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August 2000 in “Cell” In this study, researchers found that hair follicle stem cells in mice can generate both hair follicle and epidermis cells, highlighting their potential bipotency.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that treating reconstructed human epidermis with beta-lipohydroxy salicylic acid increased tight junction remnants in the stratum corneum, potentially affecting skin cohesion and desquamation.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, the HairCheck device was reported to accurately assess changes in hair density and diameter, suggesting its usefulness in monitoring alopecia progression and treatment response.
January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” This review highlights the multifaceted roles of hair follicles in skin health, emphasizing their contribution to skin tumorigenesis, homeostasis, and wound healing, and how dysregulation in associated pathways like Wnt, Hedgehog, and Notch may contribute to skin cancer development.
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August 2020 in “Cells” This review discusses the role of TGM3 in skin and hair follicle biology, human tumor pathology, and genetic abnormalities, and reports no novel results; the authors highlight its potential as a cancer diagnostic biomarker.