6 citations
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November 2018 in “Case reports in nephrology and dialysis” Rituximab may be an effective treatment for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with kidney disease.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Reproductive Medicine and Biology” Androgen and Wnt signals are crucial for developing and functioning male genitalia and erectile tissues.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Extracellular vesicles may help prevent and repair spine disc degeneration.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “Arthritis Care & Research” New tools and criteria have been developed to better assess and treat pediatric lupus.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Some drugs can cause permanent hair loss, though it's rare.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Understanding keratinization is crucial for treating skin conditions like ichthyoses and psoriasis.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The TRPV3 ion channel is important for skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin conditions.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 3D imaging of skin biopsies offers better accuracy but is time-consuming and can't clear melanin.
August 2023 in “Military Medical Research” Scientists have improved 3D models of human skin for research and medical uses, but still face challenges in perfectly replicating real skin.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Protein tyrosine kinases are key in male pattern baldness, affecting skin structure, hair growth, and immune responses.
October 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with itchy skin lesions and weight loss was diagnosed with a rare skin condition linked to a pancreatic tumor.
March 2022 in “Women's health issues” The conclusion is that women are heavily affected by autoimmune skin diseases, face significant challenges, and need better research, treatments, and healthcare policies.
7 citations
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July 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Understanding skin stem cells and their regulation is key to improving skin healing and treating disorders.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Overactive Wnt signaling in mouse skin stem cells causes acne-like cysts and shrinking oil glands, which some treatments can partially fix.
4 citations
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September 2021 in “Dermatopathology” The conclusion is that Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp is a rare condition best treated with strong topical steroids and sometimes systemic treatment.
2 citations
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September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A rare type of skin cancer with mucosal involvement was partially treated but eventually relapsed.
2 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of bone oncology” Low-dose chemotherapy is safer, more effective, and cost-effective than surgery for treating bone lesions in children.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” Interleukin-15 can help hair growth and protect hair follicles.
April 2026 in “Metabolites” Chronic skin diseases and metabolic syndrome are linked by shared inflammation pathways.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” "Burning scalp" syndrome causes discomfort and may be managed with special cosmetics.
March 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Polymeric nanohydrogels show potential for skin drug delivery but have concerns like toxicity and regulatory hurdles.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce hormones and have a system similar to a brain-body communication network.
112 citations
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January 2013 in “Experimental dermatology” Faulty Notch signalling may cause hair follicle changes and inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa.
6 citations
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May 2020 in “Nutrients” Eating fewer calories may slow skin aging and improve skin health through various biological changes.
October 2023 in “Pathology” A woman had a rare reaction to ear piercing that caused earlobe swelling, which was best treated by removing the piercing and not re-piercing.
December 2020 in “Pathology” A man's skin condition and poor diet led to a scurvy diagnosis.
34 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The research found specific signs to diagnose alopecia areata incognito and noted patients generally regrow hair after steroid treatment.
133 citations
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March 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Trichoepitheliomas and some basal cell carcinomas likely come from hair follicle stem cells.
122 citations
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April 1995 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.