14 citations
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May 2022 in “Stem cell reports” This study reported that human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived skin organoids, used to model epidermolysis bullosa, have an epidermal-dermal junction largely lacking type VII collagen, which is important for skin structure.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This study found that in healthy adult women, a collagen and antioxidant-rich treatment significantly improved skin elasticity, hydration, texture, and reduced wrinkles and hair fall over 56 days compared to a placebo, indicating its efficacy and safety.
87 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that the extract of Asiasari radix may promote hair growth in mice by enhancing protein synthesis, cell proliferation, and growth factor expression.
40 citations
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December 1980 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This review describes an improved scalp reduction technique that removes two to three times more bald skin than previous methods, utilizing wide undermining, serial relaxing incisions, and adrenocorticosteroids.
9 citations
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October 2014 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study observed that acanthosis nigricans is highly prevalent in Latin American youths, especially at the knuckles, and may indicate early insulin resistance even in those with a normal BMI.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This case report highlights a rare instance of permanent hair loss caused by an allergic reaction to a mesotherapy mixture containing triamcinolone acetonide, suggesting that hypersensitivity reactions to such mixtures are possible.
August 2023 in “Iranian Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases” This study observed a variety of skin conditions related to COVID-19 and its vaccines in a Brazilian setting, classifying them into five categories, including peri-infectious reactions and vaccine-related adverse effects, to aid physicians managing similar cases.
March 2023 in “Revista română de reumatologie” This article reviews the classification and treatment of cutaneous manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the importance of monitoring for disease progression and reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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March 2022 in “BMC Geriatrics” This study found that in older adults, skin cancer was more prevalent among males and those with a history of skin cancer or outdoor work.
338 citations
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July 2009 in “Development” This study demonstrates that Sox2-positive dermal papilla cells specify particular hair follicle types by showing heterogeneity in gene expression and pathway activation in these cells.
June 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study provides evidence that innate lymphoid cells-type 1 can induce alopecia areata in human hair follicles, challenging the view that it is solely a CD8+ T cell-driven autoimmune disease.
25 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” This preliminary study suggests that Raman micro-spectroscopy can help differentiate basal cell carcinoma from hair follicles in skin tissue sections, although some misclassification of hair follicles as carcinoma was observed.
48 citations
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April 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reviews gender differences in skin disorders, highlighting variations in disease prevalence and type between sexes, but reports no new findings, emphasizing potential implications for prevention and treatment strategies.
May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that hair-type tissues in hedgehogs show higher enrichment of immune-related genes compared to spine-type tissues, suggesting that spines evolved to protect against injuries and infections.
4 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” The hair follicle's connective tissue is a key source of a certain collagen in human scalp skin.
August 2021 in “Annals of pathology and laboratory medicine” This study observed that benign skin tumors were more common than malignant ones, with squamous cell carcinoma being the most frequent type among malignant tumors.
108 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This summary explains the different types of wrinkles, their causes, and their distinct microanatomical characteristics, noting that each type may respond differently to treatments.
75 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review examines skin symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of zinc deficiency in children, proposing a classification system but reporting no new clinical results.
April 2024 in “Deleted Journal” The authors suggest that scalp pain resulting from infestations, infections, or inflammatory diseases should be included in the next classification of headaches, as it currently lacks clear clinical characteristics and inclusion in the ICHD-3 criteria.
53 citations
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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.
January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” In this case report, a novel heterozygous mutation in the insulin receptor gene was identified in an adolescent girl with type A insulin resistance syndrome, characterized by excessive hair growth and skin changes, and her mother.
This study found that in Korean patients, cardiovascular disease-related risk was significantly associated with male sex, moderate to severe androgenetic alopecia, and particularly FV-type alopecia.
80 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatopathology” This review discusses the various skin lesions associated with COVID-19, which vary in type and severity, and reports that these lesions can appear before other symptoms and typically resolve spontaneously.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Scientific reports” This study identified genes potentially involved in the development and differentiation of skin appendages in Atelerix albiventris, noting significant enrichment of immune-related genes in hair-type tissues.
14 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that Korean patients with androgenetic alopecia had higher rates of cardiovascular diseases and related risk factors than those without the condition, with variations by severity and type of hair loss.
26 citations
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December 2022 in “Molecules” This review discusses various nanotechnology-based strategies for managing melasma and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the potential of innovative drug delivery systems in treating hyperpigmentation.
95 citations
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October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that human hair can be classified into eight main types based on objective measurements of shape, rather than ethnic categories, enhancing the understanding of hair diversity globally.
January 2024 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” In this study, researchers found that the peripilar sign in patients with androgenetic alopecia does not indicate perifollicular infiltrate but is more frequent in individuals with lighter skin types due to contrast with the skin.
5 citations
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May 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This article discusses the classification and characteristics of infundibular squamous cell carcinoma and highlights the ongoing debate about its differentiation from other carcinoma types, reporting no new clinical results.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found a high concordance between subject-reported and clinician-reported Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes, but 14% of subjects misjudged their skin type, often overestimating it.