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61 citations
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May 2015 in “Planta” Certain fungi and bacteria help orchid seeds germinate and plants grow better.
54 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific reports” This study used proteomics to identify various proteins in human hair, which may help develop novel biomarkers for hair health, disease, and aging.
51 citations
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January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This article examines various types of childhood alopecia and highlights the importance of identifying chronic conditions or those linked to underlying medical issues, but reports no new results.
49 citations
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June 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article examines differences in aging among ethnic populations and highlights cosmetic procedures specific to skin of color, but reports no new research findings.
48 citations
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October 2011 in “Sports Medicine” This review covers dermatological conditions experienced by ice-skating athletes due to cold exposure, infections, and inflammation, providing no new clinical findings and emphasizing diagnosis and treatment strategies.
31 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the use of the Nd:YAG laser for hair removal and reports no new research findings.
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.
30 citations
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April 1997 in “European journal of endocrinology” The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
28 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of structural biology” This study found statistically significant patterns in hair morphology and ultrastructure linked to biogeographic ancestry among European, African, and East Asian populations.
27 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review outlines a systematic method for diagnosing hair loss and presents no new findings; the authors emphasize the importance of biopsy in cicatricial alopecia cases.
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October 2018 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” This review outlines dermatological toxicities associated with targeted cancer therapies and immunotherapies, emphasizing the need for collaborative management by oncologists and dermatologists but reports no new clinical findings.
21 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses a clinical approach to diagnosing alopecia through patient history and clinical findings, but it reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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July 2018 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” This study showed that chemical and mechanical treatments significantly alter the nanoscale surface properties of hair, affecting its roughness, mechanical stiffness, adhesion, and surface potential.
19 citations
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March 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.
19 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” This review discusses various aspects of unwanted facial hair, including its psychological impact and current treatment options, and reports no new clinical results from the satellite symposium at the EHRS Meeting.
19 citations
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September 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice” This review discusses the management of hirsutism in women, highlighting promising treatments like metformin for polycystic ovarian syndrome, and emphasizes the importance of understanding hair growth cycles and realistic treatment expectations; it reports no new clinical results.
18 citations
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June 1988 in “Culture, medicine and psychiatry” This paper examines how societal constructs of gender influence the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism in women, emphasizing the impact of perceived femininity on psychological stress and commercial depilatory actions.
17 citations
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that keratin-based particles were able to recover and enhance the mechanical properties and thermal stability of virgin and overbleached Asian hair, improving its strength and smoothness by around 40%, and demonstrated safety in human skin keratinocytes.
16 citations
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February 1992 in “Journal of Consumer Marketing” This study proposes a framework for classifying sources of new product ideas, suggesting it is more effective than existing paradigms for successful innovation.
15 citations
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February 2017 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” This article reviews common skin reactions associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for understanding nursing care and oncodermatology.
14 citations
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April 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This review discusses common skin conditions in primary care settings and provides guidance on differential diagnoses and selecting appropriate topical treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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March 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study found that a polymer treatment changes the charge on hair surfaces, making bleached hair smoother and less porous.
9 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review examines the causes, assessment, and treatment options for hirsutism but presents no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research on managing this condition.
8 citations
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December 2003 in “Materials Research-ibero-american Journal of Materials” Polyquaternium 7® builds up on hair, improving its look and feel, and AFM is good for measuring these changes.
7 citations
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December 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.
5 citations
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September 2017 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” This study found that treating hair with 1 M sodium hydroxide increases its self-friction coefficient, suggesting potential applications in forming fine frictional fibers for medical uses.
5 citations
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July 2006 in “Contact dermatitis” This case report indicates that contact dermatitis on the face can result from using a bleaching ointment containing ammonium bisulfite during hair-dyeing.
3 citations
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November 2018 in “Oncology issues” This article discusses the emerging field of supportive oncodermatology, which collaborates between oncology and dermatology to address skin-related side effects of cancer treatments, and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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August 2014 in “Steroids” Fermentation of Finasteride with Ocimum sanctum L. creates new metabolite that inhibits tyrosinase.