June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Nestin-expressing cells turn into a specific type of skin cell in hair follicles during development and in adults.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Laser hair removal might help prevent trichoepithelioma lesions, but more testing is needed.
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February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A man had rare skin tumors with bone formation and cholesterol deposits.
July 2025 in “Cell & Bioscience” Specific immune cells and pathways contribute to hair follicle inflammation and hair loss, suggesting potential treatments for lichen planopilaris.
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December 1997 in “Archives of dermatology” A 34-year-old woman had itchy black bumps on her face due to a condition called trichostasis spinulosa.
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March 2011 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” 
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” CK15 is not a reliable marker for stem cells in damaged hair follicles from patients with CCCA.
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July 2025 in “JCI Insight” Hair follicle stem cells help maintain skin health by moving to and supporting the skin's surface layers.
January 2026 in “Cosmoderma” A 9-year-old girl has a rare hair disorder causing beaded, sparse hair.
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May 2017 in “Nature cell biology” Wounded skin cells can revert to stem cells and help heal.