522 citations
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January 2001 in “Cancer investigation” This review describes the unique pharmacological profile and clinical applications of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, emphasizing its role in Kaposi's sarcoma and recurrent ovarian cancer, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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April 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” This review discusses current treatments for discoid lupus erythematosus and highlights anifrolumab as a promising option for difficult cases, but no new clinical results are reported.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This study suggests that analyzing hair samples with a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometric assay may offer a reliable method to measure average quarterly vitamin D levels, potentially complementing blood tests.
2 citations
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September 2007 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” This case study reports that low-dose testosterone therapy improved libido and sexual functions in a 36-year-old fragile X carrier female with hypoactive sexual desire disorder when monitored regularly for lab parameters.
June 2022 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly improved patients' quality of life and emotional well-being 3-5 months after treatment for hair loss.
124 citations
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November 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that human peptidylarginine deiminase type III is the predominant isoform in hair follicles and may modulate structural proteins during hair and hair follicle formation.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study explored the use of SOD-loaded niosomes as carriers to enhance the delivery of superoxide dismutase into hair follicles on guinea pig skin, finding that niosomes improved SOD penetration and preservation compared to free SOD, suggesting their potential as effective delivery vehicles.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain immune system genes are linked to a higher risk of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, while others may offer protection.
August 2025 in “DS Reviews of Research in Life Sciences” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed significantly higher levels of DHEA, IL-6, and TNF-α compared to healthy controls, indicating a possible link between these biomarkers and PCOS.
January 2019 in “11th World congress for hair research”
In this study, human dermal papilla cell-derived extracellular vesicles (hDPC-EVs) were found to reduce skin fibrosis in mice by delivering miRNA-182-5p, which inhibits the TGF-β1 signaling pathway.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that human hair follicles demonstrated a dose-dependent response to light in an ex vivo photoepilation model, which could predict the clinical efficacy and permanency of light-based hair removal devices.
March 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study reported that participants applying topical human platelet exosome extract serum experienced significant improvements in hair volume, density, scalp coverage, and overall hair health compared to a placebo, and no adverse effects were observed.
November 2023 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” In this study, researchers examined the genetic factors impacting cortisol and DHEA concentrations in the hair of healthy pigs; they found that cortisol levels were heritable and genetically correlated with behavioral stress responses, suggesting these hormones could potentially serve as indicators for selecting disease-resilient pigs.
4 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The gene for Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis is located on chromosome 8p21, near the hairless gene.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics X” In this study, desmopressin-loaded elastic liposomes (ODEL1) showed improved permeation and drug deposition across rat skin by altering the skin's cohesive energies and causing reversible changes on its surface.
9 citations
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March 1989 in “The BMJ” Adding diltiazem to a beta blocker can cause dangerously slow heart rates.
December 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, 32 healthy adults with hair fall complaints applied a hair serum daily for 60 days, resulting in statistically significant improvements in hair growth rate, thickness, and density, without any reported adverse events.
January 2013 in “Herald of Medicine” This study found that both GHK-Cu liposome and GHK-Cu promoted hair growth and increased VEGF expression in a mouse model of alopecia.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” In this randomized study, intradermal injections of dutasteride effectively improved androgenetic alopecia in 15 male patients, showing significant clinical improvement within one month and being well-tolerated without notable side effects, though the improvement was negatively correlated with longer disease duration.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study developed a Hyaluronic acid-Carbopol liposomal gel co-loaded with Adapalene and Clindamycin Phosphate, optimized to improve skin penetration and anti-acne efficacy, showing enhanced drug delivery, superior clinical effectiveness, and excellent skin tolerability compared to commercial formulations.
February 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study found that human platelet lysate, prepared from expired platelet concentrate, maintained stable growth factor levels for up to six months and improved healing in second-degree burn wounds compared to standard silver sulfadiazine treatment at three weeks.
14 citations
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October 2017 in “Gene Expression Patterns” This study generated a Dct-H2BGFP mouse model that allows for effective identification and isolation of melanocytic cells in vivo, facilitating research into their molecular and biological properties.
15 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study observed that dupilumab may promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, achieving significant results in a majority of cases without reported adverse events.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Engineering Research and Science & Technology” This study reports that an Explainable AI-based hair health prediction system using a novel hybrid model outperformed traditional machine learning methods, achieving high accuracy in predicting key factors and providing personalized recommendations.
10 citations
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June 2013 in “Talanta” This study demonstrated a validated UPLC method for analyzing finasteride in low-dose drug products, highlighting methanol content and flow rate as critical factors for method robustness and accuracy.
October 2023 in “Biomimetics” This study developed a biocompatible hair-dyeing technology using a dark polyphenol complex, which demonstrated effective hair coating, improved mechanical strength, and strong antioxidant properties while maintaining high cell viability.
32 citations
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January 2017 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” This study found that both alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia moderately reduced the quality of life for Chinese patients, especially in younger individuals and those experiencing hair loss for over a year.
September 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, injecting dermal sheath cup cells into affected areas of pattern hair loss improved hair thickness and patient-reported hair appearance in 62.9% of the participants, with better results in women, without serious side effects.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Einstein (São Paulo)” In this case report, a patient with severe atopic dermatitis experienced significant improvement with dupilumab after other treatments, including immunosuppressive agents, failed to control the disease.