June 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging weakens sweat glands due to reduced support from immune cells, but treatments may help restore function.
January 2024 in “Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine” New findings may help diagnose and understand scarring alopecia better.
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June 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Lower MC2R expression may contribute to alopecia areata.
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May 1969 in “American Journal of Physical Anthropology” The silver marmoset's skin is thin, lacks pigment cells, and has unique features like keratinized spines and specialized glands.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
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December 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Major histocompatibility antigens are found in specific skin cells and structures, but not in sweat glands.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology” CD1d expression in scalp skin and hair follicles changes with the hair cycle and may help protect against microbes.
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June 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” The study found increased skin pigmentation and variable melanocyte density in a patient with Addison's disease.
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March 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” The new image descriptor helps identify skin cancer structures with good accuracy.
January 1994 in “대한피부과학회지” Androgen receptor expression is similar in affected and unaffected scalp areas in androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2004 in “PubMed” Sex steroid receptors are found in specific skin cells, affecting skin and hair functions.
10 citations
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February 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Thyrotropin-releasing hormone may help control skin and hair growth and could aid in treating related disorders.
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October 1992 in “PubMed” WHV infection does not affect woodchuck skin anatomy.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sweating can potentially be controlled through olfactory receptors, with β-ionone playing a key role, and responses may vary between genders.
COVID-19 can cause hair loss and nail issues, with treatments available for these conditions.
January 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Most adult women experiencing hair loss are aged 21-40, with the most common type being female pattern hair loss. Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
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May 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 12-year-old boy in rural south India had a rare skin condition causing hair loss and inability to sweat.
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September 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Enlarged sweat gland ducts may indicate scarring hair loss.
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January 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Sorafenib may cause hand-foot and stump syndrome, requiring early detection and management.
10 citations
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June 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” New hair loss treatments have evolved from understanding hair biology and patient needs.
4 citations
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January 2013 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” VEGF and microvessel density are closely linked and peak during specific hair growth phases in cashmere goats.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” LHX2, with other markers, can identify hair placodes in rats.
6 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Calcium channels are vital for normal skin function and their dysfunction can lead to skin issues.
June 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Pigmented rings with central clearing help diagnose melasma more accurately.
5 citations
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April 2025 in “Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences” Humans heal wounds slower than non-human primates and rodents.
5 citations
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August 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” Artemis phosphorylation at Ser516 may help regulate skin and hair structures.
June 2012 in “Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS)” Severe skin damage in children affects their health and social interactions.
9 citations
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December 2004 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” The neck mass was a rare benign "wattle," surgically removed for diagnosis and appearance.
30 citations
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April 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The article concludes that developing in vitro models for human hair structures is important for research and reducing animal testing, but there are challenges like obtaining suitable samples and the models' limitations.
265 citations
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July 2012 in “Cell” The study found that sweat glands contain different types of stem cells that help with healing and maintaining healthy skin.