17 citations
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review examines non-invasive methods for diagnosing inflammatory skin diseases like lupus erythematosus and psoriatic inflammation using samples from plucked hair and skin tape-strips, but no new clinical results are presented.
17 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that higher serum CXCL10 levels may predict the progression of non-segmental vitiligo, especially in patients also suffering from autoimmune thyroid disease and/or alopecia areata.
15 citations
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March 2021 in “EMBO Reports” PRSS35 enzyme may help start skin tumors and could be a target for cancer treatment.
14 citations
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September 2017 in “Proteomics. Clinical applications” This review discusses advancements and gaps in using proteomics for hair testing and its potential in developing a medical proteome repository, but reports no new research findings.
13 citations
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February 2024 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” This review examined the role of molecular markers in isolating and tracing hair follicle stem cells, emphasizing their regulatory roles as revealed by single-cell transcriptomics data.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, the authors developed a modified alkaline-based proteomics protocol that improved the reproducibility of detecting hair proteins, potentially aiding future biomarker discovery.
12 citations
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October 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” This review discusses the current state of alopecia areata treatments, noting that while recent advances such as Janus Kinase inhibitors show promise, persistent challenges like limited efficacy, safety concerns, and patient compliance highlight the need for innovative drug discovery and development strategies.
11 citations
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June 2021 in “Preprints.org” This review discusses the potential role of melatonin in atopic dermatitis, focusing on its antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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October 2020 in “General and comparative endocrinology” This study found that age-related fluctuations in hormones and endocannabinoids in male C57BL/6 mice showed specific patterns, with peak values observed around 2.7 to 3.4 months, with these patterns seen in both plasma and hair but with different magnitudes.
11 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Proteomics” This study identified proteins that are differentially expressed in balding versus non-balding dermal papilla cells, potentially aiding the understanding and treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
10 citations
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March 2022 in “Communications biology” In this study, researchers found that non-invasive analysis of skin surface lipid RNAs revealed alterations in gene expression patterns associated with atopic dermatitis, suggesting its potential for understanding skin disease pathophysiology.
10 citations
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June 2001 in “Annals of neurology” This study reports that patients with Alzheimer's disease have increased levels of polyamines in their hair.
9 citations
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights recent advancements in microneedle technology, noting its ability to enhance transdermal drug delivery, biosensing, cancer treatment, and skin disease repair, while emphasizing its potential for improving patient compliance and reducing side effects.
9 citations
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September 2019 in “PLoS ONE” This study demonstrated that keratin K124 is specific to equine hoof lamellar tissue and established monoclonal antibodies that can specifically recognize K124 without cross-reacting with other tissues.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Metabolites” This study found differences in urinary androgen and estrogen concentrations between male pattern baldness patients treated with finasteride and healthy controls, suggesting potential biomarkers for post-finasteride syndrome.
8 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that serum irisin levels were significantly lower in patients with acne vulgaris compared to healthy controls and were negatively correlated with insulin resistance and disease severity.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “EBioMedicine” This study observed that aberrant DNA methylation in murine and human cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma likely contributes to the silencing of tumor suppressor genes, notably affecting the FILIP1L gene.
6 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedicine” This review discusses the connections between atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, emphasizing shared mechanisms and potential overlapping treatments, but it does not report new clinical findings.
6 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review explores the potential link between psoriasis and metabolic syndrome, focusing on how disturbances in growth factors may connect these conditions and contribute to symptoms like keratinocyte proliferation and inflammation.
6 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study found that the distribution of mast cell prostaglandin d-synthase in the scalp spatially aligns with the pattern of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a programmed vulnerability to hair loss.
5 citations
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October 2025 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” This article reviews current and emerging treatments for alopecia areata, emphasizing the need for biomarker-driven patient stratification to optimize therapeutic strategies and reduce potential side effects; it reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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August 2024 in “Drug Discovery Today” This review examines advances in computer-aided drug design for targeting membrane proteins in prostate cancer but reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the potential of structural insights and compound screening for therapeutic development.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “American Journal of Translational Research” This research highlighted that the gut microbiota may influence ovarian health, suggesting it could be used as a biomarker for early diagnosis and treatment of diseases like PCOS, ovarian insufficiency, and ovarian cancer due to its impact on hormone levels.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “PeerJ” This study observed that high levels of immunoreactive cortisol in the tail hair of captive Asian elephants were often associated with stressful or distinct behavioral events, suggesting its potential for reconstructing their physiological history.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” This review explores how molecular profiling in atopic dermatitis has led to new therapeutic developments, detailing approved and potential treatments, and discusses similar advances in alopecia areata; it reports no new results.
4 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review discusses the role of multiomics in understanding skin repair and regeneration mechanisms and reports no new results; the authors suggest it may lead to personalized medicine advancements and improved treatments.
4 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” This study found that near-infrared microscopy can effectively detect complete medulla loss in scalp hair, which may serve as a potential biomarker for breast cancer diagnosis.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found elevated levels of IL-18 and free IL-18 in hidradenitis suppurativa patients compared to healthy controls, suggesting these cytokines may serve as novel biomarkers for disease activity, with correlations indicating their involvement in disease severity.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study constructed a model using serum levels of BMP2, CD8A, PRF1, and XCL1 as a non-invasive biomarker to accurately predict recurrence in patients with alopecia areata.