June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this report, two cases of melanocytic matricoma, a rare benign hair follicle lesion that mimics melanoma and basal cell carcinoma, were described and successfully treated with complete surgical excision. Histological analysis was crucial for differentiation from similar malignant lesions.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses the temporary scalp trichopigmentation procedure, detailing its unique approach compared to traditional scalp micropigmentation, and reports no new clinical findings.
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October 1989 in “Australian Journal of Agricultural Research” This study found that infused mouse epidermal growth factor induced wool follicle involution through a quasi-physiological process similar to catagen and a separate pathological action, resulting in fleece 'break' or shedding.
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November 2023 in “Bioactive materials” The researchers reported that a newly developed ionic liquid-based microemulsion significantly improved the local delivery of copper peptides in mice, enhancing hair growth-related factor activation while offering a safer, non-invasive alternative to existing treatments for hair loss.
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January 2014 in “Tissue and Cell” MEBO ointment helps activate and grow skin stem cells for burn healing.
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March 2018 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” This study found that immunohistochemistry can effectively distinguish between tricholemmoma and basal cell carcinoma, with BerEP4 and CD34 serving as key differentiators.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that methylprednisolone can block IgG-induced keratinocyte detachment in an animal model of pemphigus vulgaris, potentially by increasing the synthesis and modifying adhesion molecules.
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October 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that melatonin treatment in Cashmere goat kids enhances the density of secondary hair follicles and improves Cashmere quality by regulating the MAPK pathway and reducing cell apoptosis.
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July 2009 in “Journal of dermatology” This case report describes a 29-year-old Japanese man with follicular mucinosis, suggesting nestin-positive, multipotent hair follicle stem cells may be involved in reticular epithelial degeneration of the outer root sheath.
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May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that patients with unresectable melanoma treated with AZD6244 experienced skin reactions, including depigmentation and papulopustular rashes, in patterns similar to those caused by EGFR inhibitors.
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August 2020 in “Curēus” This review systematically analyzed literature to differentiate desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other cutaneous tumors based on clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical features but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2012 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report describes a 5-year-old boy with extensive epidermal nevus who experienced marked improvement using a topical calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate combination ointment.
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January 2019 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” This study suggests that Eclipta prostrata may promote hair growth in mice and human dermal papilla cells through regulating FGF-7 and mTOR signaling.
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November 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that cathepsin L and transglutaminase 3 colocalize in the human hair bulb and nail matrix, suggesting their involvement in terminal differentiation within these epidermal appendages.
October 2025 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” In this case report, a 54-year-old woman with a rare desmoplastic trichoepithelioma presented with clinical features resembling basal cell carcinoma, highlighting the importance of histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses for accurate diagnosis.
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January 2013 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study found that melatonin enhanced whisker growth in vitro and identified MT1 receptor presence in the granular layer of mouse epidermis and the outer root sheath, suggesting potential for hair growth treatment.
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May 2001 in “Endocrinology” This study suggests that Mrp3 may play a role in both wound healing and the hair follicle cycle as a growth factor and/or angiogenesis factor.
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October 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study found that histopathologic features of erythematous papulopustular eruption due to EGFR inhibitors vary with eruption severity and differ between cetuximab and erlotinib treatments.
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March 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, melatonin implantation altered BMP2 gene expression associated with hair follicle growth in Inner Mongolia Cashmere Goats, particularly reducing expression during the follicles' resting period.
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April 2011 in “Biological Chemistry” This study found that Cathepsin E plays a crucial role in keratinocyte terminal differentiation, affecting epidermis formation and homeostasis in mice.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This paper presents a new methodology combining magnetic tweezers and traction force microscopy to study keratinocyte mechanobiology, but reports no experimental results yet.
January 2024 in “Journal of dermatology and skin science” In this study, researchers found that applying topical aprepitant, which blocks substance P receptors, significantly reduced facial dermatitis and hair loss in rats experiencing erlotinib-induced skin side effects, highlighting the neurogenic inflammation's role and the protective effect of ROS inhibition.
3 citations
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May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that Pmab treatment may alter hair follicle growth cycles, leading to trichomegaly and hypertrichosis, but these effects do not correlate with other skin toxicities.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study developed a biobased copolymer called SELP::KP, showing improved hair strength, elasticity, and conditioning properties while being a safer alternative to conventional chemical treatments, based on application to human hair in a laboratory setting.
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case study identified erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following methylaminolaevulinate photodynamic therapy, noting improvement with steroid treatment and partial resolution of atrophy after three months.
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May 2000 in “Endocrinology” This study identified a new gene, mrp4, in mice, which suggests it may have a unique role in the growth and development of hair follicles in the ears and tails.
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January 2014 in “PubMed” In this case report, erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp in a 49-year-old man showed improvement with daily application of 0.1% mometasone furoate cream.
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In animal studies, this research found that minoxidil-loaded air-pocket microneedles improved hair loss treatment efficiency compared to topical application, while effectively sealing punctured skin openings.
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August 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” This study found that bufotalinin, derived from Merremia peltata leaves, may enhance hair growth by acting as a potential androgen receptor antagonist in rabbits.