September 2022 in “British Dental Journal” Platelet-rich fibrin is becoming popular for medical and cosmetic uses like hair growth and natural fillers.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study developed a method to quantify hormones in skin secretions and found that hormonal composition varies by sex and anatomical site.
April 2021 in “Sohag Medical Journal” This research suggests that superficial cryotherapy is a safe and nearly as effective alternative to topical steroids and PUVA therapy for treating alopecia areata, especially in children.
February 2020 in “VSNU Open Access deal” This study established age-adjusted reference intervals for hair cortisol in children from birth to 18 years, finding higher cortisol levels in infants possibly linked to slower hair growth.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The researchers reported a case of falsely elevated testosterone in a teen, due to immunoassay interference, demonstrating that liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry provides more accurate testosterone measurement, emphasizing the need for thorough analysis when clinical results are inconsistent.
January 2018 in “한국피부장벽학회지” This study suggests that decreased levels of dihydroceramide in hair may serve as a biomarker for the progression of alopecia.
May 2017 in “Endocrine Abstracts” This study found that in HIV-infected men, erectile dysfunction was influenced by the duration of HIV infection but not associated with serum testosterone or HAART therapy.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that Quantitative Mass Spectrometry Imaging offers precise localization and quantification of active compounds in skin tissues, demonstrating benefits over traditional LC-MS in drug penetration studies.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses the potential of superficial cryotherapy as an effective and safe treatment for alopecia areata in eyebrows, with a proposed mechanism involving improved follicular nutrition, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2015 in “PubMed Central” This study suggests that epithelial-derived Pop-Up Keratinocytes (ePUKs) may be a promising cell source for regenerative medicine due to their specific phenotypic traits and their influence on wound healing.
January 2007 in “Zhōnghuá yàoxué zázhì” This study concluded that two exemestane preparations are bioequivalent, using a high-performance liquid chromatographic mass spectrometric method to measure concentrations in human plasma.
January 1997 in “Purdue e-Pubs (Purdue University)” This study suggested that electron spin resonance techniques can potentially measure gamma ray exposure in human hair samples, though variability and time sensitivity pose challenges for accurate dose estimation.
July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews therapeutic advances published between December 1986 and December 1987 but reports no new research findings; readers are advised to consult the original articles before considering new therapies.
August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” Crash diets can cause temporary hair loss, and professional medical advice can prevent serious health issues.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Applied Biology and P” This study found that finasteride treatment for androgenic alopecia significantly increased certain plasma polyamine levels over three years, but did not alter polyamine levels in urine.
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August 1978 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” Human hair's ability to get wet is complex and can change with treatments, damage, and environment.
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May 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” FUE hair transplantation using a micromotor is effective and gives natural results with few complications.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This work explores using a liquid crystalline phase to stabilize benzoyl peroxide nanosuspensions, suggesting a promising method to potentially reduce the side effects of acne treatments.
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June 2017 in “Omics” This study developed a new proteomic method to identify and assess ancient hair proteins using only small amounts of sample, providing insights into hair protein alteration processes over time.
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January 2013 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications” This study found that the new HCC additive enhances the permeation of pigments and active ingredients into hair, suggesting potential use in developing functional cosmetic hair products.
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January 1989 This study describes a new tissue culture method that successfully induces outer root sheath cells from hair follicles to differentiate into a multilayered epithelium with characteristics similar to normal interfollicular epidermis.
July 2026 in “Organoid Research” In this review, researchers summarize key factors in constructing skin organoids, including cell source and assembly methods, and emphasize advances such as air-liquid interface culture for improving tissue development, aiming to guide standardized protocols and future clinical applications.
November 2025 in “Molecules” This review examines recent advancements in green and emerging microextraction techniques, such as SPME and DLLME, for more sustainable hormone detection in biological samples, emphasizing environmentally friendly solvents and bioanalytical applications.
June 2024 in “Advanced functional materials” This study introduced a novel wound dressing combining liquid metal composite with electrical stimulation, which accelerated wound healing and promoted hair follicle regeneration in nine days, effectively reducing scarring compared to untreated wounds.
In this laboratory study, researchers developed and tested two in vitro models to simulate atopic dermatitis using HaCaT cells, finding that azithromycin displayed epithelial-strengthening properties in one model, potentially offering insights for future research on skin disease interventions.
April 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This study concluded that an Emulgel formulation containing Tridax procumbens extract showed promising wound healing and antimicrobial activity, with improved physical properties in the F2 formulation.
March 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” In this study, an Emulgel containing Tridax procumbens extract was formulated and found to have promising physical properties and antimicrobial activity for wound healing.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that DermaCult™ Keratinocyte Expansion Medium allows for significantly extended growth of human epidermal keratinocytes while maintaining their differentiation potential.
June 2022 in “Asian Pacific journal of health sciences” This study reports a case of Indralupta (Alopecia Areata) successfully treated using Ayurvedic methods including Prachhan karma, Lepa, and Shirodhara, offering an alternative to conventional treatments like minoxidil and steroids, which may have adverse effects.
June 2015 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” This article reviews EU cosmetic product claim regulations and highlights increased harmonization and enforcement while reporting no new results.