1 citations
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June 2019 in “IEEJ Transactions on Sensors and Micromachines” This study reports the development of a MEMS silicon-hair device capable of detecting minute forces and moments, replicating the sensory functions of human hair follicles with high sensitivity.
9 citations
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April 2019 in “Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry” This research identified key miRNAs involved in sheep fetal hair follicle development, highlighting the prolactin signaling pathway and platelet activation as critical processes in secondary follicle initiation.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Biotechnology Research Center” This study found that hair dyes significantly affect DNA sequence analysis, with the organic extraction method performing better on hair shafts and the prepFiler kit yielding higher success for follicle-included samples.
2 citations
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January 2011 This study developed and validated a UV spectrophotometric method for accurately measuring finasteride and tamsulosin in solutions and tablets, demonstrating good sensitivity and precision.
36 citations
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February 1998 in “Journal of Anatomy” This study used fibre optic confocal imaging to visualize subsurface structures in live mouse skin, revealing cellular details and blood vessel networks that dynamic events could be studied in vivo.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of ChemTech Research” This study used phytochemical screening and FTIR spectroscopy with PCA to reveal slight chemical differences between two varieties of Eclipta alba, providing a method for their effective discrimination.
7 citations
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study demonstrated that Forsythiaside A protected against oxidative stress in both cell models and a mouse model of liver damage, suggesting its potential as a liver-protective agent.
18 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, topical eflornithine reduced hair regrowth in hirsute patients following intense pulsed light therapy, suggesting it may maintain IPL-induced hair reduction over six months.
January 2017 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” This study developed new label-free imaging methods to analyze human hair, identifying distinct chemical environments within cuticle layers and changes in hair structure caused by depilatories, while showing that the treatments tested did not significantly affect skin cell differentiation or proliferation.
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This paper discusses the use of Digital Volumetric Imaging with fluorescent dyes to visualize and compare the interior structures of six different virgin hair types, reporting no new clinical results.
January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Unani Medicine” This report suggests that a Unani formulation, jawarish Falafali, effectively reduced symptoms and TSH levels in a 35-year-old woman with hypothyroidism over two months, while T3 and T4 levels remained normal.
September 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study developed a deep learning-based tool to quantify individual hair fibers in mice, revealing distinct hair phenotypes linked to hormonal, genetic, and age-related factors, and suggesting its potential for new diagnostic methods through hair analysis.
82 citations
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May 2009 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” The study reported that combining the Follicular Closing Technique with the Franz diffusion cell is a valuable method for investigating follicular caffeine penetration in vitro, though kinetics differ from in vivo results.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, the authors developed a medicated face mask using electrospun fibers to deliver the active compound Eflornithine hydrochloride for managing hirsutism. The mask showed promising drug release characteristics, a high safety profile, and reduced hair growth in mice.
15 citations
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October 2020 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study reported that combining microdialysis and selective follicular closure with varnish significantly reduces caffeine penetration through hair follicles in an ex vivo porcine ear skin model.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new tool helps better assess and treat hair loss in Chinese men.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes a 6-year-old girl diagnosed with monilethrix, experiencing hair fragility and loss after a fever, and showing improvement in hair density following treatment, despite persistent symptoms.
July 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that trichoscopic quantitative parameters reliably indicate the severity of female pattern hair loss and complement the Sinclair scale by offering a more objective and reproducible grading system.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study identified key proteins, FKBP10 and FBN2, that promote the growth cycle of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats, with higher expression in the anagen phase, offering insights into mechanisms potentially enhancing cashmere yield and quality.
37 citations
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August 2012 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” In this study, a modified Ferriman-Galwey score greater than 4 was found to be effective for diagnosing hirsutism in Asian women, highlighting key areas such as the upper lip, thighs, and lower abdomen.
April 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” In this study, vitiligo patients treated with a combination of fractional CO2 laser or microneedling followed by topical 5-Fluorouracil experienced more effective and safe outcomes compared to using either method alone.
21 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the desolvation of finasteride hydrate solvates is highly dependent on the physical environment, complicating investigations but providing insight through complementary analysis techniques.
May 2023 in “Accounts of chemical research” This study aimed to identify new quantitative geometric and mechanical parameters for curly and kinky hair using various microscopy and mechanical analysis methods, revealing correlations between hair fiber geometry and mechanical performance to enhance personal care product development and promote cultural inclusion.
27 citations
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December 2006 in “Environmental Science & Technology” This study found that laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry can effectively reconstruct time-resolved mercury exposure in micrometer segments of a single hair strand from fish-eaters.
88 citations
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January 2010 in “Escritura pública” This article discusses the combined use of strip method and FUE techniques for hair transplantation along with a real-time intraoperative calculation model to reduce graft over-extraction and wastage, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2018 in “Digital Commons - PCOM (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine)” This systematic review of three randomized controlled trials found that topical eflornithine is an effective adjunctive therapy for reducing unwanted facial hair in women with hirsutism, with benefits lasting at least six months, although efficacy may diminish over time.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study suggests that the presence of more than six vellus hairs in the frontal scalp at 20-fold magnification can be an additional criterion for diagnosing early female pattern hair loss.
April 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study at Al-Azhar University Hospitals found that combining a fractional CO2 laser or microneedling with topical 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is more effective and safe for treating vitiligo than using either treatment alone, offering a new therapeutic option for patients.
January 2019 in “Analytical Science and Technology” This study developed a rapid method using advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry to detect hair-growth enhancing compounds, discovering synthetic drugs in about 21% of tested supplements.
1 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL” This study reports that two novel chromatographic methods demonstrated high sensitivity and selectivity for determining aminexil, niacinamide, and pyridoxine HCl in a laboratory-prepared mixture and hair tonic preparation.