6 citations
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July 2024 in “Heliyon” This study examined the evolutionary and functional homology of steroid 5α-reductase and DET2 proteins, identifying protists as a common ancestor, and discovered a new subclass DET2-like in plants, potentially involved in polyprenol reduction.
6 citations
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October 2009 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study identified various cell types in the canine claw, showing complex mechanisms of cellular differentiation similar to mammalian hair and human nails.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “Cosmetics” This article reviews in-vitro and cell-free methods for assessing the efficacy of herbal ingredients in cosmetic formulations for skin health and hair growth, but it reports no new clinical results.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” The study observed that women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more impaired sexual functions and are more often homosexually or bisexually oriented than those with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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July 2020 in “Journal of proteomics” This study found no significant proteomic differences in hair samples across racial or geometric groups in a culturally diverse South African cohort, highlighting the limited value of racial classification in precision medicine.
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October 2020 in “UNC Libraries” This article discusses the SLICC's revision and validation of the ACR SLE classification criteria to enhance clinical relevance and integrate recent immunological insights, but does not report new clinical results.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that RANKL signaling enhances CD8+ T cell-mediated anti-viral immunity during herpes simplex virus infection by preventing apoptosis of Langerhans cells, suggesting potential therapeutic applications.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Journal of Digital Information Management” This study evaluated different convolutional neural network architectures for diagnosing scalp and hair diseases, and found that VGG16 and VGG19 consistently outperformed other models in accuracy, demonstrating their effectiveness and reliability in this medical application.
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April 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study identified three patient groups based on the psychological and social impact of vitiligo, with the most affected group experiencing severe psychosocial burdens despite often having mild physician-reported disease severity.
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July 2012 in “EFSA journal” This report concludes that no cause and effect relationship has been established between consuming KF2BL20 and maintaining normal hair in healthy adults.
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July 2012 in “EFSA Journal” The Panel concluded that there is no established cause and effect relationship between the specified vitamin and pumpkin seed oil combination and the maintenance of normal hair in healthy adults.
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December 2011 in “EFSA Journal” This opinion from the EFSA Panel concludes that the health claim regarding spermidine prolonging the anagen phase of the hair cycle does not meet regulatory criteria as it is related to disease treatment.
August 2026 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This systematic review found that while hair transplantation in patients with lichen planopilaris may serve as a cosmetic option, there is a notable decline in graft survival rates after two years, and the data currently lacks prospective studies for stronger evidence.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)” This review explores both traditional Ayurvedic uses and modern scientific findings on Japa Pushpa (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), suggesting it may benefit cardiovascular health and metabolic balance as a herbal tea, but emphasizes the need for further clinical validation.
June 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study suggests that pili annulati is likely more common than traditionally thought, highlighting the importance of recognizing its characteristic clinical and trichoscopic features for accurate diagnosis.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study reports that using machine learning models, particularly XGBoost and Random Forest, can accurately predict PCOS phenotypes based on non-invasive data, with cycle length as the most significant predictor.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case report, a 27-year-old woman with female pattern baldness experienced reduced hair fall and improved hair density after six months of individualized homeopathic treatment, supported by lifestyle guidance at Dr Batra’s® Homeopathy Clinic, with sustained benefits observed over an additional eight-month follow-up period.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study reviews evidence that in keloid development, transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) drives fibroblast proliferation and fibrosis not only through the classical Smad-dependent pathway but also via equally important Smad-independent signaling cascades, suggesting these pathways as possible targets for more effective keloid therapies.
This study observed that using the LMNN algorithm improved diagnostic accuracy in identifying biomarker correlations associated with hair loss, suggesting potential for advanced automated diagnostics.
March 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences” This review critically examines Forensic DNA Phenotyping, highlighting high accuracy in predicting certain traits but also legal and ethical challenges, particularly around regulatory fragmentation and issues of genetic privacy.
February 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, researchers characterized the clinical features of ophiasis, an uncommon type of alopecia areata, and proposed a new subtype classification that may help predict treatment response and guide management, noting that ophiasis generally has a chronic and refractory nature.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research highlights that Amalaki demonstrates cardiometabolic and hepatic benefits in human trials, while narrative synthesis of preclinical studies suggests promise in hair, skin, ocular, cognitive, and respiratory health.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the researchers reported that Chyavanaprasam K Tab, a novel Ayurvedic tablet, showed consistent quality and safety, offering potential benefits for fatigue relief, immune support, and hair growth, and is suitable for diabetics due to its sugar-free composition.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers evaluated Chyavanaprasam K Tab, an Ayurvedic tablet, finding it to have consistent quality and safety, with potential benefits for fatigue relief, immune support, and hair growth. It is also deemed suitable for diabetic individuals due to its sugar-free composition.
August 2025 in “Al-Salam Journal for Medical Science” This paper reviews current knowledge about the structural formation and classification of steroid hormones, highlighting the importance of understanding their role in health and disease. It also identifies research gaps and suggests future studies to improve clinical practices and treatment plans.
February 2025 in “Animals” In this review, researchers examined the molecular diversity and expression patterns of major skin appendage proteins, like keratins and EDC proteins, in tetrapods, highlighting recent findings in reptiles and birds and identifying knowledge gaps for future research.
January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” This study found that alopecia areata often affects beard hair as frequently as scalp hair, leading the authors to propose a new scoring system and a subtype called alopecia subuniversalis for extensive hair involvement.
December 2024 in “JAAD International” July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ITK inhibitors may effectively treat alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical corticosteroids are recommended first for treating pediatric alopecia areata due to safety and ease of use.