9 citations
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November 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” This study found that human skin grafted onto certain immunodeficient mice resulted in proliferative scars with characteristics similar to human hypertrophic scars, suggesting these models may better represent the condition's natural history.
November 2006 in “評価・診断に関するシンポジウム講演論文集” This study found that KSR1 is essential for v-Ha-ras-mediated skin tumor formation in mice but not for MT-driven mammary tumor genesis, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target in Ras/MAPK signaling.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” This case report described a woman in her 40s with ulcerative scalp sarcoidosis presenting in atypical skin locations, diagnosed with systemic sarcoidosis following comprehensive examination and histological analysis, and experiencing improvement with prednisone and hydroxychloroquine treatment.
13 citations
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September 2014 in “Birth defects research” This review discusses human epidermal neural crest stem cells (hEPI-NCSC) as candidates for cell-based therapies and drug discovery but reports no new experimental results.
15 citations
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November 2020 in “Development” This study found that the ocular surface epithelium in mice contains distinct stem cell populations with unique cell division dynamics that change behaviorally in response to different levels of injury.
June 2024 in “Nature Cell and Science” In this research, experienced clinicians noted inconsistency in the reproducibility of the commonly used Hamilton-Ludwig scales for assessing pattern hair loss severity in photographic assessments, leading to the proposal of a new 5-point scale for staging female hair loss.
39 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study found that microRNA levels in hair shafts were significantly decreased in scleroderma patients compared to normal subjects, suggesting they may serve as effective biomarkers.
13 citations
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August 2024 in “iScience” This study found that 3D spheroid culture reprogrammed mesenchymal stem cells into a uniform immunosuppressive phenotype, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for inflammatory diseases like psoriasis.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Advanced science” This study found that fatty acid desaturation regulated by SCD1 is crucial for hair growth by maintaining hair follicle stem cell niches, with its absence causing abnormal hair growth in mice.
8 citations
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October 2013 in “The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine” In this study, fungal infections and seborrheic dermatitis were identified as the most common skin conditions among spinal cord injury patients referred to dermatology, impacting quality of life.
April 2022 in “Microbiology and Immunology” This study suggests that a specific short sequence repeat in Malassezia restricta may be linked to increased colonization and the development or exacerbation of androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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February 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The study found that a single autologous micrografting treatment using Rigenera® technology significantly improved the appearance of stretch marks in healthy women after three months, showing greater enhancements in skin properties compared to microneedling alone.
208 citations
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December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that dermal papilla and peribulbar dermal sheath cup cells in mice can both induce hair follicle formation, suggesting they may have similar functional roles in hair growth.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” 11 citations
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December 2013 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This study reports a case of a child with congenital skin fragility, alopecia, and cardiomyopathy due to compound heterozygous mutations in the DSP gene causing desmoplakin deficiency.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” This report describes two cases of glucocorticoid resistance syndrome highlighting genetic diversity; one patient improved with low-dose dexamethasone despite negative genetic testing, while the other is monitored with a novel NR3C1 variant.
25 citations
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January 2015 in “World journal of stem cells” This review discusses the potential of hair follicle stem cells as a novel source for cell therapy in neurodegenerative disorders, but it reports no new clinical results.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study reviewing recent literature, researchers found limited high-quality evidence supporting the use of adipose-derived stem cells for androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata, suggesting a need for further randomized controlled trials to better assess their efficacy.
4 citations
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December 1992 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The modified S pattern for scalp reduction is effective for removing more bald scalp and hiding scars in hair restoration.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid lupus erythematosus involves immune activation and fibrosis around hair follicles, with shared pathways across humans, dogs, and mice, suggesting potential treatments for both humans and animals.
8 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” In this study, acellular dermal matrix hydrogels significantly improved healing in a rat model of radiation-induced skin injury by promoting angiogenesis and modulating inflammation, suggesting potential as a novel treatment for this common radiotherapy complication.
36 citations
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September 2013 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that sweat gland stem cells primarily maintain sweat gland homeostasis but can trans-differentiate to aid in epidermal healing and regenerate diverse skin structures under certain conditions.
December 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's comprehensive focus on cosmetic and reconstructive skin procedures, but it reports no new research findings.
June 2020 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” This observational study concluded that anti-Ku antibodies do not specifically indicate any systemic autoimmune disease or associated clinical phenotype.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study highlighted the significance of integrating single-cell RNA sequencing with spatial transcriptomics for improving cell-type identification in human skin, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive cell atlas.
25 citations
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April 2012 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study observed that NSPC predominantly differentiated into neurons when exposed to serum fractions with molecules under 100 kDa, particularly with biomaterial and fibronectin, in the presence of basic fibroblast growth factor.
July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reports that structural and biochemical analysis of steroid 5α-reductases clarifies how they mediate steroid reduction with NADPH, potentially aiding in designing targeted therapies.
29 citations
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March 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study suggests that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells from diabetic mice can enhance wound healing by promoting fibroblast growth, migration, angiogenesis, and differentiation into fibroblasts and endothelial cells.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study identified TSC2 as an important regulator of hair follicle morphogenesis and patterning, with Tsc2cKO mice showing altered hair patterns and frequencies compared to controls.
4 citations
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January 2025 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This review explores how spiny mice (Acomys spp.) exhibit unique regenerative healing abilities, with findings indicating that these rodents use specialized injury response mechanisms and proregenerative pathways to enhance tissue repair and regeneration compared to scar-forming mammals.