January 2016 in “SpringerBriefs in bioengineering” Genetic defects and UV radiation cause skin damage and aging.
February 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Many adult women experience unexplained excessive hair shedding, often starting before age 40.
May 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers developed a new way to measure gene activity in single hair follicles and found that a specific gene's activity changes with different amounts and times of treatment.
277 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
138 citations,
February 2007 in “European journal of cancer” EGFR inhibitors often cause skin problems and other side effects, but these are usually reversible and can be managed to keep patients comfortable.
106 citations,
March 2014 in “BioEssays” We need more research to better understand human hair follicle stem cells for improved treatments for hair loss and skin cancer.
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.
47 citations,
September 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.
43 citations,
December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Genetic mutations can cause hair growth disorders by affecting key genes and signaling pathways.
39 citations,
October 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Human alpha defensin 5 helps heal wounds, reduce bacteria, and grow hair on burned skin.
38 citations,
September 2014 in “Cell and Tissue Research” The hair follicle infundibulum plays a key role in skin health and disease, and understanding it better could lead to new skin disease treatments.
32 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without certain skin proteins had abnormal skin and hair development.
26 citations,
May 2014 in “BioEssays” Using neurohormones to control keratin can lead to new skin disease treatments.
23 citations,
November 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation” Epidermal stem cells have various roles in skin beyond just maintenance, including forming specialized structures and aiding in skin repair and regeneration.
10 citations,
March 2022 in “Communications biology” A new non-invasive method can analyze skin mRNA to understand skin diseases better.
8 citations,
March 2019 in “Open Biology” The document concludes that regenerating functional ectodermal organs like teeth and hair is promising for future therapies.
7 citations,
December 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Topical therapies show promise for hair loss and acne treatment with minimal side effects.
7 citations,
January 2013 in “BioMed research international” Hair follicles and deer antlers regenerate similarly through stem cells and are influenced by hormones and growth factors.
7 citations,
July 2011 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.
6 citations,
October 2022 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” The review shows how to properly diagnose and treat the loss of eyebrow and eyelash hair.
5 citations,
September 2015 in “BMC Medical Genetics” The EDAR gene mutation leads to thinner and more deformed hair shafts.
4 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Some skin patients have body image issues linked to social difficulties but want psychological help.
3 citations,
April 2015 in “International research journal of pharmacy” Gentamicin penetrates pig skin better through open hair follicles than blocked ones.
2 citations,
July 2021 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” CTHRC1 helps hair grow back, and plantar dermis mixture boosts it.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains what healthy skin, nails, and hair look like on an ultrasound.
1 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors agree more research with proper control groups is needed to understand hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chemotherapy can cause skin side effects that affect patients' lives, but they can be managed to avoid interrupting cancer treatment.
April 2024 in “Cell death and differentiation” Cell death shapes skin stem cell environments, affecting inflammation, repair, and cancer.
July 2023 in “International journal of current research in chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences” The shampoo made with Bhringraj leaf and other natural ingredients shows promise as a natural dandruff solution.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Some herbal ingredients like linalool and tea tree oil have anti-dandruff properties and are safe for use in shampoos.