32 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prominin-1 expressing cells in the dermal papilla help regulate hair follicle size and communication but don't aid in skin repair.
14 citations,
April 2011 in “Cell Proliferation” Scientists can grow human hair follicle stem cells in a lab without changing their nature, which could help treat hair loss.
10 citations,
June 2007 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” A man's rare tumor caused unusual nerve-related symptoms that improved after surgery.
8 citations,
September 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” People with Mucopolysaccharidoses often have skin problems like thick skin and extra hair, and recognizing these can help diagnose and treat the condition early.
6 citations,
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combining mometasone furoate cream with adapalene gel is safer and more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using the cream alone.
6 citations,
January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Gray hair regained color after thyroid hormone treatment.
4 citations,
September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
4 citations,
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments, ranging from antihistamines for urticaria to surgery and medication for tumors and chronic skin diseases.
2 citations,
December 2022 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” Skin structure complexity and variability are crucial for assessing skin toxicity in safety tests.
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document reports unique growth lines in a child after Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin reaction from parsnips and sun in a girl, and itchy skin with xanthomas in a boy with Alagille syndrome.
June 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” Understanding skin patterns can help us learn about skin diseases and their treatments.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Scientists made working hair follicles using stem cells, helping future hair loss treatments.
April 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning due to increased androgen activity, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
4 citations,
May 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Nanoliposomes effectively deliver hair-growth peptides into hair follicles.
3 citations,
August 2018 in “Stem cells international” Hair follicle cells help maintain and support stem cells and blood cell formation.
1 citations,
April 2004 in “Cancer” Imatinib mesylate can cause skin lightening, especially in Chinese patients, due to its effect on pigment production.
99 citations,
January 2004 in “Progress in brain research” Neurotrophins are important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
27 citations,
December 2002 in “Journal of dermatological science” Merkel cells and Langerhans cells in hair follicles are closely connected and may interact.
39 citations,
April 1992 in “Development” Both cell and non-cell parts are important for rat whisker follicle regrowth.
31 citations,
August 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Human skin can provide stem cells for tissue repair and regeneration, but there are challenges in obtaining and growing these cells safely.
16 citations,
July 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Regenerated hairs can regain their color if the wound occurs during a certain stage of hair growth, and this process is helped by specific skin cells and proteins.
7 citations,
May 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Isotretinoin therapy for acne can cause many reversible side effects, mainly mild skin conditions, and patient understanding of these effects can improve treatment adherence.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Life” Tissue engineering could be a future solution for hair loss, but it's currently expensive, complex, and hard to apply in real-world treatments.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “PeerJ” Researchers created a long-lasting mouse skin cell strain that may help with hair growth research and treatments.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in genetics” Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.
13 citations,
December 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation” Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.
20 citations,
June 2010 in “Genes and Immunity” Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
1 citations,
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair follicle stem cells have significant potential for treating various disorders.
January 2022 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.