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February 2019 in “eLife” BMP signaling is essential for the development of touch domes.
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February 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Plet-1 protein helps hair follicle cells move and stick to tissues.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” New hair follicles could be created to treat hair loss.
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December 2018 in “The American journal of pathology” Activating Nrf2 in skin cells speeds up wound healing by increasing the growth of certain stem cells.
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January 2015 in “Medical hypotheses” TCDD disrupts skin stem cells, causing skin issues like chloracne.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The combination of specific chemicals improves hair density in women.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” ADSC-derived extracellular vesicles show promise for skin and hair regeneration and wound healing.
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January 2021 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Porphyra-334 may help reduce wrinkles and promote hair growth.
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Enterococcus faecalis delays wound healing by disrupting cell functions and creating an anti-inflammatory environment.
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Different types of sun exposure damage skin cells and immune cells, with chronic exposure leading to more severe and lasting damage.