4 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” This report describes a case of acquired yellow hair discoloration in a 77-year-old woman, potentially caused by applying selenium sulfide after bacitracin zinc to her scalp.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Middle East Journal of Science” This review covers hair dye formulations, their mechanisms, and potential applications, but reports no new findings; the authors highlight the process of oxidative dyeing and repairing damaged hair.
June 2026 in “International Journal on Science and Technology” This source redefines anti-aging medicine as "precision healthspan pharmacology," suggesting that rather than just treating diseases or accepting aging, pharmacology should focus on expanding functional capacity across various health domains, while emphasizing the importance of fundamental physiological and psychosocial health factors.
June 2023 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” This review article highlights the potential health benefits and pharmaceutical components of pumpkin seeds, which contain proteins, antioxidants, and essential nutrients, and discusses their traditional medicinal uses and emerging applications in the food industry.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that CCCA in women of African descent is associated with molecular changes, including dysregulation of fatty acid metabolism and fibrosis pathways, suggesting potential targets for new treatments.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that keloids significantly impair quality of life, with pain and itch being major contributors to this impact, comparable to other chronic dermatologic conditions.
105 citations
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August 2010 in “Pharmacology & therapeutics” This article explores the potential of formyl-peptide receptor 2 agonists as innovative anti-inflammatory drugs, highlighting their ability to mimic the body's natural inflammation response, but it presents no new clinical findings.
73 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” This review discusses the drug repurposing of cardiovascular medications like aspirin and statins for new uses, including potential anti-tumor effects, noting promising experimental outcomes but less conclusive clinical trials, particularly in the field of cancer treatment.
48 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific Reports” This pilot study found that hair metabolome analysis may help differentiate pregnancy complications from healthy pregnancies by revealing significant metabolite differences between trimesters.
46 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This study suggests that 5α-reduced glucocorticoids may have anti-inflammatory potential and could serve as biomarkers for liver inflammation in metabolic disease, with implications for drug development.
36 citations
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February 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different sports can cause specific skin conditions that need proper diagnosis and treatment.
35 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review found little evidence supporting zinc as a first-line treatment for dermatological conditions, except in cases of systemic zinc deficiency, and suggests further research is needed.
23 citations
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June 1950 in “American journal of diseases of children” This article discusses the interest in folic acid antagonists for leukemia treatment, noting their potential mechanism of interfering with cellular growth, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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June 1947 in “Analytical Chemistry” Cold waving solutions quickly reduce cystine to cysteine in hair.
1 citations
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September 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Diuretics help the body get rid of excess salt and water by acting on the kidneys in different ways.
1 citations
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July 2005 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.
April 2025 in “INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT” This study highlights how examining hair histology under a microscope helps forensic analysts identify animal species by distinguishing specific microscopic features, which supports accurate reference database creation and aids crime scene investigations.
113 citations
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August 2016 in “Mycopathologia” This review discusses the developments in antifungal treatments for dermatophyte infections since 2008, reporting no new oral agents but introducing newer topical options like efinaconazole and tavaborole.
11 citations
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July 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study suggests that spironolactone may cause hormonally associated vestibulodynia and female sexual arousal disorder, with symptoms improving after discontinuation and use of a topical estrogen/testosterone gel.
5 citations
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August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the association between chronic diffuse telogen hair loss in women and iron deficiency, supporting the view that iron's role is unclear and often overstated, but reports no new clinical results.
324 citations
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July 2020 in “Applied Water Science” This study found high levels of toxic heavy metals in water sources of mining communities in Abakaliki, Nigeria, posing potential health risks including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.
305 citations
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July 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This review describes the roles of polysaccharides in antitumor, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory activities and introduces methods for their isolation and purification, reporting no new research results.
191 citations
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November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This article reports electron microscope studies on the structure of hair and wool, but it does not present new clinical findings.
169 citations
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June 2010 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” This study suggests that ethylene and lignoceric acid (C24:0) may promote cotton fiber and Arabidopsis root hair growth by activating the pectin biosynthesis network.
75 citations
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January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” This review examines the differential aging of melanocytes in hair follicles and skin, and reports no new findings; the authors suggest further research is needed to understand these processes.
75 citations
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November 1965 in “Textile research journal” This study found that papain/bisulfite disintegrates human hair cuticles by dissolving the endocuticle, potentially accelerated by ethanol's removal of cell membrane material.
65 citations
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January 2009 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, oral zinc supplementation for twelve weeks increased serum zinc levels in alopecia areata patients with low zinc, showing positive hair regrowth in 66.7% of participants, though this was not statistically significant.
54 citations
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November 1998 in “Archives of dermatology” This article discusses the potential role of nutritional ingredients, such as thiols and tannins, in triggering pemphigus, and reports no new empirical findings.
52 citations
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November 2013 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study examined different polymersome systems for topical finasteride delivery and found that chitosan-decorated C7 polymersomes may enhance skin retention and provide controlled drug release compared to non-decorated systems in laboratory settings.
43 citations
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February 2020 in “Clinica chimica acta” This review discusses the role of phytochemical nanoparticles in cervical cancer therapy and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight their potential advantages over conventional chemotherapy.