15 citations,
July 2016 in “Biochemical Journal” Wnt proteins from certain skin cells are crucial for normal hair growth and renewal.
1 citations,
June 2017 in “Veterinary dermatology” A cross-bred lamb with severe skin and movement issues had ichthyosis fetalis but normal vitamin A levels.
7 citations,
January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Rabbit skin analysis showed changes in hair growth and identified miRNAs that may regulate hair follicle development.
29 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” The experiment showed that human skin grown in the lab started to form early hair structures when special cell clusters were added.
29 citations,
July 2014 in “PloS one” Meis1 is crucial for skin health and tumor development.
19 citations,
June 2020 in “Animals” Poor maternal nutrition can lead to fewer wool follicles in Chinese Merino sheep.
5 citations,
September 2010 in “Cancer Prevention Research” The research suggests new treatments for skin cancer could target specific cell growth pathways.
81 citations,
September 2005 in “The American journal of pathology” Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.
37 citations,
March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oestrogen and thyrotropin-releasing hormone affect prolactin and its receptor in human skin and hair, suggesting new treatment options for related conditions.
32 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Chitosan-coated nanoparticles improve skin delivery of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
25 citations,
February 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking SCD1 in the skin with XEN103 shrinks sebaceous glands in mice.
23 citations,
May 2016 in “American Journal of Pathology” The research suggests that a specific skin gene can be controlled by signals within and between cells and is wrongly activated in certain skin diseases.
16 citations,
December 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” The new patch made of cell matrix and a polymer improves wound healing and supports blood vessel growth.
6 citations,
November 2018 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Mongolian gerbils heal wounds differently than mice, with unique protein levels and gene expression that affect skin repair.
7 citations,
April 2014 in “Cell biology international” Melatonin treatment helps improve skin health in postmenopausal rats.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” The study found that giant pandas have more melanin in black hair follicles than white, with gene expression differences that could affect hair color and skin health.
54 citations,
October 2002 in “Journal of controlled release” Medium lipophilic substances penetrate skin best, and adding ethanol can increase delivery to hair follicles.
31 citations,
February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Caffeine applied to the scalp can protect hair follicles from UV damage.
33 citations,
May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PTHrP and its receptor can control blood vessel growth and hair development in mouse skin.
12 citations,
May 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Laminin 332 is essential for normal skin cell behavior and structure.
4 citations,
February 2022 in “Nutrients” Korean Red Ginseng saponins may protect skin from inflammation and darkening caused by air pollution.
180 citations,
January 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D Receptor is crucial for normal skin and hair growth.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study suggests a link between varicella-zoster virus and segmental vitiligo, with evidence of the virus disrupting skin pigment cells.
28 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Prostasin has two roles in skin: one for normal skin development without needing activation, and another for proper hair growth that requires activation.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Processes” Researchers successfully grew horse skin cells that produce pigment from hair follicle samples.
1 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research showed that CRISPR/Cas9 can fix mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice, but more work on safety and efficiency is needed.
238 citations,
July 2003 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.
69 citations,
January 2002 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Dyes can penetrate human skin and hair follicles up to 1.2 mm deep and the sebaceous gland can store dye; Indocyanine Green lotion was made for safe dyeing and monitoring.
30 citations,
April 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The article concludes that developing in vitro models for human hair structures is important for research and reducing animal testing, but there are challenges like obtaining suitable samples and the models' limitations.
26 citations,
July 2012 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects” The review found that different stem cell types in the skin are crucial for repair and could help treat skin diseases and cancer.