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June 2017 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Advanced human skin models improve drug development and could replace animal testing.
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November 2014 in “Tissue Engineering Part C Methods” Porcine skin varies by region, affecting its use as a human skin model.
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May 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Small proline-rich proteins and trichohyalin help make epithelial tissues tougher and more flexible.
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July 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” Fat grafting reduces scar fibrosis but may slow skin healing.
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June 2009 in “Biomaterials” Skin cell clumping for hair growth is improved by a protein called fibronectin, which helps cells stick and move better.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
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March 2023 in “Tidsskrift for Den norske lægeforening” Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition causing a bumpy texture, sometimes linked to other diseases, with various treatments available.
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December 2010 in “대한의생명과학회지” Hair growth after depilation increases skin thickness, mast cell counts, and cell activity.
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August 2014 in “The Anatomical Record” Scaffoldin helps form hard skin structures in chicken embryos.
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Dermoscopy improves diagnosis and treatment planning for trichostasis spinulosa.
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May 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different parts of the body have unique immune characteristics in their skin.
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October 1962 in “Journal of Ultrastructure Research” The hair follicle structure is more complex than thought, with new findings on protein formation.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Microcolumn grafting can effectively regenerate full-thickness, functional skin without scarring.
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December 1954 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Fluid loss through rat skin is minimal when inactive but increases with skin activity and hair growth.
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February 1968 in “Australian Journal of Zoology” The southern elephant seal's skin layer helps waterproof the skin by being tightly connected to hair shafts.
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March 2019 in “International Wound Journal” A new skin treatment using a patient's own cells healed chronic wounds effectively and was preferred over traditional grafts.
June 2023 in “Dermatopathology” A woman had a unique skin growth with hair follicle, oil glands, fat cells, spindle cells, and nerve fibers.
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March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma (SAK) may be a unique skin condition in China, lacking specific treatment and needing long-term monitoring.
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May 1978 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” A 36-year-old man had unusual skin lesions on his face without hair loss.
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Obese people have more and worse skin problems than those of normal weight.
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December 2024 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde” Black skin has unique features and conditions, needing tailored dermatological care.
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July 1993 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Merkel cells are abundant in facial vellus hair follicles, especially during the anagen phase.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists created skin-like structures from stem cells that include features like hair and sweat glands.
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October 2023 in “Science Advances” 3D bioprinting can now create skin with hair-like structures for medical use.
August 2021 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A young boy with a rare skin and nail condition improved significantly with simple topical treatments.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin-associated cartilage cells can influence hair growth by altering specific signaling pathways.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The 3D-SeboSkin model effectively simulates Hidradenitis suppurativa and is useful for future research.