7 citations
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July 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study demonstrated that human skin can be efficiently reinnervated using human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neural stem cells, promoting skin vitality and sensory reinnervation comparable to physiological conditions.
319 citations
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November 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study suggests that hair follicle stem cells from transgenic mice can improve nerve regeneration and function, highlighting their potential as an autologous source for regenerative medicine.
309 citations
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October 2007 in “Biomaterials” This study found that a biomaterial gel made from human hair keratins facilitated nerve regeneration in an animal model, potentially matching the effectiveness of traditional autografts.
227 citations
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February 1989 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” This study found that calcitonin‐gene‐related peptide immunoreactive sensory axons in rats are predominantly involved in tissue maintenance rather than nociceptive functions.
101 citations
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August 2008 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This article reviews current understanding and management of peripheral arterial disease and reports no new results; the authors emphasize early diagnosis and lifestyle modification for better outcomes.
101 citations
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August 2003 in “Journal of comparative neurology” In this study, naked mole-rats demonstrated unique skin and hair follicle innervation features compared to other species, suggesting adaptations to their subterranean environment and poikilothermy.
81 citations
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October 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that silencing clock genes BMAL1 or PER1 in human hair follicles increased melanin content and melanocyte activity, suggesting these genes influence pigmentation.
57 citations
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” This review found that women with idiopathic hirsutism may have increased 5α-reductase activity, as indicated by elevated levels of a dihydrotestosterone-reduced metabolite, but more research is needed to confirm its clinical relevance as a biomarker.
50 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses neuroimmune communication in skin disorders and peripheral neuropathic pain, highlighting the complex interactions between sensory neurons and immune cells; it reports no new clinical results but suggests potential future therapies.
49 citations
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April 2016 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study found that shift nurses exhibited lower circadian variations compared to daytime nurses, indicating an adjustment of their biological clocks to continuous shift schedules.
48 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that DNA methylation and histone modification status were altered in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with alopecia areata, suggesting these changes may contribute to the disease's pathological immune responses.
38 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” Alopecia areata patients have more activated T cells in their blood, which may help in developing treatments.
30 citations
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March 2015 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that thyroxine modulates peripheral molecular clock gene expression in human hair follicles, which may have implications for treating clock-related diseases in patients with thyroid dysfunction.
28 citations
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March 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that minoxidil may protect against chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and potentially support hair recovery and tumor suppression in mouse models.
27 citations
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August 2008 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” This review discusses the diagnosis, management, and treatment options for peripheral arterial disease and does not report new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the need for early diagnosis and comprehensive management.
21 citations
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March 2015 in “Neurological Sciences” This study reports that a novel frameshift mutation in the HTRA1 gene in a CARASIL pedigree led to reduced HTRA1 protein and increased TGF-β1 expression, potentially causing severe CARASIL and peripheral small arterial disease.
20 citations
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June 2010 in “Genes and Immunity” This study found distinct gene expression patterns in the blood of alopecia areata patients, suggesting involvement of immune processes and new pathways like Wnt signaling and apoptosis in disease pathogenesis.
18 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” In isolated rat lymph vessels, this study found that ATP-sensitive potassium channel openers impair lymph contractions and reduce lymph flow, potentially contributing to peripheral edema.
16 citations
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December 2012 in “The Clinical Journal of Pain” This study found that trichodynia is associated with both peripheral and central sensitization, potentially linked to hair cycle abnormalities and chronic pain through proinflammatory agents.
12 citations
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March 2016 in “BBA clinical” This study found that intracellular Toll-like receptors were significantly up-regulated in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of alopecia areata patients, suggesting a potential role in inflammatory signaling and pathogenesis.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study observed that common skin changes in patients with type 2 diabetes included peripheral hair loss, xerosis, anhydrosis, and nail alterations, underscoring the importance of controlling blood sugar and foot care to prevent neuropathy complications.
9 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology” This study found that systemic administration of NDP-MSH, a melanocortin receptor agonist, provided neuroprotective effects on dopaminergic nigrostriatal neurons in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease, reducing neuroinflammation and suggesting a role for regulatory T cells in these neuroprotective effects.
8 citations
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March 2013 in “Cell Transplantation” In this study, intradermal injection of GCSF-mobilized peripheral blood stem cells from young pigs rejuvenated skin in aged pigs by increasing collagen, elastin, and cell renewal rates.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study found that androsterone glucuronate (ADT-G) was the only androgenic metabolite sensitive to detecting differences between adult women with acne and controls, and its levels decreased with systemic treatment.
4 citations
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study explored peripheral blood immune dysregulation in alopecia areata through single-cell analyses, identifying systemic changes linked to disease severity and key signaling roles for monocytes, NK cells, and memory T cells, suggesting potential therapeutic targets.
4 citations
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study found that alopecia areata patients who responded poorly to topical immunotherapy had impaired peripheral blood mononuclear cell responses to T-cell stimulants.
3 citations
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December 2023 in “Pain Medicine” This case report described how peripheral nerve stimulation provided significant pain relief and reversal of dermatological symptoms for a female patient with complex regional pain syndrome after conventional treatments failed.
2 citations
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April 2014 in “PubMed” This rat study found that a PLGA conduit filled with neural crest stem cells derived from hair follicles showed promising results in repairing peripheral nerve injuries, partially restoring sensory function and improving nerve structure.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that PBMCsec has anti-fibrotic effects on mouse and human skin scars by regulating pro-fibrotic gene expression and inhibiting myofibroblast differentiation and elastic fiber breakdown.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that allogenic human mesenchymal stem cell treatments have potential therapeutic effects by inducing immune tolerance and anti-inflammatory effects in severe alopecia areata patients.