September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The author reports that an evaluation system for assessing candidacy in alopecia-reducing procedures significantly decreased unsuitable surgeries while maintaining consistently good outcomes.
145 citations
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November 2018 in “Nature Communications” This study found that activating the Sonic hedgehog pathway in scarring wounds can remodel the dermis to promote hair follicle regeneration, highlighting a potential new approach to enhance healing.
109 citations
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September 2011 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” This review discusses keratin disorders and potential RNA interference therapeutics, reporting no new clinical findings but highlighting the promise of siRNA for future treatments.
83 citations
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests that Demodex mites might universally inhabit adult humans, with a phylogenetic analysis indicating potential undiscovered lineages of the D. brevis species based on geographic differences.
60 citations
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August 2008 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” This study suggests that a position effect disrupting TRPS1 expression may be linked to hypertrichosis in both Ambras syndrome in humans and a similar phenotype in Koa mice.
57 citations
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July 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Reconstruct lips with proper planning, templates, and revisions for appearance and function.
43 citations
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August 2018 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that Hoxc gene expression can reprogram mesenchymal dermal papilla cells, enhance epithelial stem cell regenerative potential, and promote region-specific hair follicle regeneration through Wnt signaling.
33 citations
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This review examines hair shaft disorders, reporting limited evidence for treatments like minoxidil and oral retinoids, and emphasizes gentle hair care and genetic counseling for managing congenital cases.
31 citations
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April 2016 in “Nature communications” This study found that in adult mouse skin, reduced levels of histone H3 K4/K9/K27me3 during hair follicle stem cell quiescence are linked to proper tissue homeostasis.
31 citations
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January 2010 in “GenomeBiology.com (London. Print)” This study reports that X chromosomes often show greater differentiation between human populations than autosomes, likely due to a mix of demography and selection pressures.
23 citations
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November 2001 in “Archives of Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in the genetic understanding of inherited hair and nail disorders and reports no new clinical results.
23 citations
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January 1997 in “Computers and Composition” This article discusses the dynamics of the "mole gaze" and cybersexism on the Web, analyzing interactions through personal and theoretical lenses, and suggests the need for both structural and psychological change to counteract these issues.
20 citations
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September 2021 in “Nature communications” In this study, researchers identified a gene expression pre-pattern and implicated the Wnt inhibitor Dickkopf 4 in the formation of color patterns in domestic cat embryos.
20 citations
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September 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair growth is influenced by factors like genetics and nutrition, and more research is needed to understand hair loss and growth mechanisms.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Ecology and evolution” This study analyzed gene expression changes during the autumn coat color change in mountain hares and found conserved gene regulation with snowshoe hares, highlighting its role in seasonal camouflage adaptation.
16 citations
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April 2017 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.
15 citations
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September 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This literature review found that chemical peels are effective for treating various skin conditions in men, such as acne, rosacea, and photodamage, and noted that men may require more treatments or stronger peels due to their skin's characteristics.
13 citations
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May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article outlines a method for achieving natural-looking hair direction and density in hair transplants using specific parting and incision techniques, without accelerating hair loss in the recipient area.
6 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” In this study, eyebrow restoration using FUE-harvested single hair follicle grafts was explored, emphasizing the importance of donor hair selection, placement technique, and postoperative care in achieving optimal results, while highlighting challenges such as scarring and skin perfusion.
6 citations
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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” This study characterized hair from a patient with a ribosomopathy and identified distinct differences, including reduced hair thickness and lipid content, compared to family members.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Piezo2 channels are primarily located on sensory axon membranes in mechanosensory end organs, supporting a model where mechanical stimuli activate Aβ RA-LTMR neurons via axon protrusions.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study estimates that approximately 230,000 tactile afferent fibers innervate the human body's skin, with varying densities across different regions correlating with spatial acuity and hair follicle density.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that exposing adult esophageal epithelial cells to skin stroma can induce them to transition toward a hair follicle identity, with HIF1a playing a crucial role in this conversion process.
3 citations
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August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Bobby Limmer was crucial in developing a hair transplant method that uses natural hair groupings for a more realistic look.
2 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cell-conditioned media was safe and positively affected hair regeneration in 86.6% of participants in a pilot study.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “Biomedical materials” This study found that recombinant human hair keratin proteins K31 and K81 show greater potential for inducing skin cell differentiation compared to natural keratin coatings.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says biodegradable cosmetics and packaging are better for the environment and user experience.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study concluded that a triangular flag-shaped incision design in hair transplantation achieved better hair alignment compared to the common elliptical incision, particularly in patients with specific hair directions.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This study suggests that metformin's ability to enhance insulin sensitivity may improve acanthosis nigricans by addressing the underlying insulin resistance.
October 2025 in “Folia Morphologica” This study found that lymph vessel morphology and density in airways differed based on location and type of epithelium, with the highest density in the ciliated epithelium of the nasal passages and site-specific patterns apparent in both fetal and adult specimens.