May 2017 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” This notice states that the article has been withdrawn due to the journal's transfer to a new publisher and reports no research findings.
In this study, a clear pattern of selective sweep was observed for the SLC24A5 gene, with high linkage disequilibrium and low haplotype diversity, but no clear correlation with UV radiation intensity was found.
January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry” Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
This research found that keratin hydrogels derived from human hair may support cell viability and proliferation, indicating potential as 2D and 3D soft tissue culture scaffolds.
This study found that standard decontamination procedures may not fully remove external contamination in post mortem hair specimens, complicating the interpretation of drug detection in such samples.
January 2006 in “mediaTUM – the media and publications repository of the Technical University Munich (Technical University Munich)” This study found that carbon and nitrogen isotope analysis of cattle hair reflects dietary and farm system differences, offering insights into cattle nutritional ecology and agroecosystem characteristics.
This abstract contains no research findings; it outlines website features and access options for the JAMA network's publications.
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July 1992 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil doesn't affect perifollicular lymphoid infiltration in alopecia areata patients.
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December 2022 in “Arterial Hypertension” This joint position paper by several Polish medical societies examines guidelines and recommendations for managing conditions like obesity, hypertension, and liver disease, underscoring the importance of a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach in treatment. Results are not explicitly reported.
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair biology is complex and there are still unanswered questions about hair loss and follicle changes.
This study utilized polarized light microscopy to examine hair shafts in ten children with rare genetic disorders, such as Netherton syndrome and ectodermal dysplasia, providing valuable diagnostic insights into hair thickness, composition, and structural irregularities associated with these conditions.
February 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vascular patterns in dermoscopy help tell apart malignant and benign skin tumors.
This review discusses the association between hair element levels and autism spectrum disorder, reporting links between neurotoxic elements like mercury and lead and pathogenesis, alongside potentially protective roles for zinc and copper balance.
Online tools are effective and cost-efficient for recruiting dermatology research participants, especially among younger people.
The digital system for measuring melasma shows promise but needs more development for better accuracy and automation.
This study reports that hair fibers degrade most in acidic sandy clay, while silicone oil treatment is effective for conserving various hair types and artifacts.
November 2025 in “Archaeometry” This study analyzed animal hairs from 18th-century burial sites in Mazamet, France, reporting distinct hair morphologies consistent with the use of common local animal furs such as goat, badger, cow, or horse, reflecting the modest socioeconomic status of the individuals interred.
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July 2020 in “Journal of proteomics” This study found no significant proteomic differences in hair samples across racial or geometric groups in a culturally diverse South African cohort, highlighting the limited value of racial classification in precision medicine.
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January 2012 in “Annales de Toxicologie Analytique” This study found that among bodybuilder-intended drugs from the black market, 33.8% of labeled products and 52.5% of steroidal oily solutions contained ingredients not matching their labels.
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” 42 citations
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December 2019 in “Steroids” In this study, researchers developed a method to measure steroid hormones in hair and found that body hair typically contains higher levels of cortisone and testosterone compared to scalp hair, but hair pigmentation did not affect hormone concentrations significantly.
October 2012 in “Zhongguo shengwu gongcheng zazhi” This review assesses 30 years of literature on methods for extracting DNA from hair shafts and reports no novel experimental results; the authors emphasize the importance of efficient extraction techniques.
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August 2020 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that while genetic variants contribute minimally to predicting hair greying in a Polish population, age remains the primary predictor, underscoring the complexity of hair greying as a genetic trait.
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March 2007 in “Journal of Chromatography B” This study developed a sensitive and specific method for detecting testosterone in horse hair, finding trace amounts in samples for up to five months after administering a single dose.
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September 2013 in “European Journal of Histochemistry” This study demonstrates a varied distribution of keratins in the epidermis of the Malayan pangolin, suggesting evolutionary adaptations related to their distinctive scales.
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January 1989 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The method effectively analyzes human hair proteins, especially nonfilamentous ones.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” The conclusion is that a new method can measure caffeine and drugs in hair, finding caffeine abusers have 70 times more caffeine than normal, with a proposed cut-off value for abuse.
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July 2023 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study demonstrates that a bioinspired peptide, PepACS, can efficiently and safely perm hair by interacting with keratin's sulfhydryl group without compromising tensile strength, and it shows potential for hair repair and dyeing applications in the hair care industry.
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November 2022 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study developed new genetic prediction models for male pattern baldness with improved accuracy by utilizing a large set of markers and independent datasets, making them the most reliable available for this trait.