January 1994 in “Nihon Chikusan Gakkaiho” This study observed that mink dermal collagen fibrils undergo structural changes during the hair cycle, with increased fiber thickness and bundle density as minks grow.
June 2018 in “Exchanges: The Warwick Research Journal” This article investigates how print advertisements create persuasive messages using hidden meanings within their language and structure, without presenting new empirical results.
27 citations
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October 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study presents a microscopic analysis of the pruritic variant of trichostasis spinulosa in two patients and reviews existing literature, reporting no new clinical results.
18 citations
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January 1965 in “Stain Technology” This study describes a double embedding technique for preparing tangential sections of hair and wool fibers, recommending specific staining methods for quantitative analysis and demonstrating wool fiber cortical fractions.
82 citations
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January 2011 in “New Phytologist” This study demonstrated that AtVLN4 plays a role in root hair growth by regulating actin organization in a calcium-dependent manner.
41 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of comparative neurology” In this study, researchers observed that P2X3-immunoreactive fibers extensively innervate the epidermis of rats, suggesting a primary role in detecting noxious stimuli in cutaneous tissue.
29 citations
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March 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study developed a prototype device that suggests potential for diagnosing changes in hair quantity, diameter, and density, though formal clinical studies are needed to confirm these findings.
24 citations
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February 2023 in “BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies” This study found that Forsythiaside A may protect against sepsis-induced acute kidney injury in mice by reducing inflammation and apoptosis through modulation of ER stress responses.
9 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” This case report suggests that Trichostasis spinulosa should be considered in diagnosing treatment-resistant open comedone-like lesions and that skin surface biopsy might be an effective diagnostic method.
8 citations
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April 2023 in “Advanced materials” In this study, implantable vascularized engineered thrombi using autologous whole blood improved skin wound healing in rats by promoting robust microcapillary networks and accelerating healing processes.
8 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that a new 12-point scale provided a more precise measurement system for evaluating hair damage and improvement after hair care product use compared to a 5-point scale.
2 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study suggests that a prototype device may accurately measure hair quantity, diameter, and density in balding patients, potentially aiding in diagnostic assessments, though formal clinical studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers developed a three-dimensional ultrastructural analysis tool using serial block-face scanning electron microscopy to reveal detailed nerve networks and muscle structures in human skin tissues, demonstrating the technique's potential to study structural changes in aging or disease.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study found that many women who wear the hijab have concerns about alopecia, largely relying on social media for haircare information, which highlights the need for inclusive dermatological guidance.
March 2026 in “Journal of medical & health sciences review.” In this study, both 5% minoxidil foam and 5% minoxidil liquid solution effectively improved hair diameter and density in male patients with androgenetic alopecia over 12 weeks, with the foam formulation showing a slight advantage in patient satisfaction and hair density gain.
April 2021 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie - FMC” This review discusses biphasic alopecia, where non-scarring forms like traction alopecia and androgenetic alopecia may progress to follicle destruction, emphasizing the role of chronic inflammation and the importance of clinician-pathologist collaboration, but provides no new clinical results.
This review discusses hair transplantation as a permanent treatment for androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the importance of stabilized hair loss, skilled surgical teams, and realistic expectations, while calling for more quantitative evidence from controlled trials.
January 1981 in “Purdue e-Pubs (Purdue University)” This study observed that the pig integument is similar to human skin in both light and electron microscopy, with minimal postnatal developmental differences noted.
February 2023 in “Biophysical Journal” Light can be used to stimulate ear hair cells, improving speed and consistency over previous methods.
142 citations
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September 2015 in “PubMed” This review examines the histological features of keloid disease, its differentiation from similar skin conditions, and emphasizes gaps in current research while reporting no new clinical findings.
80 citations
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” This study suggests that the GPX-PDE1 and GPX-PDE2 genes in white lupin enhance root hair development and contribute to Pi limitation acclimation by facilitating glycerophosphodiester degradation.
32 citations
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December 2003 in “Planta” This study found that hypaphorine alters cytoskeletal organization in Eucalyptus globulus root hairs, contributing to reduced root hair elongation by possibly disrupting vesicle delivery needed for growth.
30 citations
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November 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the roles of filaggrin and trichohyalin in keratinocyte differentiation and reports no new results; the authors introduce possible hybrid granules in tongue epithelia.
23 citations
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August 1987 in “PubMed” In this study, a 7-year-old male ferret was diagnosed with hyperadrenocorticism complicated by dilatative cardiomyopathy, chronic active hepatitis, and renal disease, following symptoms including progressive hair loss and severe dehydration.
20 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Morphology” In this study, researchers found that alpha-keratin homologs similar to those in mammalian hair are present in the claws of the lizard Anolis carolinensis, suggesting a structural role during claw formation.
16 citations
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November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study proposes a model describing the transformation process from living to dead cells during early hair formation, highlighting the stepwise degradation of cellular functions.
15 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” In this study, targeting the expression of a keratin KRT5/KRT8 chimeric cDNA in keratin-deficient mice partially restored structural defects in epidermal cells, but did not fully normalize skin health.
10 citations
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January 1925 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article discusses a historical case of a rare skin disorder involving alopecia and follicular plugs reported in 1907; it presents no new findings.
9 citations
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February 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” Hair proteins change location and structure as hair cells mature.
6 citations
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September 2016 in “American journal of medical and biological research” In this study, researchers found that the thickness of various skin layers in Bos indicus cattle varied significantly by body region, with the neck and shoulder being thickest, and that male skin might be more suited for quality leather production compared to female skin.