January 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Medicine” This research found that exosome-derived long non-coding RNA AC010789.1, modified by FTO and hnRNPA2B1, enhanced human hair follicle stem cell proliferation against androgenic alopecia through the activation of S100A8/Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways.
450 citations
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January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This article reviews follicular melanogenesis, detailing how melanin synthesis and its regulation in hair follicles depend on a complex interplay of cellular and molecular mechanisms, but reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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July 2025 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This review emphasizes that collaboration between forensic anthropology and molecular anthropology could significantly improve the identification of unknown human remains by creating more comprehensive biological profiles.
This study found that combining prodigiosin and essential oil from Thuja orientalis leaves showed a synergistic effect against the 3rd larva stage of Cx. pipiens, significantly reducing acetylcholine esterase activity and altering midgut pH, compared to untreated larvae.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” The researchers reviewed cepharanthine, a long-used bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid, for its antiviral properties, including significant inhibition of SARS-CoV-2. They discussed cepharanthine's other pharmacological actions, highlighted plasma membrane fluidity as a key antiviral mechanism, and examined its safety, bioavailability, and potential for new clinical applications.
August 2023 in “Bioengineering” This systematic review reports that bioprinting technology holds significant potential for improving patient quality of life by enabling personalized medical treatments, reducing organ transplant rejection risks, and accelerating skin tissue regeneration, although many advancements are still at the research stage.
June 2017 in “International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry” This study found that using retroauricular full-thickness skin grafts in vestibuloplasty contributed to successful cosmetic and functional outcomes in dental implant rehabilitation for patients with mandibular gunshot injuries.
1 citations
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November 2016 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Results are not reported for this abstract, which mentions that patients on antithrombotic therapy, important for preventing cardiovascular events, sometimes seek hair transplantation at the clinic.
23 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that the Epilight multiple wavelength pulsed-intense light source was effective for long-lasting hair removal, particularly in individuals with dark hair and light skin.
150 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the biological and physical principles of laser hair removal and reports that current laser systems do not consistently achieve permanent hair follicle destruction across treated areas.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews patient selection and treatment protocols for various light-based hair removal systems but presents no new clinical results.
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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.
26 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the basics of hair follicle biology, laser/tissue interactions, and hirsutism and hypertrichosis causes, discussing the long-pulsed alexandrite laser's role in hair reduction without reporting new clinical results.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can noninvasively diagnose onychomatricoma by showing unique features different from healthy nails or nail fungus.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vitamin D deficiency is common in temporary hair loss, and stress is often a suspected cause.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tavaborole is a safe and effective toenail fungus treatment, with the 5% solution being the best option.
16 citations
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April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The place where hair is transplanted can change its growth rate and length but not its thickness.
6 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, the researchers reported that the hair transection rate during FUE surgery increased significantly by the end of the procedure, suggesting a higher workload affects the surgeon's performance.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride may cause gum side effects in some patients.
May 2017 in “American Society of Health-System Pharmacists eBooks” This abstract provides definitions and descriptions of various medical and scientific terms but reports no new research findings.
24 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses scalp micropigmentation techniques and their customization to individual patients, but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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March 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book "Practical Contact Dermatitis" is useful for dermatologists but could be more user-friendly.
15 citations
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March 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that fiber implantation for pattern baldness frequently led to complications, including infection and scarring, and poses carcinogenesis risks, leading authorities to discourage its use.
4 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review describes the edge out punch for follicular unit excision, which may reduce follicle transection with its thicker walls and internal bevel design compared to other punch shapes, but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the development and refinement of the hair-micrografting technique in cosmetic surgery and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This article discusses methods for camouflaging surgical sites after hair transplant procedures and presents no new clinical findings.
April 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new surgical technique using vellus hair grafts effectively treated vitiligo without causing unwanted hair growth.
August 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using the KNU implanter for follicular unit transplantation resulted in a high survival rate of 92% at 6 months, regardless of whether one-hair or two-hair units were used.
9 citations
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September 2016 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This review discusses strategies for weight loss in obesity through dietary energy deficits and nutrient profile modifications and highlights the need for personalized dietary approaches; it reports no new data.
January 2018 in “Journal of general practice” Young people are losing hair due to stress, poor diet, pollution, and lack of sleep, but it can be treated with supplements and scalp treatments.