July 2022 in “International journal of surgery science” An elderly man had a rare, large skin cyst on his lower back, which was removed by surgery.
August 2013 in “International Wound Journal” Non-hairy skin cells might be used to regenerate hair, helping with baldness and skin wounds.
September 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” Surgery and Ayurvedic treatments together effectively healed a scalp cyst without relapse.
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January 2017 in “Tohoku journal of experimental medicine” A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.
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October 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Different types of stem cells in hair follicles play unique roles in wound healing and hair growth, with some stem cells not originating from existing hair follicles but from non-hair follicle cells. WNT signaling and the Lhx2 factor are key in creating new hair follicles.
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Dermoscopy improves diagnosis and treatment planning for trichostasis spinulosa.
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” New understanding of the causes of primary cicatricial alopecia has led to better diagnosis and potential new treatments.
Dissecting cellulitis and folliculitis keloidalis cause intense inflammation without bacterial infection.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports” Treatment with moisturizers improved the skin condition of a girl with a rare genetic skin disorder.
August 2021 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A young boy with a rare skin and nail condition improved significantly with simple topical treatments.
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October 2009 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Canine hair follicles contain stem-like cells with high growth potential.
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January 1980 in “Dermatology” Hair casts may be caused by repetitive hair pulling or styling and are often misdiagnosed.
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June 2002 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” Type II keratins are uniquely phosphorylated during stress and mitosis, affecting their structure and function.
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September 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps from birth.
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January 2021 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Human skin cells with stem-like features can help create new hair follicles and sebaceous glands when combined with other cells.
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January 2025 in “Advances in Wound Care” Dermal sheath cells help heal wounds by showing both skin and connective tissue traits.
April 2025 in “Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery” Trichilemmal carcinoma is a rare skin cancer that requires careful diagnosis and follow-up.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Corticosteroids can reduce scarring in acne keloidalis by targeting specific cells.
November 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” Skin spheroids with both outer and inner layers are key for regrowing skin patterns and hair.
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February 1981 in “Experientia” A new gene causes hairlessness and skin cysts in rats.
August 1969 in “Archives of Dermatology” After calciphylaxis, rats showed incomplete skin and hair regeneration, resembling scar tissue with fewer hairs.
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March 2011 in “Acta Paediatrica” Tinea capitis needs systemic treatment to avoid severe outcomes.
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January 2016 in “Journal of fiber science and technology” Bleaching hair increases cysteic acid levels in a predictable way.
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair follicle stem cells can help repair nerve injuries.
July 2016 in “Cancer research” Mutant cells in hair follicles are influenced by their location and interactions with surrounding cells.
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
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April 2005 in “Mechanisms of development” Mice with too much Claudin-6 have skin barrier problems and abnormal hair growth.
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April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Autoimmune conditions can be linked to trichoepitheliomas, with treatment focusing on cosmetic concerns.