January 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights the multifunctional role of exosomes in dermatology, noting their potential as therapeutic agents for conditions like skin cancers and hair disorders, while also indicating pathogens exploit them for immune evasion.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this animal study, researchers found that the simultaneous deletion of ERBB2 and ERBB3 in mice results in impaired skin differentiation, inflammation, and sebaceous gland alteration, leading to skin lesions, while highlighting potential side effects in cancer therapies targeting these receptors.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” This review highlights evidence supporting the potential of blue light therapy as a non-invasive treatment for managing skin and hair conditions by modulating interactions between the skin microbiome and its host.
January 2024 in “Deleted Journal” In this narrative review, essential oils like lavender, chamomile, and bergamot are identified as effective interventions for stress management, influencing emotional processes through various application methods and promoting both physical and emotional well-being.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sebaceous glands can regenerate after PPARg deletion in adult skin, relying on the hair cycle and FGFR signaling.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study observed a significant decrease in visits for acne, hair loss, and other non-severe skin conditions during COVID-19 lockdown, while conditions like urticaria and herpes zoster increased significantly.
This study found that neutrophils are crucial for initiating chronic itch in atopic dermatitis and suggest that targeting neutrophils may help alleviate symptoms in this condition.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” This chapter discusses a case of sebaceous adenitis in a Japanese Akita, providing educational material for students and practitioners but reports no new research findings.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter details the causes and diagnostic process of pediatric alopecia, including trichoscopic findings, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that activation of the transcription factor Nrf2 in keratinocytes promotes wound healing in mice by expanding hair follicle stem cells, independent of changes in keratinocyte proliferation or migration.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” This case study identifies early-onset trichotillomania in a 4-year-old girl, treated with behavioral interventions that led to decreased hair pulling and regrowth over three months.
May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New findings on hair keratin, wound healing, and skin blistering were presented.
November 2025 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This review discusses coordinated management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome across various levels of care but reports no new clinical results.
July 2008 in “Planta Medica” This study found that Acanthus montanus leaves' aqueous extract is a developmental toxicant in rats, leading to several adverse effects on offspring when used during pregnancy.
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January 2005 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the dermatologic symptoms associated with severe eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and how they can aid in early diagnosis, without reporting new results.
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July 2012 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects” This review discusses the identification and roles of different epidermal stem cell types in skin homeostasis and repair, and reports no new experimental findings.
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January 1988 in “PubMed” This study found that scalp basal cell carcinomas do not appear to behave more aggressively than other types, despite suggestions in the literature.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that the culture conditions, not species-specific differences, determined whether sika deer dermal papilla cells adopted a 3D spheroidal or 2D monolayer growth pattern, influencing their hair-inducing ability.
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September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This article discusses how the brain's neural circuits evaluate skin aging to judge social standing and suggests that people often attempt to deceive themselves and others about their true age.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a chitosan-based nanogel for minoxidil, showing in vitro sustained drug release and higher deposition compared to conventional solutions, suggesting potential as an effective topical treatment for alopecia.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” This chapter discusses a case of feline paraneoplastic alopecia in a cat and provides educational insights into recognizing and managing the condition, along with potential treatment approaches.
May 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain drugs and supplements may contribute to hair loss in the frontal hairline in older women.
May 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Zitelli emphasized that "Mohs surgery" should only be called that when one doctor does both the surgery and pathology.
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February 2011 in “Genes & Development” This study found that abolishing H3K27me3 in mouse skin by targeting Ezh2 and Ezh1 affects hair follicle development and epidermal behavior, revealing functional differences between these tissues.
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March 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study confirmed that the novel solid lipid microparticle formulation of adapalene demonstrated follicular penetration potential and targeted particle erosion in sebum in in vitro tests.
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October 2018 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that chronic stress may inhibit hair follicle growth and melanogenesis in mice through modulation of the central HPA axis, with C57BL/6 mice appearing most sensitive to these effects.
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January 2013 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study describes a method for labeling and tracking hair follicle stem cells in mouse skin using a Cre/lox recombination system with tamoxifen, providing insights into stem cell behavior and contribution to tissue regeneration.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that different stressors causing premature senescence in fibroblasts resulted in distinct changes in lipid profiles, particularly sphingolipids, which may affect the behavior of senescent skin cells.
July 2020 in “Scholarly Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences” This article discusses psychological and clinical responses to the recent pandemic and emphasizes the potential for a virus-free future, but it reports no new research findings.
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September 2023 in “PLoS biology” This study found that mesenchymal cells in mouse and chicken embryonic skin undergo a process of migration driven by tissue tension and WNT secretion, influencing their dispersal and integration into dermal condensates.