48 citations
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January 2011 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This review discusses the molecular basis and clinical implications of primary generalized glucocorticoid resistance and hypersensitivity, attributing them to mutations in the human glucocorticoid receptor gene, and reports no new clinical findings.
45 citations
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December 2006 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This review discusses the multifaceted role of vitamin D in the body, noting its influence on calcium balance, hair cycle maintenance, cell proliferation, cardiovascular function, and immune modulation, with no new clinical results reported.
37 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study suggests that inflammation in the skin can exacerbate intestinal inflammation in inflammatory bowel diseases by activating fibroblasts in the colon through hyaluronan fragments released during skin inflammation.
37 citations
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October 2021 in “Nutrients” This study discusses the potential association between low vitamin D levels and insulin resistance, suggesting that vitamin D deficiency may contribute to disorders like obesity and diabetes, but emphasizes the need for further research to confirm these links.
33 citations
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August 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This review discusses advances in understanding epidermal biology and pathology over the past two decades and highlights the significant progress yet acknowledges that much remains to be discovered; no new clinical results are reported.
20 citations
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October 2021 in “PLoS ONE” This study found significant differences in gene expression between newborn and adult skin, with infant skin notably increasing processes related to ECM organization, cell adhesion, and collagen fibril organization.
14 citations
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January 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The cause of alopecia areata was unknown, and while various treatments existed, no best treatment was agreed upon.
13 citations
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November 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This abstract highlights the potential applications of exosomes in dermatology, including scar treatment and hair regeneration, but notes that further clinical studies are needed to confirm their safety and efficacy and address regulatory challenges.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “BioEssays” This article discusses a novel hypothesis on the role of hair follicles in dandruff pathogenesis, focusing on immune response and inflammation due to scalp microbiota changes and sebum by-products, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This review investigates how selenium, a trace element found in wheat, may impact hair health by examining its biochemical role in hair follicle biology and its potential therapeutic and toxicological effects.
February 2026 in “Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins” Modifying gut bacteria with pro- and postbiotics may help treat hair loss.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Health Sciences and Research” This study describes the case of a 22-year-old female with alopecia areata linked to vitamin D deficiency, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and management of deficiency to prevent broader health issues.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study demonstrated a novel use of tape stripping on a human skin model to simulate the inflammation and barrier damage caused by dry razor shaving, highlighting potential shaving and skin-care formulations that may mitigate such damage.
August 2023 in “Natural Resources for Human Health” This paper offers a detailed overview of B vitamins, detailing their importance for energy, cognition, and metabolism, conditions leading to their deficiencies, symptoms of deficiencies, and the foods rich in these essential nutrients.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Staphylococcus epidermidis affects hair growth and metabolism, suggesting it could help manage hair growth issues.
January 2021 in “Agrobiological records” This review paper examined recent research on the biofortification of horticultural plants, such as fruits and vegetables, with selenium, highlighting their role in addressing selenium deficiencies and supporting various biological functions crucial to human health.
September 1999 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” This review discusses how menopause and hormone replacement therapy affect skin aging in women but reports no new clinical findings.
27 citations
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May 2007 in “Archives of dermatological research” In this study, alopecia areata patients treated with diphencyprone showed a significant increase in CD8 lymphocytes around hair bulbs, which may be associated with hair regrowth.
22 citations
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September 2019 in “ACS omega” This study found that AGO@HPC nanocomposite films demonstrated enhanced mechanical, anti-ultraviolet, and antibacterial properties, suggesting potential for use in antibacterial packaging and wound-dressing applications.
8 citations
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November 2018 in “BMC Pulmonary Medicine” This case report describes the first instance of ANCA positive vasculitis secondary to Mycobacterium abscessus pulmonary disease, highlighting the complex interplay of immune dysfunction and treatment challenges.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Animal Production Science” In this study, 467 genes with differential expression between fine-wool and coarse-wool sheep, particularly those related to lipid metabolism, were identified as potentially influencing wool fibre diameter.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research” This study found that for thyroid cancer patients who underwent radical mastectomy, the combination of CAF regimen and fufangbanmao capsule improved short-term clinical efficacy, enhanced immune function, reduced drug toxicity, and positively impacted quality of life compared to the CAF regimen alone.
1 citations
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November 2015 in “International Educational Scientific Research Journal” This study found that most participants were unaware that their symptoms could be related to zinc deficiency, highlighting a lack of awareness about zinc's importance in health.
July 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study explores the potential of adaptogenic herbal extracts like ashwagandha, rhodiola, and schisandra in treating stress-induced dermatoses, noting their effects on modulating the HPA axis, reducing inflammation, and improving skin barrier function.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Translational Research” In this study, Erianin was found to significantly suppress alopecia areata in a mouse model by inhibiting effector T cell function, reversing systemic symptoms, and promoting hair growth.
April 2012 in “Cancer Research” In this study, mouse models with EGFR deficiency showed that disrupted hair follicle cycling leads to increased mast cell numbers and inflammation, suggesting EGFR's role in managing hair cycle transitions and preventing folliculitis.
This study found that collagen VI is crucial for peripheral nerve function and regeneration, and its absence promotes abnormal hair regrowth after skin wounding in mice, revealing potential therapeutic targets for nerve injuries and hair loss.
451 citations
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March 2005 in “Endocrine Reviews” This paper discusses the role of steroid sulfatase in hormone-dependent tumors and highlights the development of potent inhibitors, noting the commencement of a phase I trial for one inhibitor in postmenopausal breast cancer patients.
17 citations
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November 2022 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study reviewed recent developments in cell therapy for hair loss, finding adipose-derived stem cells and dermal sheath cup cells as promising alternatives to conventional treatments, albeit with varying effectiveness and challenges in trichogenecity and hair growth outcomes.
16 citations
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September 2024 in “Science Translational Medicine” This study provides a comprehensive framework for understanding, managing, and addressing skin fibrosis, highlighting common pathways and new therapeutic opportunities for various fibrosis-related disorders that currently lack effective treatments.