August 2007 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Hair fibers break by cuticle cell slipping, shape changing, cuticle fraying, and surface cracking when stretched under specific conditions.
49 citations
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October 2017 in “Nutrients” This study observed that the ethyl acetate extract of Equisetum debile showed high activity against 5α-reductase and lipid peroxidation with no cytotoxicity on dermal papilla cells.
70 citations
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March 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
61 citations
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September 2020 in “Bioactive Materials” This study found that the multifunctional FEA-PCEI dressing significantly accelerated wound healing, reduced scar formation, and promoted hair follicle neogenesis while providing antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits.
This study found that overexpression of antizyme in mice with activated MEK reduced skin tumor growth by inhibiting putrescine accumulation, slowing cell growth, and increasing G2/M transit time.
27 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Revertant cell therapy shows promise for treating type XVII collagen deficiency, but better cell selection methods are needed.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that p21 is much more highly expressed in normal melanocytes compared to melanoma cells, suggesting a potential target for preventing melanoma progression through cell cycle repair processes.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that eribulin-based chemotherapy resulted in longer median progression-free and overall survival, with fewer side effects, for advanced triple-negative breast cancer patients compared to other chemotherapy options.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” This study found that 830 nm LED light effectively treated post-inflammatory erythema and hyperpigmentation, while both 830 nm and 590 nm LEDs prevented post-inflammatory erythema.
51 citations
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January 1997 in “PubMed” This review outlines the genetic basis of GABEB, highlighting reduced type XVII collagen as a distinguishing marker from Herlitz JEB, and discusses potential therapeutic avenues without presenting new results.
21 citations
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June 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that Ber-EP4 immunoreactivity is present in specific areas of hair follicles across different stages of the hair cycle, particularly in the secondary hair germ, but not in mature anagen follicles.
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.
43 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that EGFR inhibitor therapy in lung and head/neck cancer patients was associated with acneiform eruptions and severe skin dryness, which rarely necessitate discontinuation of treatment and can be managed symptomatically.
47 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that treatment with a 1550 nm fractional erbium–glass laser increased hair density and thickness in women with female pattern hair loss, suggesting it may be an effective and safe option.
67 citations
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October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the EpiLight Hair Removal System achieved approximately 60% hair removal after 12 weeks following a single treatment, indicating effectiveness and safety for long-term hair reduction.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATR04-484 ointment shows promise for treating skin issues from cancer therapies.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study presents the design of an autonomous bioregeneration chamber that aims to extend human lifespan to 130-150 years by optimizing biological and environmental conditions, suggesting that a longer healthspan is possible through technological, nutritional, and socio-economic interventions.
26 citations
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March 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that conditioned media from epidermal progenitor cells improved skin aging signs in a clinical trial and protected fibroblasts from oxidative stress in vitro.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” 5 citations
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January 2007 in “Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology” This study found that 17beta-estradiol enhanced allergy responses in certain age groups of female mice and inhibited thymus involution and regeneration after contact hypersensitivity.
169 citations
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September 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study reports that ZD1839 (Iressa), an anticancer drug, was associated with acneiform eruptions and hair growth abnormalities due to its inhibition of epidermal growth factor receptor signaling in the skin.
133 citations
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that topical eflornithine HCl 13.9% cream effectively reduced facial hair in women, with a favorable safety profile.
6 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” In this study, Epimedii Folium extract was found to enhance melanin production and promote pigmentation through mechanisms involving the MAPK/ERK1/2 pathway in both in vitro and in vivo models.
26 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that adding topical eflornithine to hair laser treatment significantly reduced hair counts and inflammatory papules more effectively than laser therapy alone in treating pseudofolliculitis barbae.
16 citations
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July 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” June 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study evaluated the 308-nm excimer laser as an adjuvant treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia and found it may stabilize hairline recession and improve erythema and perifollicular hyperkeratosis, with transient erythema as the only reported adverse effect.
6 citations
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March 2018 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” This study found that immunohistochemistry can effectively distinguish between tricholemmoma and basal cell carcinoma, with BerEP4 and CD34 serving as key differentiators.
318 citations
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October 1998 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study found that ectopic expression of the lymphoid-enhancer factor can induce K17 protein in the skin, suggesting a link between skin development and wound repair processes in mice.
This study found that type XVII collagen (COL17) regulates interfollicular epidermis proliferation in both neonatal and aged mice through Wnt signaling, suggesting its potential as a target for anti-aging skin strategies.