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August 2017 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that the Elastic Verhoeff–Van Gieson stain may help differentiate between follicular streamers and scars in cicatricial and noncicatricial alopecias by highlighting differences in the elastic fiber network on horizontal scalp biopsy sections.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that a novel multi-compound Blend, tested on ex vivo human hair follicles, promotes hair growth by enhancing elastin deposition and dermal papilla inductivity more effectively than isopropyl cloprostenate, suggesting benefits through elastogenesis and modulation of Wnt signaling.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NUL-5 may boost hair growth by improving hair follicle health and structure.
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March 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study found that the Verhoeff-Van Gieson stain effectively distinguishes scarred from non-scarred dermis and aids in classifying types of permanent alopecia based on elastic tissue patterns.
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November 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that patterns of fibrosis identified through elastin staining may help distinguish specific forms of primary cicatricial alopecia in biopsy specimens, with certain patterns suggesting particular diagnoses.