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Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.

Polymeric nanoparticles show promise for treating skin diseases.

Stem cells are crucial for skin repair and new treatments for chronic wounds.

Alopecia areata involves immune activation in the scalp, suggesting treatments targeting TH1, TH2, and IL-23 pathways.

Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.

Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.

Different types of stem cells exist within individual skin layers, and they can adapt to damage, transplantation, or tumor growth. These cells are regulated by their environment and genetic factors. Tumor growth is driven by expanding, genetically altered cells, not long-lived mutant stem cells. There's evidence of cancer stem cells in skin tumors. Other cells, bacteria, and genetic factors help maintain balance and contribute to disease progression. A method for growing mini organs from single cells has been developed.

Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.

Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.

Oxidative stress affects hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia.

European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.

Macrophages are vital for skin healing, hair growth, salt balance, and cancer defense.

People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.

There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.

Skin stem cells maintain and repair the outer layer of skin, with some types being essential for healing wounds.

Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.

Keratinocytes control how melanocytes work.

Eph/ephrin signaling is important for skin cell behavior and could be targeted to treat skin diseases.

Claudin-1 is important for the barrier function and growth of hair.

Oral retinoids are effective for treating severe skin disorders but have reversible side effects and risks for pregnant women.

The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.

Spanish experts provided guidelines for treating skin side effects in cancer patients on new therapies, stressing early action and teamwork.

Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.

Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.

Recognizing and treating skin symptoms in essential thrombocythemia is crucial for patient quality of life.

Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.

Hair follicle stem cells are promising for wound healing but require more research for safe clinical use.

Inhibiting AP1 in mice skin causes structural changes and weakens the skin barrier.

Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.

A mutation in the Adam10 gene causes freckle-like spots on Hairless mice.