137 citations
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June 2005 in “Climacteric” This review indicates that estrogen loss during menopause significantly impacts skin health, while estrogen treatment may increase skin collagen, thickness, and elasticity, though effects on other skin characteristics are inconsistent.
42 citations
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the use of dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy in therapeutic follow-up, noting that videodermatoscopy is a reliable tool despite potential cost issues with high magnifications.
245 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the dermoscopic features of common hair and scalp disorders and reports no new clinical results, aiming to assist dermatologists in diagnosing conditions like tinea capitis and alopecia areata.
93 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that oxidative stress may contribute to androgenetic alopecia by inducing premature senescence and secretion of hair growth inhibitors in dermal papilla cells from balding scalp.
86 citations
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” This review discusses how ophthalmic findings can reveal key endocrine disorders and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the eye's role in diagnosing and managing systemic diseases like diabetes and Graves' ophthalmopathy.
52 citations
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February 2018 in “Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome” This review discusses the association between various skin conditions and metabolic syndrome, reporting no new clinical results but suggesting a potential reciprocal relationship that warrants further investigation.
52 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.
51 citations
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October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
39 citations
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June 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Different lab conditions and light treatment methods change how human skin cells respond to light therapy.
28 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This case report describes a serious complication of follicular unit extraction, where donor-site necrosis led to cicatricial alopecia, but was successfully treated with two-stage surgery using tissue expanders.
25 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study observed that the NOTCH signaling pathway may contribute to the development of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis by affecting epithelial cell changes, and inhibiting this pathway could prevent fibrosis in experimental models.
23 citations
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December 2001 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This article discusses the extended theory of selective photothermolysis and does not report new clinical results; the authors explore potential applications in hair removal techniques.
19 citations
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March 1990 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Minoxidil affects rat fluid dynamics, altering pressure and circulation, improving blood flow and hair growth.
18 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review found that existing studies on adipose tissue for scarring, wound healing, and hair growth show some positive outcomes, but the evidence is insufficient to change current dermatological practices.
17 citations
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May 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review found that among emerging technologies for skin anti-aging, stem cell therapies using recipient chimerism might be more beneficial than CRISPR-Cas9 and other current innovations, though further studies on safety and efficacy are needed.
17 citations
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review examines non-invasive methods for diagnosing inflammatory skin diseases like lupus erythematosus and psoriatic inflammation using samples from plucked hair and skin tape-strips, but no new clinical results are presented.
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.
11 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Results are not reported in this letter to the editor on the use of scalp threading with polydioxanone monofilament threads for hair restoration.
11 citations
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September 2007 in “Advances in therapy” This study found that the oral supplement INVERSION® Femme significantly reduced weight and hair loss and improved skin and nails in overweight women.
10 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of biophotonics” This study found that applying benzyl nicotinate on open hair follicles led to a significant increase in blood flow, highlighting the role of the follicular pathway in epidermal penetration.
8 citations
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that applying 5% topical minoxidil twice daily significantly increased nail growth rate in healthy participants compared to untreated nails, with effects observable from the first week.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study developed a caffeine-loaded solid lipid nanoparticle gel, observing significant reduction in subcutaneous fat tissue thickness in histological tests compared to an untreated group, suggesting it could effectively treat cellulite as a promising nanocosmeceutical gel.
6 citations
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October 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This article explores the potential of photobiomodulation for coronary health, suggesting protective effects after heart attacks and in inaccessible ischemic heart conditions, but presents no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” In this study, dermoscopic examination of COVID-19 patients revealed significant microvascular changes in the proximal nailfold, such as avascular areas and disorganized capillary architecture, compared to healthy controls, with some regression of these changes observed over time.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “JMIR Dermatology” This study found that 675 nm laser treatment improved androgenetic alopecia in Indian patients, resulting in significant increases in hair count, density, and thickness after 14 sessions, enhancing the anagen phase and other hair-related parameters.
1 citations
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October 2010 in “Series in cosmetic and laser therapy” Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment with potential benefits and risks, requiring standardized practices and further investigation.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Aging” This study introduces "Homeodynamic Rejuvenation" as a method to restore the skin's resilience by enhancing its ability to detect and recover from stress, focusing on five core biological processes critical for maintaining skin function and health amidst environmental and metabolic challenges.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This review concluded that LED-based photobiomodulation is generally safe and effective for certain dermatologic conditions, though consumer devices often show less efficacy compared to professional systems.
February 2025 in “Theranostics” In this study, researchers used 3D bioprinting with skin stem cells and specific hydrogels to create artificial skin that successfully promoted complete wound healing and the regeneration of skin structures, including hair follicles and blood vessels, in mice.
November 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This source discusses various causes of hair loss, including conditions like alopecia areata and infections like ringworm, and notes that herbal formulations are gaining attention as potential treatments due to their minimal side effects compared to synthetic drugs.