May 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers explore the roles of lactoferrin in skin and hair health, highlighting its potential anti-inflammatory and regenerative benefits despite the lack of well-controlled clinical trials for hair-specific outcomes.
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June 2023 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” In this study, researchers found that an ethyl acetate extract of the green microalga Scenedesmus deserticola significantly increased the viability of human dermal fibroblasts by over 20% compared to a control and identified a potent anti-UV compound, loliolide, through further fractionation.
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April 2019 in “Animal biotechnology” This study observed that POMP is strongly expressed in the root sheath hair follicles of Liaoning Cashmere goats and its expression can be regulated by certain factors, which may influence cashmere growth.
8 citations
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March 2023 in “BMC Research Notes” This pilot study explored a new method using laser-capture microdissection and 16S rRNA gene sequencing to analyze the human scalp hair follicle microbiome more accurately, revealing region-specific variations in microbial diversity and abundance.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Veterinary record case reports” This study reports the first successful treatment of a dog infected with Mycobacterium avium subspecies hominissuis using antibiotics, with no zoonotic transmission observed.
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April 2022 in “Microorganisms” In this study, clinically used preoperative skin preparations with povidone iodine and chlorhexidine gluconate did not meet FDA log-reduction standards for bacterial bioburden in a porcine model, suggesting persistent infection risks.
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study suggests that recombinant Lumpy Skin Disease Virus strains pose a severe threat to yaks in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, causing high mortality and emphasizing the need for targeted control strategies.
36 citations
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September 2013 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that sweat gland stem cells primarily maintain sweat gland homeostasis but can trans-differentiate to aid in epidermal healing and regenerate diverse skin structures under certain conditions.
October 2010 in “EUR Research Repository (Erasmus University Rotterdam)” This case report describes the successful treatment of scedosporiosis-induced cellulitis with voriconazole and intermittent pneumatic compression in a 72-year-old Portuguese woman.
8 citations
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February 2022 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that Bacillus subtilis strain Ydj3 significantly enhanced sweet pepper seed germination, fruit quality, and rhizosphere bacterial composition, including increased yield and vitamin C content, in a commercial greenhouse setting.
April 2018 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study successfully isolated LGR6+ epithelial stem cells from rats and demonstrated their multipotency, suggesting potential for fracture healing research.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry” This case report highlights the successful treatment of a sheep with ovine bacterial dermatitis, emphasizing the importance of laboratory confirmation and antimicrobial susceptibility-guided therapy, which led to complete clinical recovery within three weeks.
September 2023 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” This study reported a rare case of necrobiosis lipoidica occurring on the scalp, leading to scarring alopecia, and highlighted a positive response to glucocorticoid therapy by reducing the brightness and growth of plaques over one month.
May 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation” This study found that Aloe vera and Citrus lemon extracts demonstrated notable antibacterial effects against Propionibacterium acnes in both lab and human skin models, with combined use resulting in a 67% reduction in acne, suggesting potential for future therapeutic applications.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Bioresource Technology Reports” This study suggests that using glycosidases to lyse the polysaccharides of Botryoccocus braunii may allow for the semi-continuous recovery of hydrocarbons while keeping the cells viable.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review summarizes recent findings on the role of lactylation, a novel post-translational modification, in skin diseases, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target by linking metabolism, epigenetic regulation, and inflammatory processes.
7 citations
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January 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study found that PDRN derived from Lactobacillus rhamnosus showed superior antioxidant and wound-healing properties compared to salmon-derived PDRN, while also offering potential benefits in immune modulation and bioavailability.
This case study reports that a 35-year-old woman developed nonscarring alopecia following the cosmetic use of poly-L-lactic acid on her face and hairline.
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January 2024 in “Journal of applied pharmaceutical science” This study investigated bacterial isolates from Xylocarpus sp. mangrove fruit and found that these symbiotic bacteria exhibit antibacterial, antifungal, and hair follicle growth properties, suggesting potential applications in the cosmetic bioindustry, particularly for treating alopecia.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Italian Journal of Food Science” This study found that pretreatment combining maceration with press-shear force and moist heat significantly increased the total phenolic and flavonoid contents in galactagogue herbs like banana inflorescences and Thai ginger.
March 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, patients with active lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia showed significant improvement using a three-stage treatment regimen involving Tofacitinib, Apremilast, and Crisaborole, with 93.5% experiencing marked improvement and only three mild adverse events reported.
14 citations
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August 2015 in “Endocrinology” This study describes the development of a monoclonal antibody, 005-C04, which blocks PRLR-mediated signaling, suggesting its potential for furthering understanding of PRLR's role in health and disease.
7 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the authors observed that Staphylococcus aureus lipase gehB is crucial for bacterial penetration of hair follicles in mice, implicating lipases in inflammation and skin damage.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “Tissue Barriers” This review explores the immunological aspects of epidermal differentiation in loricrin knockout mice, offering insights into keratinization and potential intrinsic factors affecting immune function, but provides no new clinical findings.
January 1990 in “UCL Discovery (University College London)” This study found that guinea pig α-lactalbumin transgene was expressed in the mammary glands and sebaceous glands of transgenic mice, with milk protein production occurring in the expected secretory acini.
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July 2012 in “Brain pathology” This study found that LGR5 may play a significant role in maintaining brain cancer stem-like cells and is associated with glioma progression and poor outcomes.
27 citations
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December 1999 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This case report presents a patient with necrobiosis lipoidica exhibiting transepithelial elimination of cholesterol crystals through hair follicles, a finding previously associated with necrobiotic xanthogranuloma.
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December 2022 in “Pediatric dermatology” This case report highlighted an instance of lichen spinulosus emerging as a new cutaneous sequela in a boy following toxic epidermal necrolysis, responding to treatment with ammonium lactate.
January 2017 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This study investigates the potential role of the corticotropin-releasing hormone system in the pathogenesis of lichen planus but does not report new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further exploration.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Analytical Science and Technology” In this study, hydrolysates of lactic acid bacteria were found to enhance hair growth in C57BL/6 male mice more effectively than 5% minoxidil.