June 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study developed new immortalized keratinocyte cell lines lacking COL7A1 using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, providing a valuable model to explore the biology and treatment options for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
January 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study introduces a new multiaxial bioreactor system that uniformly stretches tissue-engineered skin grafts and improves skin tissue maturation through enhanced cellular distribution and environmental monitoring.
27 citations
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified numerous size polymorphisms in the human ultrahigh sulfur KAP4 genes due to intragenic sequence variations, suggesting these polymorphisms may have arisen through deletions and duplications during evolution.
12 citations
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” This paper suggests intralesional cidofovir as a potentially effective treatment for SCC with no systemic toxicity observed, but surgical excision remains the standard for its curative outcomes and thorough evaluation.
January 2026 in “Biochemical Pharmacology”
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September 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified a missense mutation in the keratin 71 gene as the cause of autosomal dominant woolly hair/hypotrichosis in a Japanese family, marking the first human mutation in KRT71 linked to a hair disorder.
July 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This review highlights the diverse potential medicinal properties of kavalactones from Alpinia zerumbet, which include antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory activities, among others, and suggests fields for further research.
15 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” In this study, targeting the expression of a keratin KRT5/KRT8 chimeric cDNA in keratin-deficient mice partially restored structural defects in epidermal cells, but did not fully normalize skin health.
38 citations
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September 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study evaluated the effect of 2% ketoconazole lotion for androgenetic alopecia, but the results regarding its effectiveness on clinical appearance remained unclear.
May 2013 in “Proceedings of SPIE” In this study, the researchers demonstrated an automatic alignment method for beams in an electron pumped excimer laser system that achieved high precision and accuracy, with a reported alignment accuracy of 0.63μrad.
4 citations
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October 2025 in “Molecules” This study concluded that extracts from fermented pumpkin peel and pulp, processed with Lactobacillus strains and kombucha, may serve as multifunctional cosmetic ingredients, offering antioxidant protection, anti-aging, and skin regeneration benefits by demonstrating cytoprotective effects and reducing inflammatory cytokines in cell assays.
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January 2019 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” This study found that incorporating a block copolymer significantly alters the size and morphology of niosome drug delivery systems made of non-ionic surfactants and cholesterol, affecting their stability.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that ketoconazole-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles significantly improved skin permeation and retention compared to a drug suspension and marketed product, demonstrating enhanced delivery into deeper skin layers.
5 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This paper presents a new device for navigational surgery utilizing the fluorescent properties of Indocyanine Green, offering enhanced intra-operative imaging capabilities by identifying tissues with an infrared CMOS camera.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CRISPR/Cas9 and prime editing can potentially fix skin disorder genes safely and effectively.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Propolis extract can promote hair growth and increase keratin production.
18 citations
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April 1989 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that using an argon gas-based system for intralesional cryotherapy significantly reduced keloid scar volume, improved scar quality, and resulted in low recurrence rates after 12 months.
9 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that ultra-high molecular weight poly-γ-glutamic acid promoted hair growth in telogenic C57BL/6 mice by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase activity and inducing the anagen phase.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Laser treatment for skin conditions VEN and ILVEN is effective and liked by patients.
13 citations
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January 2002 in “Biological chemistry” This study found that hair follicle-specific keratins can form different structural assemblies depending on ionic conditions, with hair cortex keratins requiring physiological salt conditions to form intermediate filaments.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences” This study observed that Kasisa Bhasma is safer and less toxic than Shodhita Kasisa, particularly at higher doses, when administered to experimental rats.
1 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
June 2020 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” This observational study concluded that anti-Ku antibodies do not specifically indicate any systemic autoimmune disease or associated clinical phenotype.
June 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study reported that anti-Ku-positive patients exhibited heterogeneous muscular features, primarily characterized by necrotizing fibers and vacuolar changes, and suggested that autophagy could be a significant mechanism involved in the pathogenesis.
December 2016 in “Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease/Indonesian Journal of Tropical an Infectious Disease” In this case report, a two-year-old girl with kerion type of tinea capitis successfully achieved clinical and mycologic cure with double pulse dose terbinafine and 2% ketoconazole shampoo over two months, with excellent tolerability and no side effects.
11 citations
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October 2018 in “Nucleic Acid Therapeutics” This study suggests that transfection with modified KGF-mRNA enhances keratinocyte reepithelialization in wound therapy by temporarily increasing growth factor expression without affecting nuclear DNA.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of gastrointestinal & digestive system” The researchers reported that the SAGI PGP procedure resulted in excess weight loss of over 90% in the first year and normalized blood sugar levels without medication among diabetic patients by the first month post-operation.
This study in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep identified two SNPs in the KRT71 gene that significantly affect wool length, with distinct expression patterns observed in hair follicles, suggesting KRT71 as a candidate gene for enhancing wool production traits.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 27 citations
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March 2011 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that fractional CO(2) laser treatments led to significant improvements in eyelid skin tightening and eyebrow elevation over one year, with no significant side effects reported.