In this study, a pH-responsive microneedle patch was developed, showing potential in rat models for treating spinal cord injuries by reducing inflammation, promoting nerve regeneration, and supporting neurogenesis, which contributed to improved motor and neurological recovery.
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May 2005 in “Stem Cells” This study found that keratinocyte stem cells in mouse skin are closely related to side population or BCRP1-positive cells based on their localization and marker expression.
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September 2001 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This review discusses the use of contact sensitizers in topical immunotherapy for conditions like alopecia areata and viral warts, focusing on treatment methods, efficacy, and potential adverse effects, and reports no new clinical results.
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October 1992 in “PubMed” This study demonstrated immunological cross-reactivity between mycobacterial heat-shock protein 65 and human epidermal cytokeratin 1/2, suggesting that this cross-reactive epitope might play a role in skin diseases.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Polarizing light microscopy can easily and reliably diagnose congenital keratinizing disorders like Netherton syndrome.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that bleach baths using 0.005% hypochlorite directly affected serine protease expression in skin cells and reduced skin pH in patients with atopic dermatitis, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.
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April 2018 in “Biotechnology Letters” Human growth factor 20 can boost mouse whisker growth.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This case study highlights Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli as an easily overlooked pigmentary disorder characterized by a distinctive triad requiring precise diagnosis for effective patient counseling and cosmetic management.
May 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
September 2016 in “한국임상약학회지” In this study, ibuprofen, menthol, and cetirizine were found to potentially prevent or slow down damage to human dermal fibroblast cells caused by intermittent fever in early alopecia.
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April 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that foot shock stress prolonged the telogen stage and delayed anagen induction in the hair cycle of non-depilated mice, potentially through stress-induced actions of substance P.
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January 1993 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that an extracellular calcium binding site gradient exists in mouse vibrissa and human scalp follicles, but is not significantly affected by hair growth-altering drugs or epidermal growth factor.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study suggests that variability in platelet-derived growth factors in PRP is influenced by both patient-to-patient differences and the devices used for PRP preparation, contributing to inconsistent clinical outcomes in hair loss treatments.
February 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study from a dermatology department found that patch test positivity for allergic contact dermatitis is lower in geriatric patients than in adults, likely due to age-related immune changes and reduced allergen exposure.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TEC kinases may help cause inflammation in vitiligo and could be targeted for treatment.
This study found that exposure to Prussian Blue caused significant detachment of cuticle segments from the hair shaft in both new and aged human hairs.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study observed that hair properties vary by ethnicity, influenced by genetic, environmental, and cultural factors, and noted that ethnicity-dependent differences in surface charge and other properties warrant further investigation.
January 2013 in “edoc (University of Basel)” This study found that TRF1 plays a crucial role in maintaining pluripotency and stem cell compartments, but it is not a suitable in vivo telomere length marker.
September 2024 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study reported a rare case of pityriasis rubra pilaris-like skin reaction in an 18-year-old woman after starting ponatinib treatment for relapsed Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which resolved after treatment adjustment and did not recur over 15 months.
July 2026 in “Research Square” December 2025 in “Molecular Pain” This study identified that the MC-5-HT-HTR2A axis plays a role in chronic pruritus in a mouse model of SADBE-induced allergic contact dermatitis, suggesting potential for therapeutic targeting.
This study found that in mice, the epidermal microenvironment reverses the oncogenic effects of GNAQQ209L in melanocytes, inhibiting their survival and proliferation through paracrine signals.
This chapter examines how toxins such as inorganic arsenic, dioxin, and bacterial toxins can disrupt the balance of keratinocyte stem cell regeneration and differentiation, affecting skin barrier maintenance.
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study estimates that approximately 230,000 tactile afferent fibers innervate the human body's skin, with varying densities across different regions correlating with spatial acuity and hair follicle density.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study reports a case of GGCX syndrome in a 55-year-old Japanese male, characterized by PXE-like symptoms and coagulation deficiency, with an unreported phenotype of possible spinocerebellar degeneration.
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January 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study suggests that spiny keratoderma may be an ectopic hair formation on palms and soles, based on keratinization patterns observed using antikeratin antibodies and electron microscopy.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that CD1a-restricted CD4+ T cells responsive to lysyl-phosphatidylglycerol were more frequent in the blood of atopic dermatitis patients, suggesting a potential role in the disease's Th2-mediated pathology.
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September 1999 in “Journal of Synchrotron Radiation” This study shows that microdiffraction experiments reveal structural layers in keratinous tissues, each with different keratin types, potentially explaining their dual role as mechanical support and chemical barriers.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that exposure to 12-O-tetradecanoyl-phorbol-13-acetate in mouse skin caused changes in claudin expression and localization, indicating disruption and eventual recovery of the epidermal barrier.
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September 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” This study suggests that the interaction between folliculin and plakophilin-4 (p0071) may play a role in folliculin's tumor suppressor function by regulating RhoA signaling, impacting cell migration and junction formation.