248 citations
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September 2006 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” This study observed that extracellular ATP is present in Medicago truncatula and correlates with regions of active cell growth, suggesting its integral role in plant development.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that MPZL3, a mitochondrially localized protein, may play an integral role in regulating hair follicle cycles, with potential therapeutic implications for hair growth disorders if findings translate to humans.
The authors concluded that mineral and vegetable oils have complementary roles in hair care, with coconut oil noted for its ability to penetrate hair fibers and reduce protein loss.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” In this study, artificial intelligence's integration into Indian aesthetic medicine has expanded from consumer apps to crucial roles in diagnostics, treatment planning, and clinic management, driven by demands for precise data over subjective opinions and enhancing competitive advantage.
August 2013 in “日本医療薬学会年会講演要旨集” This study found that hair contains tightly bound lipids such as cholesterol sulfate, cholesterol, fatty alcohols, and free fatty acids, which are resistant to solvent extraction.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” In this review, researchers compiled and analyzed existing data on the traditional uses, chemical components, and biological activities of the plant Eclipta alba, commonly utilized in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for treating various ailments including liver disorders, hair loss, and skin conditions.
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January 2021 in “Elsevier eBooks” This study found that olive and olive oil may significantly reduce cardiovascular disease risk, cholesterol, and blood pressure, while offering antioxidant protection through bioactive metabolites like oleuropein.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This review provides an in-depth examination of the efficacy and safety of finasteride and dutasteride, commonly used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and male androgenetic alopecia.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study highlights the multifunctional benefits of natural hair oils, like coconut and argan, for nourishing and protecting hair, while addressing safety and sustainability as key factors in their evolving use and formulation within cosmetic science.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that natural hair oils, rich in bioactive compounds, provide multifunctional benefits like reducing protein loss and enhancing shine, but must balance efficacy with safety and sustainability for ongoing cosmetic relevance.
September 2025 in “PubMed” This study reviews the recent advancements in artificial intelligence applications in dermatology and dermatopathology, highlighting its role in diagnosing skin cancer, its impact on clinical investigations, and the potential and limitations of AI technology within these fields.
92 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that peripheral clock genes, particularly BMAL1 and Period1, modulate human hair follicle cycling, suggesting their potential as therapeutic targets for affecting hair growth.
44 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” This study found that macrophages are crucial for skin regeneration during tissue expansion, as their depletion in rats led to inhibited skin growth and reduced secretion of key growth factors.
38 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin patterns in hair follicles help understand hair growth and potential hair and nail disorders.
24 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses the mechanisms by which sunlight exposure aggravates hair aging and highlights the role of hair pigments in providing photochemical protection, reporting no new results.
19 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review found that dutasteride is more potent than finasteride as a dual receptor dihydrotestosterone blocker for treating androgenetic alopecia and shares a similar safety profile in terms of fertility, teratogenicity, neurotoxicity, and hepatotoxicity.
11 citations
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The conclusion is that a new method to measure hair shine was confirmed to match people's visual assessments.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in plant science” This review outlines the current understanding of how pH contributes to root hair development and reports no new experimental findings.
4 citations
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July 2023 in “Legume Research - An International Journal” This review integrated findings on the nutritional, pharmacological, and techno-functional properties of Leucaena seeds, highlighting their potential benefits and challenges for human nutrition, particularly due to the presence of the antinutrient mimosine, which can cause adverse effects.
3 citations
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May 2010 in “Victorian literature and culture” This article discusses the substantial presence of advertising material in the original serial numbers of "The Pickwick Papers," accounting for almost one third of the content, but presents no new results.
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in sustainable food systems” This study found that Sinja Valley residents possess traditional knowledge of 13 edible oil-producing plant species, yet this knowledge is at risk due to sociocultural changes. Despite its benefits, including treating disorders like gastritis, use of indigenous oils is declining as commercial products become prevalent.
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June 2024 in “Preprints.org” This review explores the roles of dermal sheath cells in wound healing, highlighting their multifunctional contributions to inflammation, proliferation, and extracellular matrix remodeling, and proposes new insights into tissue regeneration and repair, especially in differentiating between hairy and non-hairy skin sites.
March 2026 in “Biomolecules” This review highlights the critical role of microRNAs in regulating hair follicle biology, significantly impacting wool and cashmere development by modulating gene expression and signaling pathways in sheep and goats.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores melatonin's role in hair follicle cycles and its molecular mechanisms that enhance antioxidant capacity and modulate gene expression, offering potential strategies to improve cashmere production and treating human alopecia, according to the authors.
June 2024 in “jurnal ABDIMAS Indonesia” This study emphasizes the importance of educating the elderly on vitamin D's role in hair health, recommending dietary and lifestyle interventions, including vitamin D supplementation, to address hair quality issues such as loss and brittleness.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Research” This review highlights the potential of plant-derived molecules like Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate and Ginsenosides to promote healthy hair growth by enhancing nutrient supply and blood flow to the scalp, and notes their growing role in natural hair care product development.
December 2023 in “REMUS - Revista Estudiantil de Medicina de la Universidad de Sonora” This study highlights the critical role of dermatology in diagnosing a wide range of over 3,000 diseases, beyond cosmetic concerns, emphasizing its importance in identifying systemic diseases and addressing conditions with significant psycho-emotional and potentially life-threatening impacts.
January 2023 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” This chapter reviews the role of hair transplantation in gender affirming procedures for transitioning patients but reports no new clinical findings.
April 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” This qualitative study assesses various treatment approaches for PCOS and suggests that yoga, diet, exercise, and therapies like mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may help manage symptoms from a holistic perspective.
January 2015 in “Chinese Veterinary Science” This study observed distinct changes in the ultrastructure of Hexi cashmere goat hair follicles throughout the year, highlighting stages with specific cellular and structural characteristics.