November 2022 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” The skin's bacteria might influence the development of a hair loss condition called alopecia areata.
14 citations,
March 2016 in “PloS one” Spaceflight changes how genes work in astronauts' hair follicles, possibly affecting hair growth.
295 citations,
March 2016 in “Life Sciences” Air pollution worsens skin diseases and aging by causing inflammation and oxidative stress.
92 citations,
August 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Newborn mouse skin cells can grow hair and this process can be recreated in adult cells to potentially help with hair loss.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “Polymers” Polyurethane dressings show promise for wound healing but need improvements to adapt better to the healing process.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that stem cells and their environments are crucial for skin and hair health and have potential for medical treatments.
256 citations,
October 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Growing human skin cells in a 3D environment can stimulate new hair growth.
25 citations,
May 2020 in “Progress in Organic Coatings” Castor oil-based polyurethanes are promising for making safe, strong-performing, eco-friendly hair-styling products.
6 citations,
December 2022 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” The new wound dressing promotes cell growth and healing, absorbs wound fluids well, and is biocompatible.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dandruff is linked to increased T cells and weakened immune protection in hair follicles.
74 citations,
March 2001 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that skin biopsies, genetic and environmental factors, and specific treatments are important in managing cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
9 citations,
January 2015 in “Medical hypotheses” TCDD disrupts skin stem cells, causing skin issues like chloracne.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The document concludes that understanding adult stem cells and their environments can help improve skin regeneration in the future.
2 citations,
November 2007 in “Clinics in dermatology” Tofacitinib may be an effective and safe treatment for adolescent alopecia areata.
8 citations,
February 2013 in “Central European Journal of Biology” Melanocytes are diverse cells important for pigmentation and skin health, influenced by genetics and environment.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Resveratrol activates the Nrf2 pathway in human skin, significantly increasing the production and distribution of the antioxidant glutathione.
August 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Certain gene mutations can weaken the skin barrier and, when combined with environmental factors, lead to eczema and severe itching.
August 2007 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Hair fibers break by cuticle cell slipping, shape changing, cuticle fraying, and surface cracking when stretched under specific conditions.
129 citations,
May 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell” Different types of stem cells exist within individual skin layers, and they can adapt to damage, transplantation, or tumor growth. These cells are regulated by their environment and genetic factors. Tumor growth is driven by expanding, genetically altered cells, not long-lived mutant stem cells. There's evidence of cancer stem cells in skin tumors. Other cells, bacteria, and genetic factors help maintain balance and contribute to disease progression. A method for growing mini organs from single cells has been developed.
50 citations,
May 2019 in “BioFactors” Pollution increases a compound in the skin that can lead to faster aging and more inflammation.
18 citations,
May 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different parts of the body have unique immune characteristics in their skin.
13 citations,
April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
8 citations,
February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Runners often face skin problems like blisters and infections, and both prevention and early treatment are important.
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.
1 citations,
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that a deeper understanding of skin aging and photodamage is needed to create better skin treatments.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Athletes need effective management of skin disorders for their performance and well-being.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Urban pollution and sun exposure speed up skin aging and wrinkle formation in Chinese women, with pollution's effects becoming significant after age 45.
August 2021 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” The skin is a complex organ that protects the body, regulates temperature, and has roles in immunity, hormone function, and vitamin D metabolism.
252 citations,
January 2008 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Melatonin in the skin helps protect against damage from stress and UV rays, and could be used to treat certain skin conditions.
138 citations,
May 2000 in “Maturitas” Estrogen replacement can improve skin health in menopausal women but doesn't reverse sun damage or prevent hair loss.