January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Higher activity in lichen planopilaris is linked to certain immune and tissue genes.
October 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” The vitreous membrane in hair follicles changes shape during the hair cycle and may affect hair growth and nutrient exchange.
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February 2003 in “Cell and Tissue Research” FM dyes effectively stain Merkel cells for long-term observation.
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July 2024 in “Biomedicines” Bone marrow cells improved tendon health better than platelet-rich plasma.
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September 2004 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Careful light microscopy is crucial for detecting mild cases of pili annulati, which weakens hair and varies widely in expression.
Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair, making it stiffer and stronger.
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September 2012 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” pCLCA2 protein may help maintain skin structure and function.
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February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A man had rare skin tumors with bone formation and cholesterol deposits.
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June 2003 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” A unique case of skin cancer showed unusual calcification, possibly linked to calcium-binding proteins.
130 citations
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September 2018 in “Cell Reports” Macrophages help heal nerves by aiding the maturation of Schwann cells and are important for nerve repair.
June 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mouse skin fibroblasts vary in function and adaptability based on their environment.
December 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune system issues may contribute to female pattern hair loss.
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October 2021 in “Experimental cell research” Engineered vesicles from macrophages help hair growth in mice and humans.
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February 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Snail1 may contribute to fibrosis in frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lymphocytes, a type of immune cell, are crucial for wound healing as they help remodel damaged areas and reduce inflammation.
May 2025 in “Journal of Developmental Biology” Jawless vertebrates have teeth proteins similar to those in mammalian hair and nails.
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March 1987 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 8 citations
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May 2005 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” The hair defect is due to abnormal inner root sheath keratinization.
October 2023 in “Journal of dermatological science” New mutations in MBTPS2 reduce its function and cause IFAP syndrome with unusual symptoms.
Combining anti-androgenic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic treatments may improve hair loss outcomes, but more testing is needed.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair matrix cells and dermal papilla fibroblasts can form early hair follicle structures but don't produce hair shafts yet.
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December 2024 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” A new laser-based microscope can clearly image biological structures without labels.
79 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A mutation in the hHb3 gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
60 citations
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October 2020 in “Nature Communications” AP-1 and TGFß work together to drive resistance in basal cell carcinoma, suggesting new treatment options.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research concluded that hyaluronic acid affects the formation and growth of hair follicle-like structures in a lab setting.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” The conclusion is that the nuclear lamina and LINC complex in skin cells respond to mechanical signals, affecting gene expression and cell differentiation, which is important for skin health and can impact skin diseases.
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October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The model can effectively help diagnose meibomian gland dysfunction automatically.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin fibers in hair twist left-handed.
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May 2001 in “Current problems in dermatology” Keratin proteins in epithelial cells are dynamic and crucial for cell processes and disease understanding.