June 1986 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil showed promise for early male pattern baldness.
October 2024 in “Cochrane library” No high-certainty evidence supports any specific acne treatment.
March 2024 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal dermatologìï, venerologìï, kosmetologìï” Topical retinoids are important for treating acne effectively and safely.
April 2022 in “Medical Molecular Morphology” 48 citations,
March 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Retinoic acid production and signaling in hair follicles are regulated by location and timing, affecting hair growth and cycling.
37 citations,
June 1996 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Retinoic acid, glucocorticoids, and IGF1 increase IGFBP-3 production in human dermal papilla cells, affecting hair growth.
29 citations,
July 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The enzymes Aldh1a2 and Aldh1a3 are involved in making retinoic acid in hair follicles and have different roles in hair growth.
28 citations,
August 1981 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Retinoic acid is effective for treating eruptive vellus hair cysts.
10 citations,
August 2020 in “Acta histochemica” All-trans-retinoic acid stops mink hair growth by affecting cell growth and causing cell death.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” Hair follicle stem cells can become nerve cells using specific treatments.
3 citations,
August 2021 in “Nutrition research” Estrogen affects how vitamin A is processed in mouse skin, which may impact acne treatment, hair growth, and skin defense.
High concentrations of retinoic acid kill hair follicle stem cells, while low concentrations may help treat skin diseases.
1 citations,
January 2012 The CRABP I gene in cashmere goats is highly conserved but has unique features at specific amino sites.
Retinoic acid affects hair growth and can cause hair loss.
A new method allows for controlled, long-lasting delivery of retinoic acid through the skin with less inflammation.
15 citations,
July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Retinoids can change the hair growth cycle by extending the growth phase and shortening the rest phase.
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September 2013 in “BMB Reports” BMPR1a-ECD reduces wrinkles much more effectively than retinoic acid.
3 citations,
August 2021 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil is the main over-the-counter treatment for hair loss, with other options like finasteride, latanoprost, retinoic acid, antioxidants, biotin, nutraceuticals, and platelet-rich plasma therapy also showing promise.
January 1987 in “Toxicological sciences” SMR-2 and SMR-6 are much more toxic than retinoic acid, causing severe symptoms and organ damage in mice.
January 2023 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some vitamins, amino acids, and alternative medicines can cause serious side effects, including bone, muscle, and skin issues, and healthcare professionals should be aware of these risks.
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January 1986 in “Carcinogenesis” ODC expression in mouse skin and tumors is varied and can be inhibited by retinoic acid or cycloheximide.
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists turned mouse stem cells into skin cells that can grow into skin layers and structures.
79 citations,
January 1999 in “Dermatologic surgery” Different skin treatments work best for different levels of wrinkles and sun damage.
54 citations,
March 2009 in “BioEssays” Hormones control keratin production in skin and hair.
52 citations,
July 1998 in “Urology” Liarozole may be more effective than cyproterone acetate for treating advanced prostate cancer, with better PSA response and survival rates, while maintaining quality of life.
42 citations,
February 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers found a way to create cells from stem cells that act like human cells important for hair growth and could be used for hair regeneration treatments.
30 citations,
June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.
28 citations,
October 2019 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Hair can regrow in large wounds through a process similar to how hair forms in embryos, and understanding this could lead to new treatments for hair loss or scarring.
15 citations,
August 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Shaving can cause a viral skin infection that looks like bacterial folliculitis.
14 citations,
October 2018 in “Brain Research Bulletin” Exosomes help nerve fibers grow by affecting specific cell signaling pathways.