6 citations
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January 2020 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study outlines a method for isolating dermal papilla cells from human hair follicles, which may help overcome challenges in studying their role in hair growth.
45 citations
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December 2004 in “Forensic Science International” This study reports that using laser microdissection to isolate telogen hair follicles significantly improves DNA extraction efficiency for STR typing, reducing contamination from keratin.
16 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found significant gene expression abnormalities in hair follicles affected by alopecia areata, suggesting persistent changes that may predispose to future relapses even after hair regrowth.
14 citations
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February 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes the first use of laser capture microdissection to confirm that atypical lymphocytes in a folliculotropic mycosis fungoides case involving the central nervous system were part of the same tumor clone.
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.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study generated a transcriptomic map of human hair follicles, identifying compartment-specific gene expression profiles that can aid in developing targeted therapies for hair follicle disorders.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers created a comprehensive transcriptome map of human hair follicle compartments, identifying compartment-specific genes and providing a resource for potential therapeutic interventions.
55 citations
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April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article details laboratory methods for isolating and culturing human dermal papilla cells but provides no new experimental results.
July 2018 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” The study found that a modified two-step enzyme digestion method was an efficient and rapid technique for isolating human axillary dermal papilla cells from a few specimens.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
5 citations
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February 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study describes a method inspired by hair transplantation techniques to efficiently isolate eccrine sweat glands from human scalp hair grafts, potentially facilitating further research into their function.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This paper describes a new technique using gentian violet to improve visualization during follicular unit extraction in white-haired patients, suggesting it enhances the accuracy of the procedure.
1 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic clinics” Cultured hair follicles need careful handling and respond well to growth factors.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that using trypsin digestion to extract keratinocytes from the hair follicle bulge results in a higher yield and faster growth of stem keratinocytes compared to the explant method.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study describes a new method for isolating intact human eccrine glands from scalp follicular units, potentially advancing research on sweat gland physiology.
2 citations
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July 2009 in “Medical hypotheses” This article discusses hair transplant techniques and hypothesizes that smaller regenerating units within hair follicles may allow for one-to-many transplantation, potentially increasing hair numbers for those with hair loss, but reports no new experimental results.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” This review summarizes recent progress in human hair follicle bulge cell research, particularly the characterization and isolation of these stem cells, but reports no new experimental results.
3 citations
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September 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Warts in HIV-positive men can have serious abnormal cell growth, needing careful analysis and treatment to prevent cancer.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study generated a transcriptomic map of human hair follicle compartments, providing a database for identifying compartment-specific gene expression which may aid in developing targeted treatments for hair follicle disorders.
27 citations
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March 2022 in “Forensic Toxicology” This review discusses micro-segmental hair analysis for forensic toxicology, emphasizing its potential to provide detailed drug distribution profiles and its application in investigations, while noting the method's limitations and future perspectives.
September 2025 in “The American Journal of Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research” In this analysis, the authors examine how hairdressing techniques like thinning and micro-graduation can correct women's hairlines by softening optical contours and enhancing visual symmetry, emphasizing the relevance of individual factors such as morphology and stylistic expectations in selecting these non-medical approaches.
1 citations
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article outlines the evolving landscape of surgical dermatology and highlights the promising future as new techniques continue to emerge, but it presents no new research results.
July 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article offers no abstract or new results regarding hair replacement, as reported in the International Journal of Dermatology.
7 citations
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April 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that intermediate filaments and matrix proteins in presumptive hair shaft cells are synthesized sequentially, identifying a new polypeptide component that changes during hair cell differentiation.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “Dental Medicine Research” This study suggests that Keratin 6hf may be a potential marker of oral squamous cell carcinoma and could play a role in its progression, though further research is needed to understand its function.
22 citations
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February 2008 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Androgen effects on hair follicles vary by skin area.
14 citations
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May 2008 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This article details a protocol for isolating and culturing embryonic neural crest stem cells from the whisker follicles of adult mice.
18 citations
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August 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study developed an efficient method for isolating and enriching multipotent ovine hair follicle stem cells, which may aid in research on the ovine hair cycle and future wool production.
January 2007 in “The Year book of dermatology” Researchers successfully isolated and identified key stem cells in human hair follicles, which could help develop new skin and hair treatments.
21 citations
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September 2024 in “Cureus” This review explores the mechanisms, techniques, and clinical applications of microneedling, highlighting its advantages and challenges in skin rejuvenation, and discusses future innovations in the field as it continues to evolve.