Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
April 2023 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Human hair follicle stem cells help repair tendon injuries.
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January 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin organoids are a promising new model for studying human skin development and testing treatments.
May 2024 in “Aktualʹnì problemi sučasnoï medicini: Vìsnik Ukraïnsʹkoï medičnoï stomatologìčnoï akademì” Spironolactone and clascoterone are promising acne treatments with fewer side effects.
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finding new uses for existing drugs is promising and can lead to safer, more effective medicines.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeted siRNA therapy may be a promising treatment for KID syndrome by reducing mutant gene expression and improving cell communication.
247 citations,
August 2011 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 6.1% of patients seeking PRP for hair loss had undiagnosed cicatricial alopecia, which PRP cannot treat.
39 citations,
April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
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December 2016 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” New drugs for heart disease may be developed from molecules secreted by stem cells.
May 2022 in “Gastroenterology” Targeting NETs may help reduce fibrosis in Crohn's disease.
January 2013 in “Dermatology” The ILDS Newsletter reported on efforts to support albinism patients in Tanzania and dermatological conferences.
June 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The skin basement membrane is specialized for different tissue interactions, important for hair growth and attachment.
6 citations,
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Transplanted hair follicle stem cells can heal damaged rat intestines.
25 citations,
July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Imiquimod cream activates hair follicle stem cells and causes early hair growth by changing immune cells and certain protein expressions.
Lupus is a complex disease that requires personalized treatment because it varies greatly between individuals.
185 citations,
August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
51 citations,
March 2014 in “Nature Communications” Skin tumor regression is helped by retinoic acid signaling blocking Wnt signaling.
28 citations,
May 2017 in “Molecular ecology” Researchers found genes that control hair color and growth change before the visible coat color changes in snowshoe hares.
14 citations,
December 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging causes changes in the scalp that can affect hair growth and lead to older-looking hair in women.
12 citations,
July 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Glutamic acid helps increase hair growth in mice.
12 citations,
October 2013 in “The Prostate” Dutasteride and finasteride affect different cell types differently.
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January 2019 in “Biomarker Insights” Scalp cooling to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy works for some but not all, and studying hair damage markers could improve prevention and treatment.
8 citations,
December 2021 in “International Journal of Family Studies, Food Science and Nutrition Health” Extra virgin olive oil may boost the immune system and help fight infections like COVID-19.
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An AI photographic device effectively tracked hair growth improvements in women treated for hair loss.
219 citations,
September 2009 in “European journal of epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study aims to understand various diseases in older adults.
139 citations,
August 2018 in “Development” The niche environment controls stem cell behavior and plasticity, which is important for tissue health and repair.
125 citations,
August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.