January 2024 in “Dermatology Review” This study assessed the quality of social media information about thread lifting and found it generally low across platforms, with YouTube rated highest. The researchers emphasized the need for dermatologists and plastic surgeons to provide better-quality content and for platforms to monitor health-related information conscientiously.
43 citations
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November 2018 in “Nature Communications” This genome-wide association study identified 20 genetic signals at 15 risk loci related to severe acne, revealing new insights into its genetic predisposition, particularly affecting skin structure and maintenance.
28 citations
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July 2017 in “Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy” This study found that CDK4/6 inhibitors in hormone-positive metastatic breast cancer were linked to increased risks of fatigue, alopecia, and stomatitis compared to placebo.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” This study presents the first report on cloning and characterizing the full-length cDNA of SRD5A1 in Indian catfish (Clarias magur), revealing expression differences across reproductive phases and increased expression post-Ovatide administration in ovaries and testis.
15 citations
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February 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study concluded that dermatology has made the most significant contributions to noninvasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, while other specialties have also provided important literature in this field.
December 2025 in “International Neurourology Journal” This study examined the dementia risk in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia using alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, finding no significant association between these medications and increased dementia risk compared to no treatment, but noted higher risk probabilities for certain 5ARIs.
1 citations
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October 2022 This study assessed the potential for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion power in Fiji, finding higher power output and efficiency during summer due to greater temperature differences between surface and deep sea waters.
27 citations
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March 2013 in “Social Semiotics” This study analyzes how commercial websites for Propecia depict male hair loss and promote medical treatment, suggesting they contribute to medicalizing a natural condition for profit.
16 citations
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May 2020 in “Plant Growth Regulation” 9 citations
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June 2014 in “Molecular biology reports” KAP9.2 and Hoxc13 genes are important for cashmere growth and vary in activity during different stages.
5 citations
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July 2014 in “Molecular Biology Reports” 1 citations
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October 2023 in “PROTOPLASMA”
August 2026 in “Biology Bulletin Reviews” This study found that extracts from Avicennia marina, Moringa oleifera, and Calotropis procera demonstrated strong antibacterial, antioxidant, and hair-growth-promoting properties, with A. marina showing the most pronounced effects.
October 2023 in “Biomedical science and engineering” Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
70 citations
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February 2009 in “Biological Trace Element Research” 68 citations
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October 2008 in “Archives of dermatological research” Generalized vitiligo in Chinese patients is linked to other autoimmune diseases, especially in familial cases.
34 citations
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April 2012 in “Molecular Biology Reports” This study isolated a thermophilic bacterial strain, Bacillus cereus, from soil that produces an extracellular protease; the enzyme effectively removed non-leather structures from animal pelts and was compatible with commercial detergents.
31 citations
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October 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This meta-analysis found that the prevalence of PCOS among Iranian women varies by diagnostic criteria, with notable rates of associated complications like hirsutism, acne, and menstrual disorders.
26 citations
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December 2009 in “Laser Physics” This study observed that caffeine-containing shampoo can penetrate hair follicles to a depth of approximately 200 μm and remains detectable even after 24 hours, suggesting a potential long-term reservoir effect.
21 citations
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December 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study demonstrates that T-cell responses in extensive alopecia areata scalp may be aberrantly regulated, with reduced cytokine production but activated phenotype, providing insight into the disease's immune mechanisms.
13 citations
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January 1993 in “Archives of dermatological research” In this study, human hair follicles were maintained in a serum-free medium for up to 12 days, revealing detailed histological and ultrastructural changes that suggest possible catagen-like involution mechanisms.
9 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry” The woman likely died from acute arsenic poisoning, not chronic exposure.
7 citations
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January 1990 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Syringomas likely start in the upper dermis and form distinct luminal structures.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Females, especially over 40, are more likely to experience temporary hair loss after hair restoration surgery.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, researchers developed a new classification system for anterior hairline types among Asian males without androgenetic alopecia, finding MM, RM, and ML to be the most common types.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study described a method using sodium dodecanoate and high levels of reductant to process hair shaft proteomes, allowing analysis of genetic, developmental, and forensic information beneficial to various scientific fields.
March 2026 in “Obesity Surgery” This study found that hair loss after metabolic and bariatric surgery peaks at 3 months and improves by 6 months, with iron deficiency and female sex being strong predictors of hair loss.
February 2026 in “Molecules” This study developed a sensitive method for analyzing nine biomarkers in hair, revealing an association between chronic tobacco smoke exposure and stress, highlighting its potential use in understanding the relationship between long-term tobacco exposure and chronic stress.
January 2026 in “BMC Public Health” This meta-analysis found that several factors are significantly associated with the presence and progression of androgenetic alopecia, including family history, smoking, alcohol consumption, poor sleep quality, being overweight, hypertension in men, insulin resistance, and high fasting insulin levels.
November 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This meta-analysis found that while PRP therapy may result in higher patient satisfaction and better negative hair pull test results, it shows no clear advantage over minoxidil in terms of hair density or regrowth in androgenetic alopecia treatment.