4 citations
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March 2016 in “Small ruminant research” This study examined vicuña skin and hair follicle structures, finding a high density of secondary hairs in fleece areas compared to belly and legs, and identified various types of cutaneous glands potentially important for chemical communication.
3 citations
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March 2008 in “Medical laser application” This review highlights recent advances in laser treatments for skin disorders, including the optimization of vascular lesion treatment and improved safety for hair removal, but reports no new results.
33 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” This article illustrates various hair shaft defects and suggests that dermatologists can diagnose most of them using light microscopy and polarization without needing advanced imaging techniques.
97 citations
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December 2021 in “Cells” This review outlines key considerations for designing fluorescence microscopy experiments in cell biology, discussing the importance of hardware availability, suitability of biological models, and imaging agents to achieve high-resolution and informative images.
31 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that structural abnormalities in the inner root sheath of hair follicles may cause the hair shaft to be loosely attached in patients with loose anagen hair syndrome.
7 citations
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December 2011 in “Annals of anatomy” This study found that involucrin likely plays a key role in forming the cornified material of the medulla and inner root sheath of human hair, contributing to its mechanical strength.
94 citations
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February 1994 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study concluded that epidermal growth factor may induce a 'catagen-like' phase in human hair follicles by disrupting normal cellular proliferation and migration patterns.
36 citations
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews various hair abnormalities observable through trichoscopy in conditions like monilethrix, trichorrhexis nodosa, and ectodermal dysplasias, with no new clinical findings reported.
February 2023 in “Mağallaẗ Tikrīt li-l-ʻulūm al-ṣirfaẗ/Tikrit journal of pure science” In this study, the researchers reported the detailed anatomical structure of horse skin, including the composition and organization of the epidermis, dermis, and associated glands and follicles.
12 citations
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November 1987 in “Pediatric dermatology” This report identified longitudinal grooves in the hair shafts of four children, diagnosing them with uncombable-hair syndrome.
40 citations
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March 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study visualized mitochondrial metabolism in cultured bovine hair follicles and plucked human hairs, finding that ROS and mitochondrial polarization correlate in specific hair follicle regions, particularly near keratin deposition sites.
1 citations
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June 1938 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” Hair analysis can offer clues about a person, but individual differences limit making precise identifications.
9 citations
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June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding hair follicle structure is key for treating hair disorders and could help develop new treatments.
14 citations
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February 2020 in “Scientific reports” This study found that telocytes in human scalp tissue were located around hair follicles and glands and may be involved in skin regeneration and homeostasis.
November 2025 in “Archaeometry” This study analyzed animal hairs from 18th-century burial sites in Mazamet, France, reporting distinct hair morphologies consistent with the use of common local animal furs such as goat, badger, cow, or horse, reflecting the modest socioeconomic status of the individuals interred.
January 2026 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” This review highlights that two-photon excitation microscopy is a valuable tool for visualizing live skin structures and immune responses at high resolution, though its clinical use is hindered by safety and cost issues.
58 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences” This review discusses the development and application of multiphoton microscopy in dermatology, highlighting its advantages and potential future research directions without reporting new clinical results.
8 citations
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February 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that IPL hair reduction led to significant decreases in hair count and thickness by promoting hair follicle miniaturization, increased telogen phase, and reduced cell proliferation.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” This case report describes a 3-year-old male with X-linked ichthyosis and associated neurologic abnormalities, identifying an unusual cortical development malformation and suggesting that abnormal hair banding may assist diagnosis.
12 citations
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June 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study reported that using photomnemonics facilitated accurate histopathologic interpretation of horizontal scalp sections in distinguishing between nonscarring and scarring alopecias by dermatopathologists and residents in a validation test.
16 citations
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September 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review provides guidance on using two-photon microscopy for real-time and long-term visualization of stem cell activity in live mice skin, focusing on its application in researching skin and stem cell biology.
309 citations
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May 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study concluded that horizontal sections of scalp biopsy specimens provide more diagnostic information for male pattern androgenetic alopecia than vertical sections and can predict hair regrowth potential following topical minoxidil therapy.
26 citations
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April 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that in vivo confocal scanning laser microscopy accurately quantifies neogenic hair follicles in mice, producing results similar to histology while avoiding fixation artifacts.
7 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study proposes an innovative treatment for stretch marks by combining skinbooster and microneedling techniques, which induce tissue remodeling and collagen synthesis, and suggests using confocal microscopy as a valuable tool for monitoring skin changes in aesthetic dermatology.
31 citations
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September 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The researchers reported that in hairless mice, epidermal cell division orientations and epidermal thickness varied by body site, with dorsal and ear epidermis primarily dividing parallel to the basement membrane, unlike hind paw and tail epidermis.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Optics and Laser Technology” This review discusses the applications and advantages of LED-based photobiomodulation therapy for dermatological and cosmetic purposes but highlights existing challenges and health concerns while exploring future perspectives.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This review summarizes the characteristics of the peri-malignant melanoma stroma, indicating its potential role in early dermal metastatic migration and increased metastasis risk.
6 citations
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June 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that intense pulsed light treatment primarily targets pigmented structures in hair follicles and may damage dermal papilla cells at high energy levels, but stem cells are mostly spared.
42 citations
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April 2008 in “Acta materialia” This study investigated the tensile response and morphological changes of different ethnic hair types using AFM, showing variations between virgin, chemically damaged, and conditioner-treated Caucasian hair under different conditions.
25 citations
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May 2019 in “Heliyon” This study found that excessive heat caused the most significant structural changes in hair from Caucasian and Afro samples, especially when combined with other treatments like bleaching and straightening.