15 citations
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December 2016 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira” This review examines the literature on polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on its pathogenesis, diagnosis, and links to cardiovascular and hypertensive disorders, but presents no new clinical findings.
15 citations
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May 2015 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” This review assesses low-level laser therapy in plastic surgery and reports that it may improve flap survival and burn scars, but lacks efficacy for venous ulcers, alopecia, and skin aging.
15 citations
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January 2002 in “Gynecological endocrinology” This review discusses the extragenital effects of ovarian steroids, particularly focusing on aesthetic endocrinology, which suggests estrogens may slow skin aging post-menopause, though hair loss treatment efficacy is mainly confirmed for minoxidil.
14 citations
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review details various components used in hydrogel composites for treating chronic diabetic ulcers and highlights potential future materials but reports no new empirical findings.
13 citations
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February 2019 in “Türk oftalmoloji dergisi” This review discusses various treatment options for chronic central serous chorioretinopathy, evaluating studies conducted since 2000, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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April 2018 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, genetic variants in the KRT25 and SP6 genes were found to be responsible for curly hair in horses, with the KRT25 variant also causing hypotrichosis due to an epistatic effect.
13 citations
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March 2017 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, formaldehyde hair straighteners significantly damaged curly hair by reducing break stress and break extension, while glyoxylic acid had a milder effect; both treatments increased shear modulus and decreased water sorption.
13 citations
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March 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the evolution and current practices of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) in hair restoration surgery, reporting comparable patient outcomes to Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), though noting controversies in its adoption.
13 citations
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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study of African-American women found that those perceiving greater hair breakage showed lower break stress and higher premature failure rates, linked to grooming practices and hair curvature.
12 citations
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March 2017 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” This study found that certain curcumin analogs derived from natural plant sources exhibit anti-androgen activity by inhibiting steroid 5-alpha reductase, identifying key structural features for their potency and safety in treating androgen-related conditions.
12 citations
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November 2022 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses 3D printing developments in topical delivery systems, highlighting the potential for 3D printed microneedles to become prominent in personalized cosmetic applications, but reports no new experimental results.
12 citations
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July 2015 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study found that mechanical damage from grooming and environmental factors contributes to crack formation and eventual breakage in African-American hair, highlighting the need for continuous care.
12 citations
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April 2015 in “InTech eBooks” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for tissue repair and immune response, but more research is needed to fully understand it and optimize its use.
11 citations
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January 2025 in “Regenerative Therapy” This review highlights the potential of bioengineered dermal scaffolds in tissue engineering to enhance wound healing by mimicking the dermal structure and supporting cellular processes, while also discussing recent advancements and challenges in scaffold technology.
11 citations
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February 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” This review explores the potential of edible flowers, particularly the genus Impatiens, for their chemical, nutritional, and bioactive properties but does not report new clinical findings.
11 citations
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January 1995 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the use of finasteride and alpha antagonists for symptomatic benign prostatic hypertrophy and suggests current studies are evaluating combination therapies as potential non-surgical alternatives.
10 citations
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February 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that smaller curcumin nanocrystals (60 nm) enhanced transdermal and transfollicular penetration more effectively than larger sizes, influenced by particle size.
10 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article reviews structured management strategies for diagnosing and treating hair and scalp disorders, offering clinical guidelines and emphasizing the importance of psychosomatic care and patient-therapist communication.
10 citations
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October 2000 in “PubMed” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the importance of realistic patient expectations due to the psychosocial impact of hair loss, and reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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March 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” This review discusses current stem cell technologies, their potential therapeutic uses, and imaging techniques for tracking transplanted cells, without reporting new experimental results.
8 citations
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May 2021 in “Applied Materials Today” This study found that Cur-Fe-mesoporous silica nanoparticles synergistically inhibited scar formation and promoted hair follicle regeneration in skin burn wound healing by releasing bioactive components like SiO32−, Fe3+, and Fe-Cur chelates.
8 citations
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January 2025 in “Cell Transplantation” This review discusses the advances and challenges of using mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles in therapeutic applications and reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study concluded that mesotherapy appears effective for treating pattern hair loss, but emphasizes a need for more research comparing it to other treatments due to limited sample sizes.
8 citations
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December 2020 in “Scientific reports” This study examined the genetic basis for the curly hair trait in Mangalitza pigs, finding two specific genetic variants that contribute to this distinctive phenotype through autosomal dominant inheritance.
8 citations
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July 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that the tensile strength of curly hair is influenced by two main components, with springiness (toe region) contributing significantly, unlike in noncurly hair where it is negligible.
8 citations
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August 2016 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” This review discusses current and future treatments for alopecia areata and trichotillomania in children and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for safer and more effective therapies.
8 citations
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January 2016 This study concluded that replacing the synthetic dye Sunset Yellow with curcumin as a colorant in foods may avoid cytotoxic and genotoxic effects observed in mice.
8 citations
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March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses surgical hair restoration for individuals with curly hair, emphasizing specific considerations and techniques required, but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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May 1998 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This article discusses the importance of oral and maxillofacial surgeons understanding the pathogenesis and treatment of acne vulgaris, but it presents no new research findings.
7 citations
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October 2011 in “International Surgery” This article reviews the evolution of hair restoration surgery, discusses a specific technique used at the authors' center, and suggests possible future innovations, but it reports no new clinical results.