August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with alopecia totalis regrew dark hair in bands after using a corticosteroid ointment.
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Tfap2b is essential for creating a type of stem cell in zebrafish that can become different pigment cells.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Regular follow-up visits, especially with dermatologists, can lower death rates for melanoma patients, with socioeconomic factors also affecting outcomes.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Melanoma survival rates vary by state and are better where incomes are higher, more people have health insurance and education, and there are more dermatologists.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” The nucleus is key in controlling skin growth and repair by coordinating signals, gene regulators, and epigenetic changes.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells often cause skin, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' lives and requiring careful management.
September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Fat-derived stem cells may help treat skin aging and hair loss.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Fat-derived stem cells and their secretions show promise for treating skin aging and hair loss.
May 2009 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Mast cells play a significant role in hair loss conditions like male pattern hair loss and alopecia areata.
February 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Oxidative stress plays a significant role in vitiligo, and both skin and non-skin cells may be involved.
Surgical repigmentation can permanently restore color to white hair in vitiligo patients.
September 2004 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
The document concludes that the development of certain tumors is influenced by genetic background and that a specific gene modification can lead to tumor regression and reduced growth.
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May 2018 in “EMBO journal” Phosphorylation controls TFEB's location in the cell, affecting cell metabolism and stress response.
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April 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Gray hair may be caused by lower antioxidant activity in hair cells.
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January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
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October 2000 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” PPAR alpha may help in hair growth and could be a target for treatment.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Silencing certain circadian clock genes increases skin pigmentation.
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September 2017 in “Oncotarget” A certain signaling pathway in mice, when increased, causes hair to gray by depleting the cells that give hair its color.
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August 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study found that genetic differences related to hair growth and other traits help cashmere goats adapt to high-altitude environments.
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May 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” Light therapy is effective and safe for treating skin color disorders like vitiligo and dark spots.
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January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” New methods to test hair growth treatments have been developed.
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June 2018 in “World rabbit science” Different miRNAs in Rex rabbit skin affect cell processes and hair growth.
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April 2004 in “Cancer” Imatinib mesylate can cause skin lightening, especially in Chinese patients, due to its effect on pigment production.
August 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Plant extracts may help prevent or reverse hair graying.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The research found new potential mechanisms in mouse hair growth by studying RNA interactions.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reduced Stx17 expression may contribute to Alopecia Areata.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The skin has different types of stem cells that can repair and regenerate tissue.