155 citations
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May 2016 in “Nature communications” Memory T cells in the skin balance staying put and moving into the blood, clustering around hair follicles, and increasing in number after infection.
135 citations
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December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Stem cells in the hair follicle are regulated by their surrounding environment, which is important for hair growth.
103 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Cell Science” The document concludes that the hair cycle is a complex process involving growth, regression, and rest phases, regulated by various molecular signals.
92 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Ketoconazole shampoo improves hair growth and reduces oil similarly to minoxidil in male pattern hair loss.
77 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
65 citations
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November 2012 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” Hair follicle stem cells are a promising source for tissue repair and treating skin or hair diseases.
62 citations
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November 2009 in “Aging Cell” Hedgehog signaling helps keep hair follicle stem cells the same in both young and old human skin.
41 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The conclusion is that a new biopsy technique and humidity chamber help study skin mites better and suggest mite overpopulation may cause skin diseases.
38 citations
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Common acne treatments can cause various side effects, like skin irritation and more serious issues, but combination therapies are often more effective and better tolerated.
33 citations
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April 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Aging alone barely affects the number of hair follicles, meaning hair loss is minimal without other conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
30 citations
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February 2017 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” TPA promotes hair growth by increasing stem cell activity and activating specific cell signals.
30 citations
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December 2001 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.
22 citations
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June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.
20 citations
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November 2019 in “Stem Cells” Hes1 protein is important for hair growth and regeneration, and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
15 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of dermatology” Zouboulis syndrome is a rare condition that helps diagnose monosomy 18p early.
9 citations
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November 2000 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Dyeing hair can help target and destroy hair follicles selectively.
8 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” The best animal model for studying male-pattern baldness is the stumptailed macaque, not rats or mice.
7 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Inflammation and fibrosis are not significantly different in pattern hair loss compared to controls.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed research international” Hair follicles and deer antlers regenerate similarly through stem cells and are influenced by hormones and growth factors.
6 citations
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November 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
4 citations
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January 2013 in “Humana Press eBooks” Scientists found ways to identify and collect skin stem cells, which vary by skin area and are delicate.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Boletín médico del Hospital infantil de México/Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris in men often involves scalp redness and itching, with some also having hair loss, mucosal lichen planus, or thyroid disease, and treatment improved symptoms in nearly half of the cases.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Niosomes can effectively deliver Superoxide Dismutase to hair follicles, potentially helping prevent hair loss.
2 citations
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September 2016 in “Symbiosis online journal of veterinary sciences” A cat in Brazil was found with a severe skin condition linked to feline AIDS.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” CD4 is crucial for maintaining skin stem cell balance and aiding wound healing.
1 citations
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October 2014 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and management of hair loss in children require a detailed examination and understanding of various hair disorders.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Cystic panfolliculoma is a rare, harmless tumor that can be confused with other skin tumors.
September 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Targeting hair follicles can effectively promote hair growth and treat hair disorders.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Some lung cancer patients treated with EGFR inhibitors may develop a hair loss condition similar to folliculitis decalvans.