21 citations
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December 2011 in “Chungara” This study shows that environmental contamination affects mummy hair, suggesting that using it to assess ancient people's health or nutrition should be approached cautiously.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract does not report a research study or scientific findings; it describes a promotional offer for a discount code "ARCHANA5" on MyUpchar, providing customers with a 60% discount on orders of Ayurvedic and wellness products.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source provides information about the MyUpchar Coupon Code "ARCHANA5," which offers a 60% discount on Ayurvedic medicines, supplements, and wellness products for all users with no minimum purchase required.
August 2019 in “Journal of archaeological science: Reports/Journal of archaeological science: reports” This study demonstrated that cortisol, estradiol, and testosterone are preserved in archaeological human hair, allowing for the analysis of ancient stress and reproductive hormone patterns.
January 2017 in “STARS (University of Central Florida)” This study found that steroid reproductive hormones such as estradiol and testosterone can be preserved and analyzed in archaeological human hair, providing new insights into ancient health and fertility.
January 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study explored 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 levels in hair samples from participants in Aberdeen and suggested potential links between hair vitamin D levels, seasonal UVB exposure, and marine diet in both modern and archaeological contexts.
This study reports that hair fibers degrade most in acidic sandy clay, while silicone oil treatment is effective for conserving various hair types and artifacts.
114 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the relationship between skin microbiome changes and conditions such as ageing and skin disease, emphasizing the need for further research, but reports no new findings.
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.
December 2023 in “Archaeopress Publishing Ltd eBooks” This source reviews historical works on cosmetics and healthcare from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Period in Europe, highlighting the use of natural ingredients for aesthetic and medicinal purposes across various cultures, including Christian, Hebrew, and Muslim societies.
This review discusses drug repositioning for cardiometabolic disorders and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize its potential benefits, such as known safety profiles and reduced development costs compared to new drug development.
January 2026 in “Biocell” This review discusses the potential of gut microbiota-derived exosomes as drug delivery systems and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight their promise for precision medicine.
January 2013 in “Вестник Томского государственного университета. История” This study suggests that the presence of vellus hairs and empty spaces in prepubertal scalps may reflect a natural resting phase of hair growth rather than indicating early androgenetic alopecia.
This review discusses hormonal systems in the skin, such as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal and hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axes, and reports no new clinical results.
18 citations
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February 2015 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology” This study reports that Ca 2+ binding alters the dynamics and surface properties of PKD-like domains in Clostridium histolyticum collagenases, enhancing their stability and potentially aiding in collagen-targeting vehicle development.
35 citations
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February 2003 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects” This study found that lead treatment enhances the imaging of organized hair lipid structures, revealing their orientation and possible composition as lead and calcium soaps, with potential applications in various fields.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers propose that the EDAR V370A allele's positive selection in East Asian populations may be linked to stable aquatic resources from Late Pleistocene ecosystems in northern China, suggesting a "nutritional niche construction" framework where these resources offset the allele's metabolic costs.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study presents a hypothesis that the EDAR V370A allele was positively selected in East Asian populations due to the stable aquatic resources in Late Pleistocene northern China, which may have offset the allele's metabolic costs and provided a selective advantage.
In this study, researchers observed that graded calorie restriction in mice led to changes in stable isotope ratios and elemental content in bone collagen and hair keratin, potentially indicating intensified mobilization of endogenous proteins and altered bone collagen structure with increased dietary stress.
January 2023 in “Advances in pharmacology and clinical trials” This review highlights that human hair is a valuable biological matrix for clinical and toxicological analyses, demonstrating its applicability in detecting various active substances from different pharmacological classes.
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January 2001 in “Acta Archaeologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae” This review details the Follicular Unit Extraction technique for hair restoration, highlighting its advantages over traditional strip surgery, but includes no new clinical findings.
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March 2019 in “Nature Communications” This study identified significant genetic associations with frontal fibrosing alopecia at four genomic loci, suggesting it is a genetically predisposed immuno-inflammatory disorder influenced by the HLA-B*07: 02 allele.
61 citations
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October 2010 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” This study found that dermatological issues, such as xerosis and pigmentation, are common in chronic kidney disease patients and increase with the severity and duration of the disease, indicating that dialysis often exacerbates these conditions.
37 citations
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October 2024 in “JAMA Network Open” This study found that among reproductive-age women across India, there was a high prevalence of PCOS, with phenotype C being predominant and most women exhibiting metabolic abnormalities, highlighting the importance of integrating PCOS management into national health strategies.
37 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significant systemic inflammation and vitamin D deficiency, with both conditions more pronounced as disease severity increased.
36 citations
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October 2019 in “Cell Proliferation” This study reported that tryptanthrin, a compound found in indigo naturalis, effectively suppresses non-melanoma skin cancer in mice by reducing inflammation, inhibiting cell proliferation, and blocking specific signaling pathways associated with tumor growth.
23 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of female pattern hair loss, highlighting the importance of early medical intervention to arrest hair loss progression, but reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that 14 days of low-dose aspirin reduced the predicted response to topical minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia patients from 50% to 27%, suggesting aspirin may inhibit minoxidil efficacy.
12 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses the nocebo effect in dermatology, highlighting its mechanisms, implications, and strategies to manage it, but does not provide new clinical research findings.
8 citations
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January 2012 This review compiles scientific evidence on the effects of green tea polyphenols on cosmetic issues like aging and acne, but reports no new clinical results.