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July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that applying topical imiquimod during mid and late telogen in mice activates hair follicle stem cells and influences immune cell infiltration, promoting hair cycle entry independently of Wnt signaling.
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March 2014 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” This study suggests that ethanol extracts from ten selected Korean herb medicines reduced inflammatory markers in a cell model and did not cause skin irritation in human testing, indicating potential cosmetic use for irritation prevention.
11 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine” This study found that an optimized hydrogel combined with human umbilical cord-mesenchymal stem cells accelerated wound healing in diabetic mice by improving cell adhesion and reducing inflammation.
This chapter reviews recent developments in vitiligo research, highlighting the role of melanocyte stem cell differentiation and oxidative stress in its management, but reports no new clinical results.
43 citations
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June 2016 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews technical aspects of using autologous fat transfer for facial rejuvenation and examines existing evidence for stem cell and platelet-rich plasma therapies in aesthetic practice, reporting no new results.
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that RE-ORGA, a preparation from Korean herbs, may help alleviate androgenic alopecia by promoting human dermal papilla cell proliferation, reducing 5α-reductase enzyme levels, and displaying anti-inflammatory properties, suggesting potential regulation of androgen receptor sensitivity.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, PBMCs from women with PCOS showed reduced TNF-α production over time, potentially limiting their antitumor response to breast cancer cell lines compared to healthy controls.
December 2015 in “Journal of Neurology and Stroke” This case report describes a 57-year-old man's severe complications, including acute stroke and scalp necrosis, following platelet-rich plasma and stem cell injections for hair restoration.
12 citations
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October 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examined the pathological effects of mechanical pressure on human skin at the cellular level, highlighting how various skin cell types respond to pressure, potentially leading to pathological changes such as inflammation, ischemia, and impaired differentiation.
January 2010 in “Zhongguo xiandai yixue/Zhongguo xiandai yixue zazhi” In this study, increased expression of TGF-β1 and TNF-α was observed in mice after lung irradiation, suggesting these cytokines play a role in radiation-induced pulmonary injury.
May 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract suggests that sun damage may thin scalp tissue, potentially affecting hair transplant outcomes due to increased risk of necrosis or poor growth.
August 2025 in “Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers)” This study describes a successful reconstructive A-T flap surgery on a 74-year-old male with a 35mm basal cell carcinoma on the scalp, resulting in a 50mm defect, with no complications and optimal functional and cosmetic outcomes reported.
March 2024 in “Advanced healthcare materials/Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that generating pluripotent stem cell-derived skin organoids in a 3D bioprinted hydrogel device improved keratinocyte differentiation and hair follicle formation while reducing necrosis.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 90-year-old woman's hand lesion was a rare, aggressive skin cancer treated successfully with surgery.
October 2016 in “Journal of Case Reports” This study reports a case of an ovarian steroid cell tumor with malignant potential, presenting unusually with osteopenia and low weight instead of the expected virilizing symptoms.
9 citations
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October 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers found that microglia play a crucial role in neurogenesis and brain regeneration in zebrafish by regulating inflammatory signaling, and their absence impairs these processes.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dithranol reduces inflammation in alopecia areata by lowering certain immune responses.
17 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study found that anthralin and mechlorethamine were the most effective therapies among those tested in AA-affected rodent models, providing a basis for further analysis of their mechanisms in Alopecia Areata.
28 citations
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September 2008 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This review discusses hypersensitivity reactions to anticoagulants like ASA and heparins, highlighting their rare but potentially life-threatening nature, and emphasizes the need for meticulous allergy testing to find safe alternatives.
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April 2024 in “Clinical Medicine” This case report suggests that Rituximab and high-dose immunosuppressive therapy may be effective for treating severe cutaneous lupus erythematosus like TEN-like ACLE, leading to remission and recovery.
March 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” This study found that topical olive oil may protect mice skin from damage caused by electromagnetic radiation, particularly when applied before exposure, by mitigating oxidative, inflammatory, and heat shock stress factors.
January 2020 in “International Journal of PharmTech Research” This case report describes a patient with untreated lepromatous leprosy developing Lucio's phenomenon, highlighting difficulties in distinguishing it from erythema nodosum leprosum with vasculonecrotic lesions.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a single high dose of oral vitamin D reduced UV-induced skin erythema and inflammation in humans by enhancing autophagy, suggesting new clinical avenues for skin repair.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that lithocholic acid may enhance hair regeneration in alopecia by activating vitamin D receptors in human dermal papilla cells.
In this study, serum IL-13 and TGF-β concentrations were significantly different between alopecia areata patients and controls, suggesting a role for these cytokines in the disease's pathogenesis.
53 citations
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July 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Dfl mutation in mice causes poor sebaceous gland function and complete hair loss.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the concept of drug repositioning and highlights fragmin and protamine as emerging biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, but it reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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June 2019 in “Biotechnology Letters” Gene therapy shows promise for improving wound healing, but more research is needed for human use.
This study found that wavy sinus hairs in cats were significantly associated with feline leukemia virus infection, suggesting this physical trait might be useful for identifying infected cats.
March 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man had a non-cancerous, fast-growing skin lump on his arm that was removed with surgery.