30 citations
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July 2021 in “Annals of Botany” This study observed that maize plants enhance phosphorus acquisition by promoting both root hair growth and lateral root development in response to localized nutrient patches, highlighting a complementary root trait trade-off.
30 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study found that late adolescent and young women with clinical hyperandrogenism, including PCOS, experienced higher psychological distress and impaired well-being compared to their healthy peers.
30 citations
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June 2000 in “Journal of dermatological science” In this study, researchers found that keratinocytes are unlikely to be target cells for androgen, as shown by limited androgen receptor transcriptional activity in keratinocyte cells.
29 citations
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April 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that combining fractional erbium-glass laser therapy with topical minoxidil significantly improved hair density and diameter in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to using minoxidil alone over a 24-week period, with no serious adverse events reported.
28 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stem cells in eccrine glands could be used for regenerative medicine.
28 citations
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December 2007 in “Archives of ophthalmology” This study found that lash ptosis was more common and severe in eyes with blepharoptosis, especially congenital, compared to normal eyes.
28 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses laser therapy for revising scars and stretch marks and reports no new clinical results or trials.
27 citations
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July 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This narrative review discusses the evolution and diverse medical applications of laser technologies, particularly in dermatology and skin biology, without reporting new research findings.
27 citations
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November 2010 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses recent advancements in dermatological laser therapy, highlighting its growing applications but noting gaps in data on long-term effects and side effects.
27 citations
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December 2002 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study demonstrated a close anatomical relationship between Merkel cells and Langerhans cells in human hair follicles, suggesting potential functional interactions in the bulge area.
26 citations
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May 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study concluded that ablative fractional lasers may induce hair regrowth in mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
26 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the basics of hair follicle biology, laser/tissue interactions, and hirsutism and hypertrichosis causes, discussing the long-pulsed alexandrite laser's role in hair reduction without reporting new clinical results.
26 citations
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February 2022 in “Annals of Palliative Medicine” This study found that ultra-pulse CO2 fractional laser treatment improved skin smoothness and total skin lesion scores more effectively in patients with depressed acne scars compared to other treatments.
26 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that combining ablative fractional CO₂ laser therapy with hair growth factors significantly increased hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to using growth factors alone.
26 citations
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November 2012 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews treatments focused on stimulating collagen synthesis and improving skin appearance through methods like mechanical dermabrasion and laser surgery, but it reports no new clinical results.
26 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that adding topical eflornithine to hair laser treatment significantly reduced hair counts and inflammatory papules more effectively than laser therapy alone in treating pseudofolliculitis barbae.
26 citations
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January 2012 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reviews light-based hair removal devices for home use, highlighting safety issues and the need for consistent international regulations and guidelines for their manufacture and marketing.
26 citations
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December 2009 in “Laser Physics” This study observed that caffeine-containing shampoo can penetrate hair follicles to a depth of approximately 200 μm and remains detectable even after 24 hours, suggesting a potential long-term reservoir effect.
26 citations
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March 2007 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Pimecrolimus cream is not effective for treating alopecia areata.
26 citations
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June 1993 in “Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery” This study found that the endolaser technique using a small incision is as effective as standard forehead lifts for reducing glabellar frown lines and forehead creases with a shorter recovery time.
26 citations
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March 1981 in “Clinical Endocrinology” In this study, researchers found that oestrogen did not increase adrenal androgen secretion in children with premature adrenarche or in adolescents with gonadal dysgenesis undergoing oestrogen replacement therapy.
25 citations
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August 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This literature review reported that fractional lasers, like the 1550-nm nonablative erbium-glass laser, may enhance hair regrowth by stimulating a wound healing process, but more randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm their effectiveness and optimize treatment parameters.
25 citations
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August 2010 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study achieved a first by successfully forming large quantities of dermal papilla spheroidal microtissues, which retained their hair induction potential, using a micropatterned culture system.
24 citations
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January 2016 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that non-ablative fractional erbium glass laser treatment affected gene regulation in human skin models by downregulating MMP and interleukin expression, suggesting potential roles in dermal remodeling and anti-inflammatory effects.
24 citations
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September 2014 in “PloS one” This study demonstrated that thyroid hormone receptors play a crucial role in hair growth and skin health, as mice lacking these receptors showed impaired hair cycling and wound healing.
24 citations
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December 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 24 citations
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January 2013 in “Lasers in medical science” This study found that fractional ultrapulse CO2 laser resurfacing effectively enhanced upper eyelid crease and brow position in patients with low and moderate dermatochalasis, with only mild side effects reported.
24 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study reported that a new laser scanner using 655 nm red and 808 nm infrared lasers significantly improved hair density in patients with androgenic alopecia compared to both a laser hat and no treatment, without observable adverse effects.
24 citations
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February 2007 in “Laser Physics Letters” This study found that a caffeine-containing shampoo penetrated deeply into hair follicles in just two minutes and remained there for up to 48 hours, even after washing.
24 citations
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May 1982 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.