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      Tight Junction Barriers in Human Hair Follicles – Role of Claudin-1

      research Tight Junction barriers in human hair follicles – role of claudin-1

      39 citations , August 2018 in “Scientific reports”
      This study demonstrated that tight junction barriers exist in human hair follicles but are less tight in hair follicle keratinocytes than in interfollicular keratinocytes, highlighting claudin-1's key role in follicle barrier function and growth.
      Comma Hairs: A Dermatoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis

      research Comma hairs: A dermatoscopic marker for tinea capitis

      143 citations , October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This study found that comma hairs are a distinctive feature of tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis, distinguishing it from alopecia areata, which is characterized by exclamation mark hairs.
      Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans in a Family

      research Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans in a family

      32 citations , February 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      This case report describes a family with autosomal dominant transmission of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans, with observed treatment refractoriness in multiple topical and systemic therapies.
      The Hair Follicle: Functions, Self-Renewal, and Alopecic Disorders

      research The Hair Follicle

      28 citations , March 2016 in “Toxicologic pathology”
      This review discusses the function and pathology of hair follicles and highlights the potential of using dogs as a model to study human hair and stem cell disorders, but presents no new experimental results.