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November 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” This study found differences in melanin content and gene expression in skin under black and white hair of giant pandas, providing a basis for further research on hair color distribution and skin diseases.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Comprehensive Veterinary Research.” In this study, researchers examined the skin of neonatal rabbits and found that most hair follicles were in the terminal stage, with hair shafts protruding through the epidermis, but noted the absence of sweat glands.
91 citations
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July 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study suggests that minoxidil may improve hypotrichosis in patients with ARWH due to LIPH variants, but a possible genetic factor could affect its efficacy within families.
19 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that acne lesion formation involves early hyperkeratinization and inflammation around hair follicles, creating a self-sustaining cycle that may progressively worsen acne.
19 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Touch domes in human skin are complex sensory structures not directly linked to hair.
12 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review identified several changeable psychosocial factors, like acceptance, as potential targets for interventions aimed at reducing self-stigma and improving mental health in affected individuals.
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August 2025 in “Bioengineering” In this study, the combination of full-thickness skin column grafts and the TSN6 peptide improved wound healing quality in pigs by enhancing epidermal maturation compared to other treatments.
May 2026 in “Journal of Wildlife and Conservation Medicine” This study found that camera trap images revealed mange-like skin lesions in snow leopards and other species in Kyrgyz reserves, with detection rates varying widely and raising concerns about disease spread.
February 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study established a murine model for radiation-induced skin reactions, replicating clinical and histological features to aid future mechanistic and therapeutic research.
November 2025 in “IECCMEXICO” This review reports that 3D skin bioprinting has made significant progress towards clinical application, particularly in wound healing and disease modeling, but further work on vascularization and bioink standardization remains crucial.
This study found that basal cell carcinoma exhibits patterns of hair follicle differentiation but is stuck in telogen arrest, which can be rescued by adding noggin and TGF-β2 in vitro.
4 citations
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January 1974 in “The BMJ” All medications can cause skin rashes, often without a clear cause, and better tests are needed to identify these drug-related skin issues.
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July 2003 in “European journal of biochemistry” This study found that mouse skin can produce and metabolize serotonin and N-acetylserotonin, with activity influenced by location, physiological skin status, cell type, and mouse strain.
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April 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe” This study found that skin microbiota, particularly in wild-type mice, promotes wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis and wound healing, highlighting the potential downsides of routine antibiotic use on skin regeneration.
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February 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Gelatinase A activity is linked to the absence of type VII collagen during human fetal skin development, indicating its role in remodeling the basement membrane zone.
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that ultraviolet radiation negatively affects hair follicle functions in human scalp skin, and caffeine application may provide some protective effects against this damage.
21 citations
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This ex vivo study reported that melatonin significantly improved certain aging biomarkers in aged human skin, including reduced mTORC1 activity, increased fibrillin-1, and enhanced collagen and elastic fiber organization, though other key biomarkers remained unchanged.
18 citations
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January 2019 in “European journal of histochemistry” This study found that in bovine skin, leptin and its receptor are expressed in the epidermis and hair follicles, suggesting a role in epidermis growth and hair follicle cycling through paracrine and autocrine mechanisms.
5 citations
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that wounds in sheep treated with mesenchymal stem cells and platelet-rich plasma showed improved healing, reduced inflammation and contraction, and better skin structure compared to untreated wounds.
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January 1963 in “The Anatomical Record” In this study, the glyceride content in whole mouse skin was nearly twice as high during anagen compared to telogen, suggesting potential energy utilization for hair proliferation or unrelated accumulation.
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December 2012 in “Papers on Anthropology” This study found that psoriatic skin lesions commonly express the cytokines IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-alpha along with a moderate presence of the antimicrobial protein defensin.
This study observed that TBX3 mRNA expression levels were region-specific and correlated with pigmentation patterns in dun Mongolian horses, providing insights into the genetic mechanisms behind their distinctive Bider markings.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Virchows Archiv” This study documented distinct expression patterns of stem cell markers LGR5 and LGR6 in various human skin tumors, highlighting differences in their potential roles and contributions to tumor development.
215 citations
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March 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” This study found that PM2.5 exposure induced oxidative stress in human keratinocytes and mouse skin, causing cellular damage, which was mitigated by the antioxidant N-acetyl cysteine.
October 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study of fifty female patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia in Egypt found that it is a complex condition with no definitive treatment, as it often co-occurs with lichen planus and thyroid issues.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers developed a new sodium alginate/chitosan/Zn2+ hydrogel that showed improved physical properties, antibacterial activity, and biocompatibility, and demonstrated enhanced wound healing and skin regeneration in an in vitro model.
This dissertation reported that the loss of Ovol2 impairs hair follicle regeneration and wound repair in mice, highlighting its role in regulating directional migration of epithelial cells.
110 citations
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January 1983 in “Brain Research Reviews” This study found that the vermilion border and mucosa of the monkey lip have a dense sensory innervation, which correlates with their known tactile sensitivity.
77 citations
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that human skin expresses proenkephalin, whose expression is upregulated by environmental stress and varies in pathological conditions, increasing in psoriasis and decreasing in melanocytic tumors.
51 citations
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March 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that in hidradenitis suppurativa, MMP-induced matrix alterations may contribute to inflammation by releasing active peptides and inflammatory factors in the extracellular matrix.