September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study of pediatric melanocytic lesions, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital observed no concurrent BAP1 loss and BRAFV600E positivity, characteristics of adult BIMT, suggesting that these tumors may develop at a later age rather than in childhood.
September 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” This study introduces a new method to isolate stem cells from the hair follicle outer root sheath of equine skin, demonstrating that these cells, named eMSCORS, proliferate efficiently and can differentiate similarly to adipose tissue-derived MSCs, offering a promising alternative for equine veterinary applications.
September 2026 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Bulge progenitor cells show promise for regenerating hair follicles and increasing hair density.
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December 2024 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” In this case study, the researchers reported a rare incidence of bilateral hyperpigmented macules on a patient's lower legs, possibly due to cyclophosphamide, suggesting that this chemotherapy drug may directly stimulate hair follicles to cause skin discoloration.
May 2026 in “Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications” This study found that the carbohydrate-based excipient β-cyclodextrin forms a stable inclusion complex with the active ingredient of Minoxicapil®, potentially enhancing its formulation for hair-loss treatment, and in vitro assays suggest improved proliferation of DPC cells, supporting its use in topical treatments.
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January 2015 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” In this study, metabolic syndrome was common among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, with a significant association with higher BMI and prevalent dyslipidemia.
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November 2024 in “Bone Reports” This study found that while MSC concentration in BMCs correlates with total cell counts, cellularity does not indicate high MSC content.
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January 2022 in “Cell Biology International” This study found that altering cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) levels in the bulge region of hair follicles affects the balance of stem cell numbers, potentially influencing hair follicle self-renewal and proliferation.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review by the British Hair and Nail Society reported that their national grand round for complex hair disorders has led to diagnosis changes in 38% of cases and has suggested novel treatments, emphasizing its role in aiding complex diagnostic and therapeutic decisions.
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July 2024 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” This study found that multiphoton microscopy imaging allows for detailed observation and quantitative analysis of collagen alterations in the progression of endometrial cancer, potentially offering a faster, more accurate method for early diagnosis compared to current protocols.
January 2025 in “Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine” 3 citations
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May 2025 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study suggested that MRF may support skin regeneration and rejuvenation by promoting collagen synthesis and regulating factors involved in fibroblast activation and ECM remodeling, with preliminary findings indicating ADSCs might aid these processes.
January 2024 in “JAAD case reports” This study discusses zinc's vital role in skin cell growth and how its deficiency can lead to acrodermatitis enteropathica, marked by symptoms like alopecia and dermatitis. It notes that similar symptoms appear in people with certain metabolic conditions, referred to as acrodermatitis dysmetabolica.
This study found that 49% of female breast cancer patients treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors for at least three months developed alopecia, which significantly impacted their quality of life, with greater alopecia severity leading to worse emotional and functional well-being.
February 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This preclinical study found that Mesenchymal Stem Cell-derived Conditioned Media formulations were safe and effective in rat and mouse models for treating chemotherapy- and radiation-induced oral mucositis, demonstrating improved tissue regeneration and healing, most notably at higher concentrations.
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February 2022 in “Cell Death Discovery” In this study, researchers found that hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells, modified to overexpress extracellular matrix protein 1, significantly improved liver function and reduced liver damage in cirrhotic mice by inhibiting hepatic stellate cell activation and TGF-β/Smad signaling.
January 2012 in “heiDOK (Heidelberg University)” In this study, researchers observed that dormant TRP-2+ melanoma cells in bone marrow can interact with CD8+ T cells in tumor-bearing ret transgenic mice, potentially influencing immune responses.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” In this study, AMD was observed more frequently in AGA patients, and a higher monocyte/HDL ratio was associated with increased AMD severity, especially in men.
October 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications” This study investigated improving Finasteride's water solubility using trimethyl-β-cyclodextrin (TM-β-CD) and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) as carriers, finding that β-CD improved Fin's cumulative release, while TM-β-CD enhanced its solubility, with computational data supporting these outcomes.
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January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report details the dermoscopic features of bilateral cutaneous larva migrans in an adult male, noting similarities with lymphangioma circumscriptum but highlights that typical dermoscopy magnification may be insufficient for diagnosis.
The I National Academic Congress of Dermatology in 2021 expanded to include participants from across Brazil and discussed dermatology topics, including COVID-19.
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February 2025 in “Advanced Materials” This study found that a new autonomous, moisture-driven flexible electrogenerative dressing significantly accelerated chronic wound healing in a diabetic mouse model compared to the control group.
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December 2013 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that the postnatal thymus contains a population of mesenchymal stem cells that may help maintain functional thymic microenvironments.
April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study discovered that exosomes from adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells can mitigate damage in dermal papilla cells by modulating the TGF-β1/SMAD2 signaling pathway through miRNAs miR-574-3p and miR-125a-5p, revealing potential therapeutic targets for androgenetic alopecia.
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May 2004 in “Prenatal Diagnosis” This study suggests that prenatal genetic diagnosis of MELAS syndrome using amniotic cells may not reliably predict fetal outcomes due to phenotypic diversity observed in siblings with similar levels of mutant mtDNA.
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January 2018 in “Stem Cells International” The researchers reported that conditioned media from deer antler mesenchymal stem cells may enhance hair and skin regeneration by modulating cellular responses through secretory vesicles.
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August 2008 in “Oncotarget” In this study, intravital microscopy in live mice showed that apoptosis in hair follicle regression may be driven by apoptotic cells inducing neighboring cell death, with stem cells likely providing a pro-survival signal.
July 2023 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” This case study highlights that RDEB-mitis can be misdiagnosed in older adults, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis as it does not require immunosuppressive treatment.
October 1993 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology”
February 2026 in “International journal of intelligent engineering and systems” This study proposes a new method for hair segmentation that improved performance in skin lesion images, as indicated by an increase in the Dice score from 76.97% to 79.08%.