October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that inhibiting DPP4 during a critical period post-wounding increases hair follicle regeneration and Wnt signaling in large skin wounds.
43 citations
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December 2008 in “Molecular biology of the cell” This study found that disrupting Smad4 signaling in young mice led to overactivation of follicle stem cells, causing hyperplasia and depletion of the stem cell niche.
6 citations
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September 1990 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This case report describes a rare instance of pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy in a 25-year-old caucasian primigravida during the third trimester, discussing management recommendations.
This study found that hair cortisol concentrations in mother-daughter pairs are a potential biomarker for cortisol responses to chronic stress, with daughter-mother similarities affected by parenting styles and children's symptoms.
January 2023 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study observed that physiological skin changes, especially pigmentary, were common in pregnant females, while specific dermatoses and fungal infections also occurred less frequently.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study explored the effects of DPP, a 15-PGDH inhibitor, on human follicle dermal papilla cells damaged by dihydrotestosterone and observed that DPP enhanced wound healing, reduced reactive oxygen species, and increased hair growth in ex vivo human hair follicle cultures.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study suggests that maternal hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance may induce ferroptosis in the gravid uterus and placenta in rats, but through distinct molecular mechanisms.
4 citations
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January 2006 in “PubMed” This study found that finasteride-induced DHT deficiency altered estrogen receptor expression in the epididymis, potentially destabilizing its function.
6 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” In this study, adipose-derived stem cells from human scalp were successfully directed towards chondrocyte differentiation, with TGF-beta3 and BMP-6 growth factors proving effective for in vitro chondrogenesis.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” This study presents a case of a pubertal girl with type 1 diabetes who developed proliferative diabetic retinopathy shortly after diagnosis, suggesting the need for earlier screening in high-risk groups.
2 citations
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December 1994 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study concluded that a regimen of transdermal estradiol and oral medroxyprogesterone acetate effectively reduces hirsutism while minimizing side effects in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
May 2024 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The researchers reported increased ubiquitination of proteins such as the insulin receptor in CYLD cutaneous syndrome skin tumors, suggesting that CYLD dysfunction may affect protein secretion and signaling processes.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “Reproduction” This study found that dutasteride treatment in pregnant mares significantly increased progesterone concentrations but did not alter gestational length or neonatal outcomes.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study developed a new quantitative method to measure skin cell turnover in just 4 days, showing it can effectively differentiate skincare product performance and revealing that turnover slows with age but responds more to treatments as people get older.
July 2009 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article introduces the concept of follicular units, highlighting their significance in hair restoration, but reports no new findings.
24 citations
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December 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 27 citations
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December 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that dexamethasone treatment reduced cell viability and growth factor expression in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting it inhibits hair growth.
January 2006 in “Benzina: Revista d'excepcions culturals” This study observed that new trienone compounds consistently showed higher 5alpha-reductase inhibitory activity compared to corresponding dienones across various biological models.
47 citations
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June 2013 in “Biology of blood and marrow transplantation” This study presents a new mouse model for investigating chronic graft-versus-host disease, highlighting the role of human thymic tissue in developing multiorgan fibrosis driven by human immune cells.
21 citations
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December 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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October 2012 in “Gynäkologische Endokrinologie” This review discusses androgenization symptoms like hirsutism, alopecia, and acne in reproductive-age women, focusing on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and highlights postmenopausal considerations, but presents no new clinical findings.
September 2023 in “Fides et Ratio” This paper reviews the current lack of evidence on the safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming therapies in minors with gender dysphoria, highlighting ethical and legal concerns, including possible long-term consequences such as infertility.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that dermal Wnt/β-catenin activation timing is crucial for hair follicle initiation, with potential non-cell autonomous regulation of dermal condensate size.
6 citations
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June 2021 in “Developmental biology” This study found that dermal EZH2 plays a crucial role in controlling fibroblast differentiation by regulating Wnt/β-catenin and retinoic acid signaling during skin development.
36 citations
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January 2000 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This case study reports on a mother and daughter with ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia, noting consistent keratotic eruptions during the mother's pregnancies that improved postpartum.
8 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Epidemiology” This updated guidance from the GRADE working group addresses issues with assessing inconsistency in treatment effect estimates and evaluating the credibility of effect modifiers in systematic reviews.
January 2025 in “Open MIND” This study found that parental preferences and predictions on fetal sex vary significantly between mothers and partners and are influenced by factors such as education and lifestyle, while fetal sex has limited impact on most pregnancy-related symptoms.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified CENPV as a new CYLD interacting partner that localizes to primary cilia and regulates acetylated tubulin levels, offering insights into the pathogenesis of skin appendage tumors.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” This case report identifies a novel CDH3 gene mutation associated with hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy in a 13-year-old Turkish girl, highlighting implications for future genetic analysis and counseling.
9 citations
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March 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports that the maintenance and morphogenesis of skin appendages rely on both the dose and duration of ectodysplasin signaling.