January 2021 in “Digital Commons - PCOM (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine)” Sebaceous glands are essential for skin health but can contribute to conditions like acne and hair loss.
March 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Giant solitary trichoepithelioma is a rare, usually non-cancerous hair follicle tumor that can sometimes turn into skin cancer.
7 citations
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December 2010 in “대한의생명과학회지” Hair growth after depilation increases skin thickness, mast cell counts, and cell activity.
23 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Balding scalps slow down hair growth.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Deleting the CD271 gene in mouse skin cells leads to disorganized skin and increased hair growth, suggesting CD271 is important for skin health.
9 citations
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June 2024 in “Cell Reports” Hair follicles play a crucial role in regulating skin barrier function.
March 2021 in “Der Hautarzt” Neuroendocrine paraneoplastic syndromes often show skin changes, helping early diagnosis and requiring a team approach for best care.
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March 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” A wide range of proteins are integrated into the skin's protective layer.
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April 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in men (androgenetic alopecia) is significantly linked to decreased scalp sensitivity, but not temperature sensitivity. More research is needed to confirm this. Comparing this hair loss to leprosy is unsupported and stigmatizing.
The skin can still regenerate and function well even with fewer fibroblasts.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Claudin-1 is crucial for maintaining skin barrier and preventing inflammation.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Trichostasis spinulosa can be diagnosed with a simple skin biopsy and treated with specific gels, but lesions may return after stopping treatment.
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October 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” A specific type of skin cell creates an opening for hair to grow out, and problems with this process can lead to skin conditions.
139 citations
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August 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” Rac1 is vital for hair follicle health but not needed for skin maintenance.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Skin problems after waxing led to a sarcoidosis diagnosis.
March 2023 in “International journal of integrated medical research” Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition where hair follicles get clogged with keratin, mostly on the arms and thighs.
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October 2005 in “PubMed” Keratin 19 expression in certain skin cells is temporary and not a reliable stem cell marker.
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January 1989 in “Springer eBooks” 7 citations
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March 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Acne lesions don't show increased keratinocyte growth compared to healthy hair follicles.
100 citations
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December 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.
March 2009 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Melanocytes in the outer root sheath are likely stem cells that grow fast but stay immature.
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” A 25-year-old man had an unusual case of benign skin tumors and hair loss.
Carbohydrates are crucial for skin development and may help understand skin conditions.
The woman was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, a rare skin condition, after initial misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.
5 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hairless dogs can be used to study human hypertrophic scars.
2 citations
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April 2010 in “Cancer Research” Removing EGFR in skin causes inflammation and abnormal hair growth.
71 citations
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February 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnancy causes skin changes like darkening, hair thickening, nail changes, and increased risk of skin growths, most of which usually resolve after birth.
12 citations
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November 1945 in “Archives of dermatology” Transplanted skin on hooded rats often grows white hair instead of black.
10 citations
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January 2001 in “PubMed” Laminin, type IV collagen, and fibronectin help develop skin and hair structures in embryos.
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January 2009 A 25-year-old Malay fireman had skin bumps on his neck that were removed successfully after other treatments failed.