26 citations
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December 2020 in “Nature metabolism” Martin-Perez et al. show that rapamycin's beneficial effects in a mouse model of Leigh syndrome are linked to the downregulation of protein kinase C.
22 citations
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October 2019 in “Cerebral cortex” This study found that testosterone and dihydrotestosterone are crucial for synaptic transmission and spine density in male hippocampal neurons, suggesting sex-specific effects of neurosteroids on brain development.
17 citations
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June 2020 in “Animals” This study identified differentially expressed mRNAs and lncRNAs in Hu sheep hair follicles, suggesting certain genes and pathways are involved in the development of wool curvature patterns.
8 citations
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July 2017 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” This study reported that the pseudoceramide bis-oleamido isopropyl alcohol (BOI) promotes hair growth in ex vivo cultured human hair follicles, likely by enhancing sphingolipid synthesis in dermal papilla cells.
8 citations
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review highlights recent advances in pediatric dermatologic treatments, including the use of propranolol for infantile hemangiomas and etanercept for plaque psoriasis, but it reports no new clinical results.
This paper discusses advancements in forensic hair analysis, emphasizing a novel DART–HRMS method that improves the accuracy and efficiency of detecting drug use timelines.
December 2023 in “Anti-Aging Eastern Europe” This review discusses the interplay between polycystic ovary syndrome, aging, and fertility in women, and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight pathways and interventions needing further research.
13 citations
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May 2021 in “FASEB bioAdvances” This review discusses plant-based alternatives to retinoids for dermal antiaging and hair health, highlighting roles for cytokinins and phytoestrogens and reports no new results.
January 2025 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters” This review discusses how dysregulated levels of eicosanoids, which are metabolites of phospholipids, may contribute to skin diseases like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, suggesting the importance of targeted eicosanoid control in diagnosis and treatment.
24 citations
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February 2023 in “BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies” This study found that Forsythiaside A may protect against sepsis-induced acute kidney injury in mice by reducing inflammation and apoptosis through modulation of ER stress responses.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In a case series, this study reported significant hair regrowth in both men and women with androgenetic alopecia using a topical hemp extract high in CBD, THCV, and CBDV over six months.
16 citations
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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” This study reviews the etiology and treatment of skin cancer, focusing on nanotechnology's role in addressing drug resistance and evaluating nanoparticles' potential to improve treatment outcomes, including overcoming multidrug resistance.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the diverse industrial applications of hemp beyond traditional fiber uses, highlighting its phytochemical components with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that are explored in agrochemicals, cosmetics, and food sectors.
92 citations
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April 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the applications and challenges of lipid nanosystems in various fields, comparing techniques for evaluating nanoparticle properties, and reports no new experimental results.
20 citations
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February 2023 in “Biology” This review highlights the possibility of safely altering hair color through innovative cosmetics by targeting key biological processes in hair follicles, using insights from mammalian pigmentation studies and drug-induced hair color changes as potential pathways.
September 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” This review discusses the various determinants of hair quality in healthy individuals and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for independent trials with standardized outcomes.
31 citations
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November 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the role of adipokines in skin physiology and pathology, suggesting they may influence skin conditions and diseases through interaction with various skin cell types, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that prenatal exposure to THC may negatively impact ovarian health in rats by altering miRNA expression, potentially leading to reproductive issues such as subfertility or premature reproductive senescence.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “Molecules” This study found that glycyrrhetinic acid, derived from licorice, may help alleviate acne symptoms by regulating lipid synthesis and inflammatory responses through multiple pathways, as observed in both in vitro and in vivo settings.
5 citations
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January 2020 3 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Inhibiting PGD2 and using dermal papilla cells may improve skin and hair regeneration.
July 2023 in “Drug testing and analysis (Print)” Homemade hair treatments can significantly lower drug levels in hair, possibly causing false-negative drug tests.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case report highlights a small bowel obstruction from hair ingestion in an African American woman, emphasizing the need for cultural awareness of Black hairstyles in trichotillomania and trichophagia.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” The conclusion is that a new method can measure caffeine and drugs in hair, finding caffeine abusers have 70 times more caffeine than normal, with a proposed cut-off value for abuse.
16 citations
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December 2010 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” This study determined that the upper normal cut-off levels for free testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and total testosterone among reproductive-age women in China are 26 pmol/L, 4.92 μmol/L, and 2.39 nmol/L, respectively.
8 citations
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May 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study found that using age-specific AMH cut-off levels can help better identify PCOS patients across different age groups from 20 to 40 years.
July 2026 in “American Journal of Sexuality Education” This study found that over 97% of college students at a large Midwestern U.S. university have engaged in pubic hair removal, influenced by demographic and social factors with notable differences in preferences observed across age, gender, Greek Life affiliation, and racial/ethnic groups.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study traces the history and evolution of hair transplantation, highlighting key developments from Dr. Okuda's 1939 techniques to today's FUT and FUE methods, while noting ongoing challenges like high costs and societal stigma despite increasing market acceptance.
January 2021 in “American Journal of Applied Sciences” This study used in-lab hair samples to show that cut hairs found at a crime scene and on a suspect can be matched to confirm they were from the same individual.