July 2013 in “Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Open Access” This study reported that invasomes, utilizing limonene as a component, enhanced the transdermal permeation of finasteride by over 21 times, indicating their potential as a novel drug delivery system.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review outlines the potential of using human pluripotent stem cells for hair follicle bioengineering, detailing current HF morphogenesis and cycling knowledge, various cell sources, and strategies using iPSCs, while discussing the challenges and prospects for therapeutic use in addressing hair loss.
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September 2019 in “Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry” In this study, HIIT increased adiponectin levels and improved cholesterol profiles in women with PCOS, but did not change leptin or vaspin levels.
January 2007 in “UKnowledge (University of Kentucky)” This study found that steers grazing on toxic tall fescue with continuous hair growth and reduced sweating had impaired thermoregulation, leading to decreased grazing activity and poor performance.
July 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This announcement provides updated information for members and participants of the 24th ISHRS World Congress of Hair Restoration Surgery, without reporting any new research findings.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks” Endometriosis significantly contributes to female infertility.
July 2013 in “Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Open Access” Formulation F1 is the best for delivering finasteride effectively.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that STAT3 directly inhibits the sheep FST gene and cell proliferation, shedding light on the molecular mechanisms of hair follicle development and wool characteristics.
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May 2018 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” The new system makes hair transplants faster and more precise.
29 citations
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April 2000 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” This study found that ICAM-1 expression in murine skin is developmentally regulated and crucial for skin and hair follicle remodeling beyond its recognized role in immune responses.
September 1997 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This announcement from Redfield Corporation introduces the first disposable linear slot punches for hair restoration surgery, with sharpness guaranteed for up to 500 recipient sites.
Intermittent fasting slows hair growth by damaging hair follicle cells.
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August 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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November 2015 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study found that water-filtered infrared A radiation can induce the release of a model drug from gold nanoparticle-doped particles in hair follicles in an ex vivo porcine skin model, suggesting feasibility for follicular drug delivery systems.
February 2023 in “Acta Scientific Women s Health” This review examines emerging and past therapies for recurrent implantation failure, focusing on three innovative strategies: PBMC, G-CSF, and PRP, but reports no new clinical results.
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December 1994 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, itraconazole was shown to accumulate in the deeper skin layers of guinea pigs after oral administration, suggesting this delivery method effectively targets infective organisms there.
147 citations
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April 1997 in “Oncogene” This study found that transgenic mice expressing IGF-1 in their skin showed significant skin changes, early hair follicle generation, and a higher propensity to develop tumors after chemical promotion, suggesting IGF-1's role in skin carcinogenesis.
3 citations
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September 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case study reports that hypertrichosis, although not always present, may be an important diagnostic clue for superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis in a young child.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that the osteopontin-derived peptide FOL-005 inhibited hair growth in human scalp skin models, contrary to its hair growth promotion in mice, supporting further clinical testing for excessive hair growth treatment.
May 2026 in “Science Advances” This research observed that translation initiation shifts from cap-dependent to IRES-mediated pathways varied across tissues and cell types under stress and differentiation conditions in mice, with low IRES/Cap ratios signaling high stemness and potential multipotency, mediated by the RNA processing protein PTBP1.
4 citations
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April 2018 in “Biotechnology Letters” Human growth factor 20 can boost mouse whisker growth.
January 2026 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” This study found that Ishophloroglucin A from brown seaweed may treat androgenic alopecia by inhibiting 5α-reductase and promoting hair growth-related factors in human dermal papilla cells.
5 citations
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September 2010 in “Cancer Prevention Research” This perspective discusses Villani et al.'s findings on the role of the IGF regulatory protein Igfbp2 in basal cell carcinogenesis and highlights potential therapeutic and preventive targets, while raising questions about the cell of origin.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that insurance coverage for oral tofacitinib in alopecia areata patients was difficult to obtain, with 71% of patients ultimately not receiving approval despite the drug's efficacy as an off-label treatment.
April 2025 in “The Journal of Urology” In this study, men using finasteride-1 mg long-term for androgenic alopecia were more likely to receive PDE5i prescriptions sooner than non-users, while also having reduced rates of elevated PSA and prostate cancer diagnoses.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study reports that a multifunctional artificial skin using photothermal-triggered drug delivery improved full-thickness wound healing and skin appendage regeneration by coordinating the release of several therapeutic agents.
January 2023 in “BOĞAZİÇİ TIP DERGİSİ” This study found that female adolescents with pilonidal sinus disease had significantly higher insulin levels and HOMA-IR scores, suggesting hyperinsulinemia may be a risk factor for the condition.
9 citations
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November 2020 in “The FASEB journal” This review discusses the role of intermediate filaments in cell signaling and differentiation, emphasizing their impact on stem cell function, development, and disease, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2018 in “Cosmetics” This study found that anisotropic osmolyte solutions may improve hair follicle turnover and condition in both in vitro and in silico models, as well as in human volunteers with hair disorders.
January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” This paper discusses the relationship between insulin resistance and polycystic ovarian syndrome, noting that when they coexist, they amplify androgen secretion and skin-related changes, affecting ovulation and fertility, but presents no new experimental findings.