1 citations
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April 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” This paper reviews hidradenitis suppurativa, comparing its clinical and histopathological characteristics to acne, questioning the proposed link to terminal hair follicles, and reports no new results.
32 citations
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February 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports the cloning and sequencing of two type II hair-specific keratin genes, ghHb1 and ghHb6, located on chromosome 12q13, which are expressed during hair growth.
November 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article provides an update from the ISHRS Practice Census Subcommittee and Media Relations Committee for 2011 but presents no new research results.
15 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This review discusses the role of the hairless protein (HR) in alopecia and cancer, noting its potential importance in cancer cell growth and survival, and reports no new experimental results.
24 citations
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January 2019 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This study found that gender, puberty, and BMI significantly affect hair cortisol concentrations in children, suggesting these factors should be considered in future research.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study found that hair cortisol concentration is consistently associated with salivary cortisol output throughout the day, making it a potential reliable biomarker of long-term cortisol secretion.
99 citations
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September 2007 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that organ-cultured human scalp hair follicles can mimic chemotherapy-induced damage in vivo and serve as a model to explore molecular targets and protective agents for hair follicle preservation.
5 citations
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October 2017 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” This review discusses the causes and management of hirsutism and suggests improvement can be achieved with a combination of hair removal, suppression of androgen production, and lifestyle changes over 6 to 9 months.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights that hirsutism in the GCC is influenced by genetic and lifestyle factors, cultural stigmas, and lacks adequate diagnostic tools, stressing the need for culturally tailored research and public health initiatives.
3 citations
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May 1990 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This study found that diagnosing non-classical 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency solely based on elevated serum or urinary 5-ene-steroids may not be reliable.
1 citations
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January 2006 This article reviews the pathophysiology and causes of androgen-mediated hair growth in hirsutism but does not report any clinical outcomes; treatment aspects are discussed separately.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the formation and membership of the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons and reports no clinical findings.
20 citations
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October 1995 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Gene Structure and Expression” hHb1, hHb3, and hHb6 mRNAs start expressing at the same time in hair follicles.
Men with CCCA often face delayed diagnosis and severe hair loss, highlighting the need for earlier recognition and treatment.
5 citations
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November 2025 in “Biomolecules” This review examines the benefits of topical hyaluronic acid in cosmetic applications, noting its ability to penetrate the skin in low-molecular-weight forms and highlighting safety supported by clinical trials.
55 citations
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March 2000 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.
13 citations
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September 2012 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” In this study, researchers found that the pCLCA2 protein is expressed in specific areas of pig skin, but its role in skin structure or function remains unclear.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “Supportive care in cancer” In this study, cross-section trichometry was found to be a precise method for measuring hair loss in chemotherapy patients, but marking the measurement site on the scalp is not always necessary.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that after four weeks of daily use, the roughness of the hair surface significantly decreased, as shown through quantitative image analysis using HIROX.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that hemoglobin α is upregulated in epidermal keratinocytes after UV exposure and may function as an antioxidant, particularly for hair follicle stem cells.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism” In this retrospective study of eight Saudi children with hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets, researchers observed that adjunctive cinacalcet appeared safe and showed initial promise in improving serum PTH levels, though further investigation is needed to confirm its efficacy.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This case report describes the first known instance of alopecia associated with multicentric reticulohistiocytosis, evidenced by scalp biopsy findings of histiocyte infiltration in a 52-year-old woman.
26 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” This study reports that gastrointestinal problems, such as intractable diarrhea and enterocolitis, can dominate the clinical course of patients with Hoyeraal-Hreidarsson syndrome and may occur before hematological and immunological symptoms.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In a case series, this study reported significant hair regrowth in both men and women with androgenetic alopecia using a topical hemp extract high in CBD, THCV, and CBDV over six months.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This study emphasizes the genetic component of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, highlighting an atypical case involving an adolescent male within an African-American family.
4 citations
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January 1997 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” This study suggests that increased activity of the histamine synthesizing enzyme histidine decarboxylase may play a role in initiating the anagen phase of hair regrowth in mice.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Gynecological endocrinology” This article discusses hirsutism, a condition causing excessive hair growth in women, and offers no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” This study found that a novel nano-engineered platform, PCA, significantly promoted hair regeneration in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model by enhancing angiogenesis and hair follicle stem cell proliferation, showing promise for future hair regrowth treatments.
44 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This paper presents a culturally informed protocol designed to improve the collection of hair samples from African Americans for cortisol measurement, illustrating its application with community-based study data.
In a human genetic study on hidradenitis suppurativa, researchers identified 12 genetic risk loci and found that CXCR4-CD74 signaling may play a key role in hair follicle inflammation, suggesting CXCR4 blockade as a potential therapeutic approach for this condition.