53 citations
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June 2012 in “Annales d'Endocrinologie” This review discusses the range and causes of adipose tissue diseases, emphasizing genetic and acquired forms of lipodystrophy, but it reports no new clinical results.
47 citations
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August 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study suggests that variations in PCOS phenotypes observed across different ethnic groups may be due to a genetic gradient resulting from historical human migrations and genetic drift.
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January 1995 This study found that higher melanin concentration in black hair offers photoprotection against sunlight-induced protein damage in the cortex, whereas the cuticle experiences similar photodamage regardless of hair pigmentation.
22 citations
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” This case report describes a rare instance of double-lined frontoparietal scleroderma en coup de sabre and suggests a genetic basis involving postzygotic mosaicism.
20 citations
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December 1995 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Liposomes can make the antiandrogen RU 58841 more effective for skin application by reducing absorption, increasing skin retention, and targeting sebaceous structures.
12 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology” This study suggests that the optimum X-ray energy for microplanar beam radiation therapy to treat deep-seated tumors may range from 100 to 300 keV, based on therapeutic gain and surface dose considerations.
9 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of structural biology” This study found that coconut oil impedes hair hydration more effectively than soybean oil by penetrating deeper, and suggested a new model for intermediate filament assembly in hair.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Therapeutic Delivery” This article reviews microneedle technology as a transdermal drug delivery platform without presenting new clinical results, emphasizing its engineered microstructure arrays for enhanced penetration.
This article discusses the roles of retinoic acid in cellular differentiation and its side effects like hair loss, but reports no new clinical findings.
November 1993 in “PubMed” This review discusses causes and treatments for hirsutism in women and reports no new clinical results.
388 citations
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September 2000 in “Cancer” This study observed that the toxicity of Doxil in metastatic breast carcinoma patients is both dose and schedule dependent, with clear correlations to pharmacokinetic parameters.
112 citations
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February 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that substance P and calcitonin-gene-related peptide have different roles in regulating hair growth in mice, with substance P promoting anagen progression and calcitonin-gene-related peptide inhibiting it.
87 citations
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August 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that PCL-based nanofiber scaffolds enhanced cell proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition, suggesting they show promise as a cell delivery system for improving skin wound healing.
53 citations
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August 2015 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” This review discusses congenital generalized hypertrichosis, focusing on its association with complex malformation syndromes, but it presents no new research findings.
48 citations
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July 1993 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Merkel cells are abundant in facial vellus hair follicles, especially during the anagen phase.
45 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study found that chitosan microparticles containing minoxidil sulphate sustained its release and may hold potential for targeted topical treatment of alopecia.
44 citations
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November 2014 in “Tissue Engineering Part C Methods” This study found that while porcine skin resembles human skin, there are significant regional differences in skin composition and morphology, which could affect its use as a human analogue in research.
42 citations
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July 2013 in “Gene” This study found that intron 3 VNTR polymorphism in the IL-4 gene may be associated with an increased risk of alopecia areata in the Turkish population.
41 citations
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January 2011 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi” This study identified the clinical aspects and dermatophyte types involved in tinea incognito in Iran, with Trichophyton verrucosum being the most frequently isolated species among affected patients.
41 citations
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March 1998 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that androgen metabolism within hair follicles varies significantly between compartments, with dermal papillae showing high 5α-reductase activity, suggesting a key role in androgen-driven hair growth responses.
40 citations
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November 2016 in “Molecules” This review discusses the historical and current use of ribosome-inactivating protein-expressing plants in traditional medicine across various cultures and regions, highlighting their role despite a lack of scientific validation.
36 citations
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December 2009 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” In this study, helium-neon laser irradiation at approximately 1 J/cm² significantly increased the percentage of hair follicles in the anagen phase in both testosterone-treated and untreated mice, suggesting stimulation of hair growth.
34 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the use of ceramic-coated flat irons for hair straightening and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight potential hair damage risks from improper use.
33 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists” This narrative review discusses the advantages of bidirectional barbed sutures in wound closure, such as faster placement and no need for knots, but reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TG5 helps maintain hair follicle health, while TG3 aids in hair shaft development.
25 citations
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October 1993 in “American Journal of Physical Anthropology” This study observed that in Namibian/Southern African men, hormone levels, particularly estradiol, influence the growth of body hair, with different effects noted in various ethnic groups.
21 citations
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August 1991 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report presents the first known instance of unilateral erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli in a white girl, contributing to the limited documented cases of this rare condition.
18 citations
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January 2023 in “Nano Research” This study found that red OLED irradiation can significantly promote hair regrowth in mice, increasing hair length by 1.5 times and hair regrowth area by over 3 times after 20 days of treatment.
17 citations
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November 2017 in “PLoS ONE” This study observed dynamic behaviors such as cluster formation, migration, and active proliferation of transplanted bone marrow cells in a mouse model, providing insight into cellular-level changes post-transplantation.
13 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin heterodimers are preferred for their specific and structural advantages.