7 citations
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May 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This preliminary study observed that melanoblasts are preserved in the white hair follicles of segmental vitiligo lesions.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study suggests that Lindera strychnifolia root extract may help restore a healthy microbial balance on the scalp in men with androgenetic alopecia after 83 days of treatment.
August 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that in mice, competition for hair follicles guides the organization of follicle-innervating LTMR neurons during early development, with different neuronal subtypes showing varying adaptive responses to increased neuron populations.
155 citations
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May 2016 in “Nature communications” This study found that mouse skin CD4(+) memory T cells are in equilibrium with the circulation under steady state but increase in specific clusters in response to infection or inflammation.
140 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study reviews the evolution and modifications of microneedle drug delivery systems, initially designed for percutaneous use, now expanded for targeting a variety of tissues and organs such as ocular, oral mucosal, and gastrointestinal, suggesting widespread future applicability.
37 citations
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March 2006 in “Regulatory Peptides” This study reports that GLP-1 receptors and proglucagon are expressed in the skin of newborn mice, with GLP-1 potentially playing a role in skin development and hair follicle formation.
6 citations
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September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review explores the connection between oxidative stress and polycystic ovary syndrome, discussing potential mechanisms and the possible role of antioxidants; it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found histopathological evidence of hypertrophy in nerve endings that may explain the cutaneous neurosensory symptoms in some long COVID-19 patients.
4 citations
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that spanlastic gel loaded with thymoquinone and ascorbic acid improved skin deposition and tyrosinase inhibition, suggesting potential as a treatment for hyperpigmentation.
3 citations
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June 2020 in “Open access rheumatology” This case report reviews the management of Rowell syndrome in a patient initially diagnosed with Rhupus syndrome and highlights their development of erythema multiforme after certain medications.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “Toxins” This study found that bee venom accelerated the transition from the telogen to anagen phase in mice, increasing hair growth by day 14, and suggested that bee venom may enhance adipose-derived stem cell activity by upregulating growth factor secretion.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review suggests that nutraceutical insulin-sensitizing agents like myo-inositol, alpha-lipoic acid, and vitamins may improve glycemic control and reduce inflammation in insulin resistance-related skin disorders; however, more robust long-term trials are needed to confirm these findings and establish treatment regimens.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” This study found that OM-X® supplementation effectively prevented adverse biological changes caused by vitamin C deficiency in SMP30/GNL KO mice, improving energy maintenance, antioxidant capacity, and protein synthesis.
This study identified the FGF5:c.578C>T variant as linked to long hair in Akitas in Japan and suggests that genetic testing could help improve their breeding practices and welfare.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights the use of microneedling devices and patches to deliver cosmetic agents through the skin, noting their applications in skin rejuvenation and safety considerations such as potential skin irritation and infection.
This study used whole-genome resequencing to analyze genetic diversity and selection in 17 rabbit breeds, identifying genes linked to traits like coat color and body size, which could inform breeding and conservation efforts.
November 2022 in “Bioengineering” This study developed immortalized cell-based models to screen and evaluate potential hair-care materials by forming hair follicle-like structures that respond to hair growth-promoting compounds.
This review summarizes the roles of PDGF and its receptors in cell development and wound healing, reporting no new research findings; the authors emphasize PDGF's diverse biological functions.
February 2024 in “Skin health and disease” This source reviews popular cosmeceutical ingredients for skin care, noting that while they are popular among consumers for anti-aging benefits, many lack robust clinical evidence for their efficacy and safety, as they are not regulated by the FDA.
85 citations
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September 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review evaluates existing research on Keratin 15 to assess its validity as a marker for epidermal stem cells, reporting no new results.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Deneysel ve klinik tıp dergisi/Journal of experimental and clinical medicine” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome in the Black Sea Region had higher levels of androgens, obesity, and insulin resistance, increasing their risk of metabolic syndrome compared to healthy women.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PLGA nanospheres in cosmetics improve skin and hair treatment effectiveness.
This source reviews advancements in microneedle-based cosmeceutical delivery, discussing new technologies and highlighting a burgeoning area of research involving microneedling combined with stem cell delivery for anti-aging, without finding measurable changes in skin barrier function or appearance during the study period.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that caffeic acid amide derivative, compound 4, effectively inhibited steroid 5α-reductase type 1 in vitro, suggesting potential for development as a treatment for androgenic alopecia.
12 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of molecular structure” In this study, researchers created a new molecular salt from minoxidil and 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, finding it superior to raw minoxidil for promoting hair growth in a mouse model, suggesting it may be a promising candidate for treating hair loss.
September 2023 in “Medicine” This study found increased infiltration of specific immune cells, such as γδ T cells and CD8+ T cells, in the bald scalp of male androgenetic alopecia patients, and identified four key immune-related genes potentially involved in hair loss development through interferon-γ signaling pathways.
December 2025 in “JGH Open” In this case study, a 78-year-old Japanese woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome experienced mesenteric lymphadenopathy, which reduced in size after treatment with the corticosteroid prednisolone. This suggests that mesenteric lymphadenopathy, though uncommon in CCS, may respond to steroid therapy.
9 citations
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February 2023 in “Medicine” This review discusses the potential of traditional Chinese medicine to relieve clinical symptoms in cases of CCS and emphasizes the need for further large-scale, long-term studies to verify these effects.
28 citations
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May 2020 in “BMC plant biology” This study concluded that GLCAT14A-C genes are crucial for the function of glucuronic acid transfer to AGPs in Arabidopsis, affecting various growth and reproductive traits such as seed germination and root hair growth.
15 citations
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed a potential association between the CC genotype of rs4646 and female pattern hair loss, but the authors advise caution due to lack of experiment-wide significance and recommend replication.