47 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” This study identified 43 compounds in Platycladi Cacumen, including flavonoids, and found significant chemical variation in flavonoid content across different regions and processed products.
22 citations
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January 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews insights into the pathogenesis of primary cicatricial alopecias, such as lichen planopilaris, provided by emerging technologies, but it does not report new clinical results.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Physiological Research” This study found that among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, higher levels of the hormones estrone and free testosterone were associated with an increased cardiometabolic risk, especially in those who were overweight or obese.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses in vitro methods for evaluating the effects of hair care products on hair fibers, reporting no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate and accurate equipment for testing.
10 citations
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November 2022 in “Protein & Cell” In this study, topical quercetin was found to stimulate hair follicle growth and promote microvascular regrowth in mice, suggesting its potential for hair regrowth strategies.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that optimizing chitosan-tripolyphosphate nanoparticles can enhance the sustained percutaneous delivery of caffeine, with certain conditions affecting stability and release rates.
6 citations
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June 2017 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome in China had elevated androgen levels compared to healthy controls, and suggests body weight management and SHBG and FAI testing are recommended for these women.
21 citations
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March 2013 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” This study found that early-onset baldness in African-American men is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer and more aggressive tumors, with potential interactions involving age and smoking.
January 2025 in “Open University of Cape Town (University of Cape Town)” This study found that lipids are highly correlated with hair curvature while proteins are not, reporting the largest number of hair lipids and identifying novel proteins and chaperones relating to different hair types for the first time.
21 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” This study suggests that microvascular damage and platelet deregulation may persist in ulcerative colitis patients even during remission, remaining as disease-associated molecular signatures.
26 citations
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April 1975 in “Journal of Wildlife Management” This study found that Alaskan moose hair mineral content varied seasonally and by location, with differences in magnesium, copper, and manganese levels linked to winter-killed calves.
November 2025 in “Archaeometry” This study analyzed animal hairs from 18th-century burial sites in Mazamet, France, reporting distinct hair morphologies consistent with the use of common local animal furs such as goat, badger, cow, or horse, reflecting the modest socioeconomic status of the individuals interred.
12 citations
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August 2016 in “Biomedical Chromatography” This study developed and validated an HPLC-UV method for accurately quantifying clobetasol propionate in skin and hair follicles, demonstrating its application in in vitro permeation experiments.
1 citations
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December 2009 in “Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry” This study developed and validated ultraviolet spectrophotometric and reversed phase high performance liquid chromatographic methods for simultaneously estimating Tamsulosin and Finasteride in tablet form, showing statistical validation and effectiveness in pharmaceutical analysis.
January 2018 in “Institutional Repository of Utenos kolegija Higher Education Institution” This study observed that a course of micro needle mesotherapy improved hair and scalp condition in males with alopecia.
15 citations
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May 2009 in “Chemical Physics Letters” This study demonstrated that a metric based on rotational echo intensity in 2H magic-angle spinning NMR can derive kinetic information for conformational exchange without complex modelling, achieving activation barriers consistent with prior findings.
7 citations
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April 2022 in “South African journal of botany” This study found significant chemical variability and heavy metal contamination in commercial chrysanthemum flower products from different geographic origins, highlighting the need for stricter quality control and regulations.
2 citations
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September 2012 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis” This study developed and validated a second derivative spectrophotometric method for accurately estimating tamsulosin and finasteride in bulk and pharmaceutical formulations.
1 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Biological Research - Bollettino della Società Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale” This study used Scanning Electron Microscopy to analyze South American mummy hair, revealing high levels of sulfur, calcium, and potassium, highlighting SEM's utility in anthropological investigations.
September 2010 in “대한화장품학회지(J. Soc. Cosmet. Scientists Korea)” This study developed and validated a method to analyze active ingredients in hair nourisher products, which was successfully applied to products from the market.
18 citations
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March 2010 in “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring” This study developed a faster method to analyze fatty acid ethyl esters in human hair, potentially distinguishing alcohol consumption levels more efficiently.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Metabolites” This study found that progesterone levels were suppressed in underweight anorexia nervosa patients compared to healthy controls, as measured through hair analysis, and did not increase during short-term weight restoration.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Acanthosis Nigricans is the most common skin sign of insulin resistance.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in microbiology” This study found that certain gut microbiota are linked with androgenetic alopecia, identifying both risk and protective microbial factors, which could inform targeted probiotic strategies for managing AGA.
73 citations
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April 2006 in “BioTechniques” This essay reviews the potential of protein microarrays in proteomics and diagnostics, highlighting no new clinical results but emphasizing the need for advanced high-quality proteins and antibodies.
12 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” In this study, researchers developed a method using scalp cyanoacrylate biopsy and advanced imaging techniques to effectively measure and visualize the distribution of anti-dandruff shampoo ingredients zinc pyrithione and climbazole within the scalp follicular infundibulum.
February 2025 in “BMC Veterinary Research” This study examined proteomic changes in Inner Mongolia cashmere goat skin, finding 631 proteins differentially regulated during hair growth stages; key keratin proteins, crucial for hair follicle development, were localized in secondary hair follicles.
9 citations
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April 2022 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” This study found that the S100A4/NMIIA axis contributes to glioblastoma progression by recruiting and promoting migration of GBM cells along blood vessels, correlating with worse patient outcomes.
44 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of applied ecology” This review discusses the use of hair analysis for examining stress and reproduction hormone levels in wildlife and highlights the need for more comprehensive physiological validations across species.
101 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This study validated a method for measuring cortisol levels in hair, which may serve as a biomarker for chronic stress in both humans and various animals.