21 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, five out of six patients treated with vemurafenib for metastatic melanoma experienced hair loss, which improved after topical steroid treatment.
1 citations
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December 2004 in “Hepatology” This study found that in lamivudine-resistant hepatitis B patients, tenofovir significantly reduced HBV DNA levels faster and more consistently than adefovir, reaching undetectable levels in all treated patients by 44 weeks.
172 citations
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March 2019 in “The EMBO Journal” This study found that in Arabidopsis thaliana, the interaction between extracellular leucine-rich repeat extensins and the receptor-like kinase FERONIA helps control vacuolar expansion, crucial for cellular elongation.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” In this study, a computer-aided imaging system accurately measured the width of balding areas in female pattern hair loss, correlating strongly with clinical staging severity.
58 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
22 citations
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February 2023 in “Heliyon” This study reports that a heparin-based sericin hydrogel encapsulating basic fibroblast growth factor significantly accelerated wound healing in mice by enhancing vascularization, re-epithelialization, and collagen deposition.
December 2009 in “Saengmyeong gwahag hoeji/Saengmyeong gwahak hoeji” This study observed that thymosin beta 4 and VEGF have similar expression patterns in various human tissues, suggesting a role in angiogenesis and organ function.
1 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine” In this study, Huoxue Bushen Mixture was associated with increased blood vessel formation and VEGF expression in mice hair follicles, suggesting it may enhance hair growth.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Veratric Acid may help promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.
May 2013 in “Zhonghua miniao waike zazhi” This study found that hair follicle stem cells show good biocompatibility with a heterogeneous bladder acellular matrix in vitro and in vivo, supporting potential use in bladder repair.
28 citations
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September 2016 in “Future oncology” In this study, a UK expert panel discussed strategies for managing common side effects of vismodegib, a hedgehog pathway inhibitor used for advanced basal cell carcinoma, concluding that adverse events like taste disturbances and muscle cramps can be effectively managed to optimize treatment duration.
December 2024 in “CONICET Digital (CONICET)” This study found that the small signaling peptide RALF22 plays a key role in root hair growth response to volatile compounds emitted by Penicillium aurantiogriseum through ethylene, auxin, and photosynthesis signaling in Arabidopsis.
22 citations
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September 2008 in “Brain & development” In this study on rats, valproic acid was associated with reduced biotinidase enzyme activity and higher alopecia rates, but biotin supplementation did not significantly affect alopecia occurrence.
3 citations
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October 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The new surgical technique for vitiligo is effective, safe, and cost-efficient.
191 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This review discusses the acyl-CoA synthetase very-long-chain (ACSVL) enzyme family, including its biochemical characteristics, tissue expression, and involvement in lipid metabolism, but presents no new experimental results.
60 citations
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April 2003 in “Biomaterials” This study found that the controlled release of specific growth factors from biodegradable hydrogels significantly enhanced hair follicle growth and hair shaft length in mice compared to growth factors in solution.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation” This case report documented a novel presentation of a canine viral plaque appearing as a solitary exophytic keratin-filled mass, highlighting the need to differentiate it from a hair follicle tumor.
2 citations
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that VR1 activation in human hair follicles inhibited hair growth by suppressing proliferation and promoting apoptosis, suggesting VR1 plays an important role in hair growth regulation.
July 2025 in “Communications Biology” In this study, researchers used synchrotron X-ray imaging to examine rat vibrissa follicles, finding that despite variations in vibrissa length and follicle size, certain sensory structures remain consistent, suggesting specialized roles in sensory processing depending on the vibrissa type.
12 citations
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January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This case report from the study describes a dog suffering from dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis, presenting with alopecia on the neck and ear, illustrating the zoonotic risk of these fungal infections in both animals and humans, particularly in hot and humid climates.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Letters in drug design & discovery” This paper discusses a structure-based analysis to find new BRD4 inhibitors, identifying finasteride and amentoflavone as promising candidates for BET inhibition.
January 2026 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” 3 citations
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November 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this case study, a 21-year-old man with alopecia universalis experienced temporary hair regrowth after treatment with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 following a tibial fracture.
2 citations
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November 1961 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” 5 citations
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May 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, treatment with cell-derived nanovesicles from hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells improved photoaging signs in UVB-exposed mice and human dermal fibroblasts by reducing oxidative stress, enhancing cell proliferation, and promoting extracellular matrix production.
This study found that co-culturing adipose-derived stem cells with hair follicle-derived melanocytes, combined with narrowband UVB, significantly improved pigmentary response in treating stable, resistant vitiligo compared to non-UVB treatments.
February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” This study found that specific genetic variations in the IRF2BP2 gene influence fleece structure in sheep, with one variant completely determining coat type and another significantly modifying fiber characteristics, providing valuable insights for improving fleece quality through selective breeding.
6 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, alopecia areata and vitiligo patients had significantly lower serum BDNF and vitamin D levels, which were inversely associated with depression and quality of life, suggesting a potential combined role in the development of depression.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research outlines an innovative bioregeneration chamber aimed at significantly extending human lifespan and enhancing health maintenance by treating the body as a thermodynamic system, potentially enabling an average lifespan of 130 to 150 years in an advanced therapeutic setting.
46 citations
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that Acvr1b signaling is crucial for both hair follicle development and cycling in mice, with the genetic disruption leading to hair loss and a thickened epidermis.