49 citations
,
July 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Calcifying epithelioma cells can differentiate into hair cortex and outer root sheath.
56 citations
,
November 1958 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” A unique skin cell similar to hair bulb melanocytes was identified, with better preservation using permanganate fixation.
34 citations
,
December 1995 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Congenital Triangular Alopecia is a rare, non-scarring hair loss that can be surgically treated in females for cosmetic reasons.
7 citations
,
May 2021 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Muskoxen's qiviut cortisol levels indicate their stress hormone activity over the hair growth period.
5 citations
,
January 2022 in “Health Science Reports” Gremlin proteins help regulate hair growth by balancing signals in hair follicles.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” UV-enhanced trichoscopy helps diagnose hair shaft disorders like pili annulati.
2 citations
,
August 2022 in “World Journal of Clinical Cases” Albumin and prednisone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, revealing potential genetic causes.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BRG1 is essential for skin cells to move and heal wounds properly.
51 citations
,
February 2009 in “Journal of dermatological science” Pitx2 helps outer root sheath cells differentiate but can't start hair growth on its own.
January 2023 in “World Journal of Clinical & Medical Images” Early diagnosis and prednisone treatment can improve outcomes in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
5 citations
,
February 1981 in “Experientia” A new gene causes hairlessness and skin cysts in rats.
10 citations
,
December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” CK 15, follistatin, and Bmi-1 can help differentiate basal cell carcinoma from squamous cell carcinoma.
6 citations
,
April 2012 in “PubMed” Enteral supplements can improve symptoms of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
26 citations
,
March 1995 in “Differentiation” A rabbit gene important for hair development was identified and detailed.
10 citations
,
June 1999 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Two cows had a rare hair disorder causing hair loss but were otherwise healthy.
5 citations
,
May 2009 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” A rare hair follicle tumor showed unusual high levels of mucin.
9 citations
,
November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” November 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” A rare tumor caused unusual hormone production leading to Cushing syndrome.
11 citations
,
January 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new protein linked to hair strength was identified, aiding in understanding brittle hair conditions.
34 citations
,
July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Curcuma aeruginosa extract combined with minoxidil effectively treats male-pattern baldness.
21 citations
,
November 1980 in “PubMed” A new mite species was found in California sea lions, causing skin issues.
489 citations
,
June 2005 in “The FASEB Journal” Human hair follicles can produce cortisol like the body's stress response system.
5 citations
,
March 2013 in “International journal of surgical pathology” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can be diagnosed without gastrointestinal polyps if there is severe mucosal atrophy and edema.
45 citations
,
March 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new protein, mK6irs, is found in specific hair layers and may help understand hair growth and diseases.
4 citations
,
July 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A specific genetic mutation causes POMC deficiency, leading to symptoms like weight gain and red hair.
4 citations
,
November 2020 in “Case reports in dermatology” A rare skin condition causes red, dark, bumpy facial lesions.
22 citations
,
January 1999 in “Dermatology” The condition might be caused by genetic changes after birth.
64 citations
,
March 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GPRC5D is linked to the formation of hair, nails, and certain tongue areas.
1 citations
,
January 2014 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Naringi crenulata leaf extracts promote hair growth.
December 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Muridae species have unique hair patterns specific to each genus and species.