August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The human scalp hair bulb contains different types of melanocytes with varying abilities to produce melanin.
2 citations
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February 2025 Merkel cell polyomavirus can infect and persist in skin cells, evading the immune system, but certain treatments can control it.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Removing β-catenin in certain stem cells causes hair whitening and pigmentation issues.
5 citations
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September 2010 in “Cancer Prevention Research” The research suggests new treatments for skin cancer could target specific cell growth pathways.
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November 2002 in “Journal of dermatology” The antibody created from BCC tissues reacts similarly to both BCC and hair follicles, suggesting BCC may come from hair follicle cells.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The treatments stopped hair regrowth in mice.
2 citations
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October 2017 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira” Removing p16INK4a from skin cells can lead to faster and more clumped growth, which might help with hair growth.
80 citations
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June 2000 in “Modern Pathology” Long-standing benign tumors can become cancerous, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
110 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” 3D skin models better mimic human skin and melanoma progression than older methods.
16 citations
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October 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Normal human melanocytes can avoid cell death through multiple pathways.
April 2010 in “Cancer Research” Basal cell carcinomas may use IDO to protect themselves from the immune system.
July 2017 in “Cancer Research” Krt15+ cells in mice can resist radiation, regenerate tissue, and start tumors, suggesting new cancer treatment targets.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Cyclophosphamide likely causes skin darkening by affecting hair follicles.
March 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man had a non-cancerous, fast-growing skin lump on his arm that was removed with surgery.
24 citations
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September 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Repigmentation in vitiligo may come from melanocyte stem cells in the skin.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The model can effectively test gene functions and drug responses in human skin.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tanning ability is linked to specific DNA changes in skin genes.
79 citations
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August 1998 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 16 delays skin maturation and affects skin and hair development in mice.
3 citations
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January 1988 in “PubMed” The review found that basal cell carcinomas on the scalp are not more aggressive than those in other locations.
Melanocytes can regenerate around hair follicles in bullous pemphigoid, especially in patients with darker skin.
June 2024 in “Dermatopathology” A rare type of skin cancer on the scalp can be mistaken for hair loss, causing delayed diagnosis and severe damage.
467 citations
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May 1999 in “Molecular Cell” Activating c-Myc in skin causes rapid cell growth and changes, but these effects are reversible.
January 2010 in “Journal of Animal Science” Transcutaneous vaccination using nanoparticles can enhance immune responses and reduce basal cell carcinomas.
105 citations
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October 2018 in “Nature” A small group of slow-growing cells causes basal cell carcinoma to return after treatment.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Cureus” Recognizing RSCC is crucial due to its aggressive nature and high risk of poor outcomes.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
September 2023 in “Curēus” A 21-year-old male has a benign skin condition called Becker's nevus, which he chose not to treat.
78 citations
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January 2013 in “Brachytherapy” HDR electronic brachytherapy effectively treats nonmelanoma skin cancer with good cosmetic results and minimal side effects.
May 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Melanoma risk tools need improvement, a gene mutation causes a hair disorder that might be treated by managing cell stress, a potential therapy for a skin-ear disorder involves blocking cell channels, skin wrinkling may indicate lung aging regardless of smoking, and oxidative stress might contribute to common baldness.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Three molecular subtypes of advanced skin T-cell lymphoma were identified, with potential biomarkers for predicting treatment response and disease progression.