May 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Primary cilia affect the size and oil production of eye glands but not the oil's makeup.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Meibomian glands are highly specialized and differ significantly from other sebaceous glands in structure and function.
13 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Sebaceous glands in our skin, developing during pregnancy and active in puberty, produce sebum for skin lubrication, temperature control, and fighting germs, also help in hormone regulation, and their dysfunction can cause conditions like acne and hair loss.
13 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Ophthalmology” A new eyelid shampoo improved eyelid hygiene and eyelash length in people with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
2 citations,
September 2023 in “Curēus” Topical spironolactone may help treat ocular graft-versus-host disease with minimal side effects.
July 2021 in “International Ophthalmology” Female hair loss patients more likely to have dry eye and gland issues.
14 citations,
September 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” Surgical removal of abnormal fat pads fixed the woman's eyelid issue caused by likely silicone injections.
1 citations,
January 2005 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Cureus” Spironolactone may help improve symptoms and tear quality in dry eye disease.
June 2023 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Sdr16c5 and Sdr16c6 genes regulate a key point in lipid production that affects eye and skin gland function.
Men with benign prostate hyperplasia have more meibomian gland loss and tear film problems.
81 citations,
February 2014 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Activating Nrf2 in skin cells causes skin disease similar to chloracne in mice.
34 citations,
July 2020 in “American journal of human genetics” Changes in the SREBF1 gene cause a rare genetic skin and hair disorder.
16 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Mice without certain skin enzymes have faster hair growth and bigger eye glands.
1 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of surgery and medicine” People with polycystic ovary syndrome have worse meibomian gland and ocular surface conditions.
32 citations,
January 2016 in “Development” Sebaceous lipids are crucial for keeping skin and eyes healthy in mice.
11 citations,
January 2013 in “Ocular Surface” The document concludes that modern ocular cosmetics enhance beauty and eyelash health, with safe practices and regulations being important.
5 citations,
February 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” Two new types of eyelid cysts were identified, each with different treatment challenges.
3 citations,
October 2019 in “CRC Press eBooks” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but can cause significant side effects like dry skin and hair loss.
June 2022 in “Indian journal of clinical and experimental opthalmology” The report shows a young man with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome had typical and additional eye problems related to the disease.
December 2011 in “Ophthalmology” Demodex may be linked to blepharitis, and treatments like tea tree oil and ivermectin can help.
33 citations,
October 2016 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” Future clinical uses of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) are likely to grow and become more effective with new advancements and combined treatments.
131 citations,
March 2004 in “The American journal of pathology” Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.
105 citations,
January 2010 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.
55 citations,
October 2014 in “Development” Wnt, Eda, and Shh pathways are crucial for different stages of sweat gland development in mice.
41 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The conclusion is that a new biopsy technique and humidity chamber help study skin mites better and suggest mite overpopulation may cause skin diseases.
33 citations,
August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
30 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of Human Genetics” Researchers found genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in 88% of studied patients and identified new mutations and genetic variations affecting the disease.
30 citations,
June 2014 in “Seminars in Immunology” Future research on ectodysplasin should explore its role in diseases, stem cells, and evolution, and continue developing treatments for genetic disorders like hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
15 citations,
March 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Demodex mites rarely cause scalp infections leading to hair loss, but when they do, treatment is effective.