February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that administering human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSCs) in a mouse model of psoriasis improved skin lesions and reduced inflammation-related markers, suggesting potential therapeutic benefit and safety for treating psoriasis, and identified specific gene targets involved in the treatment's mechanism.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a 34-year-old woman with pituitary stalk interruption syndrome, highlighting the need for long-term follow-up due to potential progression from isolated hormonal deficiencies to pan-hypopituitarism.
March 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the establishment of a code of ethics by the ISHRS to guide hair restoration surgeons' conduct and protect patients, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Health Science” In this pilot study, patients with atrophic acne scars experienced clinical improvements and high satisfaction after receiving three biweekly microinfusions of human insulin into their skin.
July 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article overviews the inaugural instructional course for surgical assistants and nurses hosted by the Italian Society of Hair Restoration, but reports no new experimental findings.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cell Science” In this study, PINCH-1 gene loss in mouse epidermis led to detachment from the basement membrane, thickened skin, and hair loss, with findings suggesting PINCH-1 plays a role in keratinocyte adhesion through both ILK and EPLIN pathways.
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June 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” In this case report, successful scalp reconstruction was achieved for a 67-year-old man using a super thin DIEP flap, a technique adapted from breast reconstruction that shows promise in head and neck surgeries for improving wound contour and skin coverage.
September 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This piece reflects on the past year of editing the Assistants' Corner and presents no new research findings.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This symposium discussed the role of lipids, inflammation, and stem cells in cicatricial alopecia but reports no new research findings; it highlights lipid pathways as significant in these hair disorders.
December 2023 in “Medical Times” In this study, combining stromal cells and PRP resulted in a significantly higher cell count and volume than using a saline group, suggesting increased potential efficiency; however, clinical outcomes need further evaluation.
This study found that an extract treatment showed similar efficacy and tolerability to calcipotriol/betamethasone ointment in reducing psoriasis severity and symptoms over 28 days in patients with mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis.
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June 2021 in “Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Journal” In this study, transplantation of rat hair follicle stem cells significantly improved sciatic nerve regeneration and muscle function in nerve-injured rats.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study provides evidence that ILC1-like cells can induce alopecia areata in previously healthy human hair follicles, challenging the view that it is solely an autoantigen-dependent autoimmune disease.
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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.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that oral paclitaxel combined with encequidar improved tumor response rates compared to intravenous paclitaxel in women with metastatic breast cancer, while also reducing neuropathy but increasing certain gastrointestinal and neutropenic side effects.
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December 2016 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” This study suggests that prenatal infusion of epidermal neural crest stem cells may improve certain neural markers and reduce cortical injury in a mouse model of methylazoxymethanol-induced malformations.
July 2026 in “Research Square” 14 citations
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May 2008 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This article details a protocol for isolating and culturing embryonic neural crest stem cells from the whisker follicles of adult mice.
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May 2017 in “Cell metabolism” This study found that glycolysis in Paneth cells provides lactate to support mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation in intestinal stem cells, aiding their function and differentiation.
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August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Adult somatic stem cells could be used for future skin therapies.
This study provides evidence that intralesional platelet-rich plasma therapy leads to significant hair regrowth and increased patient satisfaction in individuals with scalp alopecia areata over 24 weeks, without notable adverse effects.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This proof-of-concept study reported that a new, ultra-fast, one-step immunohistochemistry method improved the interpretation of Mohs surgery slides, particularly for poorly differentiated tumors.
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January 2014 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This study reports that epidermal neural crest stem cells from dogs (cEPI-NCSC) can generate neural crest derivatives and may offer a new cell-based therapy for canine spinal cord injury, with potential as a model for human treatments.
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January 2001 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” Treat limited stage small cell lung cancer with chemotherapy and radiation, and consider preventive brain radiation for better survival chances.
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July 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
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June 2021 in “Wounds-a Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice” This study observed that erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp in elderly patients was effectively treated with high-potency topical steroids, with plasma and lymphocyte dermal infiltrates helping to confirm diagnosis.
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May 2024 in “New England Journal of Medicine” This study investigated the impact of the JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib on APS-1 patients, reporting that treatment decreased excessive T-cell-derived interferon-γ, normalized inflammatory markers, and led to remission of several autoimmune symptoms without serious adverse effects.
January 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This correspondence is an invitation to the 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, with no research results presented.
December 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this report, a unique female presentation of IFAP syndrome is described, featuring musculoskeletal contractures but no photophobia, highlighting the importance of early detection and multidisciplinary care to improve outcomes and prevent disability.