32 citations
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January 2017 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that adiponectin significantly enhanced lipid production in human sebaceous glands and may be a potential target for treating conditions with reduced sebum production.
31 citations
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that ultraviolet radiation negatively affects hair follicle functions in human scalp skin, and caffeine application may provide some protective effects against this damage.
29 citations
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May 2010 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the limited objective evidence for using finasteride in women with alopecia, suggesting that it could be considered for those who don't benefit from minoxidil, but reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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January 2021 in “Parkinsonism & related disorders (Online)/Parkinsonism & related disorders” This article reviews skin disorders in Parkinson's disease, highlighting the potential of skin studies and stem cell research to advance understanding and treatment of the neurodegenerative disorder, without presenting new results.
28 citations
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December 2012 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This study reported that treatments using ADSC-CM improved hair growth in all participants, with the most pronounced results after four sessions within three to four months.
28 citations
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April 1996 in “Cell biology international” This review discusses changes in keratin structure or gene expression that result in various skin disorders and reports no new clinical findings.
26 citations
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May 2014 in “BioEssays” This review discusses how neuroendocrine pathways influence keratin regulation in human skin and hair follicles and suggests these pathways as potential targets for new treatments of skin disorders, but reports no clinical results.
25 citations
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of cholesterol homeostasis in hair follicle biology and its potential connections to various hair disorders, but it reports no new findings.
24 citations
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May 2016 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This article reviews the roles and mechanisms of stem and progenitor cell migration in adult organs for tissue homeostasis and regenerative medicine, but reports no new experimental results.
24 citations
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May 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study reported that heterozygosity for FHIT affects mice's susceptibility to spontaneous alopecia areata and to certain preneoplastic lesions induced by benzo[a]pyrene, but does not change how they respond to budesonide and N-acetyl-L-cysteine.
23 citations
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March 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In this study, early-onset androgenetic alopecia in men was associated with a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and carotid atherosclerosis compared to controls, suggesting cardiovascular screening might be beneficial for this group.
23 citations
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January 1997 in “Computers and Composition” This article discusses the dynamics of the "mole gaze" and cybersexism on the Web, analyzing interactions through personal and theoretical lenses, and suggests the need for both structural and psychological change to counteract these issues.
22 citations
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June 2007 in “Radiologia Medica” Testicular microlithiasis may increase the risk of testicular cancer and patients with it should be closely monitored.
22 citations
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that loss of contact between the arrector pili muscle and the hair follicle bulge may explain why hair loss in male and female pattern baldness is largely irreversible, unlike in alopecia areata.
22 citations
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October 2011 in “Bone” This study found that androgen signaling has complex effects on bone formation in male AR3.6-transgenic mice, with varying impacts based on the embryonic lineage of cells.
22 citations
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article reviews the impact of UV radiation and visible light on human hair structure and summarizes protective strategies, reporting no new clinical results.
21 citations
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June 2010 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” This case report is the first in Brazilian literature to document Becker nevus syndrome, featuring Becker's nevus, ipsilateral breast hypoplasia, and scoliosis in a 14-year-old girl.
21 citations
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May 1989 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” This review discusses the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect as a mechanism for targeted drug delivery in cancer therapy and reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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May 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses age-related changes in scalp skin and their potential effects on hair follicle aging, but reports no new clinical results, calling for further investigation.
20 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the potential mechanisms of platelet-rich plasma in facial rejuvenation and reports no new clinical results, indicating a theoretical basis for its use in tissue regeneration.
20 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This paper reviews recent research on hair graying, suggesting that an imbalance in oxidative stress handling may affect melanocyte stem cells and melanin production with age, and calls for exploring strategies to prolong melanin production.
19 citations
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May 2016 in “Aging Cell” This study found that reduced cell cohesiveness in eccrine sweat gland outgrowths contributed to delayed wound healing in elderly skin compared to younger skin.
19 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that dutasteride 0.5 mg was generally well-tolerated and led to overall improvement in male patients aged 18 to 41 with androgenic alopecia in a Korean clinical practice setting.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses environmental factors like UV radiation and smoking that affect hair health and highlights the potential role of nutrition, but it reports no new results.
19 citations
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May 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that mice lacking the type 3 IP(3) receptor in their hair follicles experienced repetitive hair loss and regrowth, indicating disrupted hair-cycle regulation potentially linked to specific signaling pathways.
19 citations
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August 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the use of hair transplantation as a reconstructive method to restore hair in various areas affected by defects, highlighting its advantages in providing natural-looking restoration.
18 citations
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September 1990 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study in SPF lambs found that primary and secondary orf virus infections trigger similar skin responses, but the primary infection caused a more severe and prolonged reaction.
17 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of cancer” This study found that the medicinal formula YH0618 may reduce toxicity from the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin, improving side effects like hair loss and organ damage, while maintaining its anti-cancer effects.
17 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” This article discusses diagnostic and treatment options for excessive hair growth in women, noting a need for holistic approaches to address associated psychological issues, but it does not present new clinical findings.
16 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the clinical features, genetics, and treatment of 21-hydroxylase deficiency, a common type of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and reports no new research findings.