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January 2026 This study outlined modern approaches for using cosmeceuticals in trichology, emphasizing evidence-based medicine, personalized care, and patient safety. It proposed the H.A.I.R. model as a universal algorithm for trichological programs and suggested new educational and practical tools for specialists in trichology and aesthetic medicine.
This paper explores the diverse patterns and social significance of Black hair, approaching it as an art form, mathematical pattern, and ethnomathematic entity, and seeks to dispel myths while highlighting its vast possibilities.
This study presents a new approach to automatically remove hair artifacts from dermoscopic images, which reportedly performed well compared to existing methods like DullRazor using the PH2 datasets.
5 citations
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October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
November 2023 in “Advances and Applications in Statistics” In this retrospective study, researchers developed machine learning models to predict mortality risk among 7115 COVID-19 patients in Iran, finding that the random forests model performed best with 96% accuracy and identified factors like intubation and SpO2 as significant predictors.
24 citations
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March 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study translated and culturally adapted the Skindex-16 questionnaire into Arabic, finding it to be a reliable and valid measure of quality-of-life impacts from skin diseases in Saudi patients.
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October 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, phage-containing hydrogels were shown to effectively treat wounds infected with E. faecalis by promoting wound healing through controlled phage release, suggesting potential to improve clinical outcomes for such infections.
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September 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that using XGBoost with clinical and ultrasound features may provide a highly accurate, non-invasive method for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome, although further validation is needed to ensure robustness.
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October 1998 in “PubMed” This case study reports a new variant of chronic dermatophytosis with giant cutaneous horns, suggesting a possible genetic link and highlighting successful treatment with antifungal medications.
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May 2024 in “Biomimetics” This narrative review examines the structure-function relationship in bioactive biopolymers used to promote healing in chronic wounds, emphasizing diabetic ulcers, and underscores the importance of characterizing these biopolymers to enhance their bioactivity for better tissue regeneration outcomes.
This review explores the extraction, characterization, and skin cosmetic effects of phenolic compounds and pigments from marine macroalgae, highlighting their documented benefits for skin health, such as whitening, moisturizing, photoprotection, and anti-aging effects, without adverse health impacts.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This study suggests that stress intensity is highly correlated with hairfall severity, highlighting the potential of an inexpensive and accessible machine learning approach for forecasting and prevention.
March 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study suggests that phloroglucinol may enhance anagen signaling and reduce oxidative stress-induced damage in human dermal papilla cells, offering a potential therapy for hair loss.
This study describes a system called FOLLYSIS©, which uses mathematics and image analysis to optimize Follicular Unit Extraction hair transplants, showing high accuracy in measuring donor area density and reducing donor site injury.
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November 2019 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that loliolide enhanced hair growth-related functions in 3D dermal papilla spheroids by activating AKT/β-catenin signaling pathways, with increased expression of related growth factors and genes.
15 citations
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March 1987 in “Phycologia” This study found that phosphorus limitation in Chaetophorales strains led to enhanced hair formation and increased phosphatase activity, suggesting a significant relationship between phosphorus status and morphology.
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November 2012 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” This study found that diphlorethohydroxycarmalol significantly increased prostaglandin $E_2$ synthesis in HaCaT human keratinocytes by upregulating COX-1 and COX-2 expression, suggesting potential benefits from elevated $PGE_2$ production.
July 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the potential of marine-derived polysaccharide nanofibers as advanced wound dressings, highlighting their regenerative advantages in addressing inflammation, oxidative stress, and other healing barriers. However, it notes that clinical translation is limited by challenges in standardization, evidence, safety, and production scalability.
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews current and emerging treatments for alopecia areata, including Janus kinase inhibitors, highlighting variability in clinical outcomes and the lack of sustained remission.
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April 2010 in “ACS Nano” This study found that about 80% of known fullerene-binding proteins rank in the top 10% of scorers for C60 docking sites, confirming the accuracy of the predictive model used.
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July 1958 in “Nature” This study reported the first known occurrence of citrulline in an animal protein, specifically in the fibrous protein of hair follicle inner root sheaths.
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May 2012 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that Ecklonia cava enzymatic extract, particularly its component dieckol, promoted hair growth by increasing dermal papilla cell proliferation and inhibiting 5α-reductase activity in cultured vibrissa follicles and C57BL/6 mice.
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November 2017 in “Livestock science” This study confirms the presence of large structural variations in the genome of Nellore cattle, which may contribute to their environmental adaptation to tropical regions.
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article examines the emerging role of dermoscopy in skin cancer diagnosis and reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight its potential to enhance dermatological practice.
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March 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This study developed a novel multi-scale image descriptor using dictionaries for classifying histological images, achieving average recall and precision measures of 0.81 and 0.86 in identifying specific skin structures and pathologies.
6 citations
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights the promising biomedical applications of marine-derived polysaccharides, proteins, and peptides, particularly in drug delivery and wound healing. It discusses their potential as biomaterials in creating nanocarriers, hydrogels, and more, alongside fabrication strategies, regulatory challenges, and sustainability considerations.
6 citations
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June 2018 in “PLOS ONE” This study demonstrated that the Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata cases with high sensitivity and specificity in a dermatology clinic setting.
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October 2012 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” This article reviews infertility diagnosis and initial management for advanced practice clinicians, emphasizing the role of midwives and advanced practice nurses, but reports no new clinical findings.
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March 2012 in “InTech eBooks” This article discusses the major role of motor vehicles in contributing to urban air pollution and its significant health impacts, especially in developing countries, but reports no new findings.
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May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study found that in men with high genetic risk factors for polycystic ovary syndrome, there was an associated increase in obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and androgenic conditions, suggesting these genetic factors can act independently of ovarian function.