66 citations
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August 2007 in “Applied and environmental microbiology” This study engineered a bioluminescent yeast strain responsive to androgenic chemicals, demonstrating rapid and sensitive detection suitable for high-throughput screening and environmental monitoring.
This review examines current literature on botulinum toxin type A for androgenetic alopecia, reporting an association with increased hair growth and improved hair density, though further research is needed.
September 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” This case report describes a 2-year-old girl with Majocchi granuloma, a deep granulomatous folliculitis, which improved after treatment with oral terbinafine despite relapses leading to multiple treatment courses.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tavaborole is a safe and effective toenail fungus treatment, with the 5% solution being the best option.
7 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the authors observed that Staphylococcus aureus lipase gehB is crucial for bacterial penetration of hair follicles in mice, implicating lipases in inflammation and skin damage.
1 citations
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March 2013 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This case report details an eleven-year-old male with recurring alopecia initially attributed to fungal infections but ultimately diagnosed as trichotillomania.
24 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of natural science, biology and medicine” This study reported a 10% prevalence of Tinea capitis among school-going urban children in Kolkata, with a higher rate observed in boys.
16 citations
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September 2006 in “The Journal of Immunology” This study identified that mouse MILL1 and MILL2 are glycoproteins distinct from human MICA/B, primarily due to their association with β2-microglobulin and TAP-independent surface expression.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Bioresource Technology Reports” This study suggests that using glycosidases to lyse the polysaccharides of Botryoccocus braunii may allow for the semi-continuous recovery of hydrocarbons while keeping the cells viable.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This study found that intrauterine administration of botulinum toxin A improved endometrial environment and receptivity in a murine model of thin endometrium through mechanisms involving IGFBP3 and osteopontin.
May 2022 in “International journal of infectious diseases” In this case study, a 70-year-old woman with generalized favus caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii achieved a clinical and mycological cure after a one-month terbinafine treatment.
3 citations
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July 2011 in “Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica” This study concluded that the inner root sheath inhibits the expression of certain differentiation markers in hair bulbs, with calcium-induced changes paralleling those seen in hair follicle mid-segments.
12 citations
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January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This case report from the study describes a dog suffering from dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis, presenting with alopecia on the neck and ear, illustrating the zoonotic risk of these fungal infections in both animals and humans, particularly in hot and humid climates.
4 citations
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August 2025 in “Plant Cell & Environment” This study found that the plant-growth-promoting bacteria Azospirillum brasilense enhances root hair development by increasing auxin levels and activating specific transcription factors, highlighting key signaling pathways involved in this process.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Candida auris uses the immune response to colonize hair follicles.
March 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” In this study, the authors emphasize the importance of not ignoring the partial presence of comma or harpin hairs and black spots when identifying early lesions of tinea capitis, which may initially be overlooked due to their small size.
12 citations
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November 2014 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” In this study, the researchers successfully increased dipicolinic acid production in Bacillus subtilis by genetically modifying the spoVF operon, achieving a significant productivity improvement in the culture medium.
January 1980 in “Lluc: revista de cultura i d'idees” This study found that Agaricus bisporus-derived β-Glucan particles showed potential as an anticancer, antimicrobial, and antioxidant agent, inducing apoptosis and disrupting mitochondrial membrane potential in cervical cancer HeLa cells.
108 citations
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March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
July 2025 in “Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology” This paper highlights the emerging trend of treating androgenic alopecia with botulinum toxin, despite insufficient scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that botulinum toxin type A may reduce apoptosis in dermal papillary cells induced by dihydrotestosterone through the circ_0135062/miR-506-3p/Bax axis.
July 2023 in “Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS” This case study reports that moth-eaten alopecia and a macular rash, along with positive histopathology and serology tests, indicated a diagnosis of secondary syphilis in a 24-year-old male patient.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” A woman's scalp infection caused by a fungus led to permanent hair loss and was hard to treat but responded to a specific antifungal.
January 2024 in “AIP conference proceedings” 8 citations
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June 1934 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” This review discusses cases of ringworm of the scalp, highlighting the potential for spontaneous cure when the infection is caused by an organism pathogenic to animals, and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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November 1998 in “PubMed” This article discusses tinea capitis prevention and treatment strategies, emphasizing the importance of systemic therapy for effective antifungal action and reducing contagion risk.
September 2016 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study undertook powder microscopy and preliminary phytochemical analysis of Buxus wallichiana's stem bark and leaves, identifying steroids, alkaloids, saponins, and glycosides without reporting clinical outcomes.
74 citations
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July 1979 in “Lancet” This case report describes a 10-month-old boy with dermatitis, alopecia, and hypotonia who showed dramatic improvement with oral biotin, suggesting a possible defect in biotin absorption or transport.
This case study details a 26-year-old male with depilating folliculitis, emphasizing its higher prevalence in warmer climates and showing good treatment response.
17 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study observed that using serial sectioning and d-PAS staining improved detection of Malassezia folliculitis, notably in lesions on the trunks of male patients.