128 citations
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August 2020 in “Cell stem cell” In this study, researchers found that extrafollicular progenitors marked by Hic1 are the main contributors to reparative fibroblasts in wound repair, with potential to modulate healing outcomes through genetic and pharmacological interventions.
88 citations
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June 2019 in “Cell reports” This study found that activating autophagy with specific small molecules and drugs can stimulate hair growth by initiating the anagen phase in dormant hair follicles, suggesting a potential treatment for hair loss.
83 citations
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January 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study using human cell cultures, type 1 5α-reductase was found to vary in both protein heterogeneity and expression levels across different types of skin cells.
63 citations
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This review discusses the potential health benefits of probiotics as a "Bio-Therapy" in food and medicine, noting that more research is needed to fully understand their mechanisms and effectiveness.
62 citations
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June 2023 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This observational study found that patients with various skin diseases across 17 European countries experience higher levels of perceived stigmatization than skin-healthy controls, particularly those with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia, and bullous disorders, with factors such as disease severity and psychological distress influencing stigmatization levels.
43 citations
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September 2021 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the vast potential uses of persimmon beyond its dietary benefits, including applications in sustainability and new product development, but reports no new clinical outcomes.
37 citations
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This study found that the S. epidermidis A/C lineage is more pathogenic due to its metabolic and genomic versatility, which allows it to adapt quickly from a commensal to a pathogenic lifestyle.
30 citations
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” In this study, the combination of arsenic toxicity and hypoxia in Arabidopsis thaliana altered root development through stress-specific root growth phenotypes and changes in phosphate starvation response, energy metabolism, and redox signaling.
30 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that certain chemotherapeutic agents, such as cyclophosphamide, disrupt feather formation and induce hair loss in mice by inhibiting cell proliferation through sonic hedgehog gene downregulation.
29 citations
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November 2011 in “Cell stress & chaperones” This study demonstrated that quercetin effectively treated alopecia areata and prevented its onset in a mouse model, suggesting potential for clinical applications in managing the condition.
24 citations
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that Wnt signaling, crucial for lung development, may be disrupted in severe asthma, potentially affecting cell proliferation and senescence through complex mechanisms.
23 citations
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March 2017 in “JAAD case reports” This study reports a new family with hereditary fibrosing poikiloderma (POIKTMP) and identifies a pancreatic cancer occurrence in a family member, raising questions about FAM111B's role as a potential cancer predisposition gene.
18 citations
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April 2016 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” This study found that mesenchymal cells from different organs exhibit substantial heterogeneity, with thymic mesenchymal cells particularly adapted for interacting with epithelial and hematolymphoid cells in high-apoptosis environments.
16 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study found that dutasteride may offer neuroprotection in early-stage Parkinson's disease by preventing loss of striatal dopamine and altering steroid levels in MPTP-lesioned mice.
14 citations
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April 2023 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Upadacitinib effectively treated severe hair loss in a child.
13 citations
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April 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the relationship between vitamin D and various skin diseases, highlighting recent findings on its role and the importance of assessing and correcting vitamin D levels, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that bikunin is expressed in human keratinocytes and may play a role in regulating keratinocyte function during mitosis or inflammation.
12 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of patient-reported outcomes” This study identified common symptoms and side effects experienced by women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer, including fatigue, hair loss, and impacts on daily activities and mobility.
11 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical Epidemiology” This study found that the prevalence of vitiligo in Germany is higher in clinical exams than in claims data, suggesting many patients may not seek medical help due to unsatisfactory treatment options.
11 citations
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May 2018 in “Frontiers in plant science” This study found that overexpressing the PCaP2 protein in Arabidopsis enhanced drought tolerance by influencing ABA and SA signaling pathways and regulating root hair growth, suggesting a key role in water deficit response.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “Cell reports” This study found that Sox2 within dermal papilla cells in the hair follicle regulates hair pigmentation, influencing the type and production of melanin.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This review summarizes existing validation research on the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), highlighting its reliability and responsiveness while identifying the need for further validation regarding racial and ethnic inclusivity.
7 citations
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September 2021 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” This study found that olorofim demonstrated potent in vitro and in vivo antifungal activity against dermatophytes, resolving skin lesions in a guinea pig model similar to clotrimazole, suggesting it may be a promising treatment for dermatophytosis.
6 citations
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July 2023 in “Plants” This study found that Datura metel extracts obtained through supercritical CO2 extraction demonstrated significant biological activity, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and effectively promoted wound closure and collagen preservation, comparable to standard treatments, in laboratory experiments.
5 citations
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that wounds in sheep treated with mesenchymal stem cells and platelet-rich plasma showed improved healing, reduced inflammation and contraction, and better skin structure compared to untreated wounds.
4 citations
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October 2023 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review highlights potential negative impacts of certain medications on male fertility, such as hormonal disruption and germ cell toxicity, emphasizing the importance of clinicians being aware of these effects to advise on safer alternatives.
3 citations
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November 2025 in “Biomimetics” This review discusses the potential of hydrogel-based interventions for radiation-induced skin injury, providing no new clinical results but highlighting their synergistic mechanisms and promise in improving treatment strategies.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” This review found that both oral and topical soy-based products showed positive effects on various skin-related outcomes, including aging signs and skin barrier function, but topical applications were more likely to improve skin barrier status compared to oral supplementation.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that dutasteride may help prevent enteric neuronal damage in an animal model of Parkinson's disease, highlighting its potential for drug repurposing to address neuroinflammation.
1 citations
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November 2021 in “American Journal of Clinical Pathology” In this study, autopsies of children who suffered fatal abuse revealed stress-associated markers like telogen effluvium and thymus involution, which may help pathologists identify chronic abuse cases.