April 2023 in “Dentistry” This chapter reviews the potential of stem cells from discarded deciduous teeth in regenerative medicine and dentistry, with no new clinical results presented.
February 2024 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This systematic review found that both cellular and acellular stem cell-based therapies are safe and able to improve hair regeneration and density in patients with androgenic alopecia, although some results may be temporary.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral propranolol successfully treated a baby's skin growth and ulceration linked to PELVIS syndrome.
December 2025 in “Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology” This narrative literature review examined how linking embryonic development with non-genetic skin anomalies can improve diagnostic accuracy, guide prenatal counseling, and enrich dermatology education by revealing specific vulnerabilities in skin morphogenesis and supporting advances in regenerative medicine.
1 citations
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February 2013 in “Clinical pediatrics” The baby’s hair loss was due to a rare genetic condition, not treatable by usual methods.
12 citations
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February 2013 in “The Open Stem Cell Journal” This article reviews the definitions, opportunities, advantages, and limitations of dental pulp stem cells and stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, reporting no new clinical results.
1 citations
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October 2013 This chapter discusses stem cell activity in feather and hair follicles, emphasizing how stem cells maintain their population by cycling between quiescence and activation in specialized niches but reports no new results.
4 citations
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This letter to the editor discusses a case of delayed-onset pachyonychia congenita linked to a new mutation in keratin 6b but presents no new research findings.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that among Chinese patients with alopecia areata, those with alopecia totalis or universalis had an earlier onset, longer disease duration, and more severe quality of life impact than those with patchy alopecia.
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.
January 2020 in “Asian journal of applied science and technology” This source provides an overview of the dietary recommendations for macronutrient intake and the benefits of plant-based diets, including meeting essential amino acid needs through combining plant proteins and the advantages of consuming complex carbohydrates and adequate fiber for health.
September 2003 in “Current Paediatrics” This article outlines how pediatric hair problems present and how they can be assessed, without reporting new research results.
6 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” This case series describes three siblings with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, highlighting variations in their clinical presentations.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
August 2023 in “Acta Scientific Paediatrics” This case study reported a neonate of Indian descent with localized hypotrichosis type 1 due to a likely pathogenic deletion in the DSG4 gene, marking the first such case from India.
171 citations
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October 1990 in “Alcoholism/Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research” The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.
434 citations
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October 2003 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” This review discusses the use of natural products in cosmetic preparations for skin and hair care, but reports no new research results.
76 citations
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February 2015 in “Industrial Crops and Products” This study identified over 40 phytochemical compounds in the leaves and flowers of Bituminaria bituminosa, predominantly glycosylated flavonoids from apigenin, using advanced chromatographic techniques.
48 citations
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March 2003 in “BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This study found that both maternal and fetal hair mercury levels were significantly higher in women who had dental amalgam restorations placed before or during pregnancy, compared to those without such restorations.
30 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses hair transplant techniques for female pattern hair loss and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the benefits of transplants combined with various treatments for improved hair density and styling options.
19 citations
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June 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” This article discusses diagnostic challenges and management approaches for hair loss in women of color, emphasizing the importance of clinical examinations and education to prevent and manage traction alopecia.
16 citations
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January 2010 in “American Journal of Neuroradiology” This case report describes a 3-year-old boy with trichothiodystrophy, highlighting specific MRI findings of diffuse dysmyelination and osteosclerosis that may be unique to the disorder.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Ophthalmology” This study found that using the novel eyelid shampoo ESL improved eyelid hygiene, reduced dry eye symptoms in meibomian gland dysfunction patients, and increased eyelash length over 8 weeks.
1 citations
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September 2009 in “Regenerative Medicine” This article provides an overview of bioaesthetics in regenerative medicine, emphasizing the need for rigorous scientific validation for safety and effectiveness without introducing new research results.
September 2023 in “International journal of science and healthcare research” In this report, a preterm neonate was found to have total irreversible hair loss due to congenital atrichia, confirmed by a mutation in the human hairless gene on chromosome 8p22, illustrating this rare autosomal recessive disorder.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” This review discusses potential causes of alopecia and hair overgrowth in pediatric patients, detailing diagnostic techniques and treatments, but presents no new research findings.
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.
March 2003 in “BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” In this study, maternal and fetal hair mercury levels were significantly higher when mothers had dental amalgam restorations placed before or during pregnancy, compared to unexposed individuals.
60 citations
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December 2005 in “Biomedical Papers” This article reviews hair analysis for drug detection and its applications in various fields, but reports no new research findings, emphasizing the need to consider the method's complexities and potential pitfalls.
1 citations
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October 2006 in “Oncology times” This study found that finasteride does not increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer but instead improves the prostate-specific antigen test's sensitivity to detect such cancers.