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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2024

The Role of Linoleic Acid in Skin and Hair Health: A Review.

Xi Wang, Yan Jia, Huaming He

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 37 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

37 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Xi WangBeijing Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Research and Development, School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China.
Yan JiaBeijing Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Research and Development, School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China.
Huaming HeBeijing Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Research and Development, School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China.ORCID 0000-0002-4983-7958

Funding

National Science Foundation of China 32100254
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lipids are intimately associated with skin condition. This review aims to discuss the function of linoleic acid (LA, 18:2, ω-6), an essential fatty acid, in skin health and hair growth. In skin, LA can be metabolized into ω-6 unsaturated fatty acid, oxidized derivatives and incorporated into complex lipid molecules, including ω-hydroxy-ceramides. Previous research has revealed that skin diseases including acne, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis are associated with disordered LA metabolism. Studies based on animal or skin cell models suggest that LA or LA-rich vegetable oils, topically applied, exhibit diverse biological activities, including the repair of the skin barrier, the promotion of wound healing, skin whitening, photoprotection, anti-inflammatory effects and the stimulation of hair growth. Moreover, the underlying mechanisms of LA's beneficial effects on skin are summarized. Further research on the correlation of LA metabolism and skin disorders, a deeper exploration of the mechanisms underlying the function of LA in skin management and more investigations of its clinical application are required to enhance the understanding and utilization of LA in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Indexed as

Linoleic AcidSkinAnimalsHairHumansSkin DiseasesLinoleic Acidhair growthlinoleic acidlipidskin barrier

Identifiers

PMID39796110
PMCPMC11719646

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