114 citations,
February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
77 citations,
July 2013 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.
33 citations,
August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
15 citations,
January 1995 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Minoxidil boosts elastin production, potentially helping skin diseases.
9 citations,
December 2014 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” People with first-time vitiligo have lower levels of a certain brain protein compared to healthy individuals.
6 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
April 2024 in “Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology” Tissue-derived extracellular vesicles are crucial for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
305 citations,
February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
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.
132 citations,
August 2012 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects” TGF-β signaling is crucial for stem cell maintenance, differentiation, and has implications for cancer treatment.
48 citations,
December 2004 in “Differentiation” Tooth papilla cells can help regenerate hair follicles and grow hair.
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September 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” A special hydrogel helps heal skin without scars and regrows hair.
39 citations,
August 2008 in “Growth hormone & IGF research” Raspberry ketone may help grow hair and improve skin elasticity.
27 citations,
August 2006 in “Laboratory Investigation” SCF and ET-1 together significantly increase skin pigmentation and melanin production.
12 citations,
December 2017 in “Food and chemical toxicology” Permanent hair dye mixtures can irritate and damage the skin.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder by breaking down an important skin protein.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.
245 citations,
January 2018 in “Bone Research” TGF-β is crucial for tissue repair and can cause diseases if not properly regulated.
105 citations,
January 2010 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.
77 citations,
July 2020 in “Cell” Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
77 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.
76 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dermal Papilla cells are a promising tool for evaluating hair growth treatments.
52 citations,
February 2018 in “Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome” Some skin conditions may indicate metabolic syndrome, which could help with early detection and management of related health issues.
24 citations,
November 1978 in “Biochemistry” α-type filaments in guinea pig hair follicles have unique structural features.
23 citations,
September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Microneedling is a safe and effective way to improve various skin conditions with minimal side effects.
23 citations,
July 1996 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” bFGF, VEGF, and minoxidil decrease collagen production in hair cells, possibly affecting hair growth.
21 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Vesicular carriers like liposomes may improve cosmetic skin treatment delivery and effectiveness but need more human research.
19 citations,
June 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin problems that affect patient quality of life, and treating these conditions can improve outcomes.
15 citations,
July 2013 in “Cell Reports” Indian Hedgehog helps control skin cell growth and protects against aggressive skin cancer.
10 citations,
June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” FP-1 is a key protein in rat hair growth, active only during the growth phase.