December 2025 in “Cureus” Localized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) can lead to scarring alopecia, highlighting the need to recognize and address this complication.
June 2023 in “Clinical Case Reports” Complete surgical removal and regular check-ups are essential for treating a rare skin cancer, and hair transplant can help fix scars from cancer surgery.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scarred skin in lichen planopilaris loses immune cells due to a decrease in a specific protein in skin cells.
76 citations
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May 2011 in “Cell death and differentiation” A20 protein is crucial for normal skin and hair development.
January 1990 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” Follicular structures help differentiate keratoacanthoma from squamous cell carcinoma.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain immune markers may predict chemotherapy response in mesothelioma, and nivolumab is a tolerable and effective treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” The research created a detailed map of skin cells, showing that certain cells in basal cell carcinoma may come from hair follicles and could help the cancer grow.
April 2026 in “Cellular and Molecular Immunology” SPT6 prevents excessive skin inflammation by blocking a feedback loop.
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October 2024 in “Advanced Materials” Artificial skin can heal wounds without scars and regenerate hair, oil, and sweat glands.
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January 2025 in “Advances in Wound Care” Dermal sheath cells help heal wounds by showing both skin and connective tissue traits.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Targeting cholesterol, fatty acids, fibrosis, and mast cells may help treat CCCA.
February 2026 in “Exploration” Advancements in gene therapy, stem cells, and biomaterials show promise for reducing scarring in wound healing, but face clinical challenges.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” The S1PR 1&4 modulator may effectively treat alopecia areata by reducing hair loss and immune cell activity.
January 2018 in “Bradford Scholars (University of Bradford)” SWI/SNF complexes are crucial for wound healing but not for hair growth.
70 citations
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February 2019 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Short-chain fatty acids from *Cutibacterium acnes* cause skin inflammation, contributing to acne.
44 citations
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March 2012 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” Keratin 15 cells from hair follicles help develop and maintain skin tumors in mice.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” Monoclonal antibodies LT-1, LT-2, and LT-7 help diagnose certain blood cancers.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A heart transplant patient developed a skin condition called epidermodysplasia verruciformis after taking immune-suppressing drugs.
62 citations
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January 2010 in “Hormone research in paediatrics” Genetic screening is crucial for accurately diagnosing APS-1 due to its varied symptoms.
25 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HPV8 causes skin cancer by expanding specific skin stem cells.
13 citations
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September 2014 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Tanshinone IIA helps protect skin tissue from low oxygen damage by boosting certain cell markers.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Leukemia can sometimes appear as unusual skin issues in children.
November 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” A rare scalp condition can occur due to leukemia affecting the skin.
September 2023 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” JAGGED1 could help regenerate tissues for bone loss and heart damage if delivered correctly.
92 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 13 citations
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September 2012 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” pCLCA2 protein may help maintain skin structure and function.
45 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The S100A4 protein is more common in psoriatic skin and could be a target for treating psoriasis.
5 citations
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February 2012 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” A man developed skin cancer on his scalp after multiple artificial hair grafts.
51 citations
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February 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MCSP may help identify and regulate skin stem cells, affecting hair growth and regeneration.
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Early intervention with JAK inhibitors may prevent alopecia areata progression.