12 citations
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March 2013 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Birt–Hogg–Dubé Syndrome requires genetic testing for accurate diagnosis due to its similarities with tuberous sclerosis.
January 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The ATP assay can measure skin microbiome changes and recovery, with ethanol-treated skin taking longer to recover than tape-stripped skin.
16 citations
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February 2018 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genetic markers linked to reproductive potential were identified by their impact on a protein's ability to bind to genes.
47 citations
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June 2015 in “Contact Dermatitis” A standardized patch test for hair cosmetics is needed in Europe to prevent allergies, especially for hairdressers.
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December 2023 in “Environmental pollution” Hair analysis shows infants and mothers in north-western Spain are exposed to environmental pollutants, with factors like diet and residence affecting pollutant levels.
February 2026 in “Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers Association” A 17-year-old girl with Kartagener's syndrome also has unusual skin, hair, and nail issues.
August 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” DCPA commonly affects males' lower legs, showing follicular pustules and white areas.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Keratin 79 is linked to liver damage and may help diagnose liver diseases.
28 citations
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February 2012 in “PLoS ONE” A PKP1 gene mutation causes skin fragility and hair loss in Chesapeake Bay retriever puppies.
117 citations
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September 2003 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” The technology can help diagnose and subtype autoimmune diseases by identifying specific autoantibodies.
May 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” New method efficiently isolates hair growth cells from newborn mouse skin.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A patient with a new PLEC gene mutation showed symptoms of both muscular dystrophy and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
July 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lab tests for female hair loss have unclear usefulness; consider based on symptoms.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “JCRPE” A boy with a rare form of early puberty caused by a new gene mutation responded well to treatment aimed at reducing testosterone and preserving adult height.
4 citations
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June 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Hair fiber shape and curvature are not significantly linked when ancestry is considered.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low testosterone levels may contribute to female pattern hair loss in men.
January 2013 in “Shanghai Textile Science & Technology” Milk protein treatment reduces pilling in rabbit hair fabric.
PmtHEE is a better model for studying pigmented skin because it includes melanocytes and shows improved cell differentiation.
32 citations
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August 2016 in “Science Signaling” Alopecia areata patients show unique protein activity patterns, suggesting imbalanced signaling pathways.
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October 1981 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Malnourished people have weaker hair that is easier to pluck.
94 citations
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August 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PFD patch helps laser tattoo removal, trichoscopy diagnoses AGA, and serum boosts SOD activity.
August 2025 in “Dermatopathology” Pilomatricomas are often linked to genetic syndromes, especially Apert syndrome, and genetic analysis is crucial for diagnosis.
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November 2024 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Higher childhood DHEAS levels are linked to advanced puberty and DNA changes.
January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” Men with a family history of hair loss on their mother's side are more likely to have female pattern hair loss.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris may have a genetic link.
May 1988 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” A new method accurately determines hair blood type and can be used on dust samples.
6 citations
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October 2018 in “Endocrinology” Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Photobiomodulation therapy effectively promotes hair regrowth and improves quality of life in alopecia areata without side effects.
January 2011 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Emotional neglect in parent-child relationships may warrant compensation, but not all cases qualify.