November 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study used a novel fluorescent tagging method in mice to observe collagen IV dynamics during hair follicle development, revealing that alterations in basement membrane turnover can influence epithelial progenitor cell behavior and organ morphology by affecting cell proliferation and movement.
September 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This review examines the potential uses of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology, noting its growing therapeutic applications, but highlights the need for more standardized procedures and larger studies to confirm its effects.
September 2023 in “Nature communications” This study found that VE-cadherin and Alk1, traditionally linked to vascular functions, also play crucial roles in maintaining nerve homeostasis in mice during hair growth cycles by modulating certain cell populations.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study examines the historical and current development of cancer registries, highlighting their pivotal role in understanding and managing skin cancer, particularly noting improvements in the data quality of nonmelanoma skin cancers since 2013.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that the natural estrogen Estetrol (E4) may promote hair follicle growth and prevent miniaturization, suggesting its potential as a treatment for hair loss disorders.
March 2023 in “Trends in Telemedicine & E-health” Medical questionnaires could modernize healthcare by improving access and efficiency but need guidelines to ensure quality care.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” This article reviews the genetic foundations of keratins in maintaining epithelial tissue integrity and links specific keratin variants to diverse ichthyosis forms, without presenting new clinical findings.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that DermaCult™ Keratinocyte Expansion Medium allows for significantly extended growth of human epidermal keratinocytes while maintaining their differentiation potential.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the cosmetic olfactory receptor agonist cyclohexyl salicylate may stimulate hair growth and expand stem cell progeny, suggesting potential as a cosmetic adjuvant for hair loss.
This study introduced a new laser-only method called EKA for acne treatment, which is reported to be safe, painless, and heat-free, showing promising results for both acne and scar repair in initial sessions without combining with LED light.
In this study conducted at a Pakistani hospital, skin diseases accounted for 5.5% of outpatient cases, with infections, scabies, and eczema being the most common conditions observed.
March 2021 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” This case series reports that beard hair can be used effectively as an adjunct donor site for hair transplantation in severe androgenic alopecia, with minimal complications observed.
June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reported that distinct stem/progenitor populations in the ocular surface epithelium have different cell division frequencies and respond differently to injury, with specific spatial compartmentalization and migration behaviors.
This genome-wide association study of over 70,000 men identified 71 genetic loci linked to male pattern baldness, highlighting pathways that could help explain its underlying biology.
March 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified 2884 long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) associated with hair follicle cycling in yaks and highlighted sequence conservation with cashmere goats, suggesting potential pathways for hair growth regulation.
This case report details a child with a specific TNFAIP3 mutation manifesting as a severe SLE/SS phenotype, expanding the known phenotype for this genetic variant.
This study reported that analyzing hair cortisol levels using a validated online SPE LC-MS method provided a way to assess long-term hormone secretion in 114 healthy volunteers, with a median hair cortisol value of 4.76 pg/mg.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating Nrf2 helps wounds heal faster by increasing hair follicle stem cells.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that B cells have dual roles in tumor immunity, with regulatory B cells potentially hindering immune responses against tumors in the melanoma mouse model.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Sonic hedgehog signaling is crucial for Merkel cell development around hair follicles in mice, with Polycomb repressive complex 2 loss causing ectopic Merkel cells across all hair types.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the CD301b-expressing subpopulation of macrophages plays a crucial role in promoting reparative processes during the mid-stage of skin wound healing in a mouse model.
October 2015 in “Regenerative Medicine” This review highlights important studies in regenerative medicine, including one where PDGF and FGF2 synergistically maintained hair inductive potential in mouse dermal papilla cells in vitro, with potential implications for human hair loss therapy. It reports no new experimental results, focusing instead on existing research findings.
January 2015 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” This dissertation investigated barriers to clinical translation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell-based vascular grafts, highlighting issues with thrombosis in diabetic patients and proposing alternative cell sources to improve applicability.
January 2013 in “Dermatology” The ILDS Newsletter reported on efforts to support albinism patients in Tanzania and dermatological conferences.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are now well-equipped to offer comprehensive facial cosmetic care after additional training.
January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The Editor-in-Chief is proud of the journal's growth and improvements during his term and optimistic about its future.
This study observed that the expression of EGF and EGFR increased during goat fetal skin development, suggesting these components play significant roles in skin maturation.
November 2009 in “Regenerative Medicine” This industry report describes several new collaborations and licensing agreements in the field of regenerative medicine, focusing on stem cell technologies, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2009 in “Journal of Zhengzhou University” This study found that lipid and acne inhibitive cream improved the skin condition in a rabbit ear acne model, showing significant changes in follicular cornification.
In this study, the researchers found that EGF and EGFR play crucial roles in goat fetal skin development, with their expression increasing progressively during gestation.