32 citations
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January 2014 in “Cells tissues organs” Hair follicle stem cells can help repair nerve and spinal cord injuries.
19 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Abnormal activation of hair follicle stem cells and Wnt/β-catenin signaling contributes to sebaceous neoplasms.
178 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Basal cell carcinomas in mice can start from hair follicle stem cells and other skin cell types, depending on signaling levels.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” An infant with complete hair loss was diagnosed with a genetic disorder affecting hair growth.
65 citations
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September 2014 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Different STUB1 gene mutations cause varied symptoms in autosomal recessive ataxias.
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
198 citations
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June 2013 in “Molecular psychiatry” Schizophrenia patients' stem cells show abnormal neuron development and mitochondrial issues.
A 16-year-old girl with gum overgrowth and excessive hair growth had successful gum surgery and healed well.
Benign tumors from hair follicles can look like other skin cancers but have distinct features under dermoscopy.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific mutation in Kras causes abnormal tissue changes by making a cell signal continuously active, which disrupts normal cell coordination.
14 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” Some people with congenital triangular alopecia have a central tuft of hair in the bald patch, but the cause is unknown.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Histopathology is crucial for accurately diagnosing and predicting outcomes of skin adnexal tumors.
32 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” A rare adrenal tumor in a 14-year-old girl caused male-like symptoms and was successfully removed.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” A 2-year-old boy had no hair and unusual organ placement, and it's unclear if it's genetic or coincidental.
6 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine” Rushton's hyaline bodies form from hair keratin and blood substances.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Egyptian Journal of Ear Nose Throat and Allied Sciences” A rare benign cheek tumor was successfully removed from a 15-year-old girl without complications or recurrence.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” p53 protein may help protect or kill neurons under stress.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Curēus” A man had a benign pilar cyst on his face, which is rare and was successfully removed by surgery.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Movement disorders clinical practice” A man with Isaac's syndrome affecting only one side of his body improved after immune system-targeted treatment.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rathke’s cleft cysts can rarely cause Cushing disease, and surgery can improve symptoms.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The protein called small nuclear ribonucleoprotein polypeptide E is identified as a cause of a type of hair loss without other symptoms.
October 2025 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Accurate diagnosis of facial skin tumors requires detailed analysis to distinguish between benign and malignant types.
31 citations
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September 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle stem cells may help repair the brain after a stroke.
14 citations
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February 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can affect the central nervous system in advanced stages.
Hedgehog signaling can create new hair follicles but may also cause tumors.
1 citations
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January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Hair follicle stem cells can turn into many cell types and may help repair nerve damage and have other medical uses.
June 2024 in “Dermatopathology” A rare type of skin cancer on the scalp can be mistaken for hair loss, causing delayed diagnosis and severe damage.
24 citations
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February 1986 in “Cancer” A pancreatic tumor caused high glucagon levels and symptoms, but treatment reduced glucagon and shrank liver tumors.
12 citations
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May 2001 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A rare benign skin tumor showed unusual features of sebaceous and sweat glands, important for correct diagnosis.