August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that tight junctions extend to the most superficial layer of the stratum granulosum in human skin, challenging previous claims of their limited presence in the epidermis.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine” This source describes the development of a new cream combining salicylic acid and retinol, assessed for its potential to alleviate itching in dermatitis and treat acne vulgaris, with stability and patch testing indicating no irritation or allergic reactions.
July 2018 in “Media Informasi” This study found that a 3:2 combination of pandan leaf and mother-in-law's tongue extracts in hair tonic showed similar hair growth activity as 5% minoxidil after three weeks.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride may cause gum side effects in some patients.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study demonstrated that in genetic mouse models, the calcium sensor Stim1, not Stim2, is essential for sweat secretion in sweat glands.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that a high-fat diet in obese mice may exacerbate neutrophilic folliculitis by increasing CXCR2 ligand expression in keratinocytes and neutrophils.
This review examines the development, pathogenesis, and effects of insulin resistance, highlighting its connections to numerous health conditions, without presenting new research findings.
November 2016 in “Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)” This study found that Dendrobium sabin flower extracts, especially the methanolic one, demonstrated strong antioxidant and anti-aging properties without significant toxicity, suggesting its potential in treating photo-induced skin aging.
March 2016 in “Aktualʹnì pitannâ farmacevtičnoï ì medičnoï nauki ta praktiki” This study found that the gelatinous minoxidil 1% shampoo demonstrated thixotropic properties and mechanical stability, suggesting predictable long-term consistency and effective distribution on the scalp.
April 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article is from the ASPS Education Network and does not report any new research findings.
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review updates on various methods for hair and scalp examination, encompassing non-invasive, semi-invasive, and invasive techniques, and reports no new results.
December 2014 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” This study suggests that β-Catenin and extracellular matrix components interact in a regulatory loop to influence fibroblast behavior and wound repair properties in dermal tissue.
June 2014 in “Wound Medicine” This review discusses evaluation and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes a multi-system approach using the mnemonic "MY PCOS.
This study found that finasteride and luteolin may prevent hair loss and promote hair growth in vitro and in vivo by modulating specific gene expressions related to cell differentiation and apoptosis.
January 2013 in “Российский журнал кожных и венерических болезней” This study found that intradermal injections of group B vitamins and cystin B6 complex improved scalp circulation, supported hair growth, and reduced hair loss in patients with diffuse alopecia.
This study observed that the extract of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma promoted hair growth in C57BL/6J mice by enhancing local perfusion and inhibiting platelet aggregation.
Recent discoveries have improved our understanding of hair loss, but challenges in treatment and knowledge among specialists still exist.
This study found that the thickness of hair is the dominant factor in resistance to rupture when exposed to dermatophytes, with women's and children's hair being less resistant than men's and adults'.
January 2007 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” This document details the usage policy for full-text reproduction from Durham E-Theses, providing guidelines for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes without altering the text.
January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” This study identified specific genes that are more abundantly expressed in black hair than in gray hair, with black hair displaying higher expression of pigment-related proteins and gray hair showing increased expression of keratin-related genes.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that injectable platelet-rich fibrin significantly improved hair growth and patient satisfaction as a cost-effective adjuvant treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” The book explains causes and treatments for common hair loss, its psychological effects, related health risks, and emphasizes early screening and lifestyle changes.
December 2015 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” This study reports three cases where patients treated with topical 3% diclofenac gel for scalp actinic keratosis also experienced hair growth in androgenetic alopecia-affected areas.
December 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” In this study, androgenetic alopecia patients exhibited more nailfold capillary abnormalities, suggesting a potential link between microcirculation issues and the condition.
April 2023 in “Seven Editora eBooks” This review discusses essential oils for androgenetic alopecia and hair growth but reports that few robust clinical trials currently support their effectiveness; the authors call for more research.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified altered neurological pathways and potential drug targets involved in androgenetic alopecia, suggesting areas for future research and possible therapies.
November 2013 in “Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences” This study found that a topical solution of caffeine and minoxidil 2.5% was more effective in treating androgenetic alopecia than minoxidil 2.5% alone.
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June 2010 in “Biological Chemistry” This study found that mice deficient in the enzyme cathepsin L exhibited impaired degradation of autophagolysosomal content, leading to an accumulation of large, abnormal vesicles in various tissues.
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June 2004 in “Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences” This study developed a multiscale model to understand human hair fiber mechanics and found that the yield stress decreases linearly with temperature, supported by both simulations and experimental stretching of hair fibers.
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March 2009 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” This study found that sunlight exposure causes significant structural and chemical damage to hair, including cuticle loss, cortex damage, and discoloration, with water playing a major role in discoloration of brown hair.