July 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bath PUVA therapy works well for a skin condition without as many cancer risks and is cheaper, and iron deficiency might not cause female hair loss.
140 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles improve drug delivery in various body parts, are safe and painless, and show promise in cosmetology, vaccination, insulin delivery, and other medical applications.
49 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin fat plays a key role in immune defense and healing beyond just storing energy.
182 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Some treatments can help with a hair loss condition called alopecia areata, but none ensure lasting results; choices depend on the person, with JAK inhibitors showing promise for severe cases.
46 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of comparative neurology” Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
6 citations,
June 2021 in “Developmental biology” Dermal EZH2 controls skin cell development and hair growth in mice.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
August 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that low-dose acne treatment is most suitable for moderate acne, with high patient satisfaction and low relapse rates.
115 citations,
December 2017 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Developmental Biology” Skin cells called dermal fibroblasts are important for skin growth, hair growth, and wound healing.
10 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Mesalazine may help treat extensive alopecia areata effectively.
4 citations,
October 2018 Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
113 citations,
June 2019 in “F1000Research” Scarless healing is complex and influenced by genetics and environment, while better understanding could improve scar treatment.
90 citations,
April 2013 in “Dermatology online journal” Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
36 citations,
October 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
176 citations,
June 2019 in “Cells” Different fibroblasts play key roles in skin healing and scarring.
96 citations,
September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
5 citations,
July 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Long COVID-19 patients with skin pain might have a nerve condition that responds to a medication called gabapentin.
28 citations,
December 2013 in “British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” The document concludes that understanding the anatomical changes of the ageing face is important for effective rejuvenation treatments.
13 citations,
March 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with scalp lymphoma and hair loss improved with radiotherapy, highlighting the need for biopsies in similar cases.
205 citations,
August 2007 in “Experimental Cell Research” Stem cell niches are crucial for regulating stem cell renewal and differentiation, and understanding them can help in developing regenerative therapies.
58 citations,
June 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Mice healed without scars as fetuses but developed scars as adults, suggesting scarless healing might be replicated with further research.
34 citations,
July 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Iron deficiency is not a significant cause of hair loss in women.
31 citations,
January 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin organoids are a promising new model for studying human skin development and testing treatments.
23 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Finasteride cream helps hair growth with less side effects.
15 citations,
July 2013 in “Cell Reports” Indian Hedgehog helps control skin cell growth and protects against aggressive skin cancer.
7 citations,
July 2014 in “BMJ case reports” A rare skin disorder, Ichthyosis with confetti, has no cure but treatment focuses on managing symptoms with moisturizers.
1 citations,
April 2019 in “Acta Medica Philippina” Azathioprine may help treat severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
June 2014 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman with discoid lupus improved with treatment after being misdiagnosed with a different hair loss condition.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Aged individuals heal wounds less effectively due to specific immune cell issues.