March 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study developed an in vitro model using NTERT keratinocytes expressing AEC-related TP63 mutations, which replicated skin defects observed in AEC patients and offers a valuable tool for understanding the disorder and developing new treatments.
7 citations
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March 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that antisense oligonucleotides targeting FGFR-1 increased cellular activity in hair follicle cultures from mice, suggesting potential clinical utility for treating baldness.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aged skin heals slower due to more inflammation and disrupted cell communication.
26 citations
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April 2024 in “Particle and Fibre Toxicology” In this study, researchers investigated the penetration and cellular responses to nanoplastics in human skin models with compromised barriers, finding that nanoplastics can penetrate the skin, accumulate in cells, and trigger inflammatory responses through specific signaling pathways.
April 2024 in “Military Medical Research/Military medical research” This review explores the current and experimental therapies for chronic wounds, emphasizing the potential of cellular and immunotherapies in addressing these persistent conditions, but notes a shortage of comprehensive studies on their effectiveness.
11 citations
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October 2021 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” This study found that patients with RASopathies have lower serum IgA and CD8 levels compared to controls, indicating a potential risk for developing autoimmune disorders.
7 citations
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November 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews skin regeneration and fibrosis, identifying key cellular and molecular players, and emphasizing the potential to manipulate the postwound environment to promote regeneration over fibrosis.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the potential enhanced effectiveness of combining Eflornithine cream with laser or light-based systems for facial hair removal and emphasizes the need for safer and more satisfactory solutions.
20 citations
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November 2019 in “Current Opinion in Systems Biology” This review discusses how recent studies use models and experiments to understand immune system signaling, but it reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest strategies for improving these models.
4 citations
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March 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) is a useful tool for studying how drugs interact with skin and diagnosing skin disorders, despite some limitations.
July 2026 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” This review highlights that alopecia areata is characterized by three immune endotypes, and while JAK inhibitors offer temporary control, upcoming multi-omics diagnostics and immune reprogramming strategies may achieve longer-lasting remission, according to this analysis.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This study found that individualized homeopathic medicine can significantly improve outcomes in patients with alopecia areata, including complete hair regrowth and reduced SALT scores within 5 to 12 months, without relapse, and shows promise for alopecia universalis through targeted miasmatic and constitutional remedies.
47 citations
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May 2020 in “Cardiovascular Research” This review explores how sex differences influence the pathophysiology, incidence, and treatment outcomes of ischaemic heart disease, and emphasizes the need for more sex-specific research.
7 citations
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October 2022 in “Development Growth & Differentiation” This review summarizes recent insights into the developmental origin and formation of tissue stem cells across various organs, reporting no new experimental results.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” This review examines diverse regenerative strategies in animals and highlights how biochemical, immunological, and mechanical signals can work together for successful skin regeneration in adult mammals, but it reports no new experimental results.
July 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This study concluded that advancements in understanding the immunological mechanisms of alopecia areata have led to promising therapies, particularly JAK inhibitors and novel drug delivery systems, but further research is needed for clinical application.
91 citations
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December 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” In this study, researchers found that hair follicle orientation in Fz6 −/− mice is disrupted and that hair may reorient itself over time through a self-organized process.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” This study reports that dynamic interactions between stem cells and their niche, influenced by macro-environmental factors, regulate regenerative behavior in integument pattern formation.
12 citations
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March 2022 in “Development” This review outlines the role of mechanical forces in the development of sensory organs like eyes and ears, emphasizing insights from recent animal studies and microfabricated organoid systems; it presents no new experimental results.
12 citations
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November 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” This review highlights the critical role of neuroregulation in skin wound healing, emphasizing how neurotransmitters and neuropeptides regulate inflammation, angiogenesis, and cell proliferation, and discusses potential therapeutic strategies, such as neuromodulation, to enhance these processes.
11 citations
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June 2016 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This symposium discussed why regenerative capacity varies among species and diminishes with age, exploring how these insights could inform regenerative medicine approaches, without presenting new experimental results.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Skin aging reflects overall body aging and can indicate internal health conditions.
February 2026 in “Exploration” This review summarizes research on scar formation and inhibition mechanisms, discussing emerging therapies like gene therapy and stem cell treatments, but notes ongoing challenges for clinical application, including treatment personalization and outcome sustainability.
June 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE” The authors concluded that low energy laser therapy may serve as a useful complementary treatment for skin diseases such as lichen planus, infectious finger pulpits, scalp alopecia, and crural ulcers.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Blocking IL-1 could help treat some hair loss conditions; alopecia affects liver detox systems; spironolactone is better than finasteride for female hair growth; focusing on the catagen hair phase could lead to new alopecia treatments.
61 citations
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September 2010 in “Genomics” This study found distinct gene expression profiles in alopecia areata-affected skin, suggesting T-cell mediated immune responses and unique gene profiles between different stages of the disease.
20 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study suggests that applying a suspension of adipose-derived cells during hair transplantation may enhance wound healing and promote continued hair growth shortly after the procedure.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses the role of the complement pathway in alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest that targeting this pathway could offer treatment options.
May 2026 in “Applied In Vitro Toxicology” This study evaluated an in vitro inhalation method to assess the toxicological impacts of aerosols from heated hair products, revealing significant differences in cellular stress and IL-8 release among different test materials, which may help in developing safer products.
August 2023 in “Medical Hypotheses” In this review, researchers discussed the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of metformin and hypothesized that its topical application could benefit those with alopecia areata, given its effects on immune pathways, hair regrowth, and autoimmune disease management.