3 citations
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March 2024 in “Discover Applied Sciences” In this study, researchers found that a protein-enriched cream made from Spirulina platensis improved the physical structure of natural hair, as evidenced by more intact and smoother cuticles compared to a control cream without protein, suggesting its potential for hair care applications.
3 citations
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October 2022 in “PloS one” This study developed a method to culture and maintain chicken feather follicles in vitro, preserving structure and biology similar to their in vivo state, though some gene expression was altered.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This study suggests a potential role for S100A7 and IL-17 in the pathogenesis of lichen planopilaris.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Veterinary Pathology” This article outlines methods to study the skin and its molecular traits, focusing on interpretation and techniques applicable to mouse models, including diverse assays and approaches like electron microscopy and large-scale lipid analyses.
2 citations
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alfredo Rebora suggests a simpler classification for hair loss and a new test for easier diagnosis.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, Arab hair was found to have a higher thickness and lower density compared to other ethnicities, suggesting these factors should be considered in diagnosing and treating hair issues in Arabs.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Pakistan journal of zoology” This study identified significant differences in medullary structure, hair length, and root diameter among dorsal guard hairs of red foxes, golden jackals, and gray wolves in Turkey.
1 citations
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October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This paper reviews the differential diagnoses and diagnostic tests to distinguish alopecia areata from other types of hair loss, without providing new clinical findings.
1 citations
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August 2011 in “Dermatology Reports” This case report describes a new family with autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex with woolly hair, suggesting the disorder may be underreported due to misdiagnosis.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that quercetin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles demonstrated positive protective effects on human hair against UV-B light, as they controlled microscopic surface roughness, reduced chemical changes, and minimized protein loss in vitro compared to other treatments.
May 2023 in “Current Applied Science and Technology” In this animal study, researchers found that exposure to a CO2 laser at various power levels caused significant skin damage in rats, including severe burns, coagulation, and tissue obliteration, with higher laser doses resulting in more pronounced injuries.
January 2021 in “Middle East journal of applied sciences” This study observed that more than 30% of animals in the New Valley had skin problems, with external parasites affecting half of those cases.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” This case study identifies early-onset trichotillomania in a 4-year-old girl, treated with behavioral interventions that led to decreased hair pulling and regrowth over three months.
This report presents the first known case of tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis in an adult female in the authors' locality, responsive to oral fluconazole treatment.
3 citations
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July 2004 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” This case study describes a 4-year-old girl's diagnosis of erythrokeratodermia variabilis despite various ineffective treatments, highlighting a rare skin condition with persistent symptoms.
111 citations
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March 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This review discusses the potential use of liposomal formulations to enhance the effectiveness of cosmeceutical delivery through the skin barrier, with no new clinical results reported.
45 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article discusses methods for diagnosing and managing diffuse hair loss and reports no new results; the authors emphasize systematic evaluation and the importance of psychological support.
28 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 27-year-old woman with lupus erythematosus whose biopsy findings indicated that lupus panniculitis can mimic alopecia areata, leading to temporary hair loss.
22 citations
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article reviews the impact of UV radiation and visible light on human hair structure and summarizes protective strategies, reporting no new clinical results.
20 citations
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October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This article reviews drug-induced pigmentation and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting difficulty in confirming drug associations due to factors like delayed onset and polypharmacy.
17 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses histologic findings in alopecia and emphasizes the importance of understanding normal follicular anatomy and cycles in transverse sections, without reporting new results.
14 citations
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September 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” This case report concludes that the presence of distinctive histiocytic responses in a Cambodian woman's eyelid lipogranulomas suggests surreptitious silicone injections despite her denial of prior procedures.
11 citations
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article examines the emerging role of dermoscopy in skin cancer diagnosis and reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight its potential to enhance dermatological practice.
10 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article reviews structured management strategies for diagnosing and treating hair and scalp disorders, offering clinical guidelines and emphasizing the importance of psychosomatic care and patient-therapist communication.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article highlights differences in childhood alopecia areata compared to adult cases but reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” This report presents a 12-year-old male with symptoms indicative of Marie-Unna type hereditary hypotrichosis, characterized by a specific pattern of hair loss evolving with age.
3 citations
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July 2012 in “British journal of hospital medicine” This article reviews common hair loss disorders, emphasizing their potential links to systemic disease and the importance of thorough diagnostic evaluation, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” This case report identified a 4-month-old boy with Menkes disease, a neurodegenerative disorder of copper metabolism, noting symptoms like recurrent seizures, developmental delay, and specific physical characteristics, confirmed by genetic sequencing showing a pathogenic ATP7A mutation and low serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels.
2 citations
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November 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This article details the treatment of a 56-year-old woman with female pattern hair loss using finasteride and minoxidil but reports no new findings.