8 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of The Royal Society Interface” This study found that keratin intermediate filaments in the hair of GAN patients are altered, showing decreased diffraction signals and increased stiffness, strength, and extensibility.
8 citations
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March 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review highlights the significant role of next-generation sequencing in uncovering the genetic basis of hair disorders, identifying 28 nonsyndromic conditions linked to specific genes.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of regenerative medicine & tissue engineering” This review discusses the role of stem cells and tissue engineering in regeneration and transplantation, emphasizing the need for advanced technologies to improve treatments for injuries and disabilities, but reports no new results.
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January 2020 5 citations
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January 2020 4 citations
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January 2026 in “Micro” This review introduces a framework to integrate bioinspired conductive materials and advanced 3D/4D printing in regenerative medicine for dynamic, responsive tissue regeneration, emphasizing the potential of smart scaffolds to adapt to physiological cues.
1 citations
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February 2026 in “ACS Nano” This study developed the TLMG hydrogel, a seamless in situ biointerface platform, demonstrating robust adhesion, high conductivity, and therapeutic effects for intelligent wound management in complex animal models and human tests, indicating its promise for integrated bioelectronic medicine.
1 citations
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February 2026 in “ACS Omega” This review highlights the potential of self-powered nanogenerators in revolutionizing biomedical devices by using biomechanical or environmental energy, focusing on applications like regenerative hair growth, drug release patches, and electronic skin while evaluating challenges such as energy efficiency and biocompatibility.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Molecules” This review highlights the potential of egg components, such as eggshell and egg yolk, in biomedical applications like tissue engineering and drug delivery but notes existing research gaps in this emerging field.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this study, clinicians are advised to perform trichography regularly on Pomeranians with HCA, as significant hair abnormalities, especially TN, may affect hair quality; further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms and treatment options.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” This review discusses various microneedle technologies for long-acting drug delivery, highlighting design considerations and challenges in bringing these minimally invasive devices to market, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” In this study, the researchers found that over half of the tested calcium food supplements had calcium levels exceeding the amounts declared by their manufacturers, indicating a need for better quality control.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications” This review discusses the potential of microneedles in cancer diagnosis and treatment, highlighting advances and ongoing clinical trials, but reports no new results; it emphasizes the minimally invasive nature of this technology.
August 2026 in “Molecular Biomedicine” This review outlines the design and engineering of multifunctional hydrogels, emphasizing their evolving biomedical applications, notably in controlled drug delivery, tissue support, and disease management, and discusses their potential for clinical translation.
May 2026 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This review article connects key systemic lupus erythematosus pathobiology with current therapies, emphasizes clinical strategies for managing comorbidities, and stresses multidisciplinary care, but it reports no new clinical findings.
December 2025 in “Sensors” In this review, recent advances in long-acting microneedle-based transdermal drug delivery systems are outlined, highlighting biodegradable polymers like PLA, PLGA, and PCL for sustained release and discussing challenges in clinical translation such as consistency in manufacturing and validating long-term efficacy and safety.
June 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” In this study, researchers using a UVB-induced mouse model identified the gene COL7A1 as a novel marker for hair luster, finding that minoxidil, caffeine, and biotin effectively restored its expression, indicating potential therapeutic strategies.
February 2024 in “Endocrinology and Disorders” This article compiles evidence on prescribing estrogen for hormonal imbalance in women, emphasizing it should be personalized and carefully managed by healthcare providers based on individual cases.
July 2023 in “Developmental medicine and child neurology/Developmental medicine & child neurology” This study found that patients with Bachmann-Bupp syndrome treated with DFMO showed improvements in hair growth, muscle tone, and development.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” This study suggests that Equisetum debile extracts, particularly the ethyl acetate fraction, may offer natural cosmeceutical benefits for treating hyperpigmentation, delaying skin aging, and remediating hair loss due to androgenic alopecia.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A 2-year-old boy has a rare hair disorder causing brittle hair and hair loss, which may improve with age.
144 citations
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May 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 5 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” In this study, a water-soluble nail strengthener containing Pistacia lentiscus and hyaluronic acid significantly improved the appearance and firmness of brittle nails in both in vitro and clinical settings.
3 citations
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August 1988 in “PubMed” 188 citations
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June 1998 in “Molecular cell” This study found that mimicking the XPD point mutation in mice resulted in trichothiodystrophy-like symptoms, supporting the role of basal transcription and DNA repair defects in the disease.
35 citations
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January 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, most hair disorders among HIV-1 positive patients were associated with low helper T cell counts, with papulosquamous conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis being the most common.
26 citations
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January 1983 in “PubMed” This study reports that despite normal cystine incorporation into hair follicles, trichothiodystrophy patients have decreased cystine levels in hair shafts, contradicting the hypothesis of defective transport in hair follicles.
22 citations
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December 1992 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” This study reported that oral zinc therapy improved hair and skin abnormalities in patients with dry brittle hair, alopecia, and other symptoms, regardless of demonstrated zinc deficiency.
20 citations
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that 76.19% of patients with acquired hypoparathyroidism had mucocutaneous manifestations, with common features including loss of hair and xerotic skin.