March 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study reviewed how neuropeptides and cutaneous innervation play crucial roles in the process of wound healing, suggesting they significantly influence inflammation and tissue repair phases.
106 citations
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February 2014 in “eLife” This study concluded that terminal Schwann cells are essential for the maintenance and regeneration of mechanosensory lanceolate complexes at hair follicles in adult mice.
36 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study identified distinct microscopic characteristics of acne scars, including inflammatory infiltrates and insufficient collagen deposition, suggesting that treatment should consider these histopathological findings and employ combination therapy.
34 citations
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that exogenous ochronosis from hydroquinone use in melasma treatment has distinctive dermatoscopic features that may aid in diagnosis without needing a biopsy.
4 citations
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April 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study observed in mouse skin that trichohyalin granules in hair follicles transform into filamentous structures as inner root sheath cells differentiate and cornify.
June 2020 in “Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia” This case study highlights that primary biliary cholangitis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus can respond well to ursodeoxycholic acid therapy, and anti-DFS70 findings may require further evaluation for other nonsystemic autoimmune conditions.
January 2006 in “Dianzi xianwei xuebao” This study observed that ultrastructural changes like lamellar bodies and electron-dense granules in the stratum corneum may aid in the early diagnosis of Netherton syndrome.
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study presents a proof-of-concept for a hybrid electric vehicle power system using a high temperature PEM fuel cell as a range extender, which may offer increased energy density with a methanol/water fuel mix.
January 1997 in “Han-guk hyeonmigyeong hakoeji/Applied microscopy” This study observed that the mechanical connection between hair follicles and connective tissue in human fetal scalp skin is weaker than in the corresponding skin components, reflecting dynamic processes in hair growth.
January 2018 in “대한미용학회지” This study found that white hair demonstrated denser and more hydrophobic properties compared to black hair.
East and Southeast Asians typically have less dense but thicker, straight black hair.
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December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that Caucasian female hair is denser than Asian female hair in the occipital region regardless of treatment but thinner in diameter in both the frontal and occipital regions.
19 citations
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January 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract describes the components found in the alpha and dense granules of platelets, but it provides no new research findings.
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October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 2% minoxidil led to moderate to dense hair growth in 80% of Middle-Eastern men treated for 48 weeks with early androgenic alopecia.
110 citations
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January 1983 in “Brain Research Reviews” This study found that the vermilion border and mucosa of the monkey lip have a dense sensory innervation, which correlates with their known tactile sensitivity.
13 citations
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September 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the unique aspects of hair transplantation for achieving natural and dense coverage, but it provides no new clinical results.
This study introduced a novel framework called SL-HyDE that significantly improved zero-shot dense retrieval accuracy in medical information retrieval without relying on labeled data.
September 2023 in “Clinical anatomy” This study examined the subcutaneous structures in forehead creases using cadavers and observed that dense fibrous structures connecting the dermis to the frontalis muscle, as well as specific epidermal and dermal characteristics, may contribute to the formation of these creases.
115 citations
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different ethnic groups have unique hair growth patterns, with African hair growing slower and less dense, Asian hair growing fast but sparse, and Caucasian hair being densest; men are more likely to experience hair loss than women.
7 citations
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October 1992 in “PubMed” This study investigated peptidergic nerve fibers in sinus hair follicles of various mammals and found that CGRP fibers were more densely distributed than SP fibers across different regions of the follicles.
5 citations
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Flap surgery is effective for treating male baldness, offering immediate results with dense hair growth.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” In this study, researchers identified two genetic mutations associated with producing finer and denser wool in fine-wool sheep, involving the genes KRT74 and EDAR, which may guide future breeding efforts to enhance wool quality.
May 2021 in “F1000Research” This study describes a case series where combining PRP and stromal vascular fraction cells for androgenic alopecia led to denser hair growth and improved hair quality in three patients.
32 citations
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that mini-micrografting and plug methods achieve comparable hair density, but mini-micrografting requires fewer sessions due to its dense graft packing.
18 citations
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November 2007 in “Acta Veterinaria Hungarica” This article describes the structure of ovine interdigital sinuses using scanning electron microscopy, highlighting features such as dense secretory material, hair presence, and classical apocrine secretion characteristics.
12 citations
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January 1994 in “PubMed” This study found that elastic fibre arrangements in the skin of domesticated mammals vary with hair density, with densely-haired species having horizontal fibres and sparsely-haired ones exhibiting a sponge-like system.
5 citations
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July 2023 in “Microorganisms” This study analyzed skin biopsies from human monkeypox virus (hMPXV1) cases and found characteristic pustular stage features, including epidermal necrosis, shadow cell appearance, ballooned keratinocytes, and a dense inflammatory infiltrate, expanding histological knowledge crucial for understanding this disease and related Orthopoxvirus infections.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Anatomy” This study observed that during the postnatal development of gray short-tailed opossums, skin transitions from facilitating gas exchange through a dense capillary network at birth to supporting thermoregulation, with significant changes in skin thickness and structure occurring by 35 days old.
1 citations
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July 2012 in “ACM transactions on graphics” This study presented a new algorithm and camera-based system that successfully reconstruct high-quality, 3D representations of facial hair and underlying skin surfaces even in dense regions like eyebrows.
August 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, the Avalanche brushing protocol demonstrated similar hair reduction effectiveness to the stamping method, but with significantly lower discomfort reported by patients, suggesting it may be preferable for individuals with sensitive skin or dense hair in early treatment sessions.