August 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” This study identified a novel bi-allelic missense variant in the DSC3 gene linked to severe Hypotrichosis with Recurrent Skin Vesicles in a Saudi child, supporting its role in the condition.
22 citations
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July 2019 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that lymphatic vessels promote hair follicle growth in mice and may represent new therapeutic targets for hair loss conditions.
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April 2010 in “Nature” A gene called APCDD1, which controls hair growth, is found to be faulty in a type of hair loss called hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Biomecánica” This review examines the roles of Hyaluronic Acid and Versican in the skin extracellular matrix and reports no new research findings, highlighting their involvement in processes like differentiation and wound healing.
February 2024 in “Bioengineering” This study found that a hydrogel formulation containing insulin, chitosan, and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose improved wound healing in diabetic mice, promoting faster wound closure and organized tissue formation, with in vitro tests showing no cytotoxicity and enhanced cell migration.
52 citations
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June 1991 in “Journal of Virology” In this study, researchers found that the ability of hamster polyomavirus to cause lymphoid tumors in Syrian hamsters may be linked to its association with the tyrosine kinase p59fyn.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study reports a case of GGCX syndrome in a 55-year-old Japanese male, characterized by PXE-like symptoms and coagulation deficiency, with an unreported phenotype of possible spinocerebellar degeneration.
September 2021 in “Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” This abstract discusses the dermatological symptoms associated with hepatitis C virus infections but reports no new research findings.
24 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine” In this study using rabbits, HA2 hydrogels made from cross-linked hyaluronic acid and polysaccharide promoted wound healing better than other treatments, reducing inflammation and scar formation.
16 citations
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October 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study suggests that Houttuynia cordata extract may promote hair growth by stimulating dermal papilla cell proliferation and extending the anagen phase through enhanced energy metabolism and gene expression changes.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this case study, a 46-year-old post-transplant woman with poorly controlled diabetes exhibited a rare acquired form of epidermodysplasia verruciformis associated with HPV-49, marked by unique histological findings that distinguishing it from trichodysplasia spinulosa.
6 citations
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May 2021 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This study identified and characterized progenitor cells from equine feet that may play a role in the pathogenesis and recovery of laminitis, suggesting potential therapeutic targets for treatment.
December 2024 in “Journal of Coloproctology” This study presents a case of a 67-year-old immunocompromised woman with ulcerated genital and perianal lesions diagnosed as herpesvirus-induced dermatovirosis, highlighting the importance of considering viral infections in differential diagnoses and the potential for resistance to typical antiviral treatments.
10 citations
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September 2015 in “PLoS ONE” This case report documents a female toddler with novel compound heterozygous mutations in the VDR gene causing hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets, expanding the known mutation spectrum for this disease.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, researchers suggest that digital microscopy using visible light could offer a more objective approach to diagnosing hirsutism by quantifying terminal hair, with future research needed to assess its usefulness in women with the condition.
July 2026 in “Open Minds International Journal” This review suggests that multifunctional cosmetic systems, particularly HIVEN Curl Code ®, may help control frizz and maintain curl definition in highly curly hair by utilizing various conditioning and biofunctional ingredients.
15 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” This case study reports that adding adalimumab to a 12-year-old VKH patient's treatment allowed for ocular inflammation remission, vision improvement, and corticosteroid tapering, suggesting escalation of immunosuppression may be critical in pediatric VKH cases.
January 2002 in “Agritrop (Cirad)” This study found that mutations in exon 3 of the hr gene are strongly associated with congenital hypotrichosis in Valle del Belice sheep, suggesting a potential genetic link to the disorder.
15 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study found that a newly developed hemi-vascularized sandwich method significantly improved the regeneration and maturity of hair follicles compared to other transplantation approaches in rat models.
84 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This study found that stem cells from the human umbilical cord's Wharton's jelly may significantly enhance healing in excisional and diabetic wounds compared to controls.
May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This report announces that the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery received Accreditation with Commendation.
26 citations
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May 1988 in “Pediatric dermatology” This report describes a 15-year-old male with widespread papules due to middermal epithelial cysts containing vellus hairs, also observed in his brother and father.
June 2017 in “Mechanisms of development” Hox genes control hair follicle stem cell regeneration in different body regions.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study generated a transcriptomic map of human hair follicle compartments, providing a database for identifying compartment-specific gene expression which may aid in developing targeted treatments for hair follicle disorders.
January 2017 in “Dermatology Review” This article discusses skin lesions in chronic graft-versus-host disease and highlights the importance of coordinated care between haematologists and dermatologists for effective management; it presents no new clinical results.
June 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This report describes a child and his father with hereditary hypotrichosis simplex, an uncommon isolated form of hair loss, with no other ectodermal or systemic abnormalities noted.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This report describes a rare case of a three-day-old male with ichthyosis hystrix type of epidermal nevus, featuring specific skin and hair symptoms but no nail or skeletal abnormalities.
July 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract contains only author affiliations and mentions the Asian Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons, without presenting any new research findings.
52 citations
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, mutations in the CDH3 gene were identified as the cause of hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy, and the researchers observed substantial phenotypic variability among affected individuals.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl had a rare hair disorder affecting only part of her scalp.