June 2026 in “ChemistryOpen” In this study, researchers employed a modified coaxial electrospinning technique to create core-sheath nanofibers, which improved the transdermal delivery of finasteride compared to traditional monolithic nanofibers, showing enhanced penetration rates throughout the testing period.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This case report highlights an atypical presentation of acrodermatitis enteropathica in an 18-year-old male, exhibiting symptoms like erythrokeratoderma variabilis with a positive response to high-dose oral zinc, underscoring the importance of considering zinc deficiency in unusual skin conditions.
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September 2003 in “Livestock Production Science” This study found that epidermal growth factor significantly reduced fibre growth in cultured Tukidale and Romney hair follicles, while cortisol had no effect on follicle growth.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, a new emulsion containing CBD and ginger root extract significantly reduced symptoms of dry and eczema-prone skin, such as erythema and itching, in a clinical trial.
7 citations
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October 2016 in “Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering” This study demonstrated that an automated algorithm can effectively track epithelial cell movement within clusters, revealing that partial knockdown of E-cadherin reduces electrotactic potential in breast epithelial cells, particularly in free-moving clusters, and suggesting an adhesion-independent role of E-cadherin in regulating cell electrotaxis.
November 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 52-year-old woman with erythema annulare centrifugum after using topical luliconazole and oral itraconazole, suggesting a drug-induced reaction confirmed by a positive rechallenge test.
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that preconditioning adipose-derived stem cells with HB-EGF enhanced their ability to promote hair growth in vivo by increasing their motility, paracrine effects, and survival.
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December 2017 in “Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine” This study proposes that seasonal alopecia and reproductive changes in six female fossas at the San Diego Zoo may be linked to hormonal changes associated with reproductive activity.
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January 2016 in “PubMed” This review discusses the role of epidermal differentiation complex genes and epigenetic mechanisms in skin development and certain diseases, emphasizing their potential for improving drug development and delivery systems but provides no new experimental results.
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August 2021 in “Journal of fiber science and technology” This study found that chitin nanofibrils prepared by the aqueous counter collision process exhibited superior emulsifying properties for stabilizing oil droplets in Pickering emulsions compared to cellulose nanofibrils.
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September 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” This study identified major criteria including ectodermal malformations for diagnosing ichthyosis with confetti, and revealed significant genetic variation in the disease locus within the general population.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” This report describes a 27-year-old patient with Ehler-Danlos syndrome who also presented with hypophosphatasia and mastocytosis, and suggests enzyme replacement therapy might alleviate symptoms in such overlapping genetic conditions.
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July 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report details a fixed-drug eruption in a woman linked to the use of dextromethorphan, marking it as a previously unreported skin reaction to this medication.
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November 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reports on a partial regrowth of scalp hair in a patient treated with extracorporeal photochemotherapy and interferon α 2a, but provides no new clinical outcomes.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, D-OCT imaging revealed distinct structural and vascular changes in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, highlighting the technique's potential for diagnosing and monitoring the condition's activity.
February 2024 in “Epigenomes” This review discusses recent insights into the dynamics and regulation of the epidermal differentiation complex during keratinocyte differentiation and reports no new experimental results.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, CTCF was found to play essential roles in epidermal differentiation and skin barrier formation, simultaneously acting as a suppressor of epithelial inflammatory responses in mouse skin.
4 citations
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November 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract lists authors and their affiliations but does not provide any research findings or insights.
January 2021 in “ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE” This case report describes a 1-year-old Daschund with canine eosinophilic folliculitis whose symptoms improved following immunosuppressive therapy with glucocorticoids.
September 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” This study introduces a new method to isolate stem cells from the hair follicle outer root sheath of equine skin, demonstrating that these cells, named eMSCORS, proliferate efficiently and can differentiate similarly to adipose tissue-derived MSCs, offering a promising alternative for equine veterinary applications.
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November 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” This case study describes a 12-year-old boy with an unruptured epidermal inclusion cyst on his cheek, highlighting the role of dermatoscopy in diagnosing and differentiating cyst types for treatment.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This report on individuals with AEBP1-related classical-like EDS confirmed previous findings and identified hair loss as a potential characteristic feature of this rare condition for the first time. Additionally, cardiovascular complications observed in some individuals suggest that cardiovascular monitoring may be necessary.
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This retrospective study observed that patients with vascular EDS on long-term angiotensin II receptor blockers or beta-blockers experienced fewer vascular events compared to those without cardiac medication under similar lifestyle and emergency care advice.
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June 2014 in “Seminars in Immunology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding the Eda pathway's role in developmental biology, and highlights ongoing trials and areas for further research, including Eda's potential involvement in cell processes and disease.
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October 2016 in “Stem Cells and Development” This study found that epidermal growth factor significantly enhances the proliferation of hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells through the EGFR/ERK and AKT pathways, without involving the STAT3 pathway.
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May 2019 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review examines the interaction between the extracellular matrix and immune cells in skin diseases and evaluates advanced therapies that target involved molecular mechanisms, reporting no new clinical findings.
In this study using a mouse model, researchers utilized single-cell RNA sequencing to create a comprehensive cellular atlas of infected versus uninfected wounds, revealing that Enterococcus faecalis infections lead to immunosuppressive changes in skin cells and disrupt normal wound healing processes.
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July 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this case report, applying linoleic acid topically reversed essential fatty acid deficiency and related skin symptoms in a patient receiving long-term fat-free intravenous nutrition.
August 2026 in “Molecules” This study found that Eucommia ulmoides bark extract shows potential antioxidant and hair follicle-support properties in vitro and in vivo, but further validation is needed to confirm these effects.
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.