36 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses madarosis, its diverse causes, and suggests follicular unit transplantation as a useful treatment for scarring types, but reports no new clinical results.
22 citations
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April 2012 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that the loss of Msx2 in knockout mice led to phenotypes similar to Peters anomaly and microphthalmia, suggesting that MSX2 plays a critical role in anterior segment development of the eye.
55 citations
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May 1970 in “New England Journal of Medicine” This study found that scurvy is associated with the development of Sjögren's syndrome symptoms, which resolved with ascorbic acid repletion.
12 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry” Neuromyotonia and morphoea can occur together in the same body areas.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This article proposes using the hallmarks of ageing and dysregulated microRNAs to create a molecular morbidity score that could improve prognostication and clinical trial inclusion for patients with multimorbidity.
8 citations
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January 2008 in “PubMed” This study reports that mesotherapy can lead to serious complications, such as multifocal scalp abscesses and subcutaneous fat necrosis, requiring extensive surgical repair.
87 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Cell Science” The researchers found that corneodesmosin is crucial for maintaining skin barrier integrity and hair follicle architecture in mice, with its deletion leading to severe skin and hair abnormalities.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Stem Cells” This review discusses the role of melanocyte stem cells in skin pigmentation and potential regenerative therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
December 1972 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes a case of scarring alopecia in a 7-year-old girl, highlighting the presence of inflammation without true sclerosis despite normal bone age and negative fungal tests.
6 citations
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April 2010 in “Cellular Reprogramming” The study characterized the transcriptional changes in porcine SKP cells transitioning to fibroblast-like cells, indicating potential roles for specific signaling pathways in this cell fate transition.
6 citations
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June 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This report discusses a case of reticular erythematous mucinosis syndrome, highlighting minimal mucin deposition and significant lymphocytic infiltration around the hair follicle, contributing to the ongoing debate about its nature as a mucinosis.
26 citations
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October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the potential benefits and biological activities of MSC secretome for various skin applications, but it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This article reports a case of lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei affecting the scalp, which led to scarring hair loss, but it provides no new experimental findings.
4 citations
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May 1998 in “PubMed” This study found that the Bsk phenotype in mice did not result from a recombination event between specific keratin genes, leaving the gene linked to this mutation unidentified.
27 citations
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October 2013 in “Experimental dermatology” In this study, hair shaft miR-29a levels were significantly lower in scleroderma patients than in controls, suggesting that hair microRNAs could serve as independent biomarkers for the disease.
August 2025 in “Stem Cells” This study developed a molecular systems architecture to map the complex interactions between mesenchymal stromal cells and their microenvironment, providing a framework for future predictive models that could enhance therapeutic strategies and reduce adverse effects.
1 citations
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May 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This meeting synopsis on the 66th Annual Montagna Symposium reports no new results but outlines discussions on precision dermatology, integrating molecular insights with clinical applications for personalized skin care.
4 citations
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January 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that scanning electron microscopy with argon sputter etching visualizes hair lipids at the cell membrane complex as distinctive convex structures, shedding light on their role and localization in human hair.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” The study reported a 7.80% prevalence of scarring alopecia in Chinese SLE patients and identified several risk factors, including mucocutaneous lesions and high disease activity, while renal and cardio-respiratory involvements were negatively associated with it.
January 1999 in “Praxis sociológica” This study demonstrates that melanocyte stem cells can be a source of melanoma in a mouse model, resembling human melanoma in both heterogeneity and gene signatures.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Medical Mycology Journal” This study observed Malassezia hyphae in the keratotic plugs of healthy individuals, which contrasts with previous findings of these hyphae primarily in lesions of pityriasis versicolor patients.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” This study found that RSPO1 mutations in patients with a 46XX disorder of sexual development contribute to impaired skin integrity and increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma in areas subject to friction.
9 citations
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June 2011 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This report presents a case of molluscum contagiosum virus infection within an epidermoid cyst in a 13-year-old on long-term steroid treatment, highlighting its rare occurrence and need for histological examination for accurate diagnosis.
3 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” In this study involving dogs, co-mingling of mange-infested and healthy dogs proved to be the most effective method for transmitting mange, although placing healthy dogs in kennels recently vacated by infested dogs also led to successful transmission.
179 citations
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June 2000 in “The American journal of pathology” This study reports that the asebia-2J mutation in mice affects sebaceous gland function and leads to hair follicle destruction, offering a model for human scarring alopecias.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” This tool was developed to enhance reproducibility and sensitivity in measuring partial hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, particularly those undergoing JAK inhibitor therapy, using scalp photographs.
May 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” This meeting summary highlights the international scope of hair replacement surgery at the second meeting of the Italian Society for Hair Restoration, but reports no new scientific findings.
13 citations
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study found distinct differences in protein expression and wound healing pathways between Acomys cahirinus and Mus musculus, highlighting potential targets for reducing fibrotic response in mammals.
April 2024 in “African Journal of Biological Sciences” This case report describes a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed Degos disease and non-scarring alopecia, highlighting dermoscopy's role in diagnosis and treatment prognosis.
32 citations
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November 2011 in “Reproductive Sciences” The study found that among young Brazilian women, the likelihood of metabolic syndrome in those with PCOS is strongly associated with BMI and the phenotype involving menstrual irregularity and hyperandrogenism.