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May 1969 in “American Journal of Physical Anthropology” The silver marmoset's skin is thin, lacks pigment cells, and has unique features like keratinized spines and specialized glands.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The woman's forehead lesion was caused by ointment use and resolved with treatment.
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July 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human skin can be reconnected to nerves using stem cells, which may help with skin health and healing.
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 19-year-old man had a rare skin condition on one side of his face that looked like another skin disease.
Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Deleting the CRIF1 gene in mice disrupts skin and hair formation, certain proteins affect hair growth, a new compound may improve skin and hair health, blood cell-derived stem cells can create skin-like structures, and hair follicle stem cells come from embryonic cells needing specific signals for development.
September 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Nevus comedonicus can sometimes grow terminal hair, challenging previous beliefs.
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November 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” External agents penetrate skin more easily in areas with fewer lipids, especially through hair follicles.