24 citations
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July 2018 in “Stem cells” This study found that Runx1 in hair follicle stem cells modulates lipid metabolism, impacting membrane organization and enhancing signal transduction for cell proliferation in both normal and cancer epithelial cells.
21 citations
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October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fetuin-A helps wounds heal without scars by promoting cell movement.
15 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the potential of trichoscopy in diagnosing and treating dissecting cellulitis of the scalp and emphasizes the need for early diagnosis to prevent progression but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that 64.8% of patients with different types of alopecia had vitamin D deficiency, and those with lichen planopilaris and telogen effluvium had higher odds of severe deficiency compared to patients with alopecia areata.
10 citations
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March 2015 in “PubMed” This paper demonstrates that scalp micropigmentation can effectively conceal scalp and hair deformities with high patient satisfaction, offering a non-surgical alternative cosmetic solution.
10 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a dual transposition flap technique for closing large scalp defects post-Mohs surgery, achieving minimal alopecia and scar visibility, though it is based on a single patient.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” In this study, researchers suggest that strategic early intervention during fetal wound healing could lead to significantly improved long-term skin regeneration outcomes.
9 citations
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March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study suggests that the progesterone metabolite allopregnanolone and progesterone regulate distinct gene sets involved in glioblastoma cell proliferation, with some overlapping effects modified by finasteride.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study suggests that mast cells may play a role in stress-related hair loss associated with telogen effluvium.
9 citations
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April 2016 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study suggests that measuring scalp hair 17-hydroxyprogesterone and androstenedione concentrations can be a promising tool for monitoring treatment in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
9 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of Microscopy” This study using an apertureless scanning near-field optical microscope found that dye restricted to hair's periphery remains mainly on the surface and in the endocuticle.
6 citations
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study concluded that a regimen containing functional antioxidants and barrier-enhancing agents reduced hair shedding and increased perceived hair fullness in participants with self-perceived hair thinning over 24 weeks.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair shaft changes may be linked to CCCA, but their role is unclear.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study found that local injections of fetal tissue mesenchymal stromal cells in mice significantly improved healing and hair follicle density after high-dose radiation-induced skin damage.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “International journal of cosmetic science (Print)” This study reported that using piroctone olamine in either a shampoo or leave-on product form significantly increased hair retention and improved scalp condition in women with perceived hair thinning.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that both PHDPE and ePTFE hair-bearing scaffolds were well tolerated in a rat model, with minimal infection or extrusion, though artificial hair showed progressive loss over time.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that while hair washed with hard water had higher magnesium deposits, it did not show significant structural surface changes compared to hair washed with soft water.
July 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” This study developed a novel hydrogel that improved healing in diabetic infected wounds on mobile sites by controlling infection, inflammation, and mechanical stress, promoting skin regeneration without excess scarring.
May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that geraniol, derived from Apiaceae plants, may be an effective and eco-friendly treatment for scabies, achieving complete clinical recovery in infected rabbits within two weeks.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” April 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma improved healing and accelerated scar maturation in rat models of second-degree skin burns, especially noticeable after four weeks of treatment.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers developed a detailed spatial atlas of healthy human skin and basal cell carcinoma, revealing that basal cell carcinoma likely originates from hair follicles and involves expansion of specific fibroblast subpopulations found in healthy skin.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair shaft malformation contributes to Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that applying topical 6% gabapentin twice daily reduced disease activity and scalp pruritus in a patient with lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia, with no adverse effects reported.
December 2015 in “Journal of Neurology and Stroke” This case report describes a 57-year-old man's severe complications, including acute stroke and scalp necrosis, following platelet-rich plasma and stem cell injections for hair restoration.
December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This article reviews the National Alopecia Areata Foundation's biennial research summits, aimed at advancing treatment development for alopecia areata, and reports no new results.
69 citations
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October 2013 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” This study found that using a keratin hydrogel scaffold as a filler in collagen nerve conduits significantly improved nerve regeneration and motor recovery in Macaca fascicularis monkeys compared to saline.
34 citations
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March 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that topical corticosteroids, potentially combined with oral zinc and followed by topical calcineurin inhibitors, may be effective for managing erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
30 citations
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July 2023 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)” In this study, researchers developed an LC-MS/MS method to accurately quantify cortisone and cortisol levels in human scalp hair, finding that concentrations decrease predictably along the hair shaft, which could assist in identifying abnormal glucocorticoid exposure.
This study found that hair follicles across mouse skin form a heterogeneous regenerative field, with distinct cycling dynamics influenced by the balance of activator and inhibitor signals, which could inform other organ regeneration research.