April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Many patients with autoimmune blistering skin disorders change their diets, avoiding foods like alcohol, citrus, and spices, and some find vegetables and dairy helpful.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sandalore®, a synthetic scent, improved hair loss and satisfaction in women with telogen effluvium.
March 2018 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” New drugs targeting the JAK-STAT pathway show promise for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
April 2016 in “Annals of laboratory medicine” The method reliably profiles eicosanoids and shows epitestosterone reduces their levels, similar to common anti-inflammatory drugs.
January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Small molecule DMF improves psoriasis and multiple sclerosis, adult skin cells can be made to grow new hair, certain skin cells initiate hair growth, IL-17C controls gut health and can cause skin inflammation, and skin cells produce IL-17 that can lead to psoriasis.
September 2004 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
87 citations,
July 2018 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research” Mice studies show that Protein Phosphatase 2A is crucial for cell growth, development, and disease prevention.
86 citations,
January 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Human African Trypanosomiasis is challenging, but new treatments like fexinidazole are promising.
57 citations,
March 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Nearly half of children with primary immunodeficiency disorders showed skin problems, often as the first sign of their condition.
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.
22 citations,
March 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.
20 citations,
June 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The research suggests that autophagy-related genes might play a role in causing alopecia areata.
16 citations,
October 2020 in “Lipids in Health and Disease” Leptin affects skin and hair health and may worsen some skin conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full impact.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.
April 2024 in “BMB Reports” Lack of Cisd2 disrupts calcium balance in cells, leading to poorly functioning neutrophils.
January 2024 in “Burns and trauma” The skin microbiome helps heal wounds and can be targeted to improve healing.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” PDE inhibitors, especially PDE4 inhibitors like apremilast, are effective for certain inflammatory skin conditions but have side effects and can be costly.
September 2014 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Diabetes can cause a variety of skin disorders, some of which may signal more serious health issues.
192 citations,
March 2017 in “Cell host & microbe” Hair follicle development and microbes help regulatory T cells gather in newborn skin.
150 citations,
June 2014 in “Biomaterials” Peptide hydrogels heal burn wounds faster and better than standard dressings.
140 citations,
February 2020 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” RNAi-based biopesticides could be safe and effective for pest control with careful development and risk assessment.
124 citations,
October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
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.
51 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib was effective in treating hair loss in two patients with alopecia universalis.
39 citations,
May 2011 in “Human Immunology” Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.
26 citations,
May 2014 in “BioEssays” Using neurohormones to control keratin can lead to new skin disease treatments.
18 citations,
May 2020 in “Biomolecules” Spironolactone, a heart and liver drug, has new uses including cancer treatment, viral infection prevention, and skin condition improvement.
18 citations,
October 2014 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Eating vitamin A affects hair growth and health by changing cell signals in mice.
10 citations,
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanoparticles can speed up wound healing and deliver drugs effectively but may have potential toxicity risks.
6 citations,
March 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Too much or too little selenium in the diet can cause hair loss and graying in mice.