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October 2018 in “Microbiome” Acne is linked to complex skin microbe interactions, and new findings suggest microbiome-based treatments could be effective.
65 citations,
May 2017 in “Advances in wound care” Toll-like receptors are important for wound healing, but can slow it down in diabetic wounds.
1 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” FGF18 treatment during hair's resting phase can protect against hair loss from radiation.
49 citations,
April 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” ADSC-derived extracellular vesicles show promise for skin and hair regeneration and wound healing.
27 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
71 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A rare skin condition was confirmed to be associated with a specific virus in a young girl.
4 citations,
February 2022 in “PeerJ” Hair follicle stem cell transplants can reverse liver cirrhosis by blocking harmful cell activation.
January 2021 in “Plant Archives/Plant archives” Dogs with ear infections have a higher rate of yeast infection, especially German Shepherds, with seasonal variations observed.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Wnt-10b is important for keeping mouse skin cells healthy for hair growth.
A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.
60 citations,
September 2015 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.
53 citations,
April 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Skin bacteria, specifically Staphylococcus aureus, help in wound healing and hair growth by using IL-1β signaling. Using antibiotics on skin wounds can slow down this natural healing process.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AIRE deficiency causes hair loss similar to alopecia areata in mice.
March 2024 in “Journal of functional biomaterials” A kimchi-derived bacterium could help whiten teeth and prevent bad breath.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
12 citations,
April 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” There's no significant relationship between hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) and demodex infestation.
99 citations,
September 2007 in “The American journal of pathology” Chemotherapy damages hair follicles, causing hair loss and other cellular changes.
22 citations,
July 2003 in “Military medicine” New treatments are available for managing ingrown hair inflammation.
106 citations,
July 2013 in “Advances in wound care” UV radiation can help sterilize wounds and promote healing but requires careful use to avoid damaging cells.
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1 citations,
November 2017 in “Dermatologic therapy” JAK inhibitors show promise as a future treatment for hair loss.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Changes in NRF2 levels may contribute to hair loss in Egyptian men.
8 citations,
January 1989 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This text talks about how to treat hair loss in women. It suggests different options and stresses the importance of support.
April 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Melatonin in a special emulsion can help treat hair loss more effectively.
February 2025 in “Issues of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery” Hair autotransplantation is the best treatment for androgenic alopecia.
25 citations,
July 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a rare, serious skin condition that can affect anyone, is more common in women, and may be linked to genetics, with a 20% mortality rate mainly due to sepsis.
Baricitinib is a new, effective treatment for advanced alopecia areata but is costly and has risks.
1 citations,
June 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” The conclusion suggests that early signs of hidradenitis suppurativa may start in the hair follicle, with genetic and immune factors playing a role, highlighting the need for more research on the hair follicle's immune system.
2 citations,
July 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Exposure to the hair loss drug finasteride during pregnancy can cause genital anomalies in male babies, but not in female babies. It's best to avoid this drug in women who could potentially become pregnant.