May 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that kojic acid and niacinamide were the most effective inhibitors of UVB-induced NF-κB activation and IL-6 secretion in HaCaT keratinocytes, suggesting a role in modulating melanotrophic factor synthesis.
2 citations
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July 2004 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This study found that multiple treatments combining NIR laser phototherapy with ICG significantly reduced inflammation and improved skin condition in acne without side effects.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, dose-response modeling predicted that once-daily abrocitinib doses of 100 mg and 200 mg may provide a clinically meaningful response in treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis compared to placebo.
6 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This article describes a method using the CUBIC protocol to clarify and visualize molecular and cellular interactions in mouse skin biopsies at single cell resolution, but does not provide new biological findings.
October 2025 in “The Sri Lanka Journal of Dermatology” This case report highlights the diagnostic challenge of inverted follicular keratosis, emphasizing the importance of histopathology for accurate differentiation from malignancies.
106 citations
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December 2015 in “Biomacromolecules” This study describes a method to create keratin hydrogels with adjustable erosion rates by mixing different ratios of keratose and kerateine, enabling controlled release of therapeutic agents like insulin-like growth factor 1.
February 2026 in “Immunity Inflammation and Disease” This study evaluated 386 patients with inborn errors of immunity and found that over half exhibited cutaneous, ocular, or hair manifestations, with bacterial skin infections and eczema being particularly prevalent. These findings may aid early diagnosis, especially in pediatric cases.
32 citations
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December 2019 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” This study found that EGFR and MEK inhibitors may induce acneiform skin toxicities by interacting with the skin bacterium Cutibacterium acnes to increase IL-36γ and IL-8 production in keratinocytes.
11 citations
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January 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report describes a new case of syndromic ichthyosis caused by compound heterozygous mutations in AP1B1, detailing the associated clinical features and molecular consequences in the patient.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that short-term treatment with ROCKi significantly increased keratinocyte stem cell proliferation without affecting their stemness, suggesting a potential safe approach for improving in vitro keratinocyte cultures for clinical applications.
5 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study investigated autophagy activator ICP5249 and found it promotes hair growth by enhancing cell proliferation and autophagy-related markers in human dermal papilla cells and hair follicles, with AMPKα playing a regulatory role, suggesting its potential as a hair growth ingredient.
44 citations
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August 1990 in “PubMed” This study provides evidence for K1 and K10 derivatives' presence in the inner root sheath and hair cuticle, suggesting that these hair follicle parts may follow familiar keratinization principles.
50 citations
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July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
September 2025 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” In this case report, a 76-year-old male had an eyelid lesion that mimicked squamous cell carcinoma but was diagnosed as benign inverted follicular keratosis after surgical excision, underscoring the importance of distinguishing between the two for proper management.
5 citations
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September 2010 in “Cancer Prevention Research” This perspective discusses Villani et al.'s findings on the role of the IGF regulatory protein Igfbp2 in basal cell carcinogenesis and highlights potential therapeutic and preventive targets, while raising questions about the cell of origin.
86 citations
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May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study characterized a new human keratin, hK6irs1, specifically found in the inner root sheath of hair follicles, which suggests its role in the structural integrity and guidance of growing hair shafts.
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.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C” This study found that Ishige sinicola extract stimulated osteoblast differentiation and bone formation in MC3T3-E1 cells, suggesting potential use for osteoporosis prevention and treatment.
March 2026 in “Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer” This paper reports insights from an Expert Panel convened by the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer on managing immune-related adverse events (irAEs) following immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, highlighting surveillance gaps and the need for a comprehensive irAE registry to improve post-treatment care for cancer survivors.
90 citations
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February 2001 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that interleukin-1 directly induces the expression of keratin 6 in keratinocytes, which is a marker of activation and involved in inflammatory skin responses.
21 citations
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September 2021 in “New Phytologist” This study found that the transcription factor HB24 plays a critical role in root hair elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana by promoting the conversion of indole-3-butyric acid to indole-3-acetic acid through regulation of IBR1 expression.
November 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Keratin 79 cells help form and regenerate hair canals.
27 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” In this study, iNKT10 cells were found to play a significant role in preventing and treating alopecia areata in a humanized mouse model, suggesting these cells could have potential in managing related autoimmune disorders.
44 citations
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March 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article presents two cases of tinea capitis in postpubertal individuals highlighting the importance of early treatment to prevent scarring and permanent hair loss; it reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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October 2018 in “Biotechnology reports” In this study, researchers reported that the application of refolded human K31 keratin protein significantly improved diameter, mechanical strength, and smoothness of chemically damaged hair after a single treatment.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” KLHL24-mutant stem cells help understand skin and heart disease.
6 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of applied polymer science” This study found that using poly(ethylene imine) as a counterion reagent improved the colorability and shampoo fastness of bleached human hair when dyed with an acid dye.
22 citations
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September 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” This study identified major criteria including ectodermal malformations for diagnosing ichthyosis with confetti, and revealed significant genetic variation in the disease locus within the general population.
37 citations
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May 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Basal cell carcinoma shows keratin patterns similar to undifferentiated hair follicle cells.