February 2022 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that skin computed tomography may effectively identify epidermoid cysts by revealing features consistent with histopathology, potentially serving as a non-invasive diagnostic alternative to biopsies.
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February 1968 in “Australian Journal of Zoology” This study describes the structure and composition of the epidermal horny layer in elephant seals, noting that its keratinized cells are attached without a specialized fission zone, differing from the sloughing mechanism in reptiles.
January 2005 in “Journal of Zhejiang University(Sciences Edition)” This study observed that Yuyi hairless mice develop alopecia shortly after birth, with the skin eventually thickening and forming folds, and hair failing to regrow as they age.
December 2023 in “Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks” Nails are a useful alternative to hair for analyzing long-term substance exposure.
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September 2003 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study investigated the effects of substance P on human hair growth but found its role in hair follicle physiology remains unclear.