April 2010 in “Cancer Research” This study suggests that Mcl-1 has a non-apoptotic role in promoting keratinocyte proliferation and Wnt/β-catenin signaling, potentially indicating a novel oncogenic activity.
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May 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes a case of probable telogen effluvium associated with stress and recent relocation, contributing to evidence of hair loss linked to weight reduction programs.
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May 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report indicates that crash dieting followed by substantial weight loss may lead to hair loss, known as telogen effluvium.
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October 2013 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” This study found that the protein CCN2 in dermal papilla cells is a physiologically relevant suppressor of hair follicle formation by destabilizing β-catenin, which may help maintain stem cell quiescence.
88 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses current uses and advancements in mesenchymal stem cell-derived conditioned media as a potential regenerative therapy but does not present new clinical findings.
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March 2012 in “The Journal of Pathology” This article argues that lineage labeling with genetic markers is the gold standard for identifying epithelial stem cells, contrary to the view that in vitro methods alone are sufficient.
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April 1982 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This study suggests that integrating scalp reduction into male pattern baldness treatment may reduce time, trouble, and cost by about one third compared to conventional hair restoration methods.
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August 2013 in “The Lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology” This report discusses the FDA's third denial of approval for Aveed, a long-acting testosterone injection by Endo Pharmaceuticals, citing continued safety concerns including severe side effects.
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January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review discusses various treatment options for Alopecia Areata, focusing on both medical and psychological approaches, and reports no new clinical results.
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July 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract lacks results; it aims to understand hair follicle regulation mechanisms but does not report specific findings or data.
Keratin could help create enamel-regenerating toothpaste in a few years.
April 2024 in “Acta scientific dental sciences” This case study describes a 45-year-old male with black hairy tongue who experienced complete resolution of tongue discoloration and improved halitosis after receiving treatment focused on enhanced oral hygiene, tongue brushing, and smoking cessation.
March 2024 in “Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān/Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān./Zahedan journal of researches in medical sciences” This case study describes the successful treatment of facial pigmentation using microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma, suggesting high effectiveness with minimal side effects in this application.
January 2024 in “Journal of Hard Tissue Biology” In this study, researchers found that a high-fat diet in mice induced downregulation of certain Krtap genes in the tongue, which may be linked to structural issues or oral cancer risk, highlighting a potential connection between oral health and systemic diseases like metabolic syndrome.
This study concluded that using Plasma gel and PRP as autologous collagen biostimulators improved acne scars and skin density, demonstrating efficiency and safety for facial rejuvenation in clinical evaluations including patient satisfaction.
December 2023 in “Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA” In this laboratory study on mice, researchers found that both platelet-rich plasma and salmon DNA serum promoted wound healing, with platelet-rich plasma providing faster results due to its bioactive growth factors.
October 2022 in “International journal of research and review” This case report suggests that intracanal medication with calcium hydroxide paste may alleviate colitis symptoms triggered by Formacresol used during dental retreatment in a 46-year-old patient.
May 2018 in “White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)” In this study, researchers found that alopecia areata patients show a significant reduction in suppressive regulatory T-cells and an increase in inflammatory T-cell populations, suggesting an immunological imbalance contributing to the disease.
This study found that activating Toll-like receptor 3 signaling in periodontal ligament stem cells may enhance their immunomodulatory properties, suggesting potential implications for future stem cell therapy applications.
March 2017 in “Open access journal of surgery” This review discusses the historical development of platelet-rich fibrin from fibrin glue to platelet-enriched formulations and reports no new clinical results.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral health affects overall well-being, with tooth loss impacting quality of life, nutrition, and health.
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June 2019 in “Stem Cells and Development” This review explores the potential of periodontal ligament stem cells for regenerative therapy in periodontium, despite challenges due to their rarity, and reports no clinical results.
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March 2014 in “PLOS ONE” This study demonstrates that FMOD deficiency in mice alters TGF-β ligand and receptor expression during wound healing stages, leading to delayed wound closure and increased scar size.
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April 2017 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that neural crest-derived hair follicle cells in mice can differentiate into osteoblast-like cells, suggesting a potential application for bone regenerative therapies.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences” This study found that Tideglusib at 50nM stimulated Type-I collagen production in human gingival fibroblasts and osteoblasts, suggesting potential benefits for bone regeneration.
This case report described a five-year-old girl with alopecia areata totalis who experienced significant hair regrowth after receiving dental rehabilitation for extensive untreated caries and chronic oral infection, suggesting a possible link between chronic oral infection and alopecia areata.
May 2023 in “Current Applied Science and Technology” In this animal study, researchers found that exposure to a CO2 laser at various power levels caused significant skin damage in rats, including severe burns, coagulation, and tissue obliteration, with higher laser doses resulting in more pronounced injuries.
139 citations
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December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified a new type II cytokeratin, named K6hf, exclusively expressed in the companion layer of the human hair follicle, distinguishing it from other keratins and suggesting a unique biochemical role.
134 citations
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September 2008 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that low fluence photoepilation with intense pulsed light targets the pigmented area of hair follicles, causing temporary hair loss by inducing a catagen-like state without severe follicle damage.
128 citations
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March 2016 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that sub-100 nm size solid lipid nanoparticles showed the most effective skin penetration and depth, mainly via hair follicles, in rat skin.