6 citations
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Prostaglandins and the enzyme AKR1C3 could play a role in skin cancer and hair loss, and further research is needed to understand these mechanisms.
5 citations
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March 2022 in “Stem cell reports” Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) promotes hair growth, especially after skin injury.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Advanced science” SCD1 is important for hair growth by keeping the connection in skin cells where hair stem cells live stable.
4 citations
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May 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The research showed how melanocytes develop, move, and respond to UV light, and their stem cells' role in hair color and skin cancer risk.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Camellia japonica extract may improve scalp health and promote hair growth.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Plucked hairs can be used instead of skin biopsies to study hair traits because they contain specific cells related to hair.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “PeerJ” Removing the VDR gene in skin cells reduces their growth and affects hair-related genes.
2 citations
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September 2017 in “Biotechniques/BioTechniques” Researchers created a mouse cell line to study hair growth and test hair growth drugs.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “All Life” The research identified proteins that change as goat hair follicles begin to form, helping to understand how cashmere grows.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Annurca apple extract improved hair growth in mice and could potentially prevent hair loss.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Bioengineering” Keratin helps skin cells mature when added to a collagen mix, which could be important for skin and hair health.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” External factors can cause skin cancer cells that usually don't spread to grow and form tumors in mice.
October 2023 in “Applied sciences” Iris germanica rhizome-derived exosomes help protect skin cells from oxidative stress and aging.
July 2022 in “Biomedicines” 4-Aminopyridine improves skin wound healing and tissue regeneration by increasing cell growth and promoting nerve repair.
March 2018 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Transplant patients face higher skin cancer risks due to immunosuppressive therapy, requiring careful skin health monitoring.
February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Two mouse mutants have defective hair cuticle cross-linking.
March 2024 in “Advanced healthcare materials/Advanced Healthcare Materials” Scientists developed a new way to create skin-like structures from stem cells using a special 3D gel and a device that improves cell organization and increases hair growth.
February 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss in male pattern baldness is linked to changes in specific genes and proteins that affect hair growth and scalp health.
375 citations
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December 2013 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular cell research” Cornification is how skin cells die to form the protective outer layer of skin, hair, and nails.
200 citations
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September 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” Eating high-glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
176 citations
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June 2019 in “Cells” Different fibroblasts play key roles in skin healing and scarring.
113 citations
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June 2019 in “F1000Research” Scarless healing is complex and influenced by genetics and environment, while better understanding could improve scar treatment.
99 citations
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October 2007 in “The American journal of pathology” Chemotherapy damages hair follicles, causing hair loss and other cellular changes.
89 citations
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June 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Actinic keratosis can lead to skin cancer, is more common in fair-skinned people, and can be reduced with sunscreen and treated effectively.
64 citations
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June 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human stem cells can help form hair follicles in mice.
50 citations
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” Certain immune cells contribute to skin autoimmune diseases, and some treatments can reverse hair loss in these conditions.
48 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
45 citations
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August 2018 in “Stem Cells International” Stem cells, especially from fat tissue and Wharton's jelly, can potentially regenerate hair follicles and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to perfect the treatment.
44 citations
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July 2016 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Scientists discovered that certain stem cells from mice and humans can be used to grow new hair follicles and skin glands when treated with a special mixture.