January 2025 in “Mansoura Medical Journal” In this animal study, researchers observed that both aging and lower androgen levels in male albino rats led to significant structural changes in meibomian glands, including reduced acinar cell size, diminished meibum secretion, and increased collagen deposition.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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.
January 2017 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” This study developed new label-free imaging methods to analyze human hair, identifying distinct chemical environments within cuticle layers and changes in hair structure caused by depilatories, while showing that the treatments tested did not significantly affect skin cell differentiation or proliferation.
January 2014 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study suggests that certain electrical settings may enhance hair growth by stimulating dermal papilla cell proliferation and increasing gene expression related to hair growth in vitro and in rabbit skin.
December 1988 in “Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia” In this study, eight healthy dogs showed hair and skin damage, including hair shaft fractures and skin irritation, after repeated application of Clairol Hair Dye Flaxen Blonde.
September 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Science” This study observed that individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus have notably lower levels of essential and trace elements like Calcium, Potassium, and Zinc in biological samples compared to non-diabetic controls.
27 citations
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July 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
26 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that epidermal necrosis and keratinocytic ballooning are consistent histopathologic signs of monkeypox in skin lesions, reinforcing the diagnostic value of histopathologic and immunohistochemical analyses.
12 citations
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August 1988 in “Histopathology” This case report describes a giant pigmented tumor of the scalp in a 47-year-old woman and suggests a possible dual origin involving neural crest differentiation.
7 citations
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December 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that among anti-TNF-α agents, certolizumab is the least likely to cause paradoxical reactions such as psoriatic alopecia and appears to be an effective and safe option for managing psoriasis and PsA while minimizing these risks.
5 citations
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August 2016 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this in-vitro study, researchers found that shampoo-induced coacervates structurally resemble cationic polymers and contain anionic surfactants that may stimulate the scalp upon exposure to water.
September 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”
23 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews treatment options for male androgenetic alopecia, including minoxidil, 5 alpha reductase inhibitors, and hair transplantation, but reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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September 2020 in “Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine” This paper introduces an algorithm for using smart device-mounted microscopes to analyze scalp images and diagnose hair loss by extracting specific hair loss features.
10 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This article reviews recent hair restoration techniques evaluated in case studies at WHS/ISHRS workshops but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research with larger study groups.
8 citations
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July 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the increasing use of follicular unit extraction in hair transplant surgery and presents no new research findings.
6 citations
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January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review covers the current procedure for follicular unit hair transplantation, noting that recent advancements have made the results natural and undetectable, but it presents no new experimental findings.
3 citations
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February 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that hair restoration has improved with follicular unit transplantation, making it more scientific and precise.
March 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses the development and history of follicular unit transplantation and reports no new clinical results.
This article discusses the latest trends in hair restoration surgery and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the continued unsatisfactory nature of drug therapies for androgenetic alopecia.
139 citations
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July 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the structure of hair follicles and their significance in evaluating hair disorders, but it does not report any new research findings.
65 citations
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January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis in children, noting that newer antifungal agents can offer effective systemic therapy alongside supportive topical treatments; it reports no new clinical findings.
40 citations
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February 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study presents the first reported case of woolly hair nevus appearing during adolescence, with significant improvement observed 5 years later and structural changes in the hair documented.
37 citations
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August 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study reported a predominance of adult patients, mostly women, with Trichophyton violaceum tinea capitis in southern Taiwan, noting a bimodal age distribution and questioning whether this represents a new trend.
35 citations
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January 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, most hair disorders among HIV-1 positive patients were associated with low helper T cell counts, with papulosquamous conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis being the most common.
33 citations
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September 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article proposes a classification for small graft transplants that includes technical factors to improve communication and facilitate comparative studies, reporting no new clinical results.
30 citations
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June 2013 in “Optometry and vision science” This study reports that a clinical sequence can help eye care practitioners identify Demodex mites, which are often underdiagnosed and undertreated in ocular surface diseases.
27 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review outlines a systematic method for diagnosing hair loss and presents no new findings; the authors emphasize the importance of biopsy in cicatricial alopecia cases.
21 citations
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March 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This practical guide introduces methods to study human dermal white adipose tissue but does not report new clinical results, emphasizing available techniques and staining protocols.