October 2020 in “Medical journal of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services” PRP injections significantly increased hair growth in patients with androgenic alopecia.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The protein aPKCλ is crucial for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and for hair growth and regeneration.
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July 2015 in “Organogenesis” Wnt signaling is crucial for skin wound healing and reducing scars.
November 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Injecting CD34+ cell-containing platelet-rich plasma can improve pattern hair loss more than placental extract treatment.
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April 2001 in “Current Biology” c-Myc activation in mouse skin increases sebaceous gland growth and affects hair follicle development.
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April 1998 in “Current Biology” The risk of skin tumors becoming malignant depends on the specific skin cell type affected.
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November 2012 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Stem cells can rejuvenate skin, restore hair, and aid in wound healing.
January 2020 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Alopecia areata can show unusual red-dotted vessels and dithranol treatment may mask typical patterns.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers developed a new method to deliver molecules to hair follicles to manage hair growth without damaging surrounding skin.
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May 2003 in “Development” Myc activation reduces skin stem cells by affecting cell adhesion.
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December 2002 in “Experimental dermatology” NGAL indicates abnormal skin cell differentiation.
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May 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Skin development in mammals is controlled by key proteins and signals from underlying cells, involving stem cells for maintenance and repair.
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June 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.
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September 2014 in “Stem cell reports” BLIMP1 is essential for skin maintenance but not for defining sebaceous gland progenitors.
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August 2018 in “Scientific reports” Claudin-1 is important for the barrier function and growth of hair.
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January 1992 in “Carcinogenesis” TPA strongly increases ODC activity in certain skin cells, potentially aiding tumor growth.
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July 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Connexin 30 is usually absent in normal skin but can appear in certain skin conditions.
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October 2005 in “Toxicological Sciences” Cigarette smoke condensates increase tumor-promoting markers in mouse skin, especially around hair follicles.
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December 2002 in “PubMed” The scalp has a natural speckled pattern of increased pigment around hair follicles, possibly linked to local hormone production.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging changes skin cells, leading to different DNA methylation and gene activity, affecting cell metabolism and aging signs.
March 2022 in “Veterinary dermatology” A one-year-old cat had multiple benign skin tumors similar to those known in humans.
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October 2017 in “Stem cells” Wnt signaling is crucial for skin development and hair growth.
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May 2019 in “Stem cell research & therapy” iPSC-derived stem cells on a special membrane can help repair full-thickness skin defects.
August 2024 in “Receptors” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for skin wound healing.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune cells might contribute to hair loss caused by a specific mutation.
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January 2016 in “Cell reports” Activating β-catenin in different skin stem cells causes various types of hair growth and skin tumors.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair follicle stem cells have significant potential for treating various disorders.
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August 2009 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Epidermal stem cells are diverse and vary in activity, playing key roles in skin maintenance and repair.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy is a useful, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.
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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgen receptor activity blocks Wnt/β-catenin signaling, affecting hair growth and skin cell balance.