70 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” K39 and K40 are the last keratins expressed in hair development, completing the hair keratin catalog.
June 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” This study found that both oral minoxidil and finasteride altered prostate tissue in mice, with more severe changes seen in finasteride-treated groups, suggesting greater implications for male reproductive health compared to minoxidil.
42 citations
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July 1982 in “PubMed” This study found that a low estrogen-containing oral contraceptive normalized hormone levels and improved symptoms in women with polycystic ovary disease, with minimal side effects reported.
August 2017 in “Indian journal of history of science” This review discusses the Strīvilāsa, an Ayurvedic manuscript on female health and cosmetic procedures, but reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize its potential significance for Ayurvedic obstetrics and gynecology research.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Public Health” This study reported that regular mole examinations and UVR protection are crucial for skin cancer prevention, particularly for individuals with fair skin, inflammatory skin conditions, diabetes, and those on photosensitizing medications.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that applying a botanical extract targeting mechanosensory receptors improved well-being, oxytocin levels, and skin appearance in participants, unlike a placebo.
130 citations
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August 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This review discusses various nanoparticles used to enhance skin permeation and target delivery to skin organelles, but reports no new experimental results.
22 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review summarizes recent advances in understanding intermediate filament structure and their implications for pathological mutations and human diseases, but it reports no new experimental results.
July 2026 in “Organoid Research” In this review, researchers summarize key factors in constructing skin organoids, including cell source and assembly methods, and emphasize advances such as air-liquid interface culture for improving tissue development, aiming to guide standardized protocols and future clinical applications.
This study reports the development of a natural hair-coloring system using size-controlled ink particles from cuttlefish ink combined with chitosan, achieving darker and more uniform black coloration on hair than existing plant-based natural colorants, without the need for metallic mordants.
January 2006 in “Analytical chemistry, an Indian journal” This study developed two sensitive spectrophotometric methods to accurately determine finasteride in pure and tablet forms, demonstrating linear response and compliance with ICH guidelines.
January 2013 in “Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this study, Abrus precatorius seed oil was found to promote hair growth and exhibit antifungal effects in female rats, supporting its traditional use for alopecia.
40 citations
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June 2013 in “Biomaterials” This study developed a 3D engineered hair follicle model that mimics the native hair bulb and may aid in drug screening for hair growth therapies.
This study reported that hydrogels created from keratins extracted from human hair exhibit antibacterial properties and enhance tissue regeneration, suggesting their potential use in full-thickness skin repair, as demonstrated by increased collagen production and improved healing in vivo.
90 citations
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January 1979 in “International review of cytology” This chapter reviews the complexity of hair and wool follicle formation, emphasizing the importance of cytological studies to understand the relationship between cellular components.
44 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” This article discusses the complexity of selecting hair cleansing products and conditioners and reports no new scientific findings or results.
9 citations
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February 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review discusses the complexity and genetic organization of human keratin gene clusters and addresses the ongoing need for an updated unified naming system; it reports no new clinical results.
38 citations
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This article reviews the anatomical complexity and developmental aspects of hair follicles for analyzing abnormalities, but reports no new clinical findings.
33 citations
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January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the complexity and diverse manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting potential genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors in its pathogenesis without presenting new clinical findings.
31 citations
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March 2015 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This review discusses the complexity of neuroactive steroid therapies for neuroprotection and reports no new clinical findings, suggesting potential unexpected effects in the brain compared to systemic levels.
24 citations
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March 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This article addresses the complexity of treating acne in female-to-male transgender adolescents undergoing testosterone therapy, highlighting concerns about co-administered treatments and their potential risks.
6 citations
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January 1994 in “PubMed” This review explores the complexity of the hair cycle and discusses the roles of various growth factors, androgens, and cytokines in regulating hair growth, yet reports no new results.
4 citations
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December 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses the complexity and varied symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome and emphasizes lifestyle changes and insulin-sensitizing agents as effective management strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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June 2001 in “American Journal of Pathology” This article explores the complexity and significance of the hair follicle, emphasizing new insights into its biological roles and the involvement of p53 in follicular regression.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “International journal of dermatology and clinical research” This article discusses the complexity of developing treatments for skin diseases due to their multifactorial pathogenesis and reports no new experimental results.
This study highlights the complexity of diagnosing scalp fungal infections, emphasizing how clinical evaluation, trichoscopy, and cultural samples are essential in distinguishing tinea capitis from similar conditions like piedra, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis, due to overlapping symptoms like scaling and hair changes.
September 2023 in “Curēus” This source discusses the complexity of cancer research, emphasizing that despite extensive studies, a comprehensive understanding of metastatic progression and therapeutic development remains elusive, and underscores the importance of animal models in breast cancer research.
January 2023 in “Karger Kompass. Dermatologie” This review discusses the complexity of identifying hair follicle antigens involved in alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research on autoantigen identity.
May 2022 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” This paper reviews the complexity of nest alopecia's causes and associations, noting chronicity, recurrence, and associations with comorbid conditions, and presents two clinical cases, but reports no new quantitative findings.