3 citations
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December 1967 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis in young males, summarizing cases observed in Melbourne with clinical and histological analyses, but reports no new clinical findings.
This study utilized a pigmented human epidermal equivalent model to incorporate melanocytes into the epidermis and found enhanced differentiation potential compared to conventional in vitro systems, reflecting in vivo cellular trajectories and highlighting melanocyte-to-keratinocyte communication pathways.
10 citations
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June 2021 in “Primates” This study found that wild geladas in Ethiopian crop areas experienced higher levels of human disturbance and health issues, such as increased parasitic infections, compared to those in pasture areas.
February 2025 in “Animals” This study involving 81 yaks found significant correlations between melatonin, dihydrotestosterone, and immunoglobulin levels in blood serum and mineral content in hair, suggesting these factors may jointly influence yak hair growth and immune status, providing a potential non-invasive indicator of overall health.
20 citations
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January 1995 in “Cells tissues organs” The researchers reported that exposure to long days after short-day treatment induced a synchronized, out-of-season wool growth cycle in New Zealand Wiltshire sheep, similar to cycles induced in other species.
This study demonstrates that a novel autologous hair follicle-derived epithelial sheet can effectively repigment skin in patients with stable vitiligo, offering a potential new treatment option.
7 citations
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January 2023 in “Biofabrication” This study developed microfluidic-assisted GelMA-MSC/HAD-EPC microspheres that efficiently generated hair follicles in nude mice, suggesting a promising strategy for advancing hair-regenerative medicine.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “BMC genomics” This study found that Tibetan cashmere goats have genetic adaptations that contribute to their finer cashmere, possibly enhancing their ability to withstand the cold climate of the Tibetan plateau, while identifying specific genes related to hair growth, pigmentation, and heart development.
25 citations
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May 1972 in “Canadian journal of zoology” This study describes the pelage cycle, hair types, and molt patterns in black-tailed deer, highlighting significant differences in hair properties among various developmental stages and populations.
10 citations
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June 2021 in “EMBO reports” This study found that in skin blister healing, hair follicle development is compromised as stem cells repair wounds at the expense of morphogenesis gene expression.
July 2026 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” The researchers designed a Janus microneedle system for treating vitiligo, which targets the skin’s layers to regulate the immune response, promote melanocyte regeneration, and enhance pigment transfer, offering a new precise treatment approach for this condition.
61 citations
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April 2023 in “Advanced Materials” This study introduced a viscoelastic dry electrode that successfully reduces motion artifacts in EP monitoring on hairy skin, maintaining stable performance for up to 48 days.
15 citations
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January 2003 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that cold air can effectively preserve the epidermis when using an 810 nm diode laser, but it is slightly less effective than a chilled sapphire window in dark-haired pigmented pigs.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that edelweiss extract may promote hair growth and reduce shedding in ex vivo experiments by affecting hair follicle anagen phase duration and keratinocyte proliferation.
52 citations
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March 2015 in “Tissue Engineering Part C Methods” This study presented 3D images of human dermis, revealing fewer elastic fibers near hair follicles compared to other regions, which may aid future skin engineering efforts.
This study found that somatosensory axons innervating Merkel cells in adult mouse skin exhibit significant plasticity, influenced by epithelial and neural factors, indicating a complex interaction in maintaining homeostasis.
June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's comprehensive focus on dermatologic surgical procedures, but it presents no new research findings.
5 citations
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June 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” This study found that redheaded individuals had higher levels of vitamin D precursor 25(OH)D3 compared to non-redheaded individuals, suggesting a physiological adaptation to low UVB radiation in Europe.
21 citations
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January 2019 in “Experimental dermatology” This review explores how low-energy He-Ne laser therapy may stimulate repigmentation in vitiligo by affecting mitochondrial pathways and melanocyte function, but does not report new clinical results.
January 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses the emergence of the dermatology hospitalist model and reports no new clinical outcomes; single institution studies suggest these services may enhance diagnostic accuracy and decrease readmissions.
14 citations
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December 2014 in “PubMed” This study found that melatonin implants in cashmere goats significantly altered the expression pattern and co-expression of miRNAs, suggesting a possible role in inducing a second growth of cashmere.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” In this review, the authors highlight that emulgels, a combination of gel and emulsion, provide an effective topical drug delivery system for hydrophobic drugs, offering benefits like controlled release and versatility in treating various dermatological conditions.
71 citations
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October 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study presents a novel in vitro assay using human folliculoid microspheres to research hair growth, which may facilitate preclinical testing of hair growth-modulatory agents.
January 2023 in “Czech Journal of Animal Science” This study found that down and guard hairs of Inner Mongolia Cashmere Goats have distinct protein compositions and physical properties, with keratin-related proteins potentially influencing these differences.
1 citations
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January 2003 Merkel cells likely attract sensory nerve fibers.
April 2023 in “Tropical Animal Health and Production” Giving melatonin to sheep before the non-breeding season can improve their chances of reproducing in northwest Mexico.
1 citations
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January 1992 in “Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science” This study examined camel skin histomorphology, finding that hair follicles were distributed singly in the upper lip but clustered in other body areas, and that sweat glands were associated only with large primary hairs.
113 citations
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March 2018 in “Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society” This review examines the adaptive value and mechanisms of seasonal coat colour moulting in birds and mammals, highlighting the challenge of camouflage mismatch and the necessity for evolutionary adaptation under climate change.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Processes” This study adapted a method for culturing melanocytes from human hair follicles to horses, successfully creating partially melanotic equine melanocytes, potentially advancing hair follicle biology research across species.
July 2026 in “Scientific Data” In this study, researchers analyzed dermal papilla cells from cashmere goats and identified 3,857 differentially expressed genes associated with hair growth phases, follicle types, and sex, providing a foundational resource for future efforts to improve cashmere quality and yield.