18 citations,
January 2019 in “European journal of histochemistry” Cattle skin has leptin which might control skin and hair growth.
17 citations,
August 2012 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A new mutation in the XEDAR gene might cause a rare skin condition called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
17 citations,
January 2010 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” EGFR inhibitors can cause yellowish skin eruptions.
14 citations,
April 2022 in “Climacteric” Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.
12 citations,
January 2009 in “Stembook” Improved understanding of stem cell mechanisms can enhance skin tissue engineering.
7 citations,
August 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” Blocking YAP/TAZ could be a new way to treat skin cancer.
6 citations,
August 2016 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” The CUBIC protocol allows detailed 3D visualization of proteins in mouse skin biopsies.
6 citations,
September 1990 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” The skin condition PUPP usually gets better on its own after giving birth and is unlikely to happen again in future pregnancies.
5 citations,
February 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Scientists developed a way to isolate sweat glands from the scalp during hair transplants, keeping them alive for 6 days for research and cosmetic uses.
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.
2 citations,
June 2016 in “International journal of experimental pathology” Human skin has less GDNF and its receptor with age.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Aggregate” A new hydrogel with micronized amnion helps achieve better, scar-free skin healing.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition more common in women, linked to genetics and lifestyle factors, and associated with various other health issues.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Hair follicles are important for drug delivery through the skin, but better methods are needed to understand and improve this process.
January 2024 in “Biomaterials Research” 3D-cultured cells in HGC-coated environments improve hair growth and skin integration.
September 2023 in “Current opinion in microbiology” Certain fungi protect skin health, but changes can allow harmful fungi to cause serious infections, needing more research for treatment and control.
August 2023 in “Military Medical Research” Scientists have improved 3D models of human skin for research and medical uses, but still face challenges in perfectly replicating real skin.
August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Research on the human skin microbiome has grown, focusing on skin health and diseases, with more studies needed on antibiotic resistance and AI applications.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Being overweight can cause or worsen skin problems in children, some more common in darker skin, and is often linked to insulin resistance.
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.
349 citations,
January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
153 citations,
October 2007 in “Cell Stem Cell” New research suggests that skin cell renewal may not require a special type of cell previously thought to be essential.
149 citations,
September 2017 in “Pharmaceutics” Pig skin is a good substitute for human skin to measure drug absorption, but differences in skin structure and enzymes across species must be considered.
146 citations,
January 2004 in “Hormones” Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
135 citations,
December 2006 in “PLoS Medicine” Hyaluronate fragments can help reverse skin thinning by working with the CD44 receptor.
113 citations,
June 2019 in “F1000Research” Scarless healing is complex and influenced by genetics and environment, while better understanding could improve scar treatment.
93 citations,
April 2012 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Improving skin barrier and using antifungal treatments can help manage dandruff.
68 citations,
December 2014 in “Cell Biochemistry and Function” Nuclear hormone receptors play a significant role in skin wound healing and could lead to better treatment methods.
68 citations,
September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
67 citations,
September 2003 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.