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August 2015 in “Scanning” This study suggests that corkscrew hairs in tinea capitis result from internal hair damage by Trichophyton violaceum and external resistance from scalp scales.
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August 2015 in “Plastic Surgery” This study found that botulinum toxin type A significantly reduced skin flap necrosis in rats exposed to cigarette smoke, suggesting it may help improve flap viability in smokers.
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October 2005 in “Toxicological Sciences” In this study, mouse skin exposed to cigarette smoke condensate exhibited increased epidermal thickness and ODC expression, with some changes persisting after exposure ended, suggesting potential for tumor promotion and measurement discrimination.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia was significantly higher among smokers compared to nonsmokers, though the severity wasn't linked to smoking intensity.
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August 2012 in “Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences” This study found that smoking may lead to earlier onset of androgenetic alopecia in Nigerian subjects, potentially mediated by alterations in serum trace elements.