Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
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July 2023 in “Microorganisms” The study found specific skin and cell changes in patients with monkeypox, helping diagnose and understand the disease.
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November 2021 in “American Journal of Clinical Pathology” The conclusion is that certain physical signs in the body can indicate past acute and chronic stress, which may help in child abuse investigations.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Arthritis” Lupus pneumonitis can mimic tuberculosis and should be considered in diagnoses.
186 citations,
December 2012 in “Current opinion in cell biology” Keratin proteins are increasingly recognized as important for cell health and are linked to many diseases.
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January 2022 in “Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery” New treatments for COVID-19 show promise, but more effective antiviral drugs are needed.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Leptin-deficient mice, used as a model for Type 2 Diabetes, have delayed wound healing due to impaired contraction and other dysfunctional cellular responses.
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September 2022 in “Antioxidants” A substance from Caulerpa racemosa seaweed may protect against skin damage caused by air pollution by reducing oxidative stress and cell death.
6 citations,
April 2022 in “Journal of diabetes research” Type 2 diabetes slows down skin and hair renewal by blocking important stem cell activation in mice.
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January 2019 in “Cells” Gene therapy has potential as a future treatment for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
13 citations,
April 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgen receptors found in monkey scalps, similar to humans, affect hair growth.
165 citations,
September 2001 in “Genes & development” CDP is crucial for lung and hair follicle cell development.
113 citations,
November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Tiny particles from stem cells help activate hair growth cells and encourage hair growth in mice without being toxic.
60 citations,
June 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Apoptosis is crucial for healthy skin and treating skin diseases.
19 citations,
August 2014 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.
17 citations,
May 2011 in “Gene Therapy” Using polyethylenimine-DNA to deliver the hTERT gene can stimulate hair growth and may be useful in treating hair loss, but there could be potential cancer risks.
17 citations,
November 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Saw palmetto causes allergic reaction, minoxidil causes skin irritation; use cautiously for hair loss.
5 citations,
October 2014 in “Scottish medical journal” Nitrofurantoin may cause sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
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March 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” The HIF-2α/ARNT complex is important for hair follicle development by controlling cell growth.
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November 2012 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
July 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Different connective tissue disorders have unique symptoms and treatments, with varying outcomes and often require ongoing care from a specialist.
359 citations,
September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.
277 citations,
July 2002 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
173 citations,
January 2014 in “Nature Cell Biology” Wnt signaling controls whether hair follicle stem cells stay inactive or regenerate hair.
155 citations,
June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
140 citations,
April 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The enzyme 25 Hydroxyvitamin D 1 α-Hydroxylase is essential for healthy skin and recovery after skin damage.
107 citations,
August 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” The document concludes that understanding the sebaceous gland's development and function is key to addressing related skin diseases and aging effects.
86 citations,
August 2011 in “Toxicological sciences” TCDD speeds up skin barrier formation by increasing certain gene expressions.
60 citations,
July 2020 in “ACS Nano” Using CRISPR for gene editing in the body is promising but needs better delivery methods to be more efficient and specific.