6 citations
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April 1993 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that several anti-cancer agents strongly inhibit DNA synthesis in human hair germinative cells, while certain cytokines showed only slight inhibition.
13 citations
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April 1964 in “PubMed” This study found no significant differences in phosphatide distribution between normal and cancerous mouse epidermis during different stages of growth, despite variations in total phosphatide levels.
5 citations
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January 1961 in “PubMed” This study found that the lipid composition of the epidermis varies significantly throughout the hair growth cycle and after applying methylcholanthrene, with notable differences observed between hyperplastic and carcinomatous conditions.
12 citations
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January 1987 in “Carcinogenesis” This study found that a single application of TCDD on the skin of hairless mice altered epidermal differentiation, changing keratin expression patterns similarly to a known tumor promoter.
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December 1963 in “Pharmacological Reviews” This article reviews how various chemical agents affect human hair and skin, suggesting the need for more research on their pharmacologic and dermatologic effects; it does not report new experimental results.