This study presents a two-photon imaging method to visualize low-threshold mechanoreceptor axon terminals in live mouse forepaw skin, enabling repeated high-resolution imaging to study sensory circuits during development and adulthood.
May 2020 in “JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics” This report describes a rare case of Trichostasis Spinulosa on the heel, an uncommon location for this type of lesion.
27 citations
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July 2018 in “Experimental dermatology” This study found that autophagy plays a role in sebaceous gland function and sebum composition control in mice lacking the Atg7 gene in keratinocytes.
25 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” This study developed lipid-core nanocapsules for encapsulating menthol, improving its solubility and thermal stability, and demonstrated their safety and rapid skin absorption in ex vivo tests, highlighting potential applications for cosmeceuticals.
17 citations
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June 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that mice with a Cx43 mutation exhibited slower and asynchronous hair regrowth with severe cuticle weathering, mimicking aspects of hair phenotype in some ODDD patients.
4 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” In this study, the introduction of autofibroblasts into ischemic wounds was found to be slightly less favorable for regenerative histogenesis compared to a dermal equivalent with heterofibroblasts, with minor differences in epidermis thickness, collagen fiber area, and blood vessel area.
7 citations
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May 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study reports that two mouse models of scarring alopecia exhibit similar patterns of hair loss progression despite histological differences in inflammatory cell localization and MHC class I expression.
January 2018 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” This study found that donor age and culture medium significantly impact the quality of human full-thickness skin models, with implications for their use as animal model alternatives in research.
1 citations
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October 2022 This study assessed the potential for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion power in Fiji, finding higher power output and efficiency during summer due to greater temperature differences between surface and deep sea waters.
130 citations
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January 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This study found that Na CMC hydrogel loaded with PEG-coated silver nanoparticles demonstrated superior antibacterial and wound-healing efficacy compared to commercial silver sulfadiazine cream in a wound-healing model.
10 citations
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January 2008 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that trans-3,4'-Dimethyl-3-hydroxyflavanone reduces active TGF-beta2 levels in human keratinocytes, suggesting it may enhance hair growth by suppressing the TGF-beta2 activation pathway.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharma Professional’s Research (IJPPR)” This study developed and characterized Quercetin-loaded nanogels, finding that they showed promising potential for enhanced drug delivery and stability in treating Alopecia, with an optimized batch achieving a drug release of 95.32% over 12 hours.
59 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that Asian hair contains more integral lipids than European or African hair, which may protect it better from UV-induced damage.
43 citations
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September 2001 in “Scanning” Hair treatments like bleaching increase friction by exposing tiny pores on the hair surface.
8 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that a new 12-point scale provided a more precise measurement system for evaluating hair damage and improvement after hair care product use compared to a 5-point scale.
20 citations
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July 2010 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that aging in Korean individuals is associated with changes in hair diameter and surface structure, as observed through atomic force microscopy.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “Modern Applied Science” This study proposed a method to automatically detect and replace hair in dermoscopy images, demonstrating high sensitivity and specificity in melanoma diagnostics.
139 citations
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July 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the structure of hair follicles and their significance in evaluating hair disorders, but it does not report any new research findings.
50 citations
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September 2012 in “Developmental Biology” This study found that over-expressing Spry4 and Fgf10 modulates feather stem cells to alter feather morphologies in distinct ways, affecting barb branch formation and tissue structure.
47 citations
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June 1996 in “International Journal of Legal Medicine” This article discusses how drug molecules integrate into hair fibers, focusing on biological transport mechanisms and physicochemical factors, but reports no new experimental findings.
13 citations
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March 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study found that a polymer treatment changes the charge on hair surfaces, making bleached hair smoother and less porous.
11 citations
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September 1996 in “Neuroscience letters” This study found that fetal calf serum can protect Merkel cells from death and alter their morphology in culture, while serum-free conditions led to high cell mortality.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study suggests that analyzing microscopic hair morphology, particularly loss of typical clubbing and proximal tapering, may help predict the clinical course of alopecia areata.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of dairy science” This study observed that hair follicle morphology in dairy cows changes during the peripartum period, with fluctuations in hair follicle width and anagen percentage but no overall marked changes in skin morphology parameters.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “International journal of anatomy and research” This study found that the progression of fetal skin development, marked by key features like the appearance of hair follicles and eccrine sweat glands, can help determine fetal age and predict congenital skin diseases.
1 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair follicle stem cells have significant potential for treating various disorders.
1 citations
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June 1998 in “Journal of Forestry Research” Mammalian hair scales change from smooth to wavy due to friction.
January 2012 in “Methods in pharmacology and toxicology” This review discusses the expanding understanding of TRPV3's role in pain and skin pathology, while highlighting the need for further pharmacological research to fully resolve its functions.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Textile Research Journal” This study found that L-cystine-modified rabbit hair fibers had improved dye adsorption and spinnability, due to changes in secondary structure and surface characteristics.
17 citations
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July 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This study concluded that the new subfractionation culturing method generates highly homogeneous adipose-derived stem cells with enhanced mitogenic, paracrine, and hair growth-promoting effects compared to traditional isolation methods.