September 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study developed a non-invasive, partially automated protocol for extracting high-quality DNA from hair follicles of marmosets, significantly reducing chimerism rates compared to blood, and proving reliable for whole genome sequencing in low-input DNA scenarios.
February 2024 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study demonstrated that using a mass spectrometry imaging technique, researchers were able to visualize the incorporation of argan, avocado, and coconut oils into hair fibers, suggesting their potential in cosmetic and alopecia treatments by confirming oil absorption and fiber modification.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Chemistry” This study developed a validated HPLC method for accurately estimating dutasteride and its related compounds in capsules, suitable for routine and stability sample analysis.
This research concluded that the novel hydrogel PlacMA, derived from human placenta and curable by visible light, shows promise for cell culture and tissue engineering applications due to its tunable properties.
In this study, the average force required to pluck hair was significantly lower in malnourished adults, especially those with kwashiorkor, compared to well-nourished individuals.
April 2018 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” In this study, researchers found that finasteride undergoes second-order alkaline degradation kinetics and that its degraded form negatively impacts cell proliferation, highlighting the need for careful handling in pharmaceutical manufacturing and storage.
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January 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” In this study, a new IPL device effectively reduced hair regrowth with high patient satisfaction, particularly in individuals with coarse dark hair and darker skin, despite repeated sessions needed for lighter hair and skin.
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January 2017 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” This study found that acute sleep deprivation enhanced 5α-reductase expression and activity in the rat prefrontal cortex, and finasteride treatment reduced associated psychosis- and mania-like behaviors.
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May 2020 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” This study reports that hair analysis could potentially monitor metformin use in diabetic patients, suggesting a possible correlation between daily dose and concentration in dark hair but not in light hair.
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February 2006 in “Analytical Biochemistry” This study reported a simple and validated gas chromatography method to accurately measure finasteride in tablets, showing equivalency to the official method with no significant differences.
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January 2014 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” This study developed a simple and cost-effective chromatographic method for simultaneously analyzing betamethasone dipropionate and calcipotriol, achieving rapid separation within 7 minutes suitable for routine applications.
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January 2023 in “IEEE access” This review examines advancements in deep learning methods for detecting dermatological conditions from dermoscopic images, summarizing available datasets and suggesting future research directions, but reports no new results.
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September 2016 in “Acta Chromatographica” This study validated a new RP-HPLC method for accurately determining doxazosin mesylate and finasteride in bulk powders and capsule formulations.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study developed a novel LC-ESI-MS/MS method to quantify Minoxidil in pharmaceutical forms, finding it precise, accurate, and robust. It withstands excipient and degradant interference, although Minoxidil degrades under some stress conditions but remains stable thermally.
January 2025 in “Current Trends in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry” This review examines recent advancements in analytical techniques used to quantify dutasteride, a medication for enlarged prostate, in various biological samples and its commercial forms, emphasizing methods such as HPTLC, GC-MS, and HPLC.
June 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” In this study, mouse hair follicle stem cells cultured in mouse embryonic fibroblast/keratinocyte serum-free medium exhibited the highest proliferative ability and stronger osteogenic differentiation potential, similar to hair follicle dermal papilla cells.
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December 2008 in “Molecular biology of the cell” This study found that disrupting Smad4 signaling in young mice led to overactivation of follicle stem cells, causing hyperplasia and depletion of the stem cell niche.
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April 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that Trichoscan, a computer-assisted hair measurement system, was not supported as accurate for clinical trials due to errors in signal detection, despite its analysis speed.
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July 2017 in “BMC complementary and alternative medicine” This study documented the use of 41 plant species in the West Bank for treating hair and scalp disorders, highlighting their folkloric significance and potential for new cosmetic and cosmeceutical products.
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September 2021 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” This review updates on the development of liposomal carriers for delivering growth factors to improve tissue regeneration and highlights recent efforts to enhance their stability and retention in tissues.
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January 2012 This study developed and validated an RP-HPLC-PDA method for accurately estimating Tamsulosin and Finasteride in bulk and tablet forms, achieving precise detection and linearity within specified concentration ranges.
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May 2024 in “Cureus” This study found that both single and double spin platelet-rich plasma methods significantly reduced chronic ulcer surface area, with single spin showing notable healing improvements.
December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that preconditioning human hair follicle-derived stem cells with valproic acid enhanced their survival and migration in ischemic-like conditions by activating autophagy and inhibiting the AKT/mTOR pathway, suggesting this approach could improve stem cell therapies for ischemic stroke.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review highlights the crucial role of histone modification in the pathogenesis and treatment of chronic inflammatory skin diseases, and explores therapeutic strategies targeting these epigenetic changes to improve management of conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
June 2008 in “CRC Press eBooks” PCOS may have evolved as an advantage in past environments with food scarcity.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This pilot study suggests that a new preparation of platelet-rich plasma gel may improve symptoms and tissue regeneration in patients with en coup de sabre scleroderma, though further trials are needed to clarify its role.
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October 2020 in “Scientific reports” This study found that ATM protein plays a crucial role in protecting human hair follicle melanocytes from oxidative stress, which is linked to the greying of hair.
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May 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, content analysis of German YouTube videos revealed that women frequently experience both positive and negative symptoms related to oral contraceptive use and discontinuation, with bodily sensations often influencing their decisions to start or stop the pill.
August 2019 in “Journal of Invertebrate Pathology” This study observed that different alkaline buffers had a significant impact on the volume of liquid consumed by fall armyworm larvae, emphasizing the importance of measuring imbibed volumes to reduce dose errors in bioassays.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This study established standard trichoscopy norms for adult white females, providing benchmarks for hair thickness, percentage of thin hairs, and pilosebaceous units with single hair across different scalp areas.