14 citations
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March 2022 in “Plant Cell & Environment” In this study, the authors reported that AtRXR3, a phosphorus-inducible DUF506 protein, modulates root hair growth under phosphorus stress by interacting with calmodulin and influencing calcium oscillations.
28 citations
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January 1986 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case study describes a pregnant woman who developed a pruritic rash with follicular lesions containing yeast-like organisms, resistant to conventional acne treatments.
7 citations
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March 2022 in “The FASEB journal” This study observed that mice with a whole-body deficiency of Cystathionine-β-synthase developed severe hyperhomocysteinemia and related mild symptoms without increased mortality, indicating HHCy may not directly cause end organ damage.
221 citations
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July 2012 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study found that the circadian clock in mouse skin regulates cell proliferation and affects sensitivity to UVB-induced DNA damage, with potential implications for understanding human skin cancer risk.
57 citations
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February 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cylindromas likely originate from hair follicle stem cells, not sweat glands.
February 2026 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This report describes a rare case of scarring alopecia, diagnosed as lichen planopilaris (LPP), affecting solely the limbs, highlighting the necessity for thorough evaluation of LPP beyond the scalp.
October 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a 31-year-old male with refractory sycosis barbae achieved complete remission after 4 months of treatment with bimekizumab, suggesting this dual inhibitor of interleukin-17A and IL-17F may be a promising therapy for this condition.
9 citations
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January 1975 in “The Histochemical Journal” Dog hair follicles contain important molecules that may affect hair growth.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of veterinary medical science” This report diagnosed a mass below a dog's eye as desmoplastic tricholemmoma based on histopathological and immunohistochemical findings.
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January 2014 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Papular mucinosis can cause eyebrow hair loss, but treatment can lead to regrowth.
24 citations
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August 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma may stimulate hair growth through activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, suggesting it could be a potential non-pharmacological treatment for alopecia.
11 citations
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January 2005 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” This study found no qualitative skin differences during development between mutant hairless USP mice and BALB/c mice, except for enlarged cysts in the hairless strain.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” This report highlights a case where dermoscopic observation of corkscrew hairs in a young woman led to the diagnosis of trichotillomania, emphasizing its role in distinguishing this psychiatric disorder from other forms of non-scarring alopecia and highlighting the importance of timely intervention.
July 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this case study, a 45-year-old immunocompetent woman with tinea capitis exhibited an unusual presentation of the infection with a scaly plaque and hair loss, which responded well to treatment with itraconazole.
May 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This study reports on a unique clinical presentation of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides in a 60-year-old man, highlighting complexities in diagnosis due to dense histiocytic infiltration, which led to xanthoma formation before treatment, and obscured lymphomatous features.
12 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” This case study suggests that overgrowth of microorganisms with hyperkeratosis may contribute to the induction of lichen planopilaris by disrupting the immune privilege of hair follicles.
August 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This article highlights that tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection primarily seen in children, is often misdiagnosed in adults, especially postmenopausal women and immunocompromised individuals, leading to unnecessary treatments and potential permanent hair loss if not correctly identified and treated.
November 2024 in “Medicina” This case report details a unique instance of pityriasis rubra pilaris affecting only the scalp, highlighting novel trichoscopic features and emphasizing the importance of recognizing this rare presentation for improved diagnosis and treatment.
December 2023 in “Aggregate” In this review, it is discussed how mesenchymal stem cell aggregation plays a crucial role in organ development and has potential applications in organ regeneration through tissue engineering.
53 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” This publication provides a standardized nomenclature for classifying microscopic lesions in laboratory rat and mouse skin, aiming to harmonize international toxicological research.
36 citations
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August 2022 in “Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids” This review discusses various gene therapy and non-viral delivery methods to promote angiogenesis for chronic wound healing, but it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This article discusses junctional epidermolysis bullosa caused by COL17 deficiency, noting a lack of experimental therapies and the impact of nonsense mutations, but it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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June 2024 in “The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that in mouse embryonic fibroblast cells lacking autophagy function, overexpression of Atg5 increased cell proliferation, while restoring autophagy reversed this effect, highlighting Atg5's dual role in tumorigenesis depending on autophagy conditions.
August 2025 in “Seminars in Nephrology” Regenerative repair is essential to prevent long-term kidney function issues after obstruction.
December 2021 in “Pathologica” This case report describes a rare instance of trichogerminoma with unusually numerous mitotic figures and a higher Ki67 proliferative rate, distinguishing it from previously documented cases.
October 2024 in “Heliyon” This case report identified a connection between idiopathic intracranial hypertension, papilledema, and newly diagnosed systemic lupus erythematosus in a young woman, highlighting the importance of thorough system reviews in such circumstances.
42 citations
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July 2012 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that estrogen can cause reversible suppression of the hair cycle by inducing premature catagen and maintaining the telogen phase without damaging the hair follicle stem cell niche or the signature gene expressions of dermal papilla cells.
249 citations
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November 2018 in “Cell” TNFα helps grow and maintain liver cells in 3D culture for a long time.
122 citations
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April 2020 in “American Journal Of Pathology” This review discusses the multiple factors contributing to skin aging, including cellular changes and environmental influences, and highlights its recognition as a disease with significant implications beyond cosmetic concerns, without reporting new research results.
75 citations
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September 2016 in “EMBO journal” This study found that PRC2 plays a crucial role in maintaining intestinal homeostasis by supporting progenitor cell proliferation and limiting secretory lineage differentiation.