21 citations
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November 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This review discusses recent therapeutic approaches for alopecia areata, including the use of Janus kinase inhibitors and interleukin-2, and reports no new clinical results.
51 citations
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September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This review discusses common skin appendage diseases, including their pathophysiology and treatments, but does not report new results.
165 citations
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February 2014 in “Phytotherapy Research” Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.
256 citations
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October 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study found that altering cell culture conditions to form three-dimensional papilla spheroids can restore the ability of human dermal papilla cells to induce hair growth in adult skin.
39 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review summarizes causes and treatments of androgenetic alopecia with a focus on herbs as potential alternatives, but reports no new results and suggests more research is needed to validate these options.
73 citations
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March 2010 in “Food and Chemical Toxicology” This study found that Zizyphus jujuba essential oil enhanced hair growth in mice, with the 1% and 10% concentrations showing increased hair length compared to control.
759 citations
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February 2009 in “Current Biology” This review summarizes fundamental concepts and recent advancements in hair follicle biology, including insights from mouse models into broader molecular and cellular processes relevant to regeneration and development.
14 citations
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January 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers used a rodent model to uncover key changes in how hair fibers detach, suggesting that the exogen phase should be subdivided based on club fiber status.
102 citations
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February 2008 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that human hair follicles express ATP-sensitive potassium channels, suggesting that minoxidil acts on these channels and that drugs targeting them may treat hair disorders.
75 citations
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October 2002 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that Sophora flavescens extract may promote hair growth in mice by inducing earlier hair cycle changes and regulating growth factors in dermal papilla cells.
32 citations
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October 1999 in “Journal of women's health and gender-based medicine” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia report various negative impacts on their lives due to hair thinning, highlighting emotional concerns and dissatisfaction with appearance.
180 citations
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the psychological and social impacts of androgenetic alopecia and suggests that medical treatments can have some positive psychological effects, highlighting the condition's moderate stress and impact on body image.
1113 citations
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August 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This article discusses the biologic and psychosocial significance of hair, the current limitations in hair growth drugs, and anticipates future therapies based on advancing hair follicle research.
74 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” This study reported that men with more significant hair loss experience greater negative psychosocial effects, particularly noticeable in younger age groups.
157 citations
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April 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
