April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In a keratinocyte-specific knockout mouse model, this study found that deleting GRK2 disrupted hair follicle homeostasis, causing cyst-like structures, abnormal growth patterns, and eventual hair loss, suggesting potential links to immune-mediated alopecias.
June 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study provides evidence that innate lymphoid cells-type 1 can induce alopecia areata in human hair follicles, challenging the view that it is solely a CD8+ T cell-driven autoimmune disease.
April 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of bioscience and biotechnology” This study conducted at Madras Veterinary College found that tick infestation was the most frequent diagnosis among hospitalized dogs with dermatological issues, with ectoparasiticides prescribed in 73% of cases.
July 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that various hypersensitivity diseases in horses can be diagnosed and treated with methods like immunotherapy and medication, and early aggressive treatment is crucial for severe diseases like equine cutaneous pythiosis.
46 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review discusses recent advancements in cold atmospheric plasma therapies for dermatology, covering optimization, treatment of skin diseases, safety, and does not report new clinical outcomes; it calls for continued research in the field.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This case-control study from Lombardy, Italy, observed that men over 55 taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia were hospitalized for COVID-19 at a lower rate than age-matched controls, suggesting potential protective effects against severe disease.
3 citations
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July 2017 in “Current sports medicine reports” This comprehensive review outlines the management and prevention strategies for mechanical, environmental, and infectious skin injuries in athletes but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study presents a new method using primary human lung tissue cells to rapidly identify viral entry factors and therapeutics for SARS-CoV-2, revealing compounds overlooked by conventional screening systems.
3 citations
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December 2015 in “Acta Veterinaria Brasilica” This study reports a case of ringworm in a Chinchilla lanigera, attributed to stress and contact with canine material contaminated with Microsporum canis.
January 2021 in “Erciyes medical journal” This study found an increase in certain dermatological conditions like dermatitis and scabies, and a decrease in others such as psoriasis vulgaris and atopic dermatitis during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the previous year.
August 2022 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that certain medication clusters prescribed at hospital discharge are associated with different risks of adverse drug events in older adults, with respiratory cluster patients facing the highest risk.
This review discusses comprehensive information on hair growth, its clinical and environmental influences, and provides a detailed guide for diagnosing hair loss, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that maize root hairs respond differently to cold stress based on severity, with mild cold allowing limited growth through adaptive remodeling, while severe cold causes more pronounced inhibition and prioritizes stress defense, affecting transcriptome and morphology.
1 citations
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February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identified lymphatic vessels as crucial components of the hair follicle stem cell niche, coordinating connections and contributing to hair follicle regeneration in mice.
This study found that in a rat model of alopecia, combining low-level laser therapy with Neoptide treatment resulted in better hair regrowth compared to either treatment used alone.
178 citations
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August 2016 in “Advances in wound care” This article discusses advancements in understanding how skin stem cells and fibroblasts contribute to scar formation, highlighting current and potential therapies aimed at preventing or reducing scarring, yet notes that effective treatments without significant side effects are still lacking.
88 citations
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August 2014 in “PLOS genetics” This study found that mice lacking syndecan-1 experienced cold stress and metabolic issues due to reduced intradermal fat, which was restored by thermoneutral housing or rosiglitazone treatment.
65 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews various types of primary cicatricial alopecias and emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis to improve management strategies, particularly detailing remaining lymphocytic forms and expanding on neutrophilic and mixed types.
51 citations
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February 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the physiological changes in the female body during pregnancy, relating them to hormonal shifts, and comments on treatment considerations, but it presents no new research findings.
48 citations
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October 2011 in “Sports Medicine” This review covers dermatological conditions experienced by ice-skating athletes due to cold exposure, infections, and inflammation, providing no new clinical findings and emphasizing diagnosis and treatment strategies.
21 citations
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September 2024 in “Cureus” This review explores the mechanisms, techniques, and clinical applications of microneedling, highlighting its advantages and challenges in skin rejuvenation, and discusses future innovations in the field as it continues to evolve.
20 citations
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December 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures for men and highlights the importance of considering sex-specific factors for optimal treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
18 citations
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September 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study reports that PDRN, commonly used for wound healing, may also have anti-melanogenesis and potential skin whitening effects in both experimental models and clinical settings.
13 citations
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April 2020 in “Experimental Cell Research” This study found that knockdown of PCAT1 inhibited hair follicle regeneration in nude mice by disrupting the miR-329/Wnt10b axis and Wnt/β-catenin signaling, highlighting PCAT1's role in promoting follicle regrowth.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This review discusses various theories of skin aging and the importance of using professional and at-home skincare solutions, but offers no new empirical findings.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review examines treatments for chemotherapy-induced alopecia, reporting that combining mechanical and chemical interventions may offer some benefits, though the evidence is not yet definitive.
9 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Wound Management Official journal of the European Wound Management Association” Cold Plasma shows promise for healing wounds by killing bacteria and helping tissue grow.
7 citations
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November 2022 in “Communications biology” This study found that injecting keratin into the skin of mice promoted hair growth, potentially through keratin's interaction with hair-forming cells and changes in the microenvironment.
6 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” This case report describes a sarcoptic mange outbreak caused by Trixacarus caviae in a guinea pig breeding colony, which was successfully treated with subcutaneous ivermectin injections and preventive spraying.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This study introduces a method using lentiviral delivery in mice to expedite analysis of factors crucial for hair follicle morphogenesis by enabling rapid gain- or loss-of-function studies.