106 citations
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December 2015 in “Biomacromolecules” Keratin hydrogels can be customized for better tissue healing.
January 2017 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Chemical stressors damage hair structure but the skin's outer layer protects living cells.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” Serum AMH is a useful biomarker for diagnosing PCOS.
5 citations
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February 2023 in “Veterinary Sciences” Adhesive tape impression is a useful tool for diagnosing dermatophytosis in dogs and cats.
January 2022 in “Klinicheskaya dermatologiya i venerologiya” Trichoscopy can diagnose hair loss by looking for common signs like uneven hair thickness, "yellow dots," and more thin hairs, which are found in both men and women.
9 citations
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April 2016 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Scalp hair 17-OHP and androstenedione levels can help monitor treatment in CAH patients.
73 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Epidermal stem cells don't use gap junctions to communicate.
50 citations
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January 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Certain microRNAs in the fluid around eggs are linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and may help diagnose it.
A 5 cm hair sample can reveal blood type and keratin type for forensic use.
4 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The marker 5-hmC changes in hair follicle stem cells when they start to grow.