April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata patients have higher odds of certain comorbidities like ulcerative colitis and vitiligo, while showing lower odds for conditions like hypertension and type 2 diabetes compared to healthy controls.
November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that the Polycomb Repressive Complex 2, particularly its component Ezh2, is crucial in regulating dermal fibroblast differentiation and epidermal keratinocyte proliferation during murine skin development.
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October 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This study found that the L457(3.43)R mutation in the human luteinizing hormone receptor increases phosphodiesterase activity, reducing hormonal response despite elevated basal cAMP levels.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study demonstrated that the Epidermal Biopotential Sensing System (EBSS) can measure digital biomarkers of pain in mice, suggesting potential applications in assessing pain and screening analgesics in populations with communication difficulties.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
July 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this case report, a 6-year-old boy with hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia 2 caused by GJB6 mutations showed no significant hair improvement with age, despite treatment with botanical extracts and Minoxidil.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This proof-of-concept study reported that a new, ultra-fast, one-step immunohistochemistry method improved the interpretation of Mohs surgery slides, particularly for poorly differentiated tumors.
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July 2012 in “Genesis” This study reported that a Megsin-Cre transgene enables genetic manipulation primarily in skin, forestomach, and esophagus tissues, offering a new tool for studying development and diseases in these areas.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study found that COL17 plays a key role in regulating epidermal keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation, influencing the expression of differentiation markers and cellular growth in specific conditions.
September 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” This case study describes a 7-month-old boy diagnosed with keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome due to a de novo GJB2 gene mutation, highlighting the challenges in treatment and eventual fatal outcome due to severe complications.
May 2022 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” This study found that the synthesized compound 7b exhibited higher 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, increased solubility, and dissolution compared to finasteride, suggesting its potential as a lead compound for benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment.
September 2025 in “Genes & Diseases” This study explores the role of Lgr6+ cells in tissue development and repair across different organs and associates abnormal Lgr6 expression with major diseases, including tumors, noting its potential as a therapeutic target for cancer and other conditions.
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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.
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January 2022 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” This article discusses the potential of novel microneedle transdermal systems for enhanced drug and vaccine delivery through the skin, but reports no clinical results and emphasizes ongoing trials.
August 2024 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” A rare skin reaction from cancer treatment was successfully managed with topical treatments and antihistamines.
This study found that GNAQQ209L expression in mouse melanocytes led to reduced survival in the interfollicular epidermis due to paracrine signaling, while GNAQQ209L boosted survival in a different microenvironment.
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December 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study observed that the genes WNT7A, CASP7, and TNF were overexpressed in early stages of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting involvement of the WNT pathway, apoptosis, and inflammation in the disorder's development.
January 2025 in “Kuwait Journal of Science” In this study, researchers sequenced the KRT71 gene in 102 dromedary camels to find genetic polymorphisms linked to hair shape, identifying 17 variants but none that fully explained hair shape variations, suggesting other genes may also play a role.
April 2018 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study successfully isolated LGR6+ epithelial stem cells from rats and demonstrated their multipotency, suggesting potential for fracture healing research.
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January 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study used cryoelectron microscopy to unveil the structure of LPA-bound human LPAR6, revealing unique ligand binding and recognition modes distinct from LPAR1, which may aid in designing targeted compounds for hair loss and cancer.
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August 2000 in “Experimental Cell Research”
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February 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Research/Journal of biomedical research” This study identified a novel mutation, R430Q in the KRT86 gene, in a Han family with monilethrix, which may contribute to the disease's pathogenic mechanism.
January 2024 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” In this study, Panax ginseng extract and its ginsenosides were found to stimulate the proliferation of hair-related cells and promote the transition from the telogen to the anagen phase, enhancing hair-shaft growth by suppressing BMP4 expression in human dermal papilla cells.
November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that prostaglandin E2 pretreatment may reduce radiotherapy-induced alopecia by enhancing hair follicle self-repair through transient G1 arrest, suggesting a potential preventive treatment.
September 2023 in “Biology of reproduction” This study suggests that the testosterone analogs 7α-Methyltestosterone and 7α-Ethyltestosterone may offer promising androgenic, progestogenic, and anabolic properties for development as male contraceptives.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that intradermal administration of QR678 Neo® significantly reduced hair fall and improved hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss, with no side effects reported during long-term follow-up.
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February 2007 in “The Journal of Pathology” This study found a rare germline mutation in the Birt–Hogg–Dubé gene in a Japanese patient with renal cell carcinoma, suggesting distinct biological features and challenging current renal tumor classifications.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that in an ex vivo setting, 17β-estradiol increased CB1 expression in human hair follicles, suggesting possible sensitivity to endocannabinoids and a potential mechanism for hair therapy.
January 1964 in “OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)” This study found that platelet-secreted chemokines like CXCL7 are crucial for early neutrophil recruitment and efficient muscle regeneration in injured mice.