48 citations,
May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
113 citations,
June 2019 in “F1000Research” Scarless healing is complex and influenced by genetics and environment, while better understanding could improve scar treatment.
84 citations,
June 2013 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” New methods for skin and nerve regeneration can improve healing and feeling after burns.
Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
3 citations,
December 2022 in “Cells” Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
16 citations,
August 2014 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Lipid-coated silica nanoparticles penetrate human skin more deeply than bare silica nanoparticles.
61 citations,
April 2014 in “Radiation Research” RTA 408 cream protects mice from radiation skin damage.
240 citations,
April 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles are key for hair color and could help treat greying and pigment disorders.
October 2023 in “Applied materials today” New treatment for hair loss using special microneedles shows promise in reducing inflammation and promoting hair growth.
96 citations,
July 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The document concludes that adult mammalian skin contains multiple stem cell populations with specific markers, important for understanding skin regeneration and related conditions.
97 citations,
September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.
1 citations,
May 2019 in “Veterinarski arhiv” The yeast found in a sea lion's skin lesion was almost identical to that on healthy skin, suggesting environmental factors may affect fungal growth and the cause of the lesion is unclear.
2 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” An addax had skin cancer that spread to lymph nodes and was euthanized.
20 citations,
February 2019 in “Genes” The study concludes that mutations in the AEBP1 gene can cause a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and should be considered in diagnosis.
8 citations,
April 2022 in “BMC Geriatrics” Older men and those with a history of skin cancer have a higher risk of getting skin cancer again.
19 citations,
July 1993 in “Journal of Applied Toxicology” Different oil products cause varying levels of skin irritation in mice, which could potentially lead to tumors.
24 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Age, smoking, and lower BMI increase facial wrinkles; men wrinkle more than women, except in old age; pale skin and certain hormonal factors can protect against wrinkles.
August 2023 in “American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine” People in palliative care often have skin problems due to their main illness or other health issues, and treatments focus on comfort and quality of life.
16 citations,
December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair follicles are essential for skin health, aiding in hair growth, wound healing, and immune function.
July 2023 in “Journal of personalized medicine” Injecting a person's own fat stem cells into their skin can make it look younger and improve double eyelids for over a year.
101 citations,
July 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and "COVID toes," and people with skin conditions should adjust their treatments if they get the virus.
June 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” About 22% of cancer patients had skin-related side effects from chemotherapy, but these were usually not severe enough to halt treatment.
27 citations,
December 2014 in “Current problems in dermatology” Photodynamic therapy is the preferred treatment for skin precancer due to its effectiveness and safety.
January 2025 in “Cosmetics” Exosomes could improve skin care, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Skin problems like psoriasis and systemic sclerosis can increase the risk of heart disease, so doctors should watch for heart risks in patients with these conditions.
48 citations,
October 2011 in “Sports Medicine” Ice-skating athletes often have skin problems due to cold, infections, and inflammation, needing careful treatment and prevention.
182 citations,
December 2007 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Hair follicles significantly increase the speed and amount of caffeine absorbed through the skin.
3 citations,
October 2023 in “Military Medical Research/Military medical research” Regulatory T cells help heal skin and grow hair, and their absence can lead to healing issues and hair loss.
20 citations,
September 2005 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Some skin problems can be signs of diabetes or other metabolic diseases and recognizing them can help diagnose and treat these diseases early.
27 citations,
May 2006 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Wnt-10b is important for starting hair growth and developing hair follicles.