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January 2000 in “Developmental dynamics” This study found that Notch-related genes, including Notch1 and Notch2, and their ligands and regulators, have distinct patterns of expression during mouse hair vibrissa follicle development and the adult hair cycle.
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July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the pseudo 'fringe sign' in frontal fibrosing alopecia, highlighting that it is not solely related to traction, and it reports no new clinical results.
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February 2023 in “Cell” In this study, researchers found that human fingerprint ridges are formed through a modified hair follicle developmental process and spatial patterns influenced by specific signaling pathways.
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October 1974 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found a significantly higher frequency of females with six or more fingerprint arches among those with alopecia areata compared to controls.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences” This study found a negative correlation between lead and calcium levels in the scalp hair and finger nails of exposed and unexposed males, with variations suggesting these tissues can reflect metabolic changes over time.