April 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study highlights that ZNF750, a zinc-finger transcription factor, is crucial for epidermal differentiation and barrier formation in skin by activating genes involved in lipid processing and stratum corneum development, and links ZNF750 sequence variations to skin inflammatory diseases like psoriasis.
December 2025 in “Nature Communications” This study demonstrated that skin organoids derived from human stem cells can model cutaneous tuberculosis, revealing that fibrosis development in Mycobacterium tuberculosis-infected organoids is linked to the PI3K-AKT and AP1 pathways in fibroblasts, and suggesting the potential for antifibrotic treatment evaluation.
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April 1993 in “Cell” This study found that mice with a disrupted TGFα gene display a curly whisker-coat phenotype, similar to waved-1 mice, suggesting TGFα's crucial role in skin architecture and hair development.
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May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the profound impact of obesity on skin physiology and dermatologic conditions and reports no new experimental results, recommending awareness and treatment strategy development for obesity-associated dermatoses.
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September 2004 in “Development” This study found that WNT signaling is essential for the initiation of mammary gland morphogenesis in embryonic mice, promoting placode development and potentially playing a critical role in skin appendage formation.
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April 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study describes a system for generating hair follicles from dissociated cells in mice, suggesting that successful development requires a foundational epithelial platform.
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January 1995 in “Cells Tissues Organs” This study found that the development and differentiation of Merkel cells in C57BL mouse embryos' dorsolateral skin are linked to tylotrich follicle formation rather than to neural influences.
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January 2018 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, researchers found that changes in Wnt signaling pathways play a crucial role in feather follicle morphogenesis during chicken embryo development.
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August 2017 in “Genome” This study identified several genes and signaling pathways, such as Wnt and MAPK, involved in fur development in Chinchilla rex rabbits, providing insights into skin and hair follicle growth.
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December 1994 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, cultured skin equivalents with ovine hair follicle dermal papillae grafted onto nude mice developed follicle-like structures, suggesting a potential model for studying hair follicle development.
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March 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” This study found that a lacticin 3147 solid lipid nanoparticle gel demonstrated potent and sustained antimicrobial activity against S. aureus, including MRSA, in ex vivo S. aureus-infected pig skin.
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May 2017 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” This review summarizes existing research on the potential use of stem cells for treating dermatological disorders, reporting no new clinical findings but highlighting ongoing trials and developments.
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August 2013 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that a transdermal delivery system using 3% azone and P407 gel may enhance the skin permeation of doxazosin and finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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January 2014 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that skin disorders, particularly cosmetic issues like acne and hair loss, are very common among medical students, with gender and place of origin significantly influencing the development of certain conditions.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review explored the relationship between autoimmune thyroiditis and various autoimmune skin conditions, highlighting shared genetic markers and immunological mechanisms, such as disrupted immune tolerance and oxidative stress, which may contribute to the development of these disorders.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that in a mouse model of psoriasis, depleting CD169+ macrophages led to milder symptoms and decreased inflammation, suggesting these macrophages play a crucial role in psoriasis development.
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December 2022 in “Bio-Design and Manufacturing” This study demonstrates that the newly developed portable reflectance confocal microscope (PRCM) offers real-time, noninvasive monitoring of wound healing processes by visualizing skin morphology in both mice and humans.
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April 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice” This source discusses autoimmune disorders, noting that the presence of autoantibodies can precede disease development, especially in genetically predisposed individuals, with various triggers like vitamin D deficiency and UV exposure potentially influencing onset and severity.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights recent developments in nanovesicular carriers for enhancing molecule delivery into and across the skin, focusing on the design and evolution of phospholipid and non-phospholipid systems used in cosmetics and treating various skin conditions.
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December 2023 in “npj biofilms and microbiomes” This review highlights the potential of genetically or metabolically engineered live biotherapeutic products (eLBPs) for skin repair and disease treatment but emphasizes that translating these innovations into practical clinical applications remains challenging, requiring further research and development.
March 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers discovered a honeycomb-like structure in the skin of spiny mice that facilitates tissue shedding and regeneration, attributed to a uniquely arranged collagen VI and influenced by spiny hair development.
This study reports that a novel ketoconazole-loaded microneedle array significantly enhances drug delivery and retention in the skin, demonstrating improved hair growth in animal models, suggesting a promising treatment for androgenic alopecia that addresses current topical therapies' limitations.
December 2025 in “Bioengineering” This review explains that dysregulated sebum secretion and composition contribute to acne and impaired skin barriers while highlighting factors like diet and hormones affecting sebaceous activity, and identifies novel molecular targets and model systems for future therapeutic developments.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical” This study investigated the effects of a derma pen treatment using green betel leaf extract cream on hair development in female Wistar rats, highlighting the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of betel leaves that may aid in hair growth and condition.
September 2023 in “Membranes” This source reviews the potential of 3D printing, biomaterials, and smart sensors in tissue engineering, noting their application in creating artificial membranes for skin and tissue regeneration and assessing their strengths and limitations for wound dressing development and disease modeling.
This study found that selective inactivation of ribonucleotide excision repair in mouse epidermis led to spontaneous DNA damage, skin inflammation, and the development of squamous cell carcinoma, suggesting potential implications for cancer development in humans.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified a mutation in the CST6 gene linked to a rare syndrome with symptoms affecting hair and skin, revealing cystatin M/E's role in maintaining epidermal homeostasis and hair follicle development.
January 2018 in “Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin)” This study found that dexamethasone-loaded polymeric nanoparticles, particularly those combining ethyl cellulose with Eudragit® RS, may improve controlled release and penetration of corticosteroids into the skin and hair follicles compared to traditional methods.
December 2016 in “Experimental and Molecular Pathology” This study found that the wild-derived mouse strain Mus pahari has fragile skin that separates at subdermal levels under moderate force, potentially due to altered extracellular matrix development.
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February 2019 in “eLife” This study identified key cells and pathways needed for the development of touch receptor patterns in mouse skin, notably that certain keratinocytes are crucial for innervation patterns, while Merkel cells and BMP signaling have distinct roles.