May 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review outlines the potential of using human pluripotent stem cells for hair follicle bioengineering, detailing current HF morphogenesis and cycling knowledge, various cell sources, and strategies using iPSCs, while discussing the challenges and prospects for therapeutic use in addressing hair loss.
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April 2019 in “Nature protocols” This study describes a protocol for generating a fully functional 3D integumentary organ system from murine induced pluripotent stem cells, including the formation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands that function in vivo.
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April 2016 in “Science Advances” Researchers created a fully functional, bioengineered skin system with hair from stem cells that successfully integrated when transplanted into mice.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that the proportion of female authorship, including lead authors, in top dermatology journals increased from 2018 to 2020, despite potential COVID-19 impacts, while female senior authorship rates still reflect gender disparity in senior positions.
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May 2018 in “International journal of risk & safety in medicine” This study observed enduring sexual dysfunction reported in 300 cases globally following the use of SSRIs, finasteride, and isotretinoin, with common symptoms like genital anaesthesia and loss of libido.