December 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the novel powered FUE (P-FUE) technique reduced harvesting time and graft transection rates in hair restoration compared to manual FUE, with broader patient applicability.
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June 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This report found follicular red dots in patients with scalp pigmentary disorders, suggesting they might be linked to the scalp's vascular structure and may have implications for conditions like discoid lupus erythematosus.
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January 2020 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study outlines a method for isolating dermal papilla cells from human hair follicles, which may help overcome challenges in studying their role in hair growth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that macrophages play a more substantial role in the pathogenesis of Lichen planopilaris compared to Frontal fibrosing alopecia, as indicated by increased CD68+ cells in Lichen planopilaris.
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October 2003 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that while dexamethasone-cyclophosphamide pulse therapy is relatively free from hypertension and diabetes compared to conventional steroids in pemphigus patients, it frequently causes generalized weakness and flushing.
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August 2022 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This study found that combining fructose and DHT in rats successfully mimicked the clinical phenotypes of non-lean PCOS, providing a novel rodent model for this condition.
January 2006 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study found that cultured dermal papilla cells can induce hair follicle regeneration and sustain hair growth both in vivo and in vitro, with their effectiveness linked to specific protein expression levels.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified a unique transcriptional signature in occipital hair follicles that may protect them from miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia, using an animal-free model to investigate gene roles.
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May 2007 in “Differentiation” This study suggests that Foxn1 acts as a brake on PKC signaling in keratinocytes, thereby modulating the stages of differentiation by controlling PKC activity.
April 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that a single intradermal injection of human dermal papilla cells increased hair follicle number and thickness in pigs, suggesting potential effectiveness for hair growth in humans.
August 2026 in “ACTA MEDICA IRANICA” This study found that women with female pattern hair loss exhibited hormonal imbalances, with the Free Androgen Index being a particularly effective diagnostic marker.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the various factors implicated in the etiology of frontal fibrosing alopecia and notes the need for effective treatments, reporting no new clinical findings.
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January 2013 in “Stem Cells and Development” This study suggests that dermal stem/progenitor cells can be enriched by intracellular granularity and display high proliferation and differentiation potential in vitro, distinguishing them from other fibroblasts and progenitors.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be caused by an autoimmune reaction and hormonal imbalance.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined the application of new clinical guidelines for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia in 18 men, highlighting that current diagnostic criteria may often overlook early beard involvement and sideburn recession.
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June 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that new cells are incorporated into the dermal papilla during the early anagen phase of the hair cycle, which may influence hair growth consistency and follicle size changes.
October 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This article discusses the surveillance and spread of hand, foot, and mouth disease in China, Singapore, and Indonesia, and reports no new results, emphasizing the need for improved prevention and management strategies.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that DHHC13 is crucial for hair anchoring and skin barrier function, with its deficiency in Zdhhc13(skc4) mice leading to cyclic alopecia and skin abnormalities due to cornifelin deficiencies.
January 2026 in “Biomaterials”
February 2025 in “Intisari Sains Medis” This article explores the potential mechanisms by which polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) could improve skin quality, slow aging, and enhance skin regeneration, but reports no new clinical findings.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new genetic mutation causing Xeroderma Pigmentosum was found in an 8-year-old girl, affecting her DNA repair.
May 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that HPD is a potent activator of hair follicle regeneration, surpassing the efficacy of conventional minoxidil treatment by modulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling and enhancing follicular proliferation, indicating its potential as a non-invasive hair restoration therapy.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that Dkk4-knockout mice showed disrupted hair follicle patterning, suggesting a WNT-DKK axis may influence regional specificities in hair follicle induction related to androgenetic alopecia.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This report provides an overview of polycystic ovarian disease, discussing its causes, symptoms, and management strategies, but presents no new clinical findings.
This study found that dermal papilla cell-derived exosomes may enhance hair follicle regeneration during wound healing by boosting fibroblast hair-inducing capacity and activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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March 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study demonstrated that culturing high-passage dermal papilla cells with specific supplemented conditioned media may preserve their hair-inducing abilities, suggesting potential for reconstructing new hair follicles in vivo.
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January 2010 This study found that ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) may play a significant role in regulating human hair growth and hair cycle changes, as inhibiting ODC reduced follicular keratinocyte proliferation and human hair growth.
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June 2021 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” This case report presents three sisters with familial frontal fibrosing alopecia, making it the 25th documented familial case, with treatment results observed in one sister.
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August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.
This research found that liposome drug delivery systems, particularly with targeted modifications, show promise for improving effectiveness and reducing toxicity in combination cancer therapies.