83 citations
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by targeting adenosine and possibly sulfonylurea receptor 2B.
74 citations
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” In this study, the researchers identified key genes with differential m6A methylation involved in cashmere fiber growth, suggesting these modifications may play a significant role in this process.
56 citations
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified altered expression of MMP-19 in the skin's epidermal layers during diseases like psoriasis and eczema, implying a role in disease processes.
51 citations
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December 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review examines the literature on autoimmune hair loss disorders, highlighting the collapse of immune privilege and the potential role of neurogenic stress in this process, but reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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November 2019 in “Gene” This article reviews the structure and regulation of the ITGB6 gene and discusses its role in integrin αvβ6 expression, with no new experimental results reported.
19 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that acne lesion formation involves early hyperkeratinization and inflammation around hair follicles, creating a self-sustaining cycle that may progressively worsen acne.
12 citations
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October 2004 in “Experimental Gerontology” This review summarizes how common polymorphisms in androgen and estrogen receptor genes may influence aging-related symptoms and diseases in men, but it reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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September 2003 in “Current paediatrics” This review discusses topical and oral treatments for acne in children and provides guidance on tailoring these treatments according to acne severity, but it reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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February 2013 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study found that the prevalence of hyperprolactinaemia in healthy premenopausal female blood donors is low and not affected by hormonal contraceptive use, with stress-related factors being the most common cause.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed research international” This review highlights surprising similarities between hair follicles and antler units, suggesting that a comparative study of their biology could benefit understanding in both areas without presenting new empirical findings.
6 citations
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August 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that finasteride treatment in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients induced a transient, caspase-dependent apoptosis in epithelial cells, with activity peaking at 6-8 days and diminishing by 27-32 days.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This article discusses the diagnostic and therapeutic approach for immune-mediated central nervous system diseases but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study suggests that using ex vivo dermatoscopy can improve the accuracy of scalp biopsy processing by correctly guiding tissue bisection and potentially reducing laboratory costs and turnaround time.
2 citations
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September 2019 in “Romanian Journal of Pediatrics” This review discusses the unique features of fetal wound healing that may enable scarless repair and reports no new experimental findings.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article outlines how patient safety is integrated into the healthcare system, focusing on quality improvement and processes such as error reporting and root cause analysis, specifically for dermatologists.
1 citations
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August 2020 in “Food Research” This review discusses management strategies for androgenic alopecia using plant derivatives and highlights the need for prolonged efficacy but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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October 1984 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article discusses the psychological impact of skin imperfections and suggests establishing a Cosmetic Dermatology Service within public health systems to address these issues ethically.
June 2026 in “Research Square” This study identified a group of dermal fibroblasts near hair follicle stem cells in mice that facilitate hair regeneration by creating a biomechanically compliant extracellular matrix, enhancing stem cell activation and promoting a positive feedback loop for tissue regeneration.
May 2026 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” This study found that rete ridge morphogenesis in mammalian skin is directed by a BMP-dependent developmental program, which is evolutionarily distinct from other known pathways controlling the development of hair follicles, sweat glands, and fingerprint ridges.
April 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This research observed that diabetes impairs wound healing in mice by disrupting key mechanotransduction pathways in fibroblasts, which are crucial for the healing process. The study also suggests transcriptomic changes could inform future diabetic wound repair therapies.
January 2025 in “New Journal of Chemistry” In this study, researchers developed hollow mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles and confirmed their synthesis using IR spectroscopy, then evaluated the nanoparticles for endocytosis and biocompatibility, although specific results of these tests are not reported in the abstract.
September 2022 in “Curēus” This case report describes a 61-year-old female with hyperandrogenic symptoms, where an ovarian hemangioma with stromal luteinization was identified and surgically removed, resulting in improved symptoms.
June 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, xerosis was the most common skin condition found among elderly participants, followed by wrinkling and immunoglobulin heavy chain deposition.
This chapter provides an overview of terminology for various skin lesions, including primary and secondary types, but does not report new findings or results.
January 2014 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” In this study, the activation of Notch1 signaling in keratinocytes was found to play a key role in recruiting immune cells and facilitating skin repair after injury.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Improving end-of-life care at home requires better coordination, communication, and support.
8 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that androgenetic alopecia is associated with increased gene expression related to inflammation, stress, and fibrosis, particularly affecting the hair follicle stem cells and showing similarities to diseases like psoriasis.
50 citations
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December 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, the researchers reported that their novel algorithm for hair restoration in dermoscopy images achieved high accuracy and texture preservation, outperforming other techniques in diagnostic accuracy and texture quality measures.
38 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil can help grow hair and make hair follicles bigger, but it can also cause side effects.
22 citations
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that loss of contact between the arrector pili muscle and the hair follicle bulge may explain why hair loss in male and female pattern baldness is largely irreversible, unlike in alopecia areata.