51 citations
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August 2012 in “Differentiation” This study found that penile and clitoral differentiation in mice is influenced by androgen exposure, with penile features developing postnatally requiring prenatal and ongoing androgen presence.
42 citations
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July 2015 in “PLoS ONE” This study presents the first detailed 3D models of the complete K1/K10 keratin dimer and identifies structural features and interactions that may inform understanding of keratin filament assembly.
40 citations
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November 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights the role of keratin mutations in epidermolysis bullosa simplex and the resulting chronic inflammation, but it presents no new experimental findings.
39 citations
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February 2024 in “Small” This review discusses the evolution and development of smart and multifunctional microneedles, highlighting their potential future importance in medical applications, but it reports no new experimental results.
38 citations
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July 2020 in “EMBO journal” In this study, researchers found that SIRT7 activates quiescent hair follicle stem cells to promote hair growth in mice by triggering the telogen-to-anagen cycle transition, with potential implications for age-related hair loss.
36 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review discusses the etiology, pathophysiology, trichoscopic characteristics, differential diagnoses, and treatment options for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, without providing new clinical findings.
36 citations
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August 2020 in “Polymers” The researchers developed semi-dissolving microneedle patches using TEMPO-oxidized bacterial cellulose nanofibers, which allow effective transdermal drug delivery by forming micro-channels for large drug quantities, overcoming traditional microneedles' low drug loading.
34 citations
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July 2020 in “American journal of human genetics” This study identified mutations in the SREBF1 gene that impair SREBP1 function, potentially contributing to IFAP syndrome by affecting skin, hair, and eye development.
29 citations
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January 2021 in “G3 Genes Genomes Genetics” This study identified a 195 bp duplication in crested chickens that causes large crest feathers and can be associated with cerebral hernia in some breeds, but not all.
27 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article discusses the advantages and different techniques of dermoscopy for skin lesion visualization and reviewing no new clinical results; it emphasizes the integration of polarized light and the importance of training.
22 citations
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November 2016 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study suggests that impaired VDR signaling in mice leads to dysregulated Ddit4 expression, impacting hair cycle progression and wound healing.
22 citations
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May 2016 in “Breast cancer research and treatment” This study reported cold thermal injuries on the scalp in four patients using cold caps to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia, suggesting improper application can lead to adverse events.
19 citations
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January 2012 in “Frontiers in Neural Circuits” This study found that neurosteroids and benzodiazepines decrease network excitability in neuronal cultures, with specific long-term depressive effects on inhibitory neurons.
15 citations
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November 2020 in “Development” This study found that the ocular surface epithelium in mice contains distinct stem cell populations with unique cell division dynamics that change behaviorally in response to different levels of injury.
15 citations
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August 2020 in “Analytical chemistry” This study observed that lipids in human hair accumulate in specific areas and do not significantly impact water permeability, highlighting the utility of AFMIR for studying complex biomaterials.
14 citations
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November 2019 in “Materials” This study found that nanodiamonds of various sizes can penetrate different layers of murine skin in vitro, reaching hair follicle niches, and may be suitable for multimodal imaging applications.
13 citations
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October 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article discusses how dermoscopy, particularly "entomodermoscopy," aids in diagnosing skin infestations and infectious dermatoses, enhancing clinical evaluations, and monitoring treatment efficacy for conditions like scabies, pediculosis, myiasis, and tungiasis.
13 citations
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in oncology” This review discusses the strong correlation between reflectance confocal microscopy images and horizontal histopathology in diagnosing skin tumors, highlighting the reliability of this non-invasive technique; no new clinical results are reported.
12 citations
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December 2021 in “Dermatology” This study found that trichoscopy can differentiate between dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic sclerosis by identifying distinctive features and may help assess disease activity.
11 citations
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May 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that hair follicle stem cells are stiff with high actomyosin contractility, while hair germ progenitors are soft and enlarge during quiescence, influencing hair regeneration; inducing miR-205 reduces contractility and activates regeneration in mice.
11 citations
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May 2022 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This systematic review provides a detailed overview of the clinical and dermoscopic features of cutaneous adnexal tumors, highlighting their potential to mimic other skin lesions and assisting in differential diagnosis.
10 citations
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February 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study suggests that dermoscopy can help identify and distinguish various rosacea subtypes, improving clinical diagnosis and treatment decisions.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” This case report describes a 37-year-old woman who developed widespread hair loss following the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine, which mostly recovered after topical corticosteroid treatment.
6 citations
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January 2022 in “BMC Medical Genomics” This study identified eight mutations in five genes associated with different aspects of ichthyosis among Tunisian patients, enhancing understanding of its genetic and clinical diversity.
5 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study suggests that using patient-specific products and individualized patch testing can improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp allergic contact dermatitis in women.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “Life” In this literature review, researchers found that dermoscopic presentations of pediatric skin conditions often differ between children with skin of color and Caucasian children, with variations influenced by racial backgrounds.
3 citations
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April 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, researchers developed hyaluronic acid derivatives functionalized with nitric oxide photodonors for light-activated skin treatments, finding that the compounds released NO under blue light and enhanced keratinocyte proliferation and migration, suggesting potential for therapeutic use.
3 citations
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June 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study highlights the importance of dermoscopic examinations in accurately diagnosing skin cancer, which can be mistaken for benign seborrheic keratosis, emphasizing the need for trained interpretation to avoid missing malignant lesions.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This study found that hair mass index can effectively link hair productivity with clinical scalp coverage perception, suggesting its potential usefulness in diagnosing hair loss patterns and responses to treatment.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “Clinical dermatology review” This review describes distinct trichoscopic findings for various alopecias in individuals with skin of color, but reports no new clinical results.