7 citations
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August 2008 in “Immunogenetics” A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.
13 citations
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June 2018 in “Dermatopathology” A new classification system for skin cysts was proposed to improve diagnosis.
October 2024 in “Tikrit Journal of Pure Science” High Geh gene expression in Staphylococcus aureus contributes to acne.
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July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Certain hormones can reduce skin oil and hair growth, potentially helping treat acne and excessive hair in women.
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May 2023 in “Journal of molecular evolution” Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Imbalanced skin microbiome can worsen skin conditions like acne and eczema.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “Genes” Women with PCOS have more Bifidobacterium in their gut compared to those without PCOS.
March 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” EGFR helps hair follicles transition properly by controlling Stathmin levels.
21 citations
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September 2010 in “Cancer Prevention Research” Overactive signaling in hair follicles can lead to skin cancer.
91 citations
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” RpoS helps Borrelia burgdorferi survive in hosts and adapt to different environments.
9 citations
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August 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease caused by the breakdown of the skin's natural immune barriers, especially around hair follicles.
11 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A new compound was created in 2010 that can control oil production when applied to the skin, and its effects are completely reversible after two weeks.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A man has a common skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis, treated with special shampoos and sometimes medication.
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.
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February 2009 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing the skin and hair, using a complex mix of signals to do so.
190 citations
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July 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” The hedgehog signalling pathway is key in skin development and basal cell carcinoma, offering insights for prevention and treatment.
July 2013 in “Science-business Exchange” Blocking SEPT4 might help heal wounds and regrow hair faster.
The transporter protein SH1446 in Staphylococcus hominis is key to underarm odor production.
26 citations
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June 2004 in “Clinical Genetics” The keratin 5 mutation in a family with epidermolysis bullosa simplex was due to mosaicism, not a new mutation.
18 citations
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December 1992 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Skin tumors and normal skin structures have different lectin-binding patterns.
April 2026 in “Cellular and Molecular Immunology” SPT6 prevents excessive skin inflammation by blocking a feedback loop.
83 citations
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July 2008 in “Current Opinion in Chemical Biology” The document concludes that understanding sulfation biology is crucial for creating treatments due to its importance in biological functions and disease.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Losing both ERBB2 and ERBB3 receptors in mice causes significant skin problems and inflammation.
143 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The understanding of male-pattern baldness remains unclear.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Skin diseases like acne and psoriasis are linked to stress, gut health, and inflammation, with new treatments focusing on gut and mind-body approaches.
Changes in skin bacteria can affect hair loss and new treatments targeting these bacteria may prevent balding without sexual side effects.
36 citations
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December 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The cyst had unusual keratin spherules and resembled bone marrow.
5 citations
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November 1999 in “Medical Hypotheses” Minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, might work by counteracting a hormone that reduces hair growth and promotes hair loss.
57 citations
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August 1999 in “Archives of dermatology” Hair follicles grow hair and release it through the skin.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “PubMed” Dermatologic procedures show promise for treating seborrheic dermatitis, but more research is needed for cost, effectiveness, and safety.