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November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study proposes a model describing the transformation process from living to dead cells during early hair formation, highlighting the stepwise degradation of cellular functions.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” June 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study revealed that hair cells undergo an organized process to become keratin-packed "zombie" cells, highlighting a key area for treatment development in the first 1mm of hair follicles.
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February 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The authors conclude that optimizing hair shaft production and appearance may best be achieved by integrating biological, chemical, and physical intervention strategies.
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May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that stem cells can temporarily act as non-professional phagocytes during hair cycle regeneration by clearing apoptotic cells through a process requiring local lipids and retinoids for activation, providing insights into their dual role in maintaining tissue integrity.