May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The study found that certain genes are important for hedgehog skin appendage development and immunity, with spines possibly evolving for protection and infection resistance.
51 citations
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November 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The research provides specific measurements for hair follicles that can improve hair transplant and regeneration techniques.
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April 2009 in “Mycoses” Microsporum gypseum fungus breaks down keratin in hair by digesting it enzymatically, starting with less keratinized parts.
19 citations
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March 2013 in “Biology Letters” Early tetrapod keratins evolved into toe pad proteins in amphibians and hair proteins in mammals.
February 2026 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Coat-type differences in Pomeranians affect Alopecia X diagnosis and treatment.
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January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair-pulling disorder.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” CD101 is highly effective in treating dermatophytosis in guinea pigs.
December 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” Trichoscopy is essential for diagnosing and treating autoimmune cicatricial alopecia early.
January 2026 in “Al-Kunooze Scientific Journal” Dermatophytosis is common in young, male Shirazi Persian cats, affecting ears, face, and abdomen.
54 citations
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January 2009 in “Development” β-catenin, Shh, and Bmp signaling control hair follicle development.
9 citations
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January 1990 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The method and source of keratinocytes affect the structure of reconstructed skin.
February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Smaller reticle sizes are as accurate as the standard size for measuring hair density in hair restoration.
18 citations
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November 2007 in “Acta Veterinaria Hungarica” The ovine interdigital sinus has a complex structure with three layers and various skin-like features.
4 citations
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October 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A toddler's chronic finger ulcer was successfully treated after removing a hair causing hair-thread tourniquet syndrome.
February 2024 in “Therya notes” A bat in Veracruz, México, was found with hair loss likely due to an injury and infection.
June 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Vitamin D3 applied to mouse skin caused more wrinkles and sagging due to changes in the skin's outer layer.
13 citations
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” The boy likely has a fungal infection causing hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.
44 citations
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April 1979 in “Journal of Ultrastructure Research” 6 citations
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June 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Topical tacrolimus reduces certain growth factors in hair follicles.
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April 2017 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Early treatment of superficial fungal infections in immunocompromised patients is crucial.
2 citations
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December 1954 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Fluid loss through rat skin is minimal when inactive but increases with skin activity and hair growth.
76 citations
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March 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Videodermoscopy can help diagnose and monitor nail bed psoriasis.
34 citations
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January 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 30 citations
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” The lipid in human hair follicles acts as a barrier, similar to the skin's lipid layer.
23 citations
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September 1992 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Cepharanthine and minoxidil promote cell growth and delay hair cell maturation.
June 2025 in “AgroLife Scientific Journal” Early diagnosis and treatment of dermatophytosis in hedgehogs are crucial for recovery and public health.
November 2024 in “Journal of Microscopy” Human hair varies in structure based on curl type, with high curl hair showing the most differences.
41 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Hair follicle cells need complex interactions to fully differentiate.
2 citations
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January 1989 Researchers developed a method to grow skin-like tissue from hair cells.