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January 2022 in “Journal of clinical and translational research” Chitosan-based dressings reduce inflammation and speed up skin wound healing.
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May 2018 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” New melanoma treatments can cause skin side effects, including skin cancer and rashes, but combining treatments may reduce these risks.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A hydrogel made from pig fat helps wounds heal faster by regenerating skin fat cells.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PDCD4 is important for controlling skin cell growth and healing.
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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.
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June 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women experience various skin issues at different life stages, requiring careful treatment and awareness.
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72 citations,
July 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice lacking a key DNA methylation enzyme in skin cells have a lower chance of activating stem cells necessary for hair growth, leading to progressive hair loss.
60 citations,
March 2011 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” RANK-RANKL signaling is essential for hair growth and skin health.
25 citations,
June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Macrophage-stimulating protein helps hair grow and can start hair growth phase in mice and human hair samples.
42 citations,
July 2014 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Heparan sulfate is important for hair growth, preventing new hair formation in mature skin, and controlling oil gland development.
10 citations,
January 2018 in “Organogenesis” Porcine acellular dermal matrix treatment helps wounds heal faster and reduces scarring by affecting Jag1 in skin stem cells.
44 citations,
July 2016 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Scientists discovered that certain stem cells from mice and humans can be used to grow new hair follicles and skin glands when treated with a special mixture.
13 citations,
November 2014 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” The transtemporal midface lift improves the lower eyelid and cheek area with high patient satisfaction and low complication rates.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Aggregate” A new hydrogel with micronized amnion helps achieve better, scar-free skin healing.
48 citations,
September 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Loss of OGG1 increases skin inflammation and auto-antibodies in lupus.
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July 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
32 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” The model better predicts how water-loving and fat-loving substances move through the skin by including tiny pores and hair follicle paths.
28 citations,
July 2008 in “Developmental Biology” Smad4 is important for healthy hair follicles because it helps produce a protein needed for hair to stick together and grow.
13 citations,
October 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy is effective for diagnosing various skin infestations and infections.
4 citations,
July 1993 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” The article concludes that hair restoration techniques must account for ongoing hair loss to ensure successful long-term results.
3 citations,
December 2022 in “Cells” Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
8 citations,
July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” More men are getting non-surgical cosmetic treatments due to increased income and social acceptance, with less invasive options being preferred.
5 citations,
February 2024 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Electrospun scaffolds can improve healing in diabetic wounds.