68 citations
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” This study found that fibronectin nanofiber dressings, made using rotary jet spinning, accelerated wound healing and improved tissue restoration in a full-thickness wound mouse model.
46 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study developed and evaluated a photographic scale to assess CCCA pattern and severity in African American women, finding it reproducible when used by investigators and participants.
16 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This study found that type 2 diabetes was associated with a higher risk of severe central scalp hair loss in African American women.
13 citations
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” This article reviews the complex roles and therapeutic potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cells across various medical applications, emphasizing their anti-inflammatory and tissue repair functions rather than cell replacement or differentiation, and concludes that more precise measurement of their survival and effectiveness is needed.
12 citations
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January 1994 in “Dermatology” This study found that a patient with giant axonal degeneration had unique hair abnormalities such as trichorrhexis nodosa and altered S:N ratios, unlike her relatives but comparable to unrelated controls.
9 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this article, the authors reported that calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate aerosol foam significantly improved scalp psoriasis symptoms in three patients by reducing itching and improving flaky patches within a four-week treatment period, confirming its efficacy and enhanced skin penetration compared to older formulations.
8 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics” This scoping review explores devices that mechanically process lipoaspirate for cell-based therapies but finds insufficient evidence to determine their clinical effectiveness due to lack of standardization and data variability.
8 citations
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November 2019 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” In this study, collagen scaffolds functionalized with heparin and growth factors significantly enhanced long-term skin regeneration and growth in a sheep model of fetal skin defect, suggesting potential for prenatal spina bifida treatment.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study suggests that wearing the hijab may lead to an earlier onset of alopecia in women, with vitamin D deficiency and seborrheic dermatitis contributing to the risk of developing telogen effluvium.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article outlines how patient safety is integrated into the healthcare system, focusing on quality improvement and processes such as error reporting and root cause analysis, specifically for dermatologists.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “PubMed” This study found that despite chemical differences, five different brands of reconstructive hair fibers all provided successful cosmetic results in disguising hair loss in patients.
May 2026 in “Therapeutic Delivery” This study found that applying a dutasteride-loaded liposome formulation to damp rat skin nearly doubled the drug's follicular accumulation compared to dry skin, suggesting scalp hydration status may significantly impact the drug's topical delivery, especially in follicle-rich areas.
In this study, researchers found that the health state utility of moderate facial angiofibroma in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex patients is significantly lower compared to almost-clear facial angiofibroma, indicating that treatment for the condition can substantially improve quality of life.
December 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review explores the under-researched role of apocrine glands in the human scalp, suggesting they may play a significant part in waste removal, electrolyte balance, interaction with the microbiome, and the pathogenesis of follicular occlusion diseases, despite being often overlooked.
September 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Science” This study observed that individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus have notably lower levels of essential and trace elements like Calcium, Potassium, and Zinc in biological samples compared to non-diabetic controls.
September 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” In this report, a unique case of lupus panniculitis of the scalp was diagnosed in a 40-year-old woman presenting with non-scarring patchy alopecia, which responded completely to oral prednisolone and methotrexate treatment.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that fermented grapeseed oil may enhance hair permeability and improve strength and color retention in chemically treated hair compared to regular grapeseed or silicone oils.
February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that combining scalp repair serum microneedles with oral and topical medications significantly improved hair regrowth in patients with moderate to severe androgenetic alopecia.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Muslim women who wear the hijab experienced an earlier onset of non-scarring alopecia compared to those who do not, with vitamin D deficiency and seborrheic dermatitis potentially contributing to the development of telogen effluvium in this group.
April 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case study suggests that the most likely diagnosis for the patient with a pink, scaling rash is secondary syphilis.
February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a 4-month-old boy with anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and immunodeficiency who showed minimal improvement with initial treatments but significant improvement after an umbilical cord blood transplantation.
August 1985 in “Proceedings ... annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America/Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America” This study investigated the effects of intensive hair dye use in mixed-breed dogs and found changes in the cuticle of the hair shaft and the epidermis using scanning electron microscopy.
July 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This study reports that topical finasteride significantly reduced scalp and plasma dihydrotestosterone in men and women without altering serum testosterone levels, with promising preliminary results.
December 2015 in “PLOS Genetics” This study reports no new clinical results as it focuses on risk score analysis using top SNPs identified in genome-wide significant loci.
205 citations
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March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
62 citations
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March 2008 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” This study located a potential genetic link for androgenetic alopecia on chromosome 3q26, marking an early step in identifying new susceptibility genes for male pattern baldness.
53 citations
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October 2012 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that bimatoprost stimulated hair growth in both human scalp follicle cultures and mouse pelage in vivo, suggesting it might offer a promising treatment for scalp alopecias.
38 citations
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May 1982 in “PubMed” This report describes almost complete resolution of calcinosis and healing of associated ulcers in an 83-year-old woman with localized scleroderma after repeated intralesional steroid injections.
34 citations
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January 2016 in “Analytical Chemistry” This study reports that a new DART-HRMS method can effectively analyze intact hair for drug use timelines, with cocaine detection aligning with forensic standards and identifying multiple drugs from high-resolution data.
33 citations
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September 1987 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” This study documents dominant transmission and complete penetrance of uncombable hair syndrome in a family, despite the father lacking visible abnormalities.