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    Glossary Moles

    clusters of pigmented skin cells, often called nevi

    Moles, also known as nevi, are common skin growths that appear when melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing pigment, grow in clusters. They can vary in color from flesh-toned to dark brown and may be flat or raised. While most moles are benign, changes in their size, shape, or color can sometimes indicate skin cancer, making regular monitoring important.

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      research Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Hair Follicle Development

      854 citations , February 2002 in “˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
      This review summarizes recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of hair follicle formation and discusses potential future clinical applications for treating hair loss and skin tumors, but it reports no new clinical results.

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      309 citations , June 2001 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology”
      Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause androgen insensitivity, leading to female traits in genetically male individuals.

      research Molecular Control of Epithelial–Mesenchymal Interactions During Hair Follicle Cycling

      277 citations , June 2003 in “˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/˜The œJournal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings”
      This article reviews the role of epithelial-mesenchymal interactions in hair follicle morphogenesis and the hair cycle, suggesting potential paths for developing treatments for hair growth disorders but providing no new clinical findings.

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      a signaling molecule from dermal papilla cells being actively researched