29 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study confirmed that 5% topical minoxidil is more effective than 1% in increasing hair density in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia, with no significant difference in adverse event rates.
28 citations
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March 2016 in “Toxicologic pathology” This review discusses the function and pathology of hair follicles and highlights the potential of using dogs as a model to study human hair and stem cell disorders, but presents no new experimental results.
28 citations
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January 2000 in “Medical Mycology” This article reviews the impact of natural fungal pathogens on laboratory animal research and reports no new results, calling attention to infection risks with dermatophytes, Candida, and pneumonia in immunocompromised rodents.
28 citations
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March 1942 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This article reviews studies on thyroid influence on hair growth, noting varied results, including accelerated growth in some normal and underfed rats after thyroid administration, but reports no clinical results.
27 citations
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September 2018 in “Medicines” This study reported that oleic acid-based nanovesicles improve follicular delivery and reduce side effects of minoxidil compared to traditional MXD lotions.
27 citations
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November 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that selecting human hair follicles at a defined anagen stage based on their in vivo growth rate leads to more consistent results in organ culture, with minoxidil significantly enhancing hair growth in these follicles.
27 citations
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January 2001 in “Endocrine Practice” In this preliminary study, women with facial hirsutism treated with topically applied finasteride cream showed a significant decrease in hair growth and thickness compared to placebo, without adverse effects.
26 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” This study observed that Endoglin is crucial for maintaining correct hair follicle cycling and stimulating hair follicle stem cell niches through feedback interactions involving Wnt/β-catenin and Bmp/Smad signaling pathways in a mouse model.
26 citations
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March 1986 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
25 citations
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February 2019 in “Genomics” This study reports that milk goats exhibit significantly more differentially expressed genes related to hair follicle cycling across different months compared to cashmere goats, especially in December.
25 citations
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of cholesterol homeostasis in hair follicle biology and its potential connections to various hair disorders, but it reports no new findings.
24 citations
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study suggests that controlling light exposure can influence cashmere growth by triggering hair follicles to enter their active growth phase sooner, potentially involving the CSDC2 gene as a key regulator.
24 citations
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May 2013 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This pilot study found that a multimodal minoxidil microemulsion with diclofenac and tea tree oil was more effective and safer than minoxidil alone for treating androgenic alopecia over 32 weeks.
24 citations
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January 2006 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that finasteride (1 mg/day) appeared to reverse the shortening of the hair cycle in androgen sensitive sites but did not convert miniaturized hair into terminal hair.
24 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that cyclophosphamide-induced hair follicle damage in C3H mice could be remodelled into intact anagen hair follicles with topical cyclosporin A, especially in anagen IV stage follicles.
23 citations
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August 2005 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” This review examines the benefits and potential risks of androgen replacement therapy for male hypogonadism but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for careful risk assessment, especially in older men.
23 citations
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March 1989 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice” This review discusses dermatological issues in llamas, detailing common findings, parasites, and disorders, but reports no new clinical results; it highlights the need for recognizing normal skin variations and discusses potential treatments like zinc therapy for certain conditions.
22 citations
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September 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that low-level laser therapy may have promising effects on hair regrowth in dogs with noninflammatory alopecia, with most animals showing improvement after treatment.
21 citations
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” This review found that while topical minoxidil is effective for treating female pattern hair loss, finasteride showed no more effectiveness than placebo, and low-level laser therapy increased hair count but with inconsistent results.
21 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study concluded that TrichoScan is error-prone in its current form and overestimates certain hair growth parameters, with results not aligning with clinical severity of alopecia.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” This study reports that dynamic interactions between stem cells and their niche, influenced by macro-environmental factors, regulate regenerative behavior in integument pattern formation.
19 citations
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June 2007 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this study, amitraz was found to be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for resolving sarcoptic mange in alpacas, demonstrating no relapse over a 10-month follow-up.
19 citations
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July 1993 in “Journal of Applied Toxicology” This study found that various petroleum distillates caused significant skin changes in mice, with severity varying based on the product and penetration pathway, potentially leading to skin tumors through non-genotoxic mechanisms in longer-term exposure.
19 citations
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May 2005 in “Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health” This study found that skin diseases were common among male Latino poultry-processing workers in North Carolina, with all workers diagnosed with at least one condition, affecting their quality of life.
18 citations
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January 2017 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This review discusses the adverse skin effects of EGFR inhibitors used in cancer treatment, exploring their mechanisms and offering strategies for prevention and management, but reports no new experimental findings.
18 citations
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May 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that topical application of Serenoa repens extract increased hair count in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it could be an alternative for those unable to use standard medications.
18 citations
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September 2011 in “Livestock science” This study found that maternal Nano-Se supplementation in cashmere goats improved antioxidant status and promoted secondary hair follicle development in fetuses at 110 days.
17 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” In this study, researchers administered eight sessions of intradermal injections containing growth factors into the scalp of 1000 patients, reporting a significant reduction in hair fall in 83% of participants and increased total hair count and shaft diameter, with promising tolerance and safety.
16 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of mammalogy” Among Australian fur seals at one colony, this study found that alopecia, primarily affecting juvenile females, is linked to hair shaft fractures associated with low tyrosine and zinc levels, as well as higher pollutant exposure.
16 citations
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March 2007 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice” This article discusses misconceptions around mineral nutrition in beef cattle and emphasizes that sub-clinical deficiencies or toxicities, rather than overt symptoms, often cause economic losses, but it reports no new findings.