations,
February 1998 in “Analytical Chemistry” Method detects finasteride in plasma at very low concentrations.
353 citations,
July 2015 in “Molecular immunology” Porcine skin is very similar to human skin, making it a useful model for research.
309 citations,
October 2007 in “Biomaterials” Keratin from human hair helps nerves heal faster.
305 citations,
February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
264 citations,
January 2008 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreen do not penetrate deep into the skin.
256 citations,
October 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Growing human skin cells in a 3D environment can stimulate new hair growth.
249 citations,
April 2002 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin.
235 citations,
July 1999 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.
212 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document provides a method to classify human hair growth stages using a model with human scalp on mice, aiming to standardize hair research.
203 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Human hair, despite its different types, shares common traits that affect its structure and response to treatments.
195 citations,
December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Free fatty acids in sebum boost skin's defense against acne by increasing antimicrobial peptides.