6 citations
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January 2016 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study reported that certain minoxidil conjugates, specifically those with spermine, methylenedianiline, and diaminofluorene, were able to induce differentiation in HL-60 acute myeloid leukemia cells without toxicity at a concentration of 10 μM.
56 citations
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May 2017 in “Nature Cell Biology” Hair can regrow after certain stem cells are lost because other stem cells can take over their role.
This review suggests that finasteride at 1 mg/day reduces PSA levels similarly to 5 mg/day, but differences in prostate dihydrotestosterone levels may affect prostate cancer diagnosis and prevention.
13 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This letter details 11 cases of scalp pseudocyst treated primarily with intralesional triamcinolone, resulting in complete hair regrowth in eight patients and self-resolution in some instances.
4 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that higher cumulative doses of topical minoxidil solution were strongly associated with improved hair density and thickness in male patients with androgenic alopecia over a 24-week period.
2 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This correspondence describes two patients with both epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Dowling-Meara type, and loose anagen hair syndrome, an association not previously reported in the literature.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” The researchers reported that the OVOL1-OVOL2 axis may play a role in hair follicle differentiation and tumorigenesis, and OVOL1 and OVOL2 are potential diagnostic markers for pilomatricoma and pilomatrix carcinoma.
November 2011 in “Journal of Infection” Many women with HIV in the North of England are diagnosed late and have other health conditions.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this report, a 47-year-old woman with subclinical hypothyroidism experienced significant symptom relief and normalized TSH levels after six months of individualized homeopathic treatment with Sepia 1M, targeted to her symptom profile.
March 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study identified numerous nutraceutical components in unripe fruits of three Musa species, potentially valuable for developing pharmaceuticals that promote human health.
January 2022 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This review concludes that the two-stage technique of hair transplantation with prior fat grafting appears effective for treating scalp scars, based on existing literature.
48 citations
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February 2025 in “Nano-Micro Letters” This review summarizes the application of microneedles in treating various skin diseases and highlights challenges like low drug loading, noting no new clinical results are reported.
7 citations
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May 2013 in “Optometry and vision science” This case report observed increased eyelash growth in a trichotillomania patient using bimatoprost 0.03% solution over four months.
In this study, researchers examined a document submitted by Jakeline Ortega related to Joandele Cristina da Silva Barcelos, but results or specific findings are not reported in the abstract.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “PubVet” This case report discusses a 5-year-old Persian cat with feline eosinophilic granuloma complex, which responded positively to prednisone and topical corticosteroids, eliminating itching and promoting fur regrowth without relapse.
12 citations
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May 2012 in “Endocrinology and metabolism/American journal of physiology: endocrinology and metabolism” This article discusses the potential of using human hair follicles as a model to study prolactin's regulation and activities but reports no new experimental findings; the authors suggest further research in this area.
3 citations
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November 2020 in “Planta medica international open” This study reported that plant-produced basic fibroblast growth factor effectively promoted cell proliferation and collagen production in vitro, suggesting potential applications in cosmetics for antiaging and hair growth.
December 2025 in “Bioscientist Jurnal Ilmiah Biologi” In this study, researchers developed an optimized formulation of a traditional ethnomedicinal recipe from East Nusa Tenggara, which demonstrated strong antioxidant activity and significantly enhanced hair growth in a mouse alopecia model, compared to control groups.
August 2019 in “Placenta” This article reviews the use of spironolactone in dermatology for conditions like female acne, suggesting it may reduce antibiotic and isotretinoin use, and stresses its long-term safety.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that FGF18 signaling helps protect hair follicles from radiation damage by maintaining the resting phase and supporting stem cell survival, potentially reducing radiation-induced hair loss.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study investigated the effects of Wnt-3a, Wnt-5a, Wnt11, and Wnt-10b on the hair induction-ability of cultured dermal papilla cells.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” This research explored the components of stem cell niches to better understand how epidermal stem cells are maintained, focusing on CD271+ cells in specific skin layers.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” In this study, transplanted whisker follicles from ND-GFP mice aided spinal cord repair in injured mice, and surprisingly, also grew long hair shafts at the site of transplantation.
155 citations
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March 2006 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This study found that young women with polycystic ovary syndrome have altered endothelial function associated with insulin resistance and lower adiponectin levels.
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February 2015 in “Cell Death and Disease” This study found that inhibiting AP1 transcription factor activity in the suprabasal epidermis of mice alters keratinocyte gene expression, reducing barrier integrity and mimicking human keratoderma.
10 citations
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September 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that medroxyprogesterone injections led to partial or complete hair regrowth in some Pomeranian dogs with alopecia X, though their IGF-1 levels remained unchanged.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that hair follicles from dogs with recurrent flank alopecia regenerated and regrew hair when grafted onto mice, suggesting systemic rather than local factors may drive the condition.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” In this study, both 2.5% benzoyl peroxide gel and 0.1% adapalene gel exhibited comedolytic effects on the spontaneous comedogenic rhino mouse model.
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.
35 citations
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October 2017 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” This study found that fibromodulin significantly reduces scar formation and boosts scar strength in rodent and porcine models, suggesting potential for FMOD-based therapies in cutaneous wound repair.