October 2025 in “Science Advances” In this study, researchers demonstrated that CD4 T cells from skin-draining lymph nodes in mice with alopecia areata can transfer the disease to recipient mice, revealing a critical role for CD4 T cells in disease development and suggesting potential therapeutic targets.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examined the potential effects of Kampo medicine Hangeshashinto on oral mucositis, highlighting that several natural products in its composition may inhibit intracellular AGEs, reduce inflammation from extracellular AGEs, and suppress cytotoxicity in stomatitis.
September 2025 in “Animals” This study analyzed circular RNA expression in the developing skin of foetal Gansu Alpine fine-wool sheep, identifying key circRNAs potentially involved in secondary follicle development through regulatory networks, providing insights for wool trait improvement.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers explored hair as a promising tool for identifying biomarkers in schizophrenia, highlighting its potential for supporting personalized medicine through ease of sampling, though acknowledging challenges like individual variability and methodological inconsistencies.
May 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that circ 0020938 suppresses hair follicle stem cell proliferation by interacting with the miR-142-5p/DSG4 axis, which aids in the hair follicle cycle's proper progression.
May 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this in silico study, researchers analyzed nonsynonymous SNPs in the LIPH gene linked to hypotrichosis and identified three potentially harmful variants (W108R, C246S, and H248N) out of 215 total, using sequence- and architecture-based bioinformatics techniques to differentiate between harmful and benign SNPs.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review explores the complex interactions between hair follicle stem cells and surrounding structures that are essential for understanding hair regeneration, reporting no new experimental results.
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study found that a new FAW-FS algorithm improved recognition of depression in patients with androgenic alopecia, and comprehensive psychological interventions positively impacted their rehabilitation outcomes.
May 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, serum levels of vitamin C, vitamin E, and total antioxidant capacity did not differ significantly between individuals with premature greying hair and controls, but a strong association with family history was observed.
August 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract describes a waxing procedure that removes hair and dead skin cells, leaving the skin smooth, but it reports no new research findings.
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December 2020 in “Endocrine and metabolic science” This study found that care for transgender Veterans at VANCHCS could benefit from a more consistent, team-based approach to therapy.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study applied a new RGB trichrome stain to human skin samples, revealing distinct structural staining in normal tissues and potential proteoglycan-rich zones in hair follicles.
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April 2021 in “Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology” This report highlights the diagnosis of a giant congenital blue nevus with secondary cutis verticis gyrata in a 20-year-old Asian male, underscoring the need for clinicopathologic correlation due to overlapping features with cerebriform intradermal nevi.
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February 2011 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that individual differences between pigmented and unpigmented hair fibers in Old Order Mennonites suggest grey hair may be perceived as drier and less manageable due to small mechanical and moisture changes.
January 2017 in “Dermatology Review” This article discusses skin lesions in chronic graft-versus-host disease and highlights the importance of coordinated care between haematologists and dermatologists for effective management; it presents no new clinical results.
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June 2017 in “Gene” This study found that ectopic expression of FGF5s in transgenic Chinese Merino sheep increased wool length and greasy fleece weight compared to non-transgenic controls.
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April 2017 in “PLOS Genetics” This study found that human progenitor keratinocytes form unique complements of enhancers and super-enhancers during differentiation and migration, influencing gene expression and skin disease variant enrichment.
In this case study, gentian violet in diluted shampoo successfully alleviated symptoms of a Malassezia pachydermatis infection in a cat initially unresponsive to conventional treatments.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study found that stage-specific epigenetic changes, particularly involving the gene PDGFC, may affect wool fiber development in Zhongwei goats, potentially serving as a biomarker for fur goat selection.
This abstract consists of a glossary of medical terms related to blood and other conditions, without reporting any new research findings.
September 1941 in “The Science News-Letter”
March 2024 in “Frontiers in genetics” This study used genomic analysis to reveal moderate genetic diversity, minimal inbreeding, and specific genes under positive selection in Xiangdong black goats, highlighting their unique adaptation traits and potential for breeding and conservation.
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May 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a possible association between Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and linear IgA/IgG bullous dermatosis in a 35-year-old Japanese male, though coincidence cannot be ruled out.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This publication presents a library of geometric medicines designed to selectively target pathogenic bacteria and fungi with high precision while minimizing ecological harm, available for free on a non-commercial basis.
October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This article presents a diagnostic quiz based on clinical images and reports findings from the mentioned article but does not provide new clinical results.
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December 2019 in “Cureus” This report describes a case of secondary cutis verticis gyrata due to a cerebriform intradermal nevus, highlighting clinical management and screening guidelines.
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April 2024 in “Cureus” This study outlines the features and diagnosis of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, highlighting its association with specific genes, its prevalence among pigmented races, and treatment with systemic steroids and immunosuppressants.
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July 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” This review addresses dermatologic health disparities in sexual and gender minority adolescents, highlighting the need for improved pediatric dermatologic care; it does not report new clinical results.
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January 2020 in “IEEE Access” This study reported that the PM-DBiGRU model enhances aspect-level sentiment classification in drug reviews, outperforming existing methods on the newly proposed SentiDrugs dataset.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study used high-resolution ultrasound to investigate the pathophysiology of persistent erectile dysfunction in young men who used the drug finasteride, observing differences in erectile tissue homogeneity compared to control subjects without finasteride exposure.