21 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Ptch2 plays a key role in controlling stem cell function and the ability to regenerate after birth.
December 2023 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The reconstructed skin model from hair follicles functions like human skin in processing chemicals and can be used to test ingredient safety.
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November 2004 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” A rare benign skin growth called melanocytic matricoma was identified in a 69-year-old man.
A new system for classifying curly hair types using precise measurements can improve hair care products and cultural inclusion.
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July 2024 in “Biomedicines” Bone marrow cells improved tendon health better than platelet-rich plasma.
Customized dermatological treatments effectively address gaps in standard products, especially for complex cases.
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November 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
December 2025 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” Minoxidil may help treat myelodysplastic syndrome without harming normal blood cell production.