27 citations
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July 1946 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” This study found that adding inositol or biotin to a pig's diet without sulfathalidine had no effect on growth or feed efficiency, but both helped alleviate deficiency symptoms caused by sulfathalidine.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This case study outlines the life of Madam C.J. Walker, an entrepreneur who developed hair care products for Black women, and became the first self-made female millionaire in the USA, highlighting ongoing challenges in dermatology regarding skin of color.
June 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study, researchers observed that heat stress significantly affected hair and skin traits in two indigenous goat breeds, with Kodi Aadu goats demonstrating greater thermal resilience compared to Kanni Aadu goats, potentially due to differences in gene expression and methylation.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study proposes a simple fluorescence method to evaluate hair damage and protection, suggesting that emissive properties of hair can aid in substantiating cosmetic claims.
7 citations
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December 2017 in “Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências” This study found that 6-Gingerol significantly suppressed hair growth in mice by reducing hair follicle number and length, potentially through increased expression of MMP2 and MMP9.
21 citations
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October 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This review discusses the role of hair dyes in cosmetic dermatology, their effects on hair and scalp health, and the importance of dermatologists understanding potential side effects; it reports no new findings.
5 citations
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January 2010 in “The anatomical record” This study assessed hair whorl characteristics in domestic dogs and found that simple whorls predominate, with tufted whorls more common in specific regions like elbows and chests, influenced by factors such as coat traits and source.
93 citations
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February 2008 in “Atmospheric environment” In this study, researchers found that human scalp hair, particularly when unwashed, can significantly react with ozone, reducing personal ozone exposure and increasing exposure to volatile reaction products.
19 citations
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May 2008 in “Applied spectroscopy” This study found that human hair cuticle and cortex have different protein structures, with beta-sheet and disorder configurations in the cuticle and alpha-helical structures in the cortex.
20 citations
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October 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study reports that generalized discoid lupus erythematosus is a recognized canine variant of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, resembling its human counterpart, with varied treatment responses and common relapses.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this case study, a 19-month-old infant with palmoplantar keratoderma and nail dystrophy was found to have a desmoplakin gene mutation, leading to cardiomyopathy by age 7, illustrating diagnostic challenges and the potential link between skin, dental, and cardiac anomalies.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This report highlights a case of a 35-year-old man developing alopecia universalis following alemtuzumab treatment for multiple sclerosis, suggesting potential links between this medication and drug-induced alopecia areata, though the genetic overlap of the conditions may also play a role.
November 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” This manuscript reports on the first case of perforating necrobiosis lipoidica in Colombia, marking the 19th documented case worldwide.
March 2024 in “Tissue and cell/Tissue & cell” This study found that in human hair bulbs, telomerase is present mainly in the nuclei of cells undergoing proliferation, particularly in the matrix epithelium during the anagen phase, and sparsely in the outer root sheath during late catagen and telogen phases.
7 citations
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April 2008 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the use of acarbose for managing polycystic ovary syndrome and notes positive but limited evidence from small trials, indicating a need for more rigorous studies.
February 2021 in “Journal of nursing education and practice” This study found that while kidney transplant recipients generally reported good quality of life on immunosuppressive therapies, women experienced more distressing symptoms and lower satisfaction compared to men.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study suggests that congenital alopecia areata should be considered for newborns with alopecia, supporting the use of topical corticosteroids as a reasonable initial treatment option based on observed regrowth.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This case report describes a rare instance of lichen planus preceding vitiligo in a 13-year-old boy, suggesting a non-coincidental association between the two conditions.
In this case report, combination therapy with topical tretinoin, topical and intralesional steroids, and systemic doxycycline showed improvement in AKN lesions for a 19-year-old man, with notable reductions in lesion size and number observed by the second week.
2 citations
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April 2008 in “Advances in therapy” This report of four pediatric alopecia cases highlights the varied patterns and treatments, noting that differentiating alopecia from trichotillomania is crucial due to their different management approaches.
25 citations
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April 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This case series describes Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli in five Indian patients, suggesting it may be more common than currently reported.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case study highlights that sarcoidosis lesions can occur following hair removal by waxing, emphasizing the need to consider superficial traumas as potential triggers for cutaneous sarcoidosis.
7 citations
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October 2018 in “South African journal of botany” This study found that the plant Clausena anisata exhibited promising antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities against acne-causing bacteria and inflammation, suggesting its potential as a candidate for further anti-acne treatment research.
18 citations
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December 2016 in “European journal of pharmacology” In this study, 12-Chloracetyl-PPD showed anti-cancer activity by inhibiting cancer cell viability and inducing apoptosis through reactive oxygen species production without harming normal cells.
April 1940 in “Archives of dermatology” This abstract presents a case of arsenical dermatitis with pigmentation and alopecia developed during treatment with arsphenamine for a positive Wassermann reaction.
March 2024 in “Medical lasers” Multiple-wavelength radiation helps hair grow by boosting early hair follicle development.
39 citations
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March 2008 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that GLI2 plays a key role in activating follistatin, an activin/BMP antagonist, in response to hedgehog signaling in human epidermal cells, with implications for hair follicle development and basal cell carcinoma.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Case reports in dermatology” This report summarizes recent cases of the rare condition erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli to illustrate its varied clinical presentations.
June 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study, researchers found that topical treatment with adenosine improved hair growth and thickness by significantly increasing hair density and thickness after four months in vivo, with results comparable to minoxidil, potentially due to adenosine's anti-androgenic effects.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses various surgical techniques for treating androgenetic and scarring alopecia and highlights the importance of understanding scalp anatomy and hair physiology, but it does not present new clinical results.