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GlossaryLamina Densa

dense layer of the basement membrane providing structural support

The lamina densa is a dense layer of the basement membrane, which is a specialized structure that supports and separates different types of tissues in the body. It is primarily composed of collagen and other proteins, providing structural integrity and filtering functions, crucial for tissue health and function.

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research Heterotypic cell contacts and basal lamina morphology during hair follicle development in the mouse: a light, scanning, and electron microscopic study at the site of tissue interaction

13 citations , December 1983 in “Canadian journal of zoology”

Heterotypic cell contacts likely help hair matrix cells differentiate during mouse hair follicle development.

research α3β1-integrin regulates hair follicle but not interfollicular morphogenesis in adult epidermis

45 citations , May 2003 in “Journal of Cell Science”

α3β1-integrin is crucial for maintaining normal hair follicle shape and function but not needed for the development of the surrounding skin.

research Re-investigating the Basement Membrane Zone of Psoriatic Epidermal Lesions: Is Laminin-511 a New Player in Psoriasis Pathogenesis?

13 citations , June 2018 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry”

Laminin-511 may contribute to psoriasis by affecting skin cell growth and survival.

research Bilateral Eyelid Pseudoptosis From Lipogranulomas of the Preaponeurotic Fat Pads

14 citations , September 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery”

Surgical removal of abnormal fat pads fixed the woman's eyelid issue caused by likely silicone injections.

Two Dogs with Juvenile-Onset Skin Diseases Involving Extremities

research Two Dogs with Juvenile-Onset Skin Diseases with Involvement of Extremities

4 citations , January 2010 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science”

The analyses helped identify different skin diseases in the two dogs.

Leukocoria as a Warning Sign of Coats Disease and Other Retinal Disorders

research Leukokoria sebagai Tanda Peringatan Penyakit Coats dan Gangguan Retina Lainnya

May 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran”

Leukokoria can signal Coats disease or other retinal issues, requiring early detection to prevent severe outcomes.

research Effect of mesenchymal stem cells versus aloe vera on healing of deep second-degree burn

12 citations , June 2021 in “Stem Cell Investigation”

Aloe vera heals deep second-degree burns faster and better than mesenchymal stem cells.

research The Function and Structure of the Skin

4 citations , November 2014

The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.

research Scarring Alopecia in Localized Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Case Report and a Scoping Review

December 2025 in “Cureus”

Localized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) can lead to scarring alopecia, highlighting the need to recognize and address this complication.

research A Window into Mammalian Basement Membrane Development: Insights from themTurq2-Col4a1Mouse Model

September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows that cells can divide while attached to stable basement membranes during development.

research Obesity and female androgenic alopecia: A cause and an effect?

7 citations , June 1994 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.

Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity, Phenolic Compound Content, and Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition of the Ethanolic Extract of Guazuma Ulmifolia Lam. Fruits

research Avaliação da atividade antioxidante, teor em compostos fenólicos e inibição da xantina oxidase do extrato etanólico dos frutos da Guazuma ulmifolia Lam.

January 2019

The extract of Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. has limited antioxidant properties and cannot prevent uric acid synthesis.

research Structure and Function of the Skin

1 citations , January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The document concludes that the skin is a complex organ providing protection, sensation, and healing, with challenges in treating conditions like itchiness.

research Skin structure

March 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery”

Human skin has multiple layers and functions, with key roles in protection, temperature control, and appearance.

Comparative Analysis of the Clinical-Pathological and Immunopathological Characteristics of Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

research Análise comparativa das características clínico-patológicas e imunopatológicas do líquen plano pilar e da alopecia frontal fibrosante

April 2016

Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.

Cell Death in the Skin: Mechanisms and Implications

research Cell death in the skin

120 citations , February 2009 in “Apoptosis”

Understanding how cells die in the skin is important for treating skin diseases and preventing hair loss.

research Folliculosebaceous neoplasms: A review of clinical and histological features

7 citations , March 2017 in “Journal of dermatology”

The conclusion is that accurately identifying folliculosebaceous tumors requires understanding their clinical signs and microscopic features.

research Overexpression of HE4/WFDC2 gene in mice leads to keratitis and corneal opacity

January 2025 in “Open Life Sciences”

Overexpression of the HE4 gene in mice causes eye inflammation and cloudiness.

research Ultrasonography In Hair Follicle Pathology

November 2014 in “ACTUALIDAD MEDICA”

Ultrasonography can help diagnose and monitor hair loss conditions.

Primary Scarring Alopecias: Review of Histopathological Findings of 37 Patients from the Department of Dermatology at the Hospital das Clínicas, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo from 2000 to 2005

research Alopecias cicatriciais primárias: revisão de achados histopatológicos de 37 pacientes do Departamento de Dermatologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo no período de 2000 a 2005

January 2011

Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.

research Photo-downregulation of SIRT4 mitigates aging in mice by enhancing H3K9ac via fatty acid metabolism

April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

Red light exposure can slow aging in mice by improving fat metabolism.

research Development of novel wound dressing based on elastin-like recombinamers for skin regeneration

January 2024

Elastin-like recombinamers show promise for better wound healing and skin regeneration.

Antibacterial Activity Test of Ethanol Extract of Mangkokan Leaves (Polyscias Scutellaria (Burm.f.) Fosberg) Against Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus

research Antibacterial Activity Test of Ethanol Extract of Mangkokan Leaves (Polyscias scutallarium (Burm.f.) Fosberg) against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus

January 2022 in “JPK Jurnal Proteksi Kesehatan”

Mangkokan leaf extract is more effective against Staphylococcus aureus than Escherichia coli.

research Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin

277 citations , July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association”

The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.

research The blastema and epimorphic regeneration in mammals

85 citations , December 2017 in “Developmental Biology”

Mammals might fail to regenerate not because they lack the right cells, but because of how cells respond to their surroundings, and changing this environment could enhance regeneration.