June 2011 in “European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology” An 11-year-old girl with hair thinning was diagnosed with monilethrix and early androgenetic alopecia.
9 citations
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October 2013 in “Pediatric dermatology” Proper antifungal treatment is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent scarring alopecia.
82 citations
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November 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” The newborn's skin condition improved over time, leaving only lighter skin patches.
15 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A chimeric keratin partially improved skin structure in mice lacking keratin 5, but didn't fully restore normal skin.
12 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Using enzymes to break down scalp hair follicles gets more stem cells for skin and hair growth than the old method.
32 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” KFSD is a genetic disorder causing hair loss and skin issues, with no effective treatment.
January 2011 in “Hispania Judaica bulletin” Mechanical forces are crucial for hair regeneration in skin organoids.
The chapter concludes that certain skin diseases in bovines cause symmetrical, non-painful lesions and temporary hair loss due to stress.
47 citations
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December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DS cells in hair follicles can help form and restore hair, especially in hair loss conditions.
130 citations
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February 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Corneal cells can transform into skin and hair cells through specific signals.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” A boy's hair that was frizzy and hard to comb returned to normal after 9 months, possibly due to genetic factors.
January 2008 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” One type of progenitor cell can maintain normal skin in mice.
Retinoids can help reduce keratin buildup in skin conditions.
5 citations
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May 2020 in “Life science alliance” Removing integrin α3β1 from hair stem cells lowers skin tumor growth by affecting CCN2 protein levels.
65 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Skin problems can be caused or worsened by physical forces and pressure on the skin.
51 citations
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March 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
July 2025 in “BMC Microbiology” Pancreatic cancer can alter gut and skin bacteria, possibly causing skin issues.
July 2025 in “Cell & Bioscience” Specific immune cells and pathways contribute to hair follicle inflammation and hair loss, suggesting potential treatments for lichen planopilaris.
April 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” ASH2L is essential for skin and hair development.
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April 2024 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare hair follicle disorder can cause itchy, bluish-black bumps on the body.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NCSTN gene mutation causes abnormal skin cell differentiation and more inflammation, contributing to Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
64 citations
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January 1995 in “Cells Tissues Organs” Merkel cells develop independently of nerves and are linked to specific hair follicles in mice.
15 citations
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February 2015 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose temporal triangular alopecia, avoiding unnecessary treatments.
March 2023 in “Scientific reports” Hair growth-related cells need the enzyme SCD1 to help maintain the area that supports hair growth.
207 citations
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March 2012 in “Development” Skin needs dermal β-catenin activity for hair growth and skin cell multiplication.
June 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” A 23-year-old Syrian woman has two rare hair disorders, and avoiding hair treatments plus using vitamins and minoxidil may help.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Review” Demodex mites can cause eye problems like itching, dry eyes, and styes.
December 2025 in “Dermatological Health” Using eyebrow powder caused eyebrow hair loss, but stopping its use led to regrowth.