12 citations
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for female pattern hair loss, emphasizing the role of topical minoxidil as a primary treatment, but provides no new clinical results.
3 citations
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May 2017 in “Heliyon” This study found that in a neonatal rat model, skin wounding protected against chemotherapy-induced alopecia through IL-1β signaling, making hair follicles more resistant to damage when wounding exposure was timed correctly.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Polymers” This review examines how incorporating various polymers and active ingredients into polyurethane dressings can enhance their properties and adaptability for better wound repair and regeneration, suggesting a promising direction for developing advanced functional dressings.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study reviewed cases of filler-induced alopecia and found that hyaluronic acid injections were most commonly associated with this condition, highlighting that hyaluronidase treatments can rapidly restore hair density, while alternative interventions need further exploration.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study reviews evidence that in keloid development, transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) drives fibroblast proliferation and fibrosis not only through the classical Smad-dependent pathway but also via equally important Smad-independent signaling cascades, suggesting these pathways as possible targets for more effective keloid therapies.
May 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” In this proof-of-concept study, researchers found that hair grafts preserved in preconditioned autologous platelet-rich plasma with photothermal biostimulation and phosphate-buffered saline remained viable for eight hours before transplantation, outperforming saline solution and Ringer's lactate by two hours.
November 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
61 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This review discusses the interplay between hormonal and immune systems in hair follicles and reports no new results, highlighting the need for further research on their role in skin biology and alopecia areata.
April 2015 in “Dentistry 3000” This article explores the causes and associated syndromes of premature hair hypopigmentation, emphasizing a need for better understanding to guide individual patient education and treatment.
2 citations
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December 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review reports on the effects of aging on hair characteristics such as pigmentation, growth, and structural properties across genders and ethnicities, highlighting the importance of scalp health and suggesting cosmetic solutions to improve the appearance of aged hair.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says biodegradable cosmetics and packaging are better for the environment and user experience.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, researchers evaluated hair follicle transplantation techniques and reported that challenges such as limited follicle supply and low follicle survival rates often limit patient satisfaction, but advances in regenerative medicine may offer promising new solutions.
September 2024 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Results are not reported in this abstract, which outlines research investigating why diabetic mice experience suppressed hair follicle stem cell activation, potentially contributing to chronic diabetic wounds.
310 citations
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November 2011 in “Environment International” This study suggests that increased use of anticancer drugs from 2004 to 2008 has led to higher environmental release, necessitating expanded monitoring and research on their ecotoxicological impacts.
21 citations
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February 2015 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review explores the "brain-skin connection" and presents evidence suggesting keloids may be influenced by psychosocial stress, although it reports no new experimental results.
15 citations
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May 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata is complex, with genetic and immune factors, and animal models are key for future treatment research.
7 citations
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May 2020 in “Trends in molecular medicine” This study explored the immune environment of the hair follicle's bulge region and suggested that its unique signaling may prevent melanoma formation by lacking necessary proinflammatory signals for full oncogenic transformation, indicating potential strategies for melanoma prevention by replicating this immune-privileged environment.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This article discusses various hair-related issues, such as dandruff and hair loss, and outlines potential solutions, highlighting the need for personalized treatments and cost-effective approaches based on specific hair problems.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “iScience” In a study on mice, researchers found that exposure to artificial light environments causing circadian misalignment impaired hair growth by reducing the hair growth rate during the anagen phase, suggesting these light conditions as a potential risk factor for hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review discusses various environmental and chemical factors that contribute to hair shaft disorders, such as fractures, and highlights the potential roles of cysteine and glutamine in hair health, but reports no new results.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Pediatrie pro praxi” This review outlines a basic diagnostic algorithm to help pediatricians identify causes of hair loss in children, emphasizing early diagnosis and treatment due to the significant psychosocial impact of conditions like alopecia areata and tinea capitis.
January 2025 in “Kuwait Journal of Science” In this study, researchers sequenced the KRT71 gene in 102 dromedary camels to find genetic polymorphisms linked to hair shape, identifying 17 variants but none that fully explained hair shape variations, suggesting other genes may also play a role.
In this study using a mouse model, researchers utilized single-cell RNA sequencing to create a comprehensive cellular atlas of infected versus uninfected wounds, revealing that Enterococcus faecalis infections lead to immunosuppressive changes in skin cells and disrupt normal wound healing processes.
July 2020 in “Environmental Science and Pollution Research” This study found that finasteride and melengestrol acetate exhibit varying levels of toxicity to freshwater mussels, amphipods, and mayflies, but current environmental concentrations suggest minimal direct effects on these aquatic invertebrates.
February 2020 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety” This study found that finasteride users had higher odds of testicular abnormalities, obesity, and other conditions, highlighting the need for confounder adjustment in studies on its association with male breast cancer.
221 citations
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July 2012 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study found that the circadian clock in mouse skin regulates cell proliferation and affects sensitivity to UVB-induced DNA damage, with potential implications for understanding human skin cancer risk.
91 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Alopecia Areata affects 2% globally, with treatments like essential oils, garlic, and JAK inhibitors showing promise, but more research is needed.
38 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses potential therapeutic options for frontal fibrosing alopecia by exploring distinct signaling pathways and cellular players, but reports no new clinical findings and emphasizes the need for further trials.
24 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” This research observed that 5α-reductase inhibitors showed significant tic-suppressing effects in Tourette's syndrome, suggesting a key role for this enzyme in the disorder's pathogenesis.
21 citations
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April 2025 in “MedComm” This review explores the complex factors involved in alopecia areata, such as immune and genetic influences, and discusses advances in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, while reporting no new clinical results.