March 2022 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Dog hair follicle stem cells can turn into fat cells.
August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Itchy keloids on the chest are linked to more nerve fibers and substance P.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” Sulfated hyaluronan in collagen helps hair follicle cells grow and develop better for skin grafts.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Activating Sonic Hedgehog signaling in cancer stroma may help treat basal cell carcinoma.
February 2025 in “Gastroenterology” A 53-year-old man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome (CCS), a rare, noninherited disorder characterized by gastrointestinal hamartomatous polyposis and ectodermal abnormalities, including alopecia, skin hyperpigmentation, and onychodystrophy. The patient presented with symptoms such as diarrhea, taste disturbances, and progressive hair loss. Diagnosis was confirmed through clinical symptoms and the presence of numerous reddish sessile polyps throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Treatment with corticosteroids, specifically prednisolone, led to significant improvement in symptoms, including hair regrowth and disappearance of polyps. CCS is associated with an increased risk of gastric and colorectal cancers, necessitating regular endoscopic surveillance. The etiology of CCS is unclear, but inflammation is believed to play a significant role, with corticosteroids being the mainstay of treatment.
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December 1992 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Affected males are born with ambiguous genitalia, raised as females, but develop male traits at puberty due to enzyme deficiency.
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July 1991 in “Veterinary Pathology” A dog had a rare skin condition linked to gland and pituitary issues.
December 2022 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Trichoblastomas in aged house musk shrews show unique features and may involve serum amyloid A in inflammation.
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December 2010 in “Seminars in Oncology” Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.
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July 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Some types of extracellular matrix can change how human skin cells grow but don't affect their basic functions.