35 citations
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January 2002 in “Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology” This study found that finasteride treatment decreased VEGF expression in the prostate tissue of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, although it did not affect vascular density or serum VEGF levels.
4 citations
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April 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that dracorhodin perchlorate improved wound healing in diabetic rats by regulating the TLR4 pathway and related inflammatory factors.
2 citations
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June 2021 in “Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca” This review examines the role of root hair specification and nutrient acquisition in plants, emphasizing the need for further genetic research to understand the mechanisms influencing root hair development and growth.
March 2024 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” This study found that Nymphaea caerulea flower extract may improve scalp condition by reducing sebum production, inhibiting inflammation and microbial factors, and decreasing cortisol and vascular permeability.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study observed unexpected heterogeneity among pigment cells in human scalp hair follicles, identifying immature melanocyte populations outside traditional pigment production zones, raising questions about their potential roles beyond melanin synthesis.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” CEC levels may be a useful marker for predicting prostate cancer progression.
57 citations
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March 2019 in “Immunity” This review discusses the roles of immune responses and cells in skin health and disease, emphasizing recent insights into their mechanisms and potential therapeutic applications, but presents no new experimental results.
41 citations
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October 2024 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers developed a wearable red and blue LED patch and a sprayable fibrin gel to treat infected wounds at home, demonstrating effective infection control and enhanced wound healing in diabetic mice and minipigs.
16 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology” This study found that CD1d is strongly expressed in human scalp skin and hair follicles, particularly in the anagen phase, suggesting a role in scalp immunology and potential implications for hair disorder treatment.
10 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The gut microbiome affects the development of alopecia areata.
10 citations
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November 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review outlines the development and functional requirements of modern wound dressing materials and describes preparation methods and product performance, but reports no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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May 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This commentary explores whether chemical exposure may contribute to the rising prevalence of atopic diseases but reports no new findings.
6 citations
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in plant science” In this study, NREs from lentil root nodules, specifically Serratia plymuthica 33GS and Serratia sp. R6, significantly enhanced lentil growth, altered root exudation, and modulated rhizospheric microbial communities in a greenhouse setting.
5 citations
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February 2025 in “SSP Modern Pharmacy and Medicine” This paper explores the emerging field of plasma medicine and its demonstrated effectiveness in treating chronic wounds, infections, and cancer, while highlighting challenges and opportunities for integrating plasma technologies into healthcare practices globally.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that omega-6 and saturated fatty acid-enriched diets promote weight gain and certain skin changes regardless of gut microbiota, while omega-3 diets limit adiposity and affect skin in a microbiota-dependent way in mice, highlighting a diet–microbiota–lipid relationship in skin health.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This paper hypothesizes that gut dysbiosis acts as a key factor in Post-Finasteride Syndrome, potentially explaining its symptom patterns beyond androgen receptor silencing.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This review examines current understanding of how skin microbiota interact with and influence wound healing, highlighting the roles of commensal microorganisms in inflammation resolution, tissue regeneration, and barrier restoration, and discusses potential microbiota-based therapies for improving wound management.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” This study developed a bioinspired hydrogel (BD@HH6) that exhibited strong antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, accelerated wound healing in mice by promoting angiogenesis and reducing inflammation, and represents a potential new approach for managing chronic wound infections without relying on antibiotics.
This research presentation explored the roles of mammalian multi-copper ferroxidases in iron homeostasis and highlighted new insights into their functions, including non-iron-related ones, while discussing arsenic's role in microbial warfare as a potential antibiotic.
September 2023 in “Current opinion in microbiology” This source discusses how the skin mycobiome, dominated by Malassezia fungi, may provide a unique niche that can be disrupted by environmental changes, potentially leading to the fungal pathogen C. auris overtaking Malassezia and predisposing individuals to severe infections.
This review discusses the potential of extracellular vesicles from various sources for skin rejuvenation and cosmetic use, noting promising results, especially with mesenchymal stem cell-derived vesicles, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2021 in “Current Biochemistry” This study determined that a 6.25% concentration of propolis effectively inhibits the growth of dandruff-causing bacteria, with effectiveness values of 223.52% and 99.59% compared to ketoconazole and another propolis extract, respectively.
11 citations
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June 2020 in “FEBS Journal” This review discusses the regulation of myeloid cell networks in barrier tissues and how various factors influence immune homeostasis, but it reports no new experimental results.
7 citations
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April 1996 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study found that after topical application in rats, 1,24-dihydroxyvitamin D3 absorbed through both the stratum corneum and hair follicles, with about 30% excreted via the faeces.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This study demonstrates that encapsulating cell-free fat extract in a gelatin methacrylate hydrogel enhances flap repair by sustaining angiogenesis, reducing oxidative stress, and offering favorable biocompatibility in a murine skin flap model, thereby advancing potential clinical flap necrosis treatments.
July 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this mouse study, the researchers found that cryopreserving nanofat at -20°C maintained its viability and regenerative potential, comparable to freshly generated nanofat, supporting its potential for repeated use in regenerative applications.
January 2024 in “Research Portal Denmark” This thesis reveals that tenuazonic acid inhibits plant plasma membrane H+-ATPase, suggesting its potential as a herbicide due to its impact on root elongation and cell viability in Arabidopsis thaliana.
This study found that finasteride reduces microvascular density and VEGF expression in the seminal vesicle tissue of rats.
December 2025 in “Microbes and Infectious Diseases /Microbes and Infectious Diseases” This study identified six types of fungi associated with alopecia in patients at Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital, with Microsporum canis being the most frequently found, and noted a potential link with iron deficiency.
37 citations
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February 2023 in “Gut Microbes” This study found that administering the gut bacterium Thauera sp. strain GDN1 to mice significantly reduced their serum androgen levels, indicating gut bacteria may influence androgen metabolism.