45 citations
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December 2007 in “The FASEB journal” There are two types of stem cells in rodent hair follicles, each with different keratin proteins.
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.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” The Fibonacci 'snail' flap heals faster and looks better than skin grafts for scalp reconstruction.
17 citations
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April 2017 in “PLoS ONE” Hair follicle cells can become bone-like cells, useful for bone repair.
92 citations
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March 2016 in “Developmental Cell” Zebrafish skin regeneration relies on cell behaviors and reactive oxygen species, with antioxidants reducing and hydrogen peroxide increasing regeneration.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Stem cells from whiskers can be transplanted to stimulate hair growth.
8 citations
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October 2021 in “Experimental cell research” Engineered vesicles from macrophages help hair growth in mice and humans.
179 citations
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June 2000 in “The American journal of pathology” The absence of functional sebaceous glands causes hair follicle destruction and scarring alopecia.
5 citations
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January 1992 Silicones in shampoos make hair smoother, easier to manage, and reduce friction.
Scalp cooling helps prevent hair loss and improves quality of life during chemotherapy.
4 citations
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August 2008 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” The flap effectively sealed leaks and served as a barrier, with minor complications, for anterior skull base surgery.
11 citations
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January 1977 in “Archives of dermatological research” Mouse tail skin has different keratinization near hair follicles and scales.
3 citations
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May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most men's multi-hair follicles naturally stand perpendicular to a line from the top of their head, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “European journal of pediatric surgery reports” A baby girl's hair turned straight on one side due to a neck tumor and surgery, but it returned to curly as she recovered.
8 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” Staphylococcus simulans may cause dermatitis in African pygmy hedgehogs.
2 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The Juri Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Flap is a good option for scalp reconstruction and hairline restoration with a natural look, despite some risk of necrosis and scarring.
14 citations
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January 2021 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Human skin cells with stem-like features can help create new hair follicles and sebaceous glands when combined with other cells.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Animals” A new depilation method using cold wax reduces injury and improves hair growth studies in mice.
January 2008 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology”
June 2025 in “Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia” Serial excision effectively removed a large scalp lesion with minimal scarring and no hair loss.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Experienced professionals can fix bad scalp micropigmentation with good results.
4 citations
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January 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Improve skin paddle appearance after head and neck reconstruction using tissue expansion, rearrangement, and flaps.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Artificial hair implantation using scaffolds is possible and PHDPE is more biocompatible than ePTFE.
April 2023 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The new minoxidil gel improves hair growth and reduces skin irritation.
38 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”
16 citations
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” The triple rotation scalp flap technique successfully reconstructed a man's scalp with natural-looking hair growth and minimal scarring.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Nursing” Comprehensive information and trained nurses are crucial for a better scalp cooling experience during chemotherapy.
321 citations
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March 2015 in “Nature” Super-enhancers controlled by pioneer factors like SOX9 are crucial for stem cell adaptability and identity.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FOL-005, a new substance, was found to reduce hair growth without toxicity when injected into skin, suggesting it could be used to treat excessive hair growth.
77 citations
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April 2004 in “Gene expression patterns” The three estrogen receptor genes are highly expressed in zebrafish neuromasts during development.