June 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that various plant oils can penetrate the lipid-rich cell membrane complex of hair, improving its fatigue strength by preventing flaw propagation, with greater penetration observed for oils containing shorter chain lengths and unsaturated fatty acids.
January 2024 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” This case report describes a 68-year-old woman diagnosed with chronic cutaneous lupus, characterized by irregular plaques with distinct pigmentation and scarring alopecia, confirmed through histopathology revealing specific skin changes.
December 2022 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” This study evaluated a herbal anti-dandruff hair wash powder, TRICHONEMTM, composed of eighteen herbal ingredients, reporting effective in vitro anti-dandruff activity and high user satisfaction in a 4-week pilot trial involving 50 women, without causing irritation.
June 2022 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” This study found that taking 500mg of Trichovitals® daily for 12 weeks was linked to significant improvements in hair thickness, reduced hair loss, and enhanced hair growth in young adults.
September 2020 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” In this study, common side effects of isotretinoin, including dry lips, mucous membrane dryness, tiredness, and mood changes, were frequently reported among Polish patients, though their severity was usually mild.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that hyaluronic acid increased the size and cell proliferation of mixed aggregates in a 3D culture model, indicating its role in human hair follicle germ-like structure formation without enhancing dermal papilla cell markers.
January 2012 in “조직공학과 재생의학” This study demonstrated the potential of newly fabricated epithelial cell scaffolds to enhance hair regeneration, showing promise for future alopecia treatments.
February 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article offers a summary of the Seoul International Dermatology Symposium held in May 1995, but reports no new clinical findings.
December 2024 in “Medicina (Ribeirão Preto)” This study found that 83% of acne patients treated with isotretinoin experienced adverse reactions, with the number of reactions related to treatment duration rather than sex, age, or dosage.
This study explored the carbohydrate composition of plasma cell membranes in human embryonic epidermis over various gestational ages and found specific patterns that may inform future diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for dermatoses.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study demonstrated that in a mouse model of androgenic alopecia, PLGA-DUT/siAR@DPCM nanoparticles effectively delivered drugs to hair follicles, suppressed androgen-related targets, promoted cell proliferation, and showed significant therapeutic effects with minimal adverse effects, suggesting their potential for clinical application.
June 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study found that a green tea extract gel was stable across various temperatures, did not cause eye irritation, and significantly increased eyelash growth compared to a placebo after two months of use in human volunteers.
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September 2000 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study reports that the fatty acid composition in cell membranes of stratified squamous epithelium varies with keratinization patterns, showing a partial essential fatty acid-deficient state in cultured keratinocytes.
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December 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This research found that a biodegradable fibrous membrane incorporating fibroblast-derived ECM accelerated wound healing and improved neovascularization in a mouse model.
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November 2016 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study proposed the existence of a membrane-like structure between the cuticle and cortex in human hair, which may provide strong protection against external stimuli.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that extracellular matrix scaffold membranes performed less effectively in wound healing for aged mice compared to younger ones, with senescent SPP1+ macrophages potentially hindering epidermal and fibroblast repair abilities.
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
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August 2016 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” In this study, cell membrane remodeling with a thermoresponsive boronic acid copolymer was shown to rapidly form spheroids from cancer or cardiac cell lines under standard conditions, promising advances in tissue engineering.
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June 2016 in “Journal of neurological surgery” This study suggests that leukocyte-platelet-rich fibrin membranes may aid postoperative healing in endoscopic skull base surgery, with some patients showing reduced crusting and low rates of cerebrospinal fluid leaks.
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March 2018 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” In this study, chitosan membranes enhanced melanocyte proliferation and survival by supporting both cell-cell and cell-substrate interactions, unlike polyvinyl alcohol membranes which only facilitated cell-cell interactions.
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October 2009 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that matriptase, a membrane serine protease, is crucial for maintaining multiple types of epithelial tissues in mice, with its absence leading to severe organ dysfunction and increased permeability.
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December 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that ECMs from papillary and dermal papilla fibroblasts support normal basement membrane formation, suggesting potential improvements for therapeutic biomaterials in skin engineering.
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March 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” In this study, researchers created a novel fibrous membrane inspired by ancient Chinese medicine that effectively promotes hair follicle regeneration and wound healing in deep burn injuries by releasing quercetin, copper, and silicon ions.
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Piezo2 channels are primarily located on sensory axon membranes in mechanosensory end organs, supporting a model where mechanical stimuli activate Aβ RA-LTMR neurons via axon protrusions.
February 1981 in “Kazan medical journal” This article reviews the research history linking zinc deficiency to hair loss and mucous membrane changes but reports no new clinical results.
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January 1991 in “Tissue and Cell” This study observed that during male silkmoth development, trichogen cells in olfactory sensilla undergo significant membrane recycling, contributing to sensillum structure formation in a precisely timed series of stages.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cell Science” In this study, PINCH-1 gene loss in mouse epidermis led to detachment from the basement membrane, thickened skin, and hair loss, with findings suggesting PINCH-1 plays a role in keratinocyte adhesion through both ILK and EPLIN pathways.
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July 2006 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study evaluated four minoxidil gel formulations for alopecia treatment, finding similar drug release across membranes and stability over three months, with no skin irritation observed in mice.
September 2021 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This study found that injecting blood plasma enriched with platelet growth factors significantly improved the healing and auditory function in patients with acute post-traumatic tympanic membrane perforation compared to natural regeneration.
September 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In Ethiopia, this study found that certain skin and mucous membrane disorders, particularly oral conditions, were statistically related to HIV infection and may assist in early detection of the disease.