January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study suggests that DcR3 can reprogram macrophages towards a reparative state, enhancing wound healing and hair follicle regeneration, making it a potential target for treating chronic wounds and alopecia.
82 citations
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May 2010 in “PLoS neglected tropical diseases” This study provides quantitative evidence that secondary syphilis is highly endemic in Cali, Colombia, and many untreated patients have high numbers of circulating Treponema pallidum spirochetes.
3 citations
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February 2024 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” In this study, researchers used Google Search ads to gather an open access dataset of 10,408 dermatological images from over 5,000 U.S. internet users, enhancing the diversity and representativeness of skin condition images available for research and artificial intelligence development.
78 citations
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September 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This paper discusses the role of Malassezia yeast and inflammation in dandruff and highlights the potential of anti-inflammatory antidandruff formulations to improve scalp conditions and hair cycle disturbances; it presents no new experimental results.
35 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of pediatric health care” This article reviews the clinical presentations, pathophysiology, and treatment options for various skin conditions in children with skin of color and reports no new findings.
18 citations
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October 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Local skin glucocorticoid production is crucial for healthy skin, and its disruption can lead to skin diseases.
10 citations
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February 2008 in “Photochemistry and photobiology” This study suggests that the vitamin D receptor and hairless gene may directly regulate each other via a transcriptional mechanism, potentially explaining phenotypic similarities between atrichia and VDRRIIa rickets.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of ChemTech Research” This study reviews the pharmacological properties of the plant Eclipta prostrata, highlighting its potential in treating various conditions including wound healing, diabetes, liver protection, alopecia, gum disease, cancer prevention, bone health, and antimicrobial effects, alongside its traditional use in tropical regions.
6 citations
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December 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CTE can distort results in hair growth trials, so exclude it carefully.
153 citations
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March 2017 in “Endocrine” This review examines recent advances in understanding the pathophysiology and molecular mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia, highlighting two major genetic risk loci, but does not report new clinical findings.
84 citations
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March 2010 in “Infectious Disease Clinics of North America” The document concludes that rapid identification, isolation, and strict infection control are crucial to manage SARS outbreaks.
9 citations
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November 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant complications were likely due to deep graft placement and rough handling.
January 2006 in “Revista Argentina de Urología” Finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and sexual side effects.
33 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study suggests that human and mouse hair follicle stem cells may support nerve repair and provide a practical source of stem cells for neurological therapies.
16 citations
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September 2016 in “Neuropharmacology” This study suggests that in an ex vivo rat glaucoma model, TSPO activation is involved in Allopregnanolone synthesis and may help prevent retinal damage, with TSPO agonists as potential therapeutic agents.
6 citations
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June 2018 in “PLOS ONE” This study demonstrated that the Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata cases with high sensitivity and specificity in a dermatology clinic setting.
May 2021 in “Dermatopathology” This review discusses the adnexotropic presentations of interface dermatitides and highlights the importance of recognizing adnexal involvement to aid in accurate diagnosis and avoid misinterpretation.
18 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This study found that Th17 lymphocytes may play a more crucial role than cytotoxic T cells in the development of alopecia areata due to their infiltration around the hair bulb/bulge, which exacerbates hair loss as histopathological grade worsens.
49 citations
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June 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” In this study, both cyproterone acetate-estrogen combination (Diane®) and finasteride were effective in reducing hirsutism, but Diane® showed greater long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
31 citations
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February 2021 in “Nutrients” This study found that curcumin may improve glycemic control and certain aspects of lipid metabolism in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this study, oral tofacitinib showed higher efficacy and tolerability in treating refractory alopecia totalis and universalis compared to traditional treatments, achieving a 50% improvement in severity scores for 44.4% of patients over six months, with fewer adverse effects.
3 citations
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June 2013 in “Genes & development” In their research, Yucel and colleagues found that CaV1.2 is expressed in hair follicle stem cells, facilitating anagen re-entry in a way not dependent on calcium flux.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This paper discusses photobiomodulation therapy for androgenetic alopecia, focusing on the potential differences in efficacy between laser diodes and LEDs, and reports no new clinical results.
68 citations
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” This study found that in vivo, a novel microneedle system for valproic acid delivery may improve hair regrowth efficacy by upregulating hair follicle development pathways more effectively than topical application.
26 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers examined the physiological benefits of Cheonggukjang, a salt-free fermented soybean paste, highlighting its various health-promoting components that may contribute to improved heart health, diabetes management, and cancer prevention, among other benefits.
14 citations
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February 2014 in “Experimental Cell Research” This review examines the role of stem cells and their niches in continuously growing ectodermal organs like teeth, hair, and claws, providing insights from mouse models without presenting new research findings.
13 citations
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October 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” In this study, ethyl acetate fraction of Eclipta alba was found to inhibit adipogenesis and reduce dyslipidemia in hamsters, suggesting potential as an herbal treatment for obesity.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in molecular biosciences” This study revealed that chronic restraint stress in mice led to significant alterations in metabolic pathways and gene expression associated with hair growth inhibition, using metabolomics and transcriptomics analyses.
3 citations
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March 2021 in “Metabolites” This study identified distinct differences in metabolic pathways related to pattern baldness, with findings highlighting the androgen metabolic pathway in males and the estrogen plus arachidonic acid pathways in females using hair samples.
80 citations
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” This study suggests that the GPX-PDE1 and GPX-PDE2 genes in white lupin enhance root hair development and contribute to Pi limitation acclimation by facilitating glycerophosphodiester degradation.