16 citations
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September 2017 in “PLoS ONE” This study hypothesizes that a mummified 19th Century girl in San Francisco died of severe undernourishment potentially due to a bacterial-borne disease, highlighting historical health challenges mitigated by modern sanitation and medicine.
15 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that platelet-rich plasma treatments improved hair density and thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia, without serious adverse effects.
15 citations
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November 2017 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study found that the optimized finasteride-loaded lyophilized tablets using a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system improved bioavailability in human volunteers compared to the marketed finasteride product.
13 citations
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May 2016 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” This study demonstrated that molecular dynamics simulations of keratin could effectively model the mechanical properties of hair, aligning well with experimental data, especially when conducted in vacuum conditions.
10 citations
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November 2019 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” This review discusses how recent advances in live imaging have revealed the dynamic and adaptable nature of stem cells during various biological processes, and reports no clinical results.
8 citations
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July 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In a comparative genomic study, researchers observed significant genetic differences among the three chemical races of the alga Botryococcus braunii, leading them to propose reclassifying these races as distinct species based on their unique genomic characteristics.
5 citations
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March 2001 in “Journal of biomechanics” This study found that anagen hairs require less force to be extracted than telogen hairs in an in vitro pig skin model, indicating different anchorage mechanisms.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in molecular biosciences” This study revealed that chronic restraint stress in mice led to significant alterations in metabolic pathways and gene expression associated with hair growth inhibition, using metabolomics and transcriptomics analyses.
3 citations
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that overexpressing the gene Thymosin β4 (Tβ4) can promote the growth and development of secondary hair follicle dermal papilla cells in cashmere goats, suggesting its potential as a target for increasing cashmere production.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “JMIR. Journal of medical internet research/Journal of medical internet research” This study reported that AutoML effectively modeled itching and pain development, as well as app use, in patients with chronic eczema or psoriasis using a smartphone monitoring app, revealing that factors like BMI, age, and disease activity significantly influenced app engagement.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This study reports that the metanephrine content was significantly higher in patients with alopecia areata compared to those without the condition.
2 citations
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February 2014 in “Animal Biotechnology” This study reported that the PTGER2 gene is strongly expressed in cashmere goat skin and its expression tends to decrease from the anagen to telogen stages of the hair follicle cycle.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Curēus” In this study, researchers found that 24.7% of female medical students were diagnosed with PCOS, significantly affecting their academic success and social interactions due to symptoms like BMI abnormalities and acne, suggesting that educators should enhance support and awareness to address these challenges.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “International journal of all research education and scientific methods” This review highlights how forensic drug analysis in hair using modern instrumental techniques offers advantages such as easy sample collection and chronological tracking of drug use, emphasizing its value for law enforcement and other applications.
This study investigated the molecular mechanisms behind cashmere goat coat types by analyzing gene expression during hair follicle development stages, identifying regulatory pathways involved in metabolism, immune response, and the quiescent state of follicles, potentially aiding in genetic selection for improved cashmere production.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that acupuncture may reduce anxiety and depression in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, potentially through hormonal and neuroendocrine modulation, but further high-quality research is needed to confirm these findings.
January 2026 in “Animal Advances” In this study of four Chinese goat breeds, black goats exhibited significantly higher melanin content, while Inner Mongolian cashmere goats had longer fiber lengths. These findings highlight genetic variations in coat color and fiber length, informing future breeding programs.
December 2025 in “GeroScience” This study found that both genetic and epigenetic factors significantly influence age-related facial skin aging, with lifestyle and environmental factors also playing a substantial role.
March 2024 in “PLoS medicine” This study systematically reviewed meta-analyses and Mendelian randomization studies to identify factors influencing prostate cancer risk, finding suggestive associations for physical activity, height, and smoking but no robust, convincing overlapping evidence across tested factors.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that hyperproliferative stimuli dysregulated the balance of stem cell divisions in keratinocytes, suggesting potential treatment strategies for both benign and cancerous hyperproliferative diseases.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Neurobiology of Stress” This review discusses the potential link between early postnatal allopregnanolone levels and vulnerability to drug abuse in adulthood, noting a need for more in-depth studies to confirm this relationship.
December 2025 in “Dermatological Health” This case report describes how a 23-year-old woman experienced eyebrow thinning and hair loss linked to cosmetic use, with diagnostic tests confirming follicular damage. Discontinuing the product led to eyebrow regrowth, highlighting potential risks from cosmetics and the value of non-invasive diagnostics for evaluation.
This review reports that empirical evidence suggests an overlap between Long Covid, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia, highlighting the need for standardized definitions and rigorous methodologies in related research.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, higher DHA/omega-6 fatty acid ratios were linked to increased social impairment in individuals with autism, alongside lower antioxidant enzyme levels and higher markers of lipid peroxidation.
May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The number of dermatologists in the US increased from 1995 to 2011, but they were unevenly distributed, mainly in urban areas, and areas with higher income and education levels.
25 citations
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February 2019 in “Genomics” This study reports that milk goats exhibit significantly more differentially expressed genes related to hair follicle cycling across different months compared to cashmere goats, especially in December.
24 citations
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March 2018 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This review discusses the interactions between melanocyte stem cells and their niche in hair regeneration and repair, but reports no new results; recent studies on molecular pathways are highlighted.
23 citations
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September 2009 in “Child Abuse & Neglect” This case report highlights the importance of considering hair-thread tourniquet syndrome as a potential diagnosis for girls with genital swelling and pain, emphasizing the need for prompt intervention.
22 citations
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August 2015 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” The study aims to find the best treatment for central serous chorioretinopathy by comparing various options.
21 citations
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December 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that nano-sized lipid particles improved the skin accumulation and retention of dexamethasone compared to a base cream, suggesting potential benefits for inflammatory skin disease treatment.