Trichodysplasia spinulosa can occur after a heart transplant due to immunosuppressive drugs.
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March 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” TGF-β2 plays a key role in human hair growth and development.
February 2021 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” A rare non-cancerous tumor that grows like hair was found in an unusual spot, the vulva.
January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” A 15-year-old girl has a benign skin tumor on her neck.
February 2016 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.
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February 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Matrical tumors share a common growth mechanism involving the Wnt pathway and consistent PHLDA1 expression.
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September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using a special stem cell formula on the scalp once a month for six months helped people with hair loss grow more hair.
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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.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A 23-year-old man has a benign, non-progressive hair loss patch that doesn't respond to treatment but can be cosmetically treated.
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January 2018 in “Pediatrics in review” A 7-year-old boy with a brain tumor developed early puberty, which was successfully treated with medication.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Thermus thermophilus extract improves hair growth and scalp health in men with hair loss.
January 2013 in “วารสารเภสัชศาสตร์อีสาน (Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IJPS)” Safflower extract increases melanin production in certain skin cells without harming them.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A virus protein can activate a pathway that may lead to abnormal hair follicle development.
January 2022 in “Autopsy and Case Reports” A man had a non-cancerous neck tumor related to hair follicles removed with no return of the tumor.
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February 2015 in “Mechanisms of development” Hormones and stretching both needed for nipple area skin growth in mice.
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June 2014 in “Experimental Cell Research” EGF–FGF2 helps mouse stem cells grow and become more like nerve cells.
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February 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Hair transplants can make hair follicles larger and hair shafts thicker.
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January 2018 in “Stem Cells International” Deer antler stem cell fluid helps regenerate tissue better than fat-derived stem cell fluid.
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February 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Dermal cell activity increases during hair growth in rats.
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October 2010 in “Targeted Oncology” Trastuzumab may cause tufted hair folliculitis as a side effect.
January 2006 in “Journal of Sun Yat-sen University” Engineered skin using stem cells and collagen sponge effectively healed and regenerated complex skin features in mice.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Using enzymes to break down scalp hair follicles gets more stem cells for skin and hair growth than the old method.
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March 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” PBMCsec can help reduce and improve thick skin scars.
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September 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone helps heal wounds in frog and human skin.
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September 2005 in “The American journal of pathology” Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.
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June 2001 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” The lemur's testicular tumor was removed, improving its coat and behavior, with no signs of cancer spread.
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September 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a skin cancer called folliculotropic mycosis fungoides after a kidney transplant.
April 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Hair transplantation can improve scars after removing a rare skin cancer.