July 2023 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This study analyzed the professional backgrounds of 4,405 aesthetic practitioners in the UK, revealing that 32% are doctors, 24% are dentists, and 13% are nurses, with significant representation from plastic surgery and dermatology among specialists.
117 citations
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August 1999 in “Nature Genetics” 61 citations
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June 2019 in “BMC Genomics” This study explored the expression and potential functions of long non-coding RNAs in the skin pigmentation of Koi carp, revealing their involvement in pigmentation and differentiation mechanisms.
39 citations
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study found that stage-specific epigenetic changes, particularly involving the gene PDGFC, may affect wool fiber development in Zhongwei goats, potentially serving as a biomarker for fur goat selection.
24 citations
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May 2022 in “BMC Veterinary Research” This study identified key mRNAs and lncRNAs, along with related pathways, that play potentially important roles in hair follicle development and cycling in cashmere goats.
19 citations
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May 2016 in “Biology Direct” This study presents iSiMPRe, a method identifying protein regions enriched in mutations, revealing potential cancer-related genes and enhancing understanding of mutation effects across a wide range of cancer types.
19 citations
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November 2015 in “Radiation Oncology” This study found that hippocampus sparing whole brain radiation therapy (HS-WBRT) using multi-field intensity modulated radiation therapy prevents alopecia without compromising cognitive function compared to traditional whole brain radiation therapy.
15 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Infection” This study's meta-analysis found that COVID-19 vaccines are effective and safe for children, with inactivated vaccines showing the highest effectiveness and causing less injection site pain compared to attenuated vaccines.
15 citations
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September 2014 in “PloS one” This study found that HIF1 and mTORC1 signalling were active in both basal cell carcinoma and trichoepithelioma, but the pathways do not reliably differentiate between the two.
15 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of circadian rhythms” This study found that extracting RNA from equine hair follicles can effectively identify 24-hour oscillations of specific circadian clock genes, offering a valuable non-invasive method to evaluate the equine circadian clock.
14 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This review discusses the classification and diagnosis of primary scalp alopecia, focusing on scarring and non-scarring types, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes simplified diagnostic pathways and tissue processing techniques.
14 citations
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July 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a new 3D image analysis method from SEM images enables quick and accurate measurement of cuticle scale heights in hair fibers.
13 citations
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June 2024 in “BMC Genomics” This study found distinct expression patterns of various transcription types during hair follicle morphogenesis, providing a foundation for understanding hair development mechanisms and aiding selective breeding for desirable wool traits in a specific breed.
12 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” This study found that IL-18 rs187238 and rs1946518 single nucleotide polymorphisms were associated with increased susceptibility to alopecia areata in a Turkish population.
11 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study observed that the cutaneous microbiome in psoriasis patients differs both qualitatively and quantitatively from healthy individuals, suggesting a potential link to psoriasis pathogenesis.
11 citations
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February 2019 in “Stem cells international” In this study, researchers found that while both hair follicles and skin dermis-derived neural crest stem cells are suitable for large-scale manufacturing, skin dermis cells grow faster and are easier to obtain.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that human hair follicles may serve as a model for molecular analysis of ABCA4 gene splice-site variants, facilitating research into the pathogenicity of ABCA4 retinopathies.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Legal Medicine” This study concluded that drug-distribution measurements using micro-segmental hair analysis are effective for drowned bodies, as natural water containing divalent ions prevents drug washout from hair.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine” ATP and IL-10 levels in hair follicles relate to follicle length and hair growth, with differences in alopecia patients.
8 citations
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September 2020 in “Genes & Genomics”
7 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study analyzed trends in consumer and physician interest in nonsurgical hair loss therapies, finding that internet searches for treatments like minoxidil and low-level laser therapy increased over time, influenced by regulations and social media.
7 citations
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July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This meta-analysis found that patients with alopecia areata have significantly higher odds of also having immune-mediated diseases such as atopic dermatitis, autoimmune thyroiditis, inflammatory bowel disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, and vitiligo, suggesting a need for comprehensive screening and interdisciplinary management.
6 citations
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March 1991 in “Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry” Manganese levels in hair may be linked to multiple sclerosis.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Genomics” This study analyzed the transcriptome of the Tianzhu white yak, identifying differential transcripts that shed light on the molecular mechanisms influencing hair length growth variation in this species.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “BMC genomics” In this study, researchers identified key miRNAs and target genes involved in hair follicle development in Merino sheep, providing insights that could aid in improving sheep breeding for wool quality.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that 3D-cultured dermal papilla cells more accurately mimic in vivo conditions compared to 2D cultures, enhancing our understanding of molecular mechanisms in androgen-induced alopecia.
5 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article proposes naming the visual identification of androgenic alopecia in COVID-19 patients as the "Gabrin sign" to indicate higher risk for severe symptoms, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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June 2017 in “in Vivo” This study found that vitamin C deficiency in SMP-30/GNL-KO mice affected gene expression related to hair growth and cell growth, resulting in delayed hair growth compared to those with adequate vitamin C.
4 citations
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February 2024 in “Biomedicine” The authors concluded that specific comorbidities and complications increase the risk of severe COVID-19 and impede patient recovery, making them critical factors to control in order to lessen the disease's adverse effects.
4 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” This meta-analysis found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have over a 2.5-fold higher risk of depression compared to healthy women.