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This review discusses recent research on melanocyte stem cells and explores the differences between mouse and human skin, but it reports no new clinical results.

This study found that treatment with the GnRH agonist Triptorelin significantly decreased invasion and expression of S100A4 and CYR61 in certain breast cancer cells, suggesting a potential role in slowing cancer progression.

This article describes an organized diagnostic approach for identifying nonscarring and scarring alopecias to aid family physicians in making accurate in-office diagnoses, but it reports no new clinical findings.

This report presents a rare case where molluscum contagiosum folliculitis developed after a 23-year-old woman shaved her legs, highlighting the need to consider viral causes in similar persistent skin conditions following hair removal.

In this study, researchers found that the pCLCA2 protein is expressed in specific areas of pig skin, but its role in skin structure or function remains unclear.

This study identifies important differences in allergens found in hair products marketed for ethnic hair compared to nonethnic hair, with fragrances being the most common allergen in ethnic products.

Alopecia areata may involve stress-related changes affecting hormone receptors, leading to reduced cortisol production.

This letter discusses how severe baldness in men is associated with higher risk of severe COVID-19, and highlights research suggesting antiandrogen medications may improve outcomes.

This study suggests that Merkel cell polyomavirus T antigen-positive cells resembling Merkel cell carcinoma may originate from epithelial cells in human hair follicles, potentially informing future transgenic mouse models for this cancer.

This study demonstrates that a bioinspired peptide, PepACS, can efficiently and safely perm hair by interacting with keratin's sulfhydryl group without compromising tensile strength, and it shows potential for hair repair and dyeing applications in the hair care industry.

This study found that among Large White × Min pigs, 15 significant copy number variation regions were associated with villi hair traits, and identified candidate genes potentially linked to cold resistance, suggesting implications for breeding cold-resistant pigs.

This study suggests that keratinocytes derived from hair follicles of patients with atopic dermatitis provide a useful model for investigating AD-related inflammation, as they showed greater expression changes of AD markers when stimulated with type 2 cytokines compared to those from healthy donors.

This review summarizes current evidence on how beta-human papillomavirus and Merkel cell polyomavirus may contribute to the development of nonmelanoma and Merkel cell skin carcinomas, respectively, but it reports no new clinical findings.

This study found that stress-induced inactivation of the enzyme Dicer in melanocytes can cause premature hair greying by preventing proper melanocyte placement and melanin transfer in mice, suggesting the Dicer-miR92b-ItgaV pathway as an important link between stress and grey hair.

This study found that in Lichen Planopilaris, the Microbacteriaceae family was negatively correlated with IL-23 expression, suggesting a role in the disease's inflammation and microbiota composition.

This study examined genetic adaptations in Tibetan sheep through whole-genome resequencing, identifying key genes related to hypoxia tolerance, wool color, and body size. These findings provide a foundation for future molecular breeding strategies to enhance wool quality and adaptive traits in these high-altitude environments.

This study found that specific inflammatory factors, including decreased SCF, MIP-1β, and MCP-1, and increased SDF-1α and HGF, have causal relationships with rosacea, highlighting potential targets for further research into disease mechanisms.

This article discusses the etiology, clinical presentation, and current treatment options for alopecia areata and highlights new therapeutic modalities under investigation, but it reports no new research results.

This case series reports that electrochemotherapy with intravenous bleomycin effectively resolved cutaneous mast cell tumors in four cats, showing no tumor recurrence during follow-up, except for new lesions in one cat, and minimal local toxicity.

This study found that "clean" shampoos are less likely to contain allergenic preservatives compared to traditional shampoos, but both types use fragrance equally, which can be irritating or allergenic.

Finasteride reduces melanin production in skin cells.

This study found that D'orenone blocks root hair growth by increasing PIN2 protein abundance, leading to reduced auxin concentration, but external auxin can reverse these effects.

This case report describes a 4-year-old dog successfully managed for primary hypothyroidism and concurrent Babesia gibsoni infection, treated with thyroxine, Diminazine aceturate, antibiotics, and supportive therapies, resulting in clinical improvement and negative blood smear for Babesia by day 30.

In this study, researchers found that deleting the Bmi1 gene in murine melanocytes caused premature hair greying and loss of melanocyte lineage cells, highlighting BMI1's role in protecting melanocyte stem cells from stress and oxidative damage.

Combination therapy of doxazosin and finasteride safely and effectively reduces benign prostatic hyperplasia progression risk.

This review discusses recent advancements in scar reduction techniques, highlighting promising therapeutic targets and the role of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in promoting scarless wound healing, but reports no new clinical results.

This study found that activation of cannabinoid 1 receptors in human scalp hair follicles may limit excessive mast cell activation and maturation, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for managing MC-dependent skin diseases.

This study documented an increased health care burden due to post-COVID conditions in the 6 months following the acute phase of infection, providing vital evidence for resource planning.

This study found that women with androgenic alopecia had a higher prevalence of polycystic ovarian morphology and higher androgen levels compared to controls, suggesting a strong association with PCO.

This study reviewed the use of dupilumab, beyond its approved indications for atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis, and found effective treatment reports for various chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as bullous autoimmune diseases, eczema, and alopecia areata, highlighting its broad potential in dermatology.