March 2026 in “Scientific Journal” This case study reported a 15-year-old girl with a nevus sebaceus of Jadassohn, where a secondary neoplasm potentially developed into either pigmented trichoblastoma or pigmented basal cell carcinoma, highlighting the importance of early recognition and evaluation of such lesions for effective management.
July 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This article discusses the diagnostic challenges between certain neonatal scalp conditions and highlights the potential of line-field confocal optical coherence tomography to provide detailed, non-invasive skin examination, without presenting new clinical findings.
June 2025 in “Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia” In this study, a 14-year-old boy with nevus sebaceous on his scalp underwent a three-stage serial excision, resulting in complete lesion removal with minimal scarring and no recurrence after six months.
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January 1998 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” This report describes four trichoblastoma cases rich in Merkel cells, suggesting these tumors may mimic fetal skin development where Merkel cells are numerous.
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September 2020 in “Nature Communications” This study reports previously unrecognized cellular complexity in growing mouse incisors, suggesting species-specific differences in cell dynamics between mouse and human teeth related to growth and differentiation.
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April 2019 in “Cell reports” This study found that human iPSC-derived melanocytes from vitiligo patients successfully integrated into mouse hair follicles and epidermis, demonstrating potential for personalized therapy for depigmentation.
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November 2022 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This study found that while participants in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, had good knowledge about Vitamin D and recognized sunlight as a key source, there was inconsistency in their attitudes towards maintaining adequate Vitamin D levels.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review highlights the increasing use of trichoscopy, a noninvasive and well-tolerated diagnostic tool, to aid in the accurate diagnosis and management of various pediatric hair and scalp conditions, such as alopecia and other abnormalities.
This case report highlights the diagnosis of Parry Romberg syndrome in a 52-year-old man within a primary care setting, emphasizing the importance of awareness and team discussion among family physicians for rare conditions.
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August 2014 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” This study found that biallelic mutations in the TTC7A gene affect lymphocyte and gut epithelial cell function, thereby contributing to the development of inflammatory bowel disease in patients.
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September 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” This guide reviews the biology of sebaceous glands and their evaluation methods, emphasizing their roles beyond lipid production in skin health and disease, and reports no new research results.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study observed that expanding regulatory T cells in the skin of mice with alopecia areata did not reverse the condition, indicating that additional immunotherapy may be necessary.
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January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that low temperatures and nitrogen deficiency trigger root hair elongation through a molecular mechanism involving the receptor kinase FERONIA and the TOR Complex 1.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had increased scalp microbial diversity and reduced Staphylococcus abundance, particularly in the frontal and vertex regions, suggesting this dysbiosis as a sensitive indicator of AGA.
June 2026 in “Nano Research” In this study, researchers developed a novel 3D bio-printed skin scaffold using exosomes from liver cells, which enhanced wound healing by promoting cell growth, angiogenesis, and reducing inflammation in large skin injuries, suggesting potential applications in treating chronic skin conditions.
July 2023 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” This research discusses Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, life-threatening conditions often induced by immune-mediated drug reactions. Optimal management involves early diagnosis, drug withdrawal, and supportive therapy, though evidence for systemic treatments like corticosteroids and cyclosporin remains variable and lacks randomized controlled trial confirmation.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article briefly notes the benefits of global collaboration among hair restoration societies but reports no new findings or research results.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that systemic treatment with DS77754007, a KLK5 inhibitor, improved skin symptoms in a mouse model of Netherton Syndrome more effectively than certain antibody treatments, suggesting KLK5 inhibition as a promising therapeutic approach for this condition.
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October 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” This study observed that adult Netherton syndrome patients showed a range of normal to diminished immune responses to polysaccharide, conjugate, and mRNA-based vaccines, with responses generally overlapping those of healthy controls, suggesting no consistent B- or T-cell immunodeficiency in this population.
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April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis exhibit lower levels and activity of DNase1, impairing NET degradation, and suggests DNase1 administration as a potential treatment.
This case study reports that early genetic testing and targeted therapies, such as secukinumab, can significantly improve skin barrier function in patients with Netherton syndrome, despite persistent symptoms.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses Dr. Jennifer Martinick's experience as a guest speaker at the 20th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Clinical Hair Restoration and reports no new findings.
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August 2002 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Cathepsin L deficiency causes hair and skin issues in mice.
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, brepocitinib was found to significantly reduce inflammatory biomarker CCL5 expression and improve clinical severity by week 24, while maintaining a favorable safety profile.
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September 2024 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study concluded that noninvasive imaging techniques offer potential benefits in managing scalp conditions by potentially reducing the need for biopsies and minimizing patient morbidity, each technique having unique advantages and limitations for specific conditions.
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June 2022 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Ukraine)” This study found that adding vitamin D to L-thyroxine treatment reduced depression more effectively in West-Ukrainian patients with autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism than L-thyroxine alone.
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November 2022 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Ukraine)” This study found that supplementing cholecalciferol with L-thyroxine significantly reduced depression levels in hypothyroid patients with autoimmune thyroiditis compared to L-thyroxine alone.
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January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that BDNF gene polymorphism was significantly associated with depression in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism in the Western Ukrainian population, unlike VDR and NMDA polymorphisms.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that Hashimoto's thyroiditis and alopecia areata show distinct gut microbial patterns, with specific microbes like Bacteroides fragilis and Microbacterium sp. T32 potentially linked to autoimmune activity.