March 2016 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study discusses the effects of collagen hydrolysates and the dipeptide Pro-Hyp on gene expression related to hair and epidermis development in mouse skin and reports no new clinical results.
This research found that keratin hydrogels derived from human hair may support cell viability and proliferation, indicating potential as 2D and 3D soft tissue culture scaffolds.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
This review examines complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS I) mechanisms, including immune dysregulation and psychological factors, but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight potential diagnostic refinements.
January 2003 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” This study employed a laser-based method to analyze how light reflection patterns vary on human hair fibers, revealing changes related to hair color and the tilt of the cuticle cells.
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that understanding the surgical anatomy of the scalp significantly improves outcomes in scalp surgery by reducing complications like unsightly scars and distorted hair patterns.
January 1977 in “Case Reports in Medicine” This article discusses ovarian steroid cell tumors, which can produce testosterone and manifest symptoms like hirsutism, emphasizing surgery as the primary treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study concluded that intralesional lyophilized growth factor injections are safe and improve trichoscopic hair parameters and clinical scores in patients with female pattern hair loss.
December 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction” This study identified significant differences in cytokine levels between people with primary cicatricial alopecias and unaffected individuals, suggesting cytokines may play a role in the condition's autoimmune nature and management.
February 2022 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” This study introduces a novel method for capturing and digitally rendering the color appearance of physical hair samples using deep neural networks.
July 2026 in “Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology” This study explored postpartum body image and menstruation experiences among 11 UK mothers, identifying themes of body dissatisfaction and the stress of resumed menstruation, while highlighting the need for better healthcare support and the positive role of reframing body perceptions towards functionality.
In this narrative case report, the authors discuss a patient recently diagnosed with an early-stage hematologic malignancy, highlighting her skepticism toward conventional medicine and preference for natural remedies over pharmaceutical treatments.
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February 2009 in “Human Genetics”
June 2026 in “International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Technological Research and Innovations” This review highlights the potential of nanoparticle-based shampoos to improve dandruff treatment and cosmetic performance while noting concerns about nanoparticle toxicity and environmental safety that require further investigation.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study suggests that mechanical stress may influence androgenic alopecia patterning through a stretch-induced and androgen-mediated mechanotransduction mechanism in dermal papilla cells.
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April 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This book reviews interdisciplinary strategies for sustainable development, emphasizing integrative approaches that combine environmental, social, and economic pillars in decision-making but reports no new research results.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that different polypeptides, including KP peptide and hydrolyzed keratin, can improve the mechanical properties of damaged hair under varying conditions, with reduction environments and cysteine content influencing their effectiveness.
April 2019 in “Progress in Crystal Growth and Characterization of Materials” Hair grows like a crystal at a solid-liquid interface without cell division.
August 2009 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” This article reviews the multifactorial etiology and treatment options for alopecia in children, including potential genetic and autoimmune contributions, but provides no new clinical findings.
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March 2013 in “Cell Transplantation” In this study, intradermal injection of GCSF-mobilized peripheral blood stem cells from young pigs rejuvenated skin in aged pigs by increasing collagen, elastin, and cell renewal rates.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study focused on formulating and assessing flaxseed herbal oil for its potential to moisturize and nourish hair, highlighting flaxseed's rich content of beneficial compounds such as omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants which support scalp health and promote hair growth.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses the potential benefits of flaxseed oil for moisturizing and nourishing hair, highlighting its rich content of beneficial compounds, but it reports no clinical results.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study observed that serotonin signaling promoted hair shaft elongation and upregulated hair growth-related genes in dermal papilla cells, suggesting its potential role in advancing alopecia therapy.
January 2020 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Hair styling products can damage hair over time.
September 2018 in “Research in medical & engineering sciences” This personal account describes the author's experience of being scammed by a fraudulent digital marketing company promising sales leads from a health marketing campaign.
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July 2005 in “Ultramicroscopy” This study analyzed the nanotribological properties of various hair types and human skin, revealing differences in friction and adhesion based on ethnicity and hair condition.
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January 2005 in “Wear” In this study, the researchers measured and discussed the friction and wear properties of various hair types against synthetic skin and other hair, finding variations based on factors like ethnicity, hair condition, and environmental conditions.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that frontalis suspension surgery using autologous sling material effectively provided good to excellent long-term functional and aesthetic outcomes for children with severe congenital ptosis.
32 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study proposes an AI-based method, DRGCC, using GraphSAGE and clustering constraints to predict associations between drugs and diseases, demonstrating reliable predictive performance that may aid drug repositioning efforts, including exploring drugs for COVID-19 treatment.
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October 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 6-year-old boy with Bloom syndrome characterized by distinct facial skin changes, delayed development, and a high frequency of sister chromatid exchanges.