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July 2015 in “PubMed” This review summarizes existing literature on PDGF's role in adipose-derived stem cells, highlighting PDGFRβ's functions in inhibiting white adipocyte differentiation and promoting proliferation and angiogenesis.
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April 2007 in “Chemistry and Physics of Lipids” This study found that incorporating steroid hormones into DPPC liposomes altered their physicochemical properties, including size, zeta potential, and phase transition temperatures.
11 citations
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June 2012 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses recent advancements in female contraception and covers topics like adapted regimens, non-invasive sterilization, and the promise of new methods, but it reports no new clinical findings.
January 2025 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” In this multicenter study, adipose-derived stem cell-enriched fat grafting achieved higher satisfaction and better clinical outcomes compared to platelet-rich plasma and hyaluronic acid filler in aesthetic interventions.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study resulted in a draft version of the Patient‐Reported Impact of Dermatological Diseases measure, PRIDD, which includes 27 items refined from patient consensus and is now undergoing psychometric testing.
In this study, Diane treatment in women with androgenetic alopecia led to normalization of hormone levels and improved hair condition, including less greasiness and reduced hair loss.
39 citations
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January 1997 in “Pharmacology & toxicology” This study found that human keratinocytes' sensitivity and response to vitamin D3 analogues vary based on cell density, serum availability, and calcium concentration.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research” This article discusses the need for a new integrative model in medicine that encompasses the complex interactions between body systems and the mind but reports no new clinical results.
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July 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This research observed that during the catagen phase, the inner root sheath of hair follicles becomes an early target, highlighting its potential role in maintaining hair follicle homeostasis.
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January 2021 in “Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia” In this study, seborrheic dermatitis was most prevalent among middle-aged adults and men, with patient presentations peaking during the winter months.
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December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that dermal papilla and peribulbar dermal sheath cup cells in mice can both induce hair follicle formation, suggesting they may have similar functional roles in hair growth.
22 citations
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 41-year-old woman with segmental vitiligo and lichen sclerosus in the perineal region, where treatment with clobetasol ointment improved repigmentation and resolved many symptoms, although some scaling persisted.
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January 2017 in “Tohoku journal of experimental medicine” This study reports the first case of ovarian mature cystic teratoma linked to clinical virilization due to ectopic testosterone production, possibly from overexpression of the enzyme HSD17B5.
24 citations
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February 2006 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This study found that dermal papilla cells cultured in vitro can promote hair follicle regeneration and maintain hair growth, with stronger ET-1 and SCF expression enhancing this regenerative ability.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study defines two types of RDEB wounds, chronic open and recurrent, and finds that patient self-reports on wound size correlate well with investigator measurements when complemented by serial photography.
January 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study, researchers in South India observed that dermoscopic features like hair diameter diversity and miniaturized hair were common in female pattern hair loss, with yellow dots and honeycombing indicating more advanced stages, highlighting dermoscopy's utility in diagnosing and differentiating FPHL early.
June 2025 in “DiRROS repository (University of Maribor)” This study aimed to identify the factors that influence the clinical severity of scalp seborrheic dermatitis, although specific results are not reported.
39 citations
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February 1983 in “The BMJ” This study found that Asian mothers in Leicestershire from 1976 to 1981 had one and a half times the risk of perinatal mortality compared to non-Asian mothers, even when controlling for various factors.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences” In this study, women with polycystic ovarian syndrome were found to have significantly higher blood levels of DHEA, IL-6, and TNF-α compared to healthy controls.
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April 2022 in “JAAD case reports” This case report describes a unique instance of IgG/IgA pemphigus in a Chinese woman, highlighting its distinct clinical and immunopathologic characteristics, including successful management with dapsone and prednisolone.
23 citations
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October 2008 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study found that measuring cortisol in human hair can reflect increased cortisol production for up to six months, with the highest concentration in hair closest to the scalp.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Disease Models & Mechanisms” This review discusses cellular plasticity in skin and intestine, hypothesizing that mature cell reprogramming might contribute to tumorigenesis, and reports no new clinical results.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain immune cells in atopic dermatitis skin could be targeted for treatment.
308 citations
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September 2010 in “Nucleic acids research” This study found that induced expression of mir-302 can reprogram human hair follicle cells into induced pluripotent stem cells through a novel epigenetic mechanism involving global demethylation.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This research underscores the critical need to recognize and study how the fear or reality of hair loss profoundly influences patients' medical decisions, including refusing cancer treatments or altering reproductive plans.
June 2023 in “The journal of sexual medicine” This case report describes a 10-year multidisciplinary treatment of a transgender woman in Slovenia, reporting a successful medical and social transition with stable emotional health, abstinence from alcohol, and no regrets following her transition.
16 citations
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August 2019 in “Cell Proliferation” This study found that 3D cultured hair follicle-like constructs, which include keratinocytes and dermal papilla cells, showed improved gene expression and cell interactions relevant to hair follicle development.
124 citations
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August 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that applying dexamethasone to mice induced catagen-like follicle changes significantly earlier and more consistently than a vehicle, such changes being useful for studying hair follicle regression.
September 2024 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” In this study, chick embryo extract enhanced neuronal differentiation and trophic factor expression in rat hair follicle stem cells, suggesting potential improvements for stem cell therapies in neurodegenerative diseases.
43 citations
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February 2013 in “Developmental dynamics” This study found that Eda and activin A regulate Foxi3 expression, which may contribute to the development of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia by affecting Foxi3 activity in ectodermal appendages like hair and teeth.