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December 2021 in “Pathologica” Trichogerminoma is a rare, benign skin tumor from hair cells, with a small risk of becoming cancerous.
October 2021 in “European journal of cancer” Repeated biopsies are crucial for managing lupus panniculitis when initial treatments fail.
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June 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” We now understand more about what causes acne and this could lead to better, more personalized treatments.
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January 2012 in “Cell stem cell” TGF-β2 helps activate hair follicle stem cells by counteracting BMP signals.
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May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Glycerol is essential for skin hydration in mice without sebaceous glands.
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April 2017 in “Cell” Different small areas within hair follicles send specific signals that control what type of cells stem cells become.
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December 2017 in “Trends in immunology” Intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes are crucial for gut immunity and maintaining the mucosal barrier.
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August 2012 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Hair growth and development are controlled by specific signaling pathways.
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June 2010 in “Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America” Two rare genetic diseases cause severe rickets in children due to defects in vitamin D metabolism.
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August 2016 in “The oncologist” Understanding and managing side effects of hedgehog pathway inhibitors can improve treatment for advanced basal cell carcinoma.
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August 2018 in “Molecular Systems Biology” Fibroblast state switching is crucial for skin healing and development.
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April 2008 in “Developmental biology” Ectodysplasin inhibits Wnt signaling to help form hair follicles.
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the RBPJ gene cause Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
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March 2014 in “BoneKEy Reports” Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
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October 2018 in “Nature” A small group of slow-growing cells causes basal cell carcinoma to return after treatment.
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April 2014 in “Trends in Pharmacological Sciences” Targeting the Smoothened receptor shows promise for treating certain cancers.
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