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December 2016 in “PloS one” In this study, researchers found that the EDMTFH protein is present in specific layers of the chicken embryo skin and feathers, suggesting its role in feather mechanics and development.
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January 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” This study found that using cultured mesenchymal stem cells from mouse whisker hair follicle outer root sheath in wound healing reduced inflammation, accelerated closure, and resulted in less hypertrophic scarring in mice.
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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.
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April 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” In this study, four dogs with a novel skin disease showed clinical lesions involving verrucous, crusted papules and plaques, and responded variably to immunosuppressive therapy, suggesting an immune-mediated cause.
7 citations
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December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article reviews hair and nail disorders in children, emphasizing their prevalence, congenital and acquired origins, and the diagnostic challenges compared to treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This review highlights the emerging role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in dermatology, suggesting that lncRNAs significantly impact signaling pathways involved in normal skin functions and skin diseases, offering potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
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September 2020 in “Cochrane library (CD-ROM)” This Cochrane Review protocol aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of various treatments for alopecia areata through a network meta-analysis, but no specific study findings are reported yet.
December 2025 in “Nature Communications” This study in male rats identified a unique type of mechanoreceptor, the club-like ending, which responds only to touch and not to self-motion during whisking, contrasting with other receptors that show mixed selectivity.
January 2021 in “Middle East journal of applied sciences” This article discusses the widespread issue of zinc deficiency affecting plant, animal, and human health, and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for adequate zinc availability in agriculture and nutrition.
April 2024 in “Communications biology” The researchers reported that disrupting ATRA signaling by deleting RDHE genes in the hair follicle led to altered hair follicle cycles, composition, and gene expression, indicating RDHEs' role in hair follicle signaling coordination.
289 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study demonstrates that human skin is capable of steroid hormone synthesis, but its role in androgenic skin disorders like acne and alopecia is yet to be clarified.
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June 2010 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This report describes a case of hypozincemia type-II in an exclusively breast-fed infant, which resolved with zinc therapy and weaning, highlighting genetic factors in zinc transporter gene SLC30A2.
5 citations
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September 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This study aimed to assess whether using minoxidil alongside nutritional cyclical supplements could boost hair regrowth without antiandrogens or enzyme blockers, focusing on hair root strengthening. Results are not reported.
2 citations
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August 2025 in “Microbiome” In this study conducted in female mice, maternal Faecalibacterium pathobionts combined with a low-fiber diet increased systemic inflammation and skin problems in offspring, suggesting a link to atopic dermatitis and the influence of dietary trends on chronic conditions.
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November 2021 in “Ultrasonography” This study found that applying low-intensity ultrasound enhanced hair growth on the treated area of mice with androgenic alopecia, potentially by affecting the action of finasteride.
May 2026 in “Nature Communications” This study observed that the loss of H3K9me3, via the ablation of Suv39h1, Suv39h2, and Setdb1 in embryonic mouse epidermis, disrupts skin development processes such as keratinocyte differentiation and hair follicle formation, highlighting H3K9me3's crucial role in epidermal morphogenesis.
August 2026 in “Cosmetics” This review assessed dermo-cosmetic treatments using prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, and other biotics for acne and scalp disorders, finding potential benefits, especially with multi-strain or synbiotic formulations, although challenges like formulation stability and the need for larger trials persist.
October 2024 in “Journal of Plant Growth Regulation” Fusarium sp. strain K-23 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better in salty soil by promoting root hair growth.
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January 2020 98 citations
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March 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study concluded that heterozygous NFKB2 mutations lead to a distinct and severe form of primary immunodeficiency with early onset, primarily T cell-mediated autoimmunity, and impaired B-cell differentiation.
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February 2014 in “EMBO molecular medicine” This study found that prolonged Nrf2 activation in mouse keratinocytes led to enlarged sebaceous glands, hair loss, and cysts, suggesting a role for Nrf2 in conditions like MADISH.
61 citations
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January 2011 in “PloS one” In this study, researchers found that Notch signaling is crucial for late-stage epidermal differentiation and postnatal hair cycle homeostasis by regulating hair follicle stem cell proliferation and differentiation.
47 citations
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August 2016 in “American Journal Of Pathology” This study reports that in systemic sclerosis, CD34+ dermal fibroblasts transition to CD34−, podoplanin+, and CD90+ fibroblasts across the dermis, suggesting a role in unchecked fibrosis.
35 citations
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January 2022 in “Frontiers in Neurology” This review utilizes clinical vignettes to detail various pain syndromes associated with multiple sclerosis, including their pathophysiology and management strategies, highlighting conditions like central neuropathic pain, Lhermitte's phenomenon, and trigeminal neuralgia as they relate to different lesion types.
18 citations
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January 2019 in “European journal of histochemistry” This study found that in bovine skin, leptin and its receptor are expressed in the epidermis and hair follicles, suggesting a role in epidermis growth and hair follicle cycling through paracrine and autocrine mechanisms.
September 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” This review discusses the various determinants of hair quality in healthy individuals and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for independent trials with standardized outcomes.
This study highlights the increasing association between popular diets, unregulated supplements, and various skin disorders, emphasizing the need for clinicians to thoroughly assess dietary histories to manage nutrition-related skin issues effectively.
This review highlights various plant-based and herbal treatments that reportedly help prevent hair loss and encourage hair growth. It also explores the molecular mechanisms, identified plant compounds, recent technologies such as nanoarchitectonics, and patents related to hair growth promotion.
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study found that MDSC exosomes promoted partial hair regrowth and modulated immune responses in mice with alopecia areata, suggesting potential as a treatment for autoimmune diseases.