110 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Phospholipid-coated nanoparticles penetrate hair follicles better than others, especially in pig ears.
62 citations
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January 2009 in “Biochemistry” This study found that both the natural ligand 1alpha,25(OH)(2)D(3) and the synthetic agonist LG190178 bind similarly to the vitamin D receptor's coregulator motifs, suggesting similar biological functions.
13 citations
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August 1995 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that hair canal and follicle diameters, outer root sheath area, and terminal-to-vellus hair ratios were significantly reduced in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to normal controls.
10 citations
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April 2013 in “Revista cubana de plantas medicinales” This study found that Sida cordifolia L. from Colombia is rich in saponins, which may contribute to its antioxidant and antifungal properties.
9 citations
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January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study developed a high-resolution phototrichogram system that can automatically and accurately assess hair growth metrics in cosmetic trials, achieving over 90% correlation with manual measurements.