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November 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” In this study, researchers identified the antimicrobial peptide dermcidin in sebocyte lipid droplets, challenging the previous understanding of dermcidin as exclusively sweat-specific.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that stimulating olfactory receptors in human hair follicles with Sandalore® increases antimicrobial activity by upregulating dermcidin production, potentially offering a novel approach for treating hair follicle diseases with bacterial issues.
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This article identifies eight conditions that make patients unsuitable candidates for hair transplant surgery, emphasizing the importance of detailed consultations to recognize these factors, but reports no clinical results.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sodium butyrate, a metabolite from the HF microbiome, significantly delayed catagen onset and promoted key physiological processes in cultured human hair follicles.
January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study evaluated surgical methods for treating cicatricial alopecia and found that factors such as size, location, and shape are crucial in deciding the approach, with good outcomes seen in 18 out of 24 patients.