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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October 2020 in “Nature Communications” This study provides the first crystal structure of the human SRD5A2 enzyme, revealing key insights into its function and inhibition which may aid future drug development.
28 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry” This study identified a weak interaction between minoxidil and ß-cyclodextrin in solution, forming an inclusion complex with a 1:1 molar ratio.
28 citations
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July 2007 in “Development” In this study, inactivating the TAF4 subunit of transcription factor TFIID in mouse epidermis disrupted gene expression linked to skin and hair function, and increased tumor risk.
26 citations
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study demonstrates that massage significantly enhances the follicular targeting of dutasteride-loaded nanocapsules, increasing drug accumulation in hair follicles by up to 5 times.
26 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry” This study observed that dental erosion was common among adolescents in Pasto, Colombia, with dietary habits like frequent juice consumption and snacking on artificially flavored lemon products linked to increased risk.
22 citations
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November 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses iontophoresis, low-frequency ultrasound, and microneedles for enhancing topical drug delivery in dermatological treatments and reports no clinical results; it emphasizes their mechanisms and potential uses.
22 citations
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April 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 78-year-old farmer with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis who developed cutaneous Alternaria alternata infections, which improved with reduced prednisolone and itraconazole treatment, with no recurrence after two years.
18 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews nanotechnology in cosmetics, detailing various formulations, performance assessment methods, and evolving regulations, while discussing safety, stability, and effectiveness concerns; it reports no new experimental results.
18 citations
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April 2014 in “Stem cells” The researchers reported that minor salivary gland stem cells exhibit stem cell characteristics and respond to tobacco-derived carcinogens, implicating the transforming growth factor beta pathway in their maintenance.
18 citations
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June 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women experience various skin issues at different life stages, requiring careful treatment and awareness.
17 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” This study found that patients with oral lichen planus and oral lichenoid reactions have higher levels of serum cholesterol and LDL-C than healthy individuals, suggesting a potential elevated risk for cardiovascular disease.
16 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of inclusion phenomena and macrocyclic chemistry” This study found that using 2-hydroxypropyl-ß-cyclodextrin (HP-ß-CD) to encapsulate minoxidil can create a stable aqueous solution, potentially replacing the need for organic solvents in topical treatments for androgenic alopecia.
14 citations
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September 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” This case report concludes that the presence of distinctive histiocytic responses in a Cambodian woman's eyelid lipogranulomas suggests surreptitious silicone injections despite her denial of prior procedures.
14 citations
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October 1977 in “The Lancet”
13 citations
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June 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that minoxidil applied to a damp scalp may increase drug penetration in vitro, potentially improving treatment effectiveness.
12 citations
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May 2019 in “Stem cell reviews” In this study, fetal stem cells were identified in adult human hair follicles long after childbirth, indicating potential for autologous therapies due to their pluripotent characteristics.
12 citations
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July 1957 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This historical observation found that parathyroid extract treatment in newborn rats led to a condition resembling scleroderma, characterized by skin hardening, calcium deposition, and possible necrosis.
11 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of cell science” This study demonstrates that Rac1 activity is essential for normal hair follicle formation but influences hair structure and pigmentation, in terminal differentiation, through alterations in hair shaft, cuticle, and pigmentation organization.
11 citations
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May 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 23-year-old woman who experienced hair breakage along her anterior hairline due to the formation of bubbles in the hair shafts from blow-drying techniques.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of prosthodontic research” This study found that while both natural and bioengineered salivary glands showed similar protein concentrations in response to taste stimulation, their protein compositions and amylase concentrations differed, which may affect nerve signal balance.
10 citations
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July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” This review describes the use of carbon dioxide for aesthetic treatments like skin rejuvenation and scar reduction but does not present new clinical findings.
9 citations
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June 2018 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that patients with alopecia areata or alopecia totalis/universalis have a slightly increased overall cancer risk compared to controls, with specific increases in thyroid, bladder, and prostate cancers depending on the alopecia type.
9 citations
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July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The authors find the endoscopic forehead midface lift to be a reliable and safe method for facial rejuvenation.
9 citations
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February 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article reviews options and principles for reconstructing defects of the scalp, skull, orbit, and maxilla, but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Nature Communications” This study demonstrates that Tp63-expressing epithelial stem cells from non-skin tissues can respond to skin morphogenetic signals and contribute to the formation of hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and epidermis.
8 citations
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, complexation with cyclodextrins was reported to increase the solubility of FIN for potential use in aqueous formulations for treating male androgenic alopecia.
8 citations
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April 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report details the first pediatric occurrence of naevus trichilemmocysticus, a newly defined type of organoid naevus.
7 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” In this study, researchers observed the patterns of hair distribution and scalp anatomy in Chinese young adult males, finding significant variations in hairline shape, hair density, and follicular unit structure.
7 citations
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April 2018 in “Cosmetics” This study found that the medulla of Japanese hair contains unsaturated lipids such as squalene and oleic acid, which may contribute to hair glossiness.