November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Visceral leishmaniasis can mimic rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, especially in immunocompromised patients.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The method effectively mimics shaving damage on skin for testing skincare products.
January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Areata-like lupus can mimic alopecia areata but is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
April 2023 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” 3D scaffolds mimicking the extracellular matrix are crucial for effective hair follicle regeneration.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” 3D human skin models better mimic real skin and melanoma progression than 2D or mouse models.
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February 2011 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Onychomatricoma is a unique nail tumor that mimics the entire nail unit and is not related to other hair-related tumors.
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June 2000 in “Experimental dermatology” The Lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice mimics human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.
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August 2016 in “Advances in radiation oncology” Researchers developed a mouse model that successfully mimics the bladder damage seen in humans after radiation therapy.
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September 2024 in “National Science Review” Janus hydrogels improve medical adhesives by mimicking natural barriers for better tissue integration.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” Researchers created a 3D hydrogel that mimics human hair follicles, which may help with hair loss treatments.
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October 2022 in “Cell Regeneration” A new mouse model effectively mimics vitiligo for research and drug testing.
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May 2024 in “Bioactive Materials” Biomimetic biomaterials can improve skin healing by mimicking natural tissue and reducing immune rejection.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Skin organoids from stem cells could better mimic real skin but face challenges.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” The study created a mouse model to mimic degenerative diseases for testing tissue repair and new therapies.
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August 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil may promote hair growth by mimicking a natural body chemical.
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September 2024 in “JID Innovations” Skin-on-a-chip devices better mimic human skin for research.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Recognize and treat hair loss conditions that mimic androgenetic alopecia by identifying warning signs and using proper tools.
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August 1970 in “JAMA” Excessive vitamin A can cause symptoms that mimic serious brain conditions.
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July 2025 in “Gels” Engineered protein hydrogels improve medical treatments by mimicking natural body structures.
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A unique type of hair loss mimics another condition but has minimal inflammation and specific immune cells present.
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April 2025 in “Materials Today Communications” The dressing speeds up wound healing by mimicking skin's natural properties.
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August 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil may promote hair growth by mimicking a natural body process.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Ovarian steroid cell tumors can mimic adrenal hyperplasia, and surgery can normalize hormone levels.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The new skin organoid system effectively mimics human skin for studying its functions, injuries, and diseases.
April 2023 in “Advanced functional materials” The study created a tool that mimics natural cell signals, which increased cell growth and could help with hair regeneration research.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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October 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Organotypic culture systems can grow skin tissues that mimic real skin functions and are useful for skin disease and hair growth research, but they don't fully replicate skin complexity.
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January 2011 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi” Tinea incognito in Iran commonly affects adults and mimics other skin conditions.
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June 1999 in “Steroids” Different halogens on progesterone derivatives can either block or mimic male hormone effects, depending on their type and amount.
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June 2023 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Physioxia improves keratinocyte protection against oxidative stress and better mimics real skin conditions.