1 citations
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November 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, synchrotron-powered infrared microscopy revealed that hair follicles are a favored penetration pathway for cyanophenol and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate in human skin, without altering protein secondary structure.
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This paper discusses the use of Digital Volumetric Imaging with fluorescent dyes to visualize and compare the interior structures of six different virgin hair types, reporting no new clinical results.
4 citations
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March 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) is a useful tool for studying how drugs interact with skin and diagnosing skin disorders, despite some limitations.
38 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses immunohistological and immunofluorescent methods for studying the human hair follicle cell cycle, reporting no new results, and suggests its potential for advancing cell cycle research.
10 citations
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January 2024 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that a supplement containing hydrolysed collagen and vitamin C (Absolute Collagen) improved skin, scalp, and hair over 12 weeks when taken daily or every other day.
15 citations
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January 1992 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study suggests that the cell membrane complex in hair cuticles contains hydrophilic regions with disulfide bonds allowing polymer uptake and hydrophobic lamella-like lipid layers.
8 citations
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February 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This article describes the immunofluorescence tomography method to achieve high-resolution 3-D reconstruction of epithelial tissues and reports no clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Springer Proceedings in Materials” This study demonstrates a sample preparation method for wool follicles that allows for clear keratin labeling and ultrastructural preservation in microscopy, reducing common artefacts from conventional fixation techniques.
January 2026 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” This review highlights that two-photon excitation microscopy is a valuable tool for visualizing live skin structures and immune responses at high resolution, though its clinical use is hindered by safety and cost issues.
97 citations
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December 2021 in “Cells” This review outlines key considerations for designing fluorescence microscopy experiments in cell biology, discussing the importance of hardware availability, suitability of biological models, and imaging agents to achieve high-resolution and informative images.
This review discusses various non-invasive methods for diagnosing alopecia areata, highlighting that trichoscopy signs like short vellus hairs and yellow dots are sensitive indicators of the condition, while advanced imaging techniques provide valuable information on hair follicle status and scalp inflammation.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” This study introduced a novel microscopy system using an Er3 + −doped femtosecond fiber laser, achieving detailed imaging of biological structures in plant and skin samples with improved spatial resolution for various applications, including in vivo imaging.
5 citations
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May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This study developed a double-wavelength laser scanning microphotometer to measure hair shaft and follicle absorbance, improving spatial resolution and reducing light scattering effects in vitro.
1 citations
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December 2014 in “Scanning” This study used multiphoton microscopy to successfully visualize rabbit skin microstructure, highlighting its noninvasive potential for future skin research related to diseases and wound healing.
58 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences” This review discusses the development and application of multiphoton microscopy in dermatology, highlighting its advantages and potential future research directions without reporting new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2007 in “AIP conference proceedings” This study used phase contrast hard x-ray microscopy to capture detailed images of healthy human hair, revealing distinct structures such as the medulla, cortex, and cuticular layer.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This study describes a new method using near infrared femtosecond laser pulses to precisely ablate individual cells in the Drosophila epidermis and peripheral nervous system without damaging surrounding tissues, allowing for detailed observation of cellular responses post-ablation.
16 citations
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September 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review provides guidance on using two-photon microscopy for real-time and long-term visualization of stem cell activity in live mice skin, focusing on its application in researching skin and stem cell biology.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study used confocal Brillouin microscopy to observe that a decrease in tissue compressibility occurs during the development and regeneration of axolotl limbs, suggesting mechanical changes linked to regeneration stages undetectable by fluorescence microscopy.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that combining optical clearing methods with light-sheet fluorescence microscopy allows detailed 3D visualization of normal and pathological human skin biopsies, revealing differences in epidermal thickness and volume.
19 citations
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Neuroanatomy” This study demonstrates a method using intravital imaging to observe sensory hair-cell development and regeneration in zebrafish, which may facilitate assays for drug discovery related to aural function preservation.
October 2024 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study introduced a novel method that uses upright structured illumination microscopy and atomic force microscopy to map the mechanical properties of thick living tissue slices, revealing the intricate mechanical heterogeneity of mouse skin and effects of preservation techniques on tissue stiffness.
4 citations
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics (Basel)” This study reviews various skin models and methodologies used to assess the follicular penetration of nanoparticle-based drugs, highlighting inconsistencies that complicate comparisons and aims to establish more uniform protocols for clearer study outcomes.
In this case report, an 8-year-old Spitz dog with refractory dermatophytosis showed significant clinical improvement after switching to posaconazole, chosen based on antifungal susceptibility testing, offering a promising treatment option for dogs unresponsive to standard antifungal therapies.
This study reported a new method enabling the observation of the full leg regeneration process in the crustacean *Parhyale hawaiensis* over 10 days, capturing cellular resolution while minimizing photodamage, through innovative imaging techniques and computer-assisted cell tracking.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review provides an overview of how advancing imaging technologies, such as tissue clearing and intravital microscopy, are enhancing our understanding of tumor architecture and interactions between cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment, aiding both fundamental cancer research and the development of therapies.
May 2026 in “The Scientific Issues of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University Series pedagogy” This study conducted a comprehensive analysis of methods for assessing surface roughness, highlighting that contact methods using profilometers provide accurate results for machine parts, while non-contact optical and laser methods offer high precision and efficiency without damaging surfaces.
May 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This article reviews recent imaging and genetic tool advances that enable in vivo study of hair regeneration and assessment of skin parameters, but it reports no new clinical results.
This thesis explores how optical coherence tomography and advanced imaging methods may address clinical needs in fields like interventional pulmonology and dermatology, highlighting their potential for disease assessment and staging.
April 2020 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” This study discusses eyebrow reconstruction techniques, highlighting the correction of unsatisfactory transplants using donor hair without laser or tattoos, focusing on factors like hair follicle density and eyebrow shape.