January 2022 in “Al-Azhar Medical Journal” Higher antigliadin antibody levels are linked to alopecia areata severity.
75 citations,
January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” Hair grays due to oxidative stress and fewer functioning melanocytes.
24 citations,
June 2018 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.
Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy worked well for many patients with stubborn alopecia areata.
August 2017 in “Journal of epidemiological research” Cancer rates are increasing in developed countries, with estrogen, aging, low vitamin D3, and HPV infection as common causes.
254 citations,
January 2012 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Stem cell offspring help control their parent stem cells, affecting tissue health, healing, and cancer.
72 citations,
February 2011 in “American Journal of Biological Anthropology” The conclusion is that recognizing hair growth cycles can improve the precision of dietary and health assessments from hair analysis.
42 citations,
March 2008 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Hormones and neuroendocrine factors control hair growth and color, and more research could lead to new hair treatment options.
7 citations,
January 2009 in “Immunological investigations” A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.
78 citations,
October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
68 citations,
May 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” FFA's causes may include environmental triggers and genetic factors.
67 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
30 citations,
March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.
29 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
20 citations,
June 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using stem cells from fat tissue can significantly improve wound healing in dogs.
14 citations,
April 2011 in “Cell Proliferation” Scientists can grow human hair follicle stem cells in a lab without changing their nature, which could help treat hair loss.
1 citations,
September 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.
143 citations,
January 2007 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
2 citations,
September 2021 Patients with alopecia areata may have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.
53 citations,
July 2018 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating alopecia areata but need better topical formulations.
14 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair is important for protection, social interaction, and temperature control, and is made of a growth cycle-influenced follicle and a complex shaft.
November 2024 in “Aging Cell” Removing senescent cells can improve hair growth and regeneration.
450 citations,
January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
79 citations,
January 2018 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Developmental Biology” Understanding how baby skin heals without scars could help develop treatments for adults to heal wounds without leaving scars.
25 citations,
April 2021 in “The EMBO Journal” Hair follicle stem cells help maintain skin health and could improve skin replacement therapies.
7 citations,
August 2020 in “Genes” Different genes are active in dogs' hair growth and skin, similar to humans, which helps understand dog skin and hair diseases and can relate to human conditions.
2 citations,
June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in skin and hair treatments but results vary with preparation methods.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Cannabinoids might help treat skin problems but more research is needed to be sure.
Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.