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September 2014 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Laser treatments are the most effective for porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus.
January 2014 in “eScholarship (California Digital Library)” Lrig1 and Lgr6 stem cells help maintain hair follicles and influence skin cancer development.
September 2024 in “Dermatology Reports” Sonidegib often causes hair loss, and LC-OCT helps identify early signs.
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” The lipid in human hair follicles acts as a barrier, similar to the skin's lipid layer.
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August 2020 in “Animal biotechnology” A specific RNA in cashmere goats helps improve hair growth by interacting with certain molecules.
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September 2013 in “European Journal of Histochemistry” Keratins in Malayan pangolins vary by region, suggesting scales evolved from the tail towards the head.
July 2016 in “Indian journal of science and technology” Neonate scalp hair is thinner, lacks a medulla, and has smaller follicles compared to adult hair.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation linked to a hair condition in a Japanese boy.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Researchers found that certain RNA sequences play a role in yak hair growth and these sequences are somewhat similar to those in cashmere goats.
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November 2013 in “Development” Keratin 79 marks a new group of cells that are key for creating and repairing the hair follicle's structure.
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Lichen planus commonly affects middle-aged adults, often involves limbs and mucosal areas, and can be linked to immune diseases.
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February 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare type of skin lymphoma was identified, affecting hair follicles and sweat glands.
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November 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Pili torti hair is fragile due to loose keratin filaments and weak disulfide bonds.