February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” This study found that specific genetic variations in the IRF2BP2 gene influence fleece structure in sheep, with one variant completely determining coat type and another significantly modifying fiber characteristics, providing valuable insights for improving fleece quality through selective breeding.
November 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Intense pulsed light with radiofrequency showed mixed results in improving quality of life for hidradenitis suppurativa patients, with no clinical improvements.
13 citations
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August 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study designed a 66 K SNP chip using solution hybrid selection for cashmere goats, reporting SNP call rates between 95.3% and 99.8% and demonstrating its utility in genomic analyses, suggesting potential application for other species.
1 citations
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November 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses historical trends in hair restoration according to the ISHRS and reports no new research findings.
822 citations
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January 2021 in “Genome biology” This study presents a new method called scMC that effectively distinguishes biological from technical variation in single-cell genomics datasets, demonstrating its ability to accurately align and detect biological signals across various experiments.
October 2023 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This case report describes chronic iron deficiency anemia in a patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, highlighting the need for more data to guide treatment and cancer surveillance due to its rarity and mortality risk.
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.
August 2023 in “JAAD international” This study, conducted at Montefiore Medical Center, reports that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia predominantly affects middle-aged Black or African American women, often presenting without symptoms, which may delay diagnosis and treatment. The study underscores the need for a specific ICD-10 code for better epidemiological studies.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new test helps find drugs to treat head and neck cancer by targeting c-Rel.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that cationic surfactant-based conditioning systems significantly improve hair combability by forming a stable low-friction film on hair surfaces, reducing friction and enhancing sensory performance compared to standard systems, as confirmed by both instrumental and sensory evaluations.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, the researchers observed significant metabolic dysregulation in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, particularly involving lipid metabolism and the downregulation of AMPK-related genes.
June 2015 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” This study demonstrated that a 1-step, peroxidase-labeled conjugated antibody method provides more accurate immunoreactivity patterns in hair follicle substructures compared to the 2-step LSAB method, which may cause false-positive staining in sebaceous glands.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This announcement previews the 21st Annual Scientific Meeting on hair restoration science and artistry, held in San Francisco in October 2013, and reports no new research results.
14 citations
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January 2003 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that the scalp coverage scoring (SCS) method is a non-invasive and reproducible technique that effectively measures hair growth and loss dynamics in male subjects with androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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June 2018 in “Internal Medicine” In this study, a patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome complicated by severe sepsis and disseminated intravascular coagulation was successfully treated using combined therapies, including recombinant human soluble thrombomodulin, despite the absence of a standard treatment regimen for CCS.
January 1997 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This announcement details the World Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons' upcoming live workshop in Orlando and does not provide any new research findings.
3 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine” This article suggests that imaging abnormalities in intestinal stem cell compartments could potentially be incorporated into colorectal cancer screening, but provides no new clinical results.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “JAAD International” Mast cells may significantly contribute to central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
May 2018 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This announcement describes job openings at a boutique hair restoration center in Atlanta and reports no clinical results; it emphasizes quality over quantity in their procedures.
June 2026 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This bibliometric analysis of the IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology reveals a steady annual publication growth rate of 5.49% from 2019 to 2025, moderate citation impact, and limited international collaboration.
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January 1980 in “Computer Physics Communications” 4 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” This study suggests that intralesional cidofovir might be a treatment option for SCC, as it showed a successful outcome without systemic toxicity in the reported case.
103 citations
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March 2015 in “Nature Communications” This study identified a genetic locus associated with idiopathic scoliosis in females, which might influence spinal gene expression and was previously linked to protection from early-onset alopecia.
November 2012 in “Quaternary International”
July 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This report covers the successful Workshop for Assistants in Denver, which aimed to provide updated training in hair restoration surgery techniques.
November 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
November 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses categorization changes for Hair Transplant Surgeon members at the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery and reports no clinical outcomes.
1 citations
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September 2006 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article announces that the ISHRS has commissioned its first consumer survey to explore negative perceptions of hair transplants, but it presents no new results.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “The Journal of Family Practice” This report describes early and late stages of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in two Black women, highlighting progression from a small to a large central patch of hair loss.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Microbial Cell Factories” This study identified novel endophytic actinobacteria from the Citrullus colocynthis plant with antibacterial properties, suggesting potential for new antibiotic development against multi-drug-resistant bacteria.