November 2023 in “Journal of Basic Microbiology” Green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles effectively inhibit common fungi found on human scalp hair.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Human skin xenografting could improve our understanding of skin development, renewal, and healing.
July 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Monilethrix causes different levels of hair loss in family members.
March 2021 in “Juniper Online Journal Material Science” Energy healing treatment improved L-cysteine's stability, solubility, bioavailability, and shelf-life.
March 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair with more melanin resists weather damage better.
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June 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” We now understand more about what causes acne and this could lead to better, more personalized treatments.
450 citations,
January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
211 citations,
March 2011 in “Journal of Lipid Research” A new, quick method was developed to analyze skin lipids, discovering a new ceramide subclass.
189 citations,
July 2009 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Epidermolysis bullosa simplex causes easily blistered skin due to faulty skin cell proteins, leading to new treatment ideas.
128 citations,
December 2006 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Altering SSAT affects fat metabolism and body fat in mice.
124 citations,
November 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” PAD3 plays a key role in hair and skin protein structure and may be linked to skin diseases.
109 citations,
February 2018 in “CB/Current biology” ERULUS controls root hair growth by regulating cell wall composition and pectin activity.
68 citations,
February 2011 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Keratin films from human hair can potentially replace human nail plates for drug testing.
66 citations,
June 2020 in “Advanced Intelligent Systems” Surgical robots have improved but still can't perform tasks or make decisions on their own.
65 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Inhibiting ornithine decarboxylase may help prevent certain skin cancers.
64 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Targeting ornithine decarboxylase can help prevent skin cancer.
62 citations,
December 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A specific chemical change in the S100A3 protein leads to the formation of a four-part structure important for hair formation.
61 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Combining DHT and EDC improves the strength and stability of PADM scaffolds for tissue engineering.
55 citations,
October 2019 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” The review suggests that other immune cells besides CD8+ T cells may contribute to alopecia areata and that targeting regulatory cell defects could improve treatment.
52 citations,
May 2011 in “APOPTOSIS” Hydroxyl radicals cause hair follicle cell death during chemotherapy by reducing Bcl-2 protein levels.
46 citations,
January 2020 in “Research” Microneedle technology has advanced for painless drug delivery and sensitive detection but faces a gap between experimental use and clinical needs.
46 citations,
April 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Gray hair may be caused by lower antioxidant activity in hair cells.
45 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Nanomaterials” Silver nanoparticles from Ziziphus nummularia leaves have better antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and hair growth effects than the leaf extract alone.
43 citations,
July 2017 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Using β-cyclodextrin derivatives improves the solubility and bioavailability of steroidal drugs.
39 citations,
June 2019 in “Nanomaterials” Nanotube-based hair treatments could improve hair health and growth, and offer long-lasting effects.
32 citations,
June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” The hydrogel speeds up burn wound healing and promotes tissue regeneration.
30 citations,
August 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TGase 3 helps build hair structure by forming strong bonds between proteins.
29 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat under the skin releases HGF which helps hair grow and gain color.
29 citations,
April 2017 in “Macromolecular bioscience” Scientists created tiny pH-sensing gels that can safely measure the pH levels inside hair follicles.