46 citations
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August 2006 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers identified and examined males with 17 beta-HSD3 deficiency in a highly inbred Arab population, noting genetic findings and the progression of male characteristics despite being raised as females initially.
6 citations
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January 1990 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study successfully developed a method to culture human hair follicle cells without a biological feeder layer, maintaining cell differentiation for a month.
4 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study suggests that the epigenetic marker 5-hmC may dynamically influence hair follicle bulge activation during anagen growth in mice, warranting further investigation into its role in stem cell regulation.
March 1995 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that cultured hair apparatus cells initially showed low keratin antibody reactivity, which increased by day 6 as cells differentiated and corresponded with electron microscopic observations.
23 citations
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October 2021 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” 4 citations
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July 2024 in “BMC Zoology” This study found that the structure and mineral content of dromedary camel hair, specifically the medulla patterns, medulla index, and elemental composition, change with age, revealing differences among camels aged 1 year, 3-5 years, and 8-10 years.
11 citations
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November 1982 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, testosterone and certain metabolites were highly effective in promoting sebaceous structure growth in the female hamster flank organ, while others had limited or no effect.
1 citations
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January 1992 in “Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science” This study examined camel skin histomorphology, finding that hair follicles were distributed singly in the upper lip but clustered in other body areas, and that sweat glands were associated only with large primary hairs.
November 2024 in “Image Analysis & Stereology” This study introduced a novel, weakly supervised method for segmenting hair in Scanning Electron Microscope images using simple image-level annotations, achieving over 30% improvement in mean Hausdorff Distance compared to Unet and SAM, while enhancing interpretability and refinement.
8 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Morphology” This study found that using henna dye positively affected hair cuticula pattern and diameters compared to undyed hair, though the degree of change may vary based on hair phenotype and condition prior to treatment.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the potential of herbal hair oil prepared with rosemary and black sesame for scalp health, hair strength, and appearance, emphasizing their antioxidant and nourishing benefits as a natural alternative to chemical formulations.
25 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” This study found that local androgen biosynthesis and metabolism in human sebaceous glands play a crucial role in sebum synthesis and secretion.
December 2012 in “International Journal of Phytomedicine” This study found that SESA oil and capsules were associated with decreased hair fall and increased hair regeneration in patients with alopecia, without any reported adverse reactions over three months.
January 2026 in “International journal of research and scientific innovation” This study reviewed a traditional siddha hair treatment using quail bone ash and sesame oil, observing reduced hair fall and stimulation of new growth, though it suggests further scientific and clinical validation is needed for these findings.
10 citations
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August 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that the compound EM-402 reduced 5α-reductase activity and sebaceous gland size in the flank organs and ears of hamsters, indicating potent localized anti-androgenic effects without systemic action.
January 2016 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study examined the expression of fatty acid transporters and binding proteins in mouse sebaceous glands and found that CD36 did not affect the localization of other related molecules.
8 citations
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July 2014 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This discussion reviews the classification and naming of cutaneous cysts, proposing that cysts typically named cutaneous keratocyst and steatocystoma should be unified under the term "sebaceous duct cyst," but it reports no new clinical results.
This study found that four bacterial isolates from a microbiology laboratory collection demonstrated resistance to selenate, with molecular analysis showing they closely resemble different strains of Bacillus megaterium.
6 citations
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January 2008 in “PubMed”
70 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This article reviews the characteristics and classification of SAHA syndrome and its relationship with other conditions, without presenting new clinical findings.
37 citations
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that Bokusoku extract and its compound pentagalloyl glucose inhibited testosterone metabolism and sebum synthesis, suggesting potential therapeutic use for androgen-related acne.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “The Indian journal of veterinary sciences and biotechnology” This study observed that mange-infested camels showed significant hematological and biochemical changes, indicating hepatocellular and renal damage as well as increased stress compared to healthy camels.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis” In this study, a polyherbal hair serum containing extracts of hibiscus petals and amla fruits showed significant antifungal activity against Candida albicans and exhibited satisfactory stability, physicochemical properties, and potential for improving hair health and reducing dandruff.
6 citations
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May 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that a gene from hamster flank organs is indirectly regulated by androgens, despite lacking direct androgen responsive elements, indicating involvement of androgen-dependent transcription factors.
13 citations
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October 1960 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This study found that small amounts of subcutaneously injected Se75 were deposited and retained in the hair of dogs for up to 316 days.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in genetics” This case report illustrates how SNP array testing helped identify a DCAF17 mutation linked to Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in consanguineous Qatari siblings with shared features including alopecia and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
9 citations
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September 1989 in “PubMed” This study observed that selenium levels were lower in Sudanese children with malnutrition compared to healthy German children, with a good correlation between selenium and glutathione peroxidase activity.
69 citations
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August 1988 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 1 citations
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May 2007 in “PubMed” This case study of a subfertile couple highlighted the importance of considering haemochromatosis, particularly involving the C282Y mutation of the HFE gene, in patients with endocrine disorders linked to hypogonadism.