11 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of The Royal Society Interface” This study demonstrates that modeling clone size independently of time offers analytical advantages for understanding cell distribution and mutation frequency in epithelial progenitors, extending applications beyond neutral models.
January 2008 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” One type of progenitor cell can maintain normal skin in mice.
19 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” This study found that nano-sized minoxidil formulations significantly increased skin penetration and follicular drug delivery for alopecia areata treatment, compared to conventional ethanol-based solutions, and demonstrated effective controlled release over six hours.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study presents a new classification of adult human scalp hair patterns based on high-resolution photographs, which may assist hair restoration surgeons and dermatologists in determining appropriate punch size for follicular unit extraction.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that hair follicle characteristics vary significantly across different body sites, with the forehead and calf showing the highest potential follicular reservoirs, challenging previous assumptions about skin appendage distribution.