In this study, mesotherapy containing nutritional supplements was found to increase patient satisfaction and improve the number of hair follicles more effectively than topical minoxidil in treating female pattern hair loss, though both methods showed similar overall efficacy in hair density and hair loss reduction.
11 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case report observed significant improvement in hair density and thickness in a male patient with androgenetic alopecia following the addition of mesotherapy, alongside topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, over 20 sessions, with no side effects reported.
11 citations
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July 2023 in “Applied Nanoscience” November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers developed a hierarchically engineered microreactor that effectively combats infected wounds by releasing antimicrobials at acidic sites, eradicating MRSA while avoiding resistance, and enhancing tissue repair through immune system modulation.
2 citations
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August 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study developed a new melanocyte cultivation medium without chemical mitogens, melanogenesis enhancers, or bovine products, demonstrating successful proliferation and melanotic differentiation of human melanocytes from hair follicles.
556 citations
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September 2008 in “Genes & Development” This review summarizes how genetic studies using conditional β-catenin loss- and gain-of-function mice have advanced understanding of canonical Wnt signaling's role in embryonic development, adult stem cell maintenance, and cancer modeling.
403 citations
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December 2018 in “Cell stem cell” This study suggests that phenotypic plasticity, including processes like dedifferentiation and transdifferentiation, plays a crucial role in cancer initiation, progression, and therapy resistance, broadening our understanding of cancer dynamics and potential treatment strategies.
340 citations
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September 2014 in “PLOS Genetics” This study found that while genetic ancestry affects physical appearance traits in Latin American populations, it accounts for only a modest portion of the observed variation.
330 citations
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December 2009 in “Cell stem cell” This study suggests that skin-derived precursors from Sox2(+) hair follicle dermal cells have the potential to function as dermal stem cells, supporting hair morphogenesis, dermal maintenance, and wound-healing.
165 citations
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June 2007 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” This review discusses the various stem cell populations associated with hair follicles and their potential in regenerative medicine, highlighting differences between murine and human hair follicles but reports no new clinical results.
162 citations
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” This study found that latanoprost induces significant growth and pigmentation of lashes and ancillary hairs, with effects mirroring both brief and chronic treatments observed in patients and animal models.
156 citations
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December 2012 in “Cell Stem Cell” This review explores the role of TGF-β superfamily pathways in stem cell environments and their implications for tissue regeneration and cancer development, reporting no new experimental results.
149 citations
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June 2002 in “Veterinary record/The veterinary record” This study found that trilostane was effective in resolving symptoms such as polyuria and polydipsia in many dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, with significant hormone level reductions observed.
111 citations
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January 2007 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” This article reviews the similarities in early development processes of hair follicles, teeth, and mammary glands and reports no new experimental findings.
84 citations
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December 2017 in “EMBO Reports” This review discusses the role of circadian rhythms in stem cell differentiation and tissue regeneration, emphasizing their impact on organ physiology and aging, but reports no new experimental results.
82 citations
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March 2016 in “Cell” This review highlights various methods of stem cell communication that reflect the unique organization and function of different tissues and reports no new results.
78 citations
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December 2011 in “Clinical toxicology” This study describes a case series of nine patients experiencing symptoms of selenium toxicity after consuming a liquid dietary supplement with an excess amount of selenium.
72 citations
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April 2008 in “Organogenesis” This review discusses the roles of Wnt signaling in skin organogenesis and related processes but reports no new experimental results, highlighting areas for future research.
68 citations
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November 2011 in “The American journal of pathology” This review discusses the role of the hedgehog signaling pathway in hematological cancers and its potential as a therapeutic target; it reports no new clinical findings.
66 citations
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March 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This review discusses melanocyte development, emphasizing the plasticity of melanoblasts and the role of both intrinsic and extracellular signals in their differentiation and migration, with no new clinical results reported.
66 citations
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August 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that menstrual irregularity is common in women with acromegaly, with high GH levels, estrogen deficiency, and larger tumors correlating with more severe irregularity.
64 citations
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November 2012 in “EMBO reports” This review discusses the role of lamins in development, tissue maintenance, and stress response, and does not report new experimental findings.
57 citations
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April 2019 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This background review discusses alopecia areata, highlighting the role of CD8+NKG2D+ T cells in hair follicle pathogenesis, and notes that the exact mechanisms causing hair loss remain unclear.
55 citations
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May 2017 in “Current stem cell research & therapy” In this study, Japanese patients treated with adipose-derived stem cell-conditioned medium for hair regeneration showed positive outcomes, suggesting it may be an effective new therapy for alopecia.
55 citations
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January 2007 in “Climacteric” This paper reviews guidelines discussed at a meeting about research and practice themes, but reports no new research findings.
44 citations
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April 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
43 citations
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November 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses various hair and nail abnormalities linked to paraneoplastic conditions and cancer treatments, emphasizing their potential role in diagnosing and managing internal malignancies and reports no new clinical findings.
40 citations
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April 2018 in “Endocrine” This review discusses post-SSRI sexual dysfunction and post-finasteride syndrome, highlighting unknowns about their true incidence and underlying causes, and reports no new clinical results.
40 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article explains the structure and multifunctional roles of the human skin, including its protective, regulatory, and sensory functions, but does not report new research findings.
36 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This review explores the potential of using genetically-manipulated stem cells as both therapeutic agents and gene delivery vehicles for enhanced wound regeneration, but it reports no new clinical results.