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.
20 citations
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July 1998 in “Archives of dermatology” January 2025 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that the hydroalcoholic extract of the Dorema aucheri plant, especially at a 5% concentration, enhanced diabetic wound healing in male rats, improving re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, and neovascularization more effectively than other tested concentrations.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study presents a hypothesis that the EDAR V370A allele was positively selected in East Asian populations due to the stable aquatic resources in Late Pleistocene northern China, which may have offset the allele's metabolic costs and provided a selective advantage.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” This case report describes a 40-year-old woman who developed erythema annulare centrifugum, a type of skin rash, likely triggered by taking the drug aceclofenac.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This study reviewed the pharmacological properties of Priyaladi lepa, an Ayurvedic formulation, and reported its potential anti-dandruff benefits due to anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-pruritic, antioxidant, and exfoliation effects, warranting further research for managing Darunaka (dandruff).
34 citations
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January 2016 in “Analytical Chemistry” This study reports that a new DART-HRMS method can effectively analyze intact hair for drug use timelines, with cocaine detection aligning with forensic standards and identifying multiple drugs from high-resolution data.
January 2021 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” This study suggests that Achyranthis Radix ethanol extract may promote hair growth by increasing cell proliferation and protein expression in human hair dermal papilla cells.
33 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” This study demonstrates the use of the CRISPR-Cas9 system to successfully edit the EDAR gene in Cashmere goats, resulting in goats with distinct hair follicle characteristics.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source describes alopecia as a hair loss condition often driven by genetic and androgenic factors, with lifestyle elements like chemical treatments exacerbating the issue; Ayurvedic texts caution against scalp toxins and suggest traditional formulations for support.
44 citations
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May 2008 in “Plant journal” This study found that D'orenone blocks root hair growth by increasing PIN2 protein abundance, leading to reduced auxin concentration, but external auxin can reverse these effects.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” In this study, thirty participants applied a paste made from Elaeocarpus serratus and Psidium guajava leaves on their scalps, resulting in significant improvements in dandruff symptoms, with over 40% achieving complete remission and no adverse effects reported.
January 2011 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” This study found that curcuma anti-acne gel reduced comedo formation and improved skin characteristics in a rabbit ear acne model, showing potential for treating acne.
3 citations
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February 2015 in “Scientific Research and Essays” This study found that S. rautanenii bark extract has an anti-proliferative effect on D. dorotocephala, suggesting it may have potential anticancer properties when evaluated using inexpensive planaria assays.
80 citations
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November 2017 in “New Phytologist” In this study, the researchers used the dual-flow-RootChip to show that Arabidopsis roots can locally adapt their hair development in response to asymmetric phosphate conditions.
April 2020 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This report reviews the clinical presentation and genetic aspects of a case of acrodermatitis enteropathica in a one-year-old child but provides no new clinical findings.
May 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” This case report describes a 7-month-old girl diagnosed with acrodermatitis enteropathica, linked to low zinc levels, whose skin lesions improved significantly after zinc supplementation.
5 citations
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July 2017 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” This study described the clinical and genetic features of two Iranian siblings with hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets, identifying a specific VDR gene mutation contributing to their symptoms.
April 2024 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study identified 11 previously unreported ABCA12 variants associated with varying severities of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyoses and expanded the phenotype spectrum of ichthyosis linked to these variants.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This case report describes a 10-month-old minority infant from Xinjiang, China, with acrodermatitis enteropathy due to a SLC39A4 genetic mutation, showing clinical improvement in skin, hair, and zinc levels following zinc supplementation and highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and tailored treatment.
18 citations
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January 2013 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, ALR was found to enhance both the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, potentially through specific signaling pathways.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, a novel AR protein degrader was shown to reverse DHT-induced hair regrowth delay in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, with minimal circulation and potential side effects.
4 citations
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December 2012 in “Human Biology” In this study, researchers found that two dominant haplotypes in the EDA2R/AR intergenic region have likely been shaped by demographic changes and selection during human evolution, particularly notable in African and non-African populations.
This study found differential expression of genes related to hair fiber production in Pashmina and Barbari goats, potentially enhancing pashmina fiber quality and informing future enrichment analyses.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this case study, a 10-month-old minority infant from Xinjiang, China, with acrodermatitis enteropathy caused by an SLC39A4 gene mutation showed clinical improvement and increased zinc levels following zinc supplementation, highlighting the importance of early genetic testing and customized treatment in managing the disorder.
17 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study found that Asiasari radix extract may reduce hyperalgesia in mice by modulating NMDA and GABAA receptor activities without affecting cyclooxygenase activity.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study identified three new mutations in the VDR ligand-binding domain that may cause dysfunction, and noted that oral calcium and calcidol treatment was effective, but only one patient experienced hair growth.
September 2023 in “Plant journal” This study showed that the zinc finger protein GIS3 is important for root hair growth in Arabidopsis by regulating RHD2 and RHD4 genes, with application of ethylene and cytokinin helping restore root hair presence in mutated variants.
In this case study, a 26-year-old female with hair fall, dandruff, scalp itching, and dry hair reported improvements after using Dhatturadi Tail and taking Yashtimadhu churna with milk, evaluated through a custom scoring system, according to researchers at the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur.