69 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of biomedical optics” This study found that commercially available dyes penetrate up to 1.2 mm into human skin, with Indocyanine Green binding to cell proteins and showing a shift in absorption peak.
64 citations
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October 2017 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” In this study, researchers found that chitosan-coated PLGA nanoparticles improved the iontophoretic transdermal delivery of the positively charged hydrophilic drug donepezil hydrochloride in an ex vivo rat skin model, achieving 2.2 times higher skin accumulation compared to non-coated nanoparticles.
57 citations
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August 1999 in “Archives of dermatology” Hair follicles grow hair and release it through the skin.
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January 1994 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that the topically applied non-steroidal antiandrogen RU 58841 may reduce androgen-dependent skin conditions in a hamster model with minimal systemic effects.
25 citations
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March 2012 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” This case report describes a patient with folliculitis decalvans who successfully responded to photodynamic therapy.
23 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study explored the role of AI technologies in plastic and reconstructive surgery, highlighting their potential across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages, while also identifying challenges like data privacy and regulatory issues that must be addressed for successful implementation.
14 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” This article reviewed the preparation, application, and characterization of ethosomes as drug delivery transporters and reported that in a double-blind randomized clinical study, ethosomal acyclovir significantly improved all evaluated parameters in skin delivery, highlighting potential for novel therapies.
12 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of Applied Animal Research” This study found that skin thickness in Bakerwali goats increased with age, with notable histological differences in these layers across diverse regions of the body.
12 citations
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March 2009 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study reports that the modified lateral brow lift effectively elevates the lateral brow with minimal complications, preserving scalp sensory innervation.
10 citations
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April 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Localized hair growth and fat loss may share a common cause in lupus panniculitis.
9 citations
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April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reviewed the effectiveness of long pulse 1,064-nm Nd:YAG laser treatments for leg veins, hair removal, and skin rejuvenation, highlighting its safety, particularly for darker skin types, due to reduced pigmentary side effect risks.
9 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of Microscopy” This study using an apertureless scanning near-field optical microscope found that dye restricted to hair's periphery remains mainly on the surface and in the endocuticle.
9 citations
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April 1985 in “Canadian Journal of Zoology” This study investigated the interdigital glands of moose, detailing their unique green hair coloration and the function of sebaceous and sweat glands, particularly during the rut period.
7 citations
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May 2017 in “Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis” This case report observed that a 20-year-old female with recurrent DVTs experienced reversible alopecia with various anticoagulants, except fondaparinux which allowed long-term treatment without this side effect.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” This study demonstrated that keratin extract can stimulate hair growth by inducing the anagen phase in telogenic mice.
2 citations
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November 2010 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” This article introduces spider vein therapy as an antiaging procedure, similar to Botox or facial surgeries, and offers insights on treatment using lasers for hair reduction, reporting no new results.
2 citations
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January 2009 This study found that the hair cortisol measurement procedure was reliable, unaffected by the choice of tubes, and that hair cortisol concentration correlated moderately with the number of intense aggressions experienced.
2 citations
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January 1979 in “Yearbook of English studies” This article discusses the perceived shortcomings of nineteenth-century British drama in addressing contemporary ideas, questioning its literary vitality beyond stage performance, and reports no new results.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Plant and Cell Physiology” This paper reports on various AI and human augmentation technologies being applied in plant biology to enhance data processing, improve research efficiency, and enable the discovery of complex biological phenomena that are challenging for humans to perceive or quantify unaided.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” This review examines ethosomal structures and their mechanisms as skin delivery systems, outlining preparation methods and applications but presents no new experimental findings.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study found that low-molecular-weight hyaluronate significantly improved the mechanical strength and elastic modulus of overbleached hair by enhancing hydrogen bond networks within keratin.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that targeting IL-17 signaling in aged skin reduces inflammation and delays age-related traits, suggesting a potential strategy to prevent age-associated skin ailments.
1 citations
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May 2007 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This case report describes a 24-year-old woman with a rare giant cerebriform pigmented nevus on the scalp, which was identified as a giant congenital intradermal nevus based on clinical and pathological findings.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a polyherbal shampoo enriched with pomegranate peel extract, reporting good cleansing ability, stable foam, scalp-friendly pH, and no irritation, suggesting it could be a safe, effective alternative for protecting hair from pollution-related damage.
March 2026 in “Applied Sciences” In this scoping review, researchers observed that while AI-assisted trichoscopy holds promise for standardized assessments of hair and scalp disorders, its clinical translation is limited by small proprietary datasets, inconsistent validation protocols, and a scarcity of real-world clinical studies.
January 2026 in “Cirugía Plástica .” This study reviewed preclinical evidence suggesting that topical glutamic acid can enhance hair regrowth and skin healing in burn-induced alopecia, highlighting its potential as a simple, low-cost treatment option that warrants further clinical trials.
January 2025 in “Nature Communications” Using synchrotron X-ray imaging, this study mapped the complex innervation of male rat vibrissa follicles, revealing distinct types of myelinated afferent neurons and patterns of axonal organization that may inform sensory processing in the brainstem.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter discusses key principles for establishing a successful hair restoration practice, emphasizing the importance of passion, lifelong education, ethical surgery practices, leadership, and the integration or exclusivity of hair surgery in a cosmetic practice.
January 2021 in “Electronic Theses of LMU Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)” This study found that fibroblasts play a crucial role in scar formation during dermal development and identified N-Cadherin as a key molecule in their response, suggesting new therapeutic avenues for scar prevention.
October 2019 in “PDEAS International Journal of Research in Ayurved and Allied Sciences” This editorial discusses the potential of Ayurveda in managing skin diseases and emphasizes the requirement for scientific validation of these approaches.