74 citations
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January 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene can cause a rare hair disorder similar to monilethrix.
22 citations
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June 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” Heparanase is essential for hair follicle health and inner root sheath differentiation.
August 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Overexpression of a specific receptor in mice skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier formation, eye issues, and hair loss.
12 citations
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August 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Increasing PBX1 reduces aging and cell death in hair follicle stem cells by boosting SIRT1 and lowering PARP1 activity.
January 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.
26 citations
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March 2006 in “Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders. Drug targets” This enzyme helps metabolize fatty acids and isoleucine, and could be key in treating neurological diseases and certain cancers.
9 citations
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March 2013 in “ISRN Stem Cells (Online)” Skin stem cells were turned into heart cells using a chemical, suggesting a new way to treat heart attacks.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin disorder linked to genetics, lifestyle, and immune issues, treatable with medication and sometimes surgery.
19 citations
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September 2013 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Human hair follicle stem cells can become smooth muscle cells using specific growth factors.
February 2026 in “Scientific Reports” The gel is safe and effective for treating oral mucositis from chemotherapy and radiation.
20 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
March 2025 in “Anatomy & Cell Biology” Hair follicle stem cell secretions may help protect brain cells and improve stroke recovery.
5 citations
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October 2017 in “Cellular Reprogramming” Inhibiting HSP90 increases cell adaptability and survival under stress.
2 citations
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April 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a complex, non-infectious skin condition with no single cause, difficult to treat, and greatly affects quality of life.
2 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology” The LMNA mutation affects skin structure even in asymptomatic carriers.
20 citations
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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa have higher levels of cell-free DNA in their blood.
April 2024 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” Different types of resting melanocyte stem cells have unique characteristics and vary in their potential to become other cells.
16 citations
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March 2019 in “Experimental dermatology” Injury changes how hair follicle stem cells behave, depending on the hair growth stage.
September 2011 in “Clinical Biochemistry” Sodium metasilicate improved spinal motoneuron recovery after sciatic nerve injury in rats.
July 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Ultrasound-activated gel with stem cell vesicles improves skin healing and regeneration.
4 citations
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October 2003 in “Annales de Génétique” A specific gene mutation causes different hair defects in Indian monilethrix families.
22 citations
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June 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman had both Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, causing hair loss, and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, making her genetically male but physically female. This suggests androgens don't affect the hair loss condition.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “Cells” MG53 helps reduce skin damage caused by nitrogen mustard.
Mutations in the hairless protein gene cause hair loss.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “PubMed” Botulinum toxin type A injections may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
A man with four autoimmune diseases suggests a new category for multiple autoimmune syndrome.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The treatments stopped hair regrowth in mice.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.