59 citations
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August 2007 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new results; the authors propose more robust criteria to address diagnostic variability and measurement uncertainty.
36 citations
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December 2015 in “Drugs” This review summarizes various drug treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa, noting their effectiveness, side effects, and high recurrence rates, but reports no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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September 2017 in “Nanoscale Research Letters” This study found that combining TIMP-1 with graphene oxide promoted skin tissue regeneration in rats and provided sustained release of TIMP-1 over 40 days.
21 citations
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October 2017 in “Cell death and disease” This study found that the absence of the stress-responsive protein Sesn2 increased hair cell susceptibility to gentamicin in the inner ear, indicating Sesn2's potential protective role against aminoglycoside-induced damage.
80 citations
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June 2008 in “Biomaterials” This study found that poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) membranes support the self-assembly of dermal papilla cells into compact spheroidal microtissues capable of inducing new hair follicles, suggesting potential for large-scale production for hair follicle regeneration.
6 citations
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June 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, finasteride treatment for two years did not significantly reverse miniaturized hair follicles in men with male pattern hair loss, challenging the "reversal hypothesis" as 79 out of 113 miniaturized hairs remained unchanged.
23 citations
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October 2015 in “Andrology” This review discusses the physiological basis, history, and current development of male hormonal contraception, highlighting its potential risks and benefits, but reports no new research findings.
January 2023 in “Psychology” This study reported that seed germination and root hair growth were significantly enhanced after exposure to an individual whose depression was treated with Emotional Freedom Techniques, suggesting that human mood may influence seed viability.
September 2025 in “Cureus” This study found that dermatologists in an urban academic setting most frequently use topical corticosteroids, intralesional corticosteroids, and topical minoxidil for treating central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, aligning with current literature recommendations on reducing inflammation.
48 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that valproic acid promoted human hair growth by increasing β-catenin levels, suggesting it may be a potential therapeutic option for alopecia.
7 citations
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January 2010 in “Animal” This review discusses studies on hair growth and protein synthesis in hair follicles, highlighting the differing responses of mohair and cashmere goat follicles to signaling molecules, biotin, and amino acids, but contains no new results.
January 2025 in “Catalysts” This study investigated the production of β-cyclodextrin from ginkgo seeds, finding that a pretreatment scheme involving high-temperature gelatinization significantly improved the conversion rate to 72.63%, highlighting the industrial potential of underutilized ginkgo seed powder for sustainable applications.
June 1996 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” This study found a statistically significant increase in glycosylated hemoglobins among patients with adult-acquired panhypopituitarism undergoing long-term GH replacement therapy, with two developing diabetes requiring treatment.
288 citations
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June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” This review examines various methods for assessing hair growth in women, highlighting the usefulness of the mFG visual scoring method for diagnosing hirsutism despite its limitations.
115 citations
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different ethnic groups have unique hair growth patterns, with African hair growing slower and less dense, Asian hair growing fast but sparse, and Caucasian hair being densest; men are more likely to experience hair loss than women.
29 citations
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May 1998 in “Bulletin of the American College of Nurse-Midwifery” This review examines menopause's endocrinology, treatment history, and associated changes, noting key issues for midwife management but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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November 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study identified a new class of shed hair in young women that could impact future hair research and suggests that the concept of hair miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia may need revision.
April 2026 in “Human Genome Variation” In this study, researchers identified a recurrent MBTPS2 splice-site variant as a mutational hotspot in IFAP syndrome across diverse families, with phenotype severity suggesting the influence of additional modifiers.
33 citations
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January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the complexity and diverse manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting potential genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors in its pathogenesis without presenting new clinical findings.
31 citations
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September 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The researchers reported that in hairless mice, epidermal cell division orientations and epidermal thickness varied by body site, with dorsal and ear epidermis primarily dividing parallel to the basement membrane, unlike hind paw and tail epidermis.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “Phytochemical Analysis” This study developed a sensitive and precise scFv-based ELISA for miroestrol quantification, aiding quality control in P. candollei plant materials and health supplements.
4 citations
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October 2017 in “Advances in tissue engineering & regenerative medicine” In this study, a bioengineered construct using a biodegradable polycaprolactone mat cocultured with human keratinocyte and rabbit dermal fibroblast cells demonstrated potential as a tissue-engineered skin substitute, showing good cell adhesion and growth.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, CTCF was found to play essential roles in epidermal differentiation and skin barrier formation, simultaneously acting as a suppressor of epithelial inflammatory responses in mouse skin.
173 citations
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January 2014 in “Nature Cell Biology” This study found that Wnt signalling activates hair follicle fate in hair follicle stem cells by relieving TCF3/4–TLE-mediated repression, with β-catenin being crucial for this process.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, the researchers reported that patient impacts and symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa, as assessed by HSIA and HSSA measures, are associated with clinical characteristics such as the number of abscesses and inflammatory nodules.
May 2025 in “American Journal of Veterinary Research” Photobiomodulation did not significantly improve hair density in dogs with alopecia X.
April 2024 in “American Journal of Biological Anthropology” This study suggests moving away from using rigid racial categorizations and outdated typologies in favor of analyzing detailed trait patterns, providing a foundation for future research on human variation and hair traits in relation to population affinity.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “Cell regeneration” This study found that hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells are similar to bone marrow stem cells in most characteristics, but differ in their adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation capabilities, suggesting they may be a suitable source for adipogenesis research.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “BMC veterinary research” This study confirmed the biological characteristics and multipotent differentiation potential of primary and secondary hair follicle stem cells from Arbas Cashmere goats, contributing to the understanding of adult stem cell types and characteristics.
January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This source discusses a Phase 2 trial by Hu et al. that evaluated the efficacy of topical GT20029 compared to a placebo, though the abstract does not provide specific results.