September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Siah1 and Siah2 genes are active in mouse skin development and hair growth, especially right after birth.
24 citations,
January 2014 in “The American Journal of Chinese Medicine” The leaves of Platycladus orientalis have potential health benefits but require more research for safety and understanding how they work.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” Lymphatic vessels help hair follicles regenerate by interacting with stem cells.
148 citations,
December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
34 citations,
October 2011 in “Pathology Research International” Behçet's Disease may be caused by genetic and environmental factors leading to abnormal immune responses, and stress management and new treatments could improve patient outcomes.
165 citations,
September 2003 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Blocking COX, especially COX-2, in the skin can reduce inflammation and pain and may help prevent skin cancer.
15 citations,
January 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss in certain young mice is linked to a specific gene and can be caused by lack of iron.
10 citations,
May 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” PDGF-BB helps young melanocytes grow but stops mature ones from growing, and it makes melanocytes more specialized.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
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.
9 citations,
August 2017 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Red light at 627 nm can safely trigger IL-4 release in skin cells, potentially helping treat inflammatory skin conditions.
44 citations,
September 2014 in “Cell Death & Differentiation” Tumor suppressors help control inflammation in cancer and restoring their function could lead to new treatments.
August 2024 in “Life Science Alliance” Helminth protein helps wounds heal better by reducing scarring and promoting tissue growth.
1 citations,
December 2023 in “Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Science” Astragalus polysaccharides nanogel heals wounds better than Gold-Silver nanocomposite gel.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain miRNAs might be involved in a hair loss condition called frontal fibrosing alopecia and could possibly help in its diagnosis.
August 2023 in “Natural Resources for Human Health” Vegetarians should take B vitamin supplements to avoid health issues.
55 citations,
December 2014 in “Dermatologica sinica/Zhōnghuá pífūkē yīxué zázhì” Keratinocytes control how melanocytes work.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.
36 citations,
June 2015 in “International journal of toxicology” Trichloroethylene causes skin inflammation in mice by increasing certain immune proteins.
123 citations,
September 1987 in “JAMA” IL-2 treatment causes skin eruptions and other reversible side effects, and may play a role in psoriasis.
36 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Macrophages help hair growth after injury through CX3CR1 and TGF-β1.
2 citations,
November 2023 in “Bioactive materials” New method improves copper peptide delivery for hair growth three times better than current options.
66 citations,
February 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Adenosine may promote hair growth by increasing FGF-7 levels in dermal papilla cells.
6 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in drug discovery” Some small molecule antivirals show promise against COVID-19, but more research is needed to understand and improve them.
105 citations,
December 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” A specific drug can help treat Lichen Planopilaris, a condition causing permanent hair loss.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The technique effectively shows how human skin and hair cells form into ball-like structures.
75 citations,
November 2016 in “Medicines” Beta-sitosterol has potential health benefits but needs more research to fully understand its effects and improve its use in treatments.
57 citations,
January 2004 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Baldness caused by male hormones in female-to-male transsexuals doesn't increase the risk of heart disease.
31 citations,
April 2016 in “Nature communications” Certain signals are important for reducing specific chemical markers on hair follicle stem cells during rest periods, which is necessary for healthy hair growth.
10 citations,
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