13 citations
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” This study reports pseudopili annulati in a dark-haired Chinese girl, identifying the unique appearance and structural characteristics of her hair without finding abnormalities in the cuticle and cortex.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” This study describes two new types of dermal keratinous cysts of the eyelids, derived from the pilosebaceous apparatus, each presenting distinct management challenges.
6 citations
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October 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” This study describes dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) as a rare and aggressive form of chronic scalp inflammation presenting with pustules and nodules, commonly affecting males and African Americans, and leading to significant quality of life impacts and psychological distress.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” In this case study, a 34-year-old woman with a rare presentation of pilomatrixoma involving alopecia and skin hypopigmentation showed no improvement in these symptoms despite a 3-month trial of topical steroid treatment, highlighting a potential association between pilomatrixoma and microinflammation.
1 citations
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November 2021 in “Jurnal Tadris IPA Indonesia” This literature review discusses the potential benefits of platelet rich plasma for skin beauty treatments, highlighting its uses for skin rejuvenation and collagen production, but reports no new clinical outcomes.
25 citations
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October 2007 in “Developmental biology” In this study, transgenic mice altered to express a Clim-inhibiting molecule under a keratin promoter showed corneal degradation and hair follicle failure, highlighting Clim proteins' role in maintaining these tissues.
January 2024 in “The Indian Veterinary Journal” In this case study involving a two-month-old crossbred kid, severe skin conditions characterized by alopecia and pruritic lesions were linked to Malassezia yeast and bacteria, and successful treatment was observed with ketoconazole and supportive care.
January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” This study evaluated formulations of a cream containing turmeric and ginger extracts for inhibiting underarm hair growth, finding that the formulation with 15% stearic acid and 3% triethanolamine had the most optimal physical characteristics and potential for cosmetic development.
1 citations
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March 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This correspondence discusses eyebrow alopecia in the context of centrofacial trichoblastomatosis and reports no new clinical findings.
75 citations
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October 1999 in “Differentiation” This study suggests that mouse keratin 6 isoforms, K6a and K6b, have overlapping but distinct expression profiles, differing notably in their expression in suprabasal cells and response to phorbol esters.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes the first known occurrence of keratosis follicularis squamosa with unilateral distribution in China, suggesting a potential new clinical subtype of the condition.
18 citations
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March 2003 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This case report details the immunohistochemical study of cytokeratins in a trichofolliculoma, providing insights but no new clinical findings.
233 citations
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October 2004 in “Differentiation” Stem cells are in deep skin layers, while differentiating cells are in shallow layers.
3 citations
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” This case report suggests that intralesional cidofovir successfully treated SCC without systemic toxicity, making it a potential alternative to consider alongside surgical excision.
November 2023 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” In this case report, a girl with tinea capitis experienced psychological disorders, but oral and topical treatment with griseovulfin led to both clinical and psychological improvement, as assessed by CDQLI and DMHC methods.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair shaft changes may be linked to CCCA, but their role is unclear.
19 citations
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April 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study shows that keratin 2e exhibits distinct temporal and regional expression patterns in fetal epidermis, suggesting different regulatory and functional roles from other epidermal keratins.
June 2026 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Crickets have genetically controlled hair plates that help them sense and move their antennae.
83 citations
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May 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified nine new sheep keratin genes, highlighting species-specific differences in the expression and compartmentalization of wool-related keratin genes compared to humans.
20 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of Anatomy” This study suggests that the structure and function of the inner root sheath in mammalian hair may have evolved from simpler forms seen in monotremes, aiding in hair exit without damaging the epidermis.
63 citations
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December 1998 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure and Molecular Enzymology” The study improved understanding of keratin fiber structure by showing consistent microfibril diameter but varying distances and electron density profiles.
37 citations
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September 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 27-year-old man with a unique association of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans and acne keloidalis nuchae, successfully treated with oral isotretinoin.
January 2020 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This paper reviews the complex histology of skin layers and underscores its importance for accurate and reproducible diagnosis in cutaneous pathology, but reports no new research findings.
34 citations
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February 2012 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that calretinin immunoreactivity may help identify the innermost cell layer of the outer root sheath in anagen hair follicles and certain cutaneous adnexal proliferations with follicular, sebaceous, and eccrine differentiation.
January 2020 in “Työväentutkimus Vuosikirja” This study observed that Bmi1+ central corneal progenitor cells do not contribute to wound healing in mice, which instead rely on epithelial cell rearrangement and migration to close abrasions.
This article discusses a novel device for applying mediums to human and animal tissues and reports no new clinical results, focusing on its potential for precise applications and enhanced cell transplants.
4 citations
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September 2015 in “JAAD case reports” This article reviews the characteristics and inheritance patterns of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans, but it does not present new clinical findings, noting the disease's complex and poorly understood pathogenesis.
87 citations
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August 1974 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 23 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Developmental Biology” In this study, researchers discussed how specific protein interactions in reptile skin allow for the development of protective structures like scales and scutes, which facilitated reptiles' adaptation to terrestrial environments.