1 citations
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October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study suggests that RCM may be a promising non-invasive diagnostic tool for alopecia areata incognita, showing substantial agreement with histopathology while noting some discrepancies.
August 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In a diabetic rat model, this study found that a novel scaffold loaded with stem cell-conditioned medium primed by specific Chinese herbal compounds significantly reduced early inflammation and accelerated wound healing.
This review discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and emphasizes the need for more research to understand and manage the disease, while also suggesting initiatives like educating hairstylists for early detection.
15 citations
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study demonstrated that novel curcumin analogs CMC2.24, CMC2.23, and CMC2.5 were more effective and less toxic than parent curcumin in inhibiting melanin production in normally pigmented human melanocytes, suggesting potential for skin depigmentation therapies.
31 citations
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May 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses dermocosmetic care for managing DM-related dermatoses, reporting improved skin conditions and quality of life in patients, but highlights limited clinical evidence for these products.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this research, investigators used in vitro models to study the Merkel cell-neurite complex and reported that mechanical stimulation, similar to gentle touch, can induce molecular changes that are potentially relevant to hair growth, thus contributing to the understanding of its underlying mechanisms.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” In this study, researchers found that Dicer, but not Tarbp2, plays a crucial role in regulating the growth phase of hair follicles in post-natal mice.
September 2011 in “대한미용학회지” This study found that Dansam-Samultang may promote hair growth and hair loss prevention in C57BL/6 mice, with notable improvements in hair follicle number, depth, and dermal thickness.
December 2024 in “Journal of Health and Beauty” This study found that the Dongeui Hot Spring Water complex (Dongui Hot Spring Water CPX), containing sea slug extract and panthenol, demonstrated higher antioxidant activity and cell proliferation, suggesting potential benefits for preventing hair loss and improving scalp health.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that Hataedock may alleviate atopic dermatitis symptoms in mice by maintaining skin homeostasis and improving skin barrier formation through the endocannabinoid system.
57 citations
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December 2012 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” This review discusses the application of confocal laser scanning microscopy for studying nanoparticle interactions with skin and highlights its potential for broad applications, but reports no new experimental findings.
7 citations
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March 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study demonstrated that culturing high-passage dermal papilla cells with specific supplemented conditioned media may preserve their hair-inducing abilities, suggesting potential for reconstructing new hair follicles in vivo.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATP-sensitive potassium channels are important for hair growth.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that Cacumen Platycladi volatile oil promotes dermal papilla cell proliferation and enhances hair growth in mice, outperforming minoxidil and showing no obvious cytotoxic effects.
December 2022 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that most hair shaft abnormalities can be accurately diagnosed using a handheld dermoscope in a clinical setting.
January 2026 in “Applied Sciences” In this study, cyclic ADP-ribose (cADPR) treatment in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells was associated with increased intracellular calcium retention and activated anagen-related signaling without causing significant cytotoxicity, indicating its potential impact on hair growth processes.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Oncology” This paper explores the relationship between the dermal extracellular matrix and cutaneous malignant melanoma, suggesting that ECM involvement may play a key role in the cancer's growth, invasiveness, and initial metastasis.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” This study investigated a nanostructured system using PS-b-PAA diblock copolymer for incorporating the hydrophobic photosensitizer ClAlPc, finding it effective in causing cellular damage in Caco-2 cells under light while demonstrating no cytotoxicity without light, suggesting its potential use in photodynamic therapy.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Advances in Wound Care” This study identified dual epithelial and mesenchymal traits in dermal sheath cells during wound repair, suggesting they could be targeted to enhance healing.
April 2025 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study developed and tested Bicalutamide-loaded lipid vesicles in dissolving microarray patches for topical application, finding that they effectively deliver Bicalutamide through murine skin while maintaining a favorable safety profile, suggesting potential to improve treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
30 citations
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August 2016 in “Skin research and technology” This study used 3D imaging to reveal age-related reductions in the volumes and connectivity of dermal papillae and rete ridges at the dermal-epidermal junction, which are not fully apparent in 2D examinations.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests that combining bendamustine with tucidinostat may improve survival in patients with relapsed or refractory adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma, highlighting its potential for clinical investigation.
March 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair diameter diversity could improve androgenetic alopecia assessment and treatment planning.
8 citations
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August 2019 in “JAAD case reports” This narrative review discusses the presentation and progression of discoid lupus erythematosus in chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and does not report new research findings.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic factors, especially PADI3 gene variants, contribute to CCCA in women of African descent.
67 citations
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September 2001 in “American Journal Of Pathology” This study found that overexpression of the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase in transgenic mice led to UVB-induced skin tumors, but this was prevented by the ODC inhibitor α-difluoromethylornithine.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that lithocholic acid may enhance hair regeneration in alopecia by activating vitamin D receptors in human dermal papilla cells.
11 citations
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January 2009 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this case report, a 37-year-old man with discoid lupus erythematosus experienced around 80% hair regrowth after treatment with a combination of oral and topical therapies.
August 2023 in “Processes” This study found that fermenting Dendrobium officinale with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CCFM8661 and other strains increased polysaccharide yields and skin care activity, particularly with CCFM8631, which showed significant improvements in skin cell protection and inflammation reduction in both cell cultures and mouse models.
4 citations
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March 2020 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” In this double-blind, randomized controlled study, researchers found that Wen by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner was similarly tolerated compared to three other hair cleansing conditioners and was significantly better tolerated than salicylic acid shampoo or baby shampoo in terms of skin reactions.