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December 2007 in “Pediatric allergy and immunology” In this study, researchers found that mast cells in Erythema Toxicum lesions in newborns are actively involved in the immune response around hair follicles, but do not express the antimicrobial peptide LL-37.
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February 2017 in “Human Reproduction” This study found that women with PCOS were more likely to have longer anogenital distances, indicating possible intrauterine origins linked to prenatal androgen exposure.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study constructed a comprehensive atlas of prenatal human skin, revealing that innate immune cells, such as macrophages, play a crucial role in skin morphogenesis by interacting with non-immune cells, influencing hair follicle formation and angiogenesis beyond their traditional immune functions.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, targeted inactivation of the integrin-linked kinase gene in melanoblasts led to defects in cell migration, proliferation, and ability to populate the skin, implicating an integrin-linked kinase-Rac1 connection in melanocyte function.
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December 2014 in “F1000 prime reports” This article reviews the challenges in treating hidradenitis suppurativa and discusses potential treatment options, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and comprehensive care, but reports no new clinical results.