24 citations
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August 2022 in “Immunity” This study found that control of Demodex mite colonization in mice required skin ILC2s and IL-13, highlighting their role in maintaining HF integrity and limiting mite overgrowth.
15 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study found that puerarin, derived from Pueraria thunbergiana, may stimulate melanogenesis and prevent follicular depigmentation in a hair graying mouse model.
7 citations
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May 1977 in “Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift/Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift” This article discusses the mechanisms and therapeutic use of antiandrogens, specifically cyproterone acetate and chlormadinone acetate, in gynecological treatments without reporting new clinical results.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “Cells” This study found that topical application of recombinant human MG53 protein mitigated nitrogen mustard-induced skin injuries in mice by preserving epidermal integrity and hair follicle structure.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Infection” This source underscores the need for a multidisciplinary effort to raise awareness of Demodex and demodicosis, suggesting that prioritizing research, diagnostics, and treatment development could enhance global health outcomes and improve quality of life for affected individuals.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope” This review systematically summarizes the ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Caryota mitis, highlighting its rich phytochemical profile and potential uses in treating various ailments, though many traditional uses still require further scientific validation.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MPZL3 protein affects hair growth cycles and could help manage hair loss.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Pathogens” This study detected sarcoptic mange in five free-ranging raccoon dogs in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, with four showing severe skin lesions and potential secondary bacterial infections, suggesting they may act as vectors in disease spread.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that specific hair care practices common among individuals with high-curl-pattern hair could exacerbate seborrheic dermatitis, presenting significant treatment challenges and psychological impacts, and emphasizes the need for further research to tailor culturally sensitive solutions.
April 2026 in “Research Square” This study found that dapagliflozin enhanced mitochondrial quality control and adaptive autophagy in human cardiomyocytes under hypoxic stress, suggesting that these mechanisms may contribute to the cardioprotective effects of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in ischemic injury.
December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, cedrol was found to reduce lipid accumulation in the liver and adipose tissues of dexamethasone-treated mice by antagonizing glucocorticoid receptors, suggesting its potential utility in treating dexamethasone-induced lipid metabolism disorders.
This study found that fibroblasts from highly regenerative mammals, such as spiny mice and rabbits, exhibit unique metabolic characteristics, including a preference for glycolysis and specific mitochondrial features, which may contribute to their resistance to oxidative stress and support tissue regeneration.
September 2025 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This review provides current insights into the role of Demodex mites in acne and rosacea, detailing their involvement in sebaceous gland diseases due to their potential to cause inflammation and disrupt skin microbial balance, while suggesting methods to correct mite overgrowth.
January 2024 in “Kharkiv National Medical University Repository (Kharkiv National Medical University)” This study found evidence of Demodex mite involvement in the formation of horn cysts within eyelid papillomas, suggesting a role for the mite in tumor morphogenesis.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that innate lymphoid cells-type 1 can induce alopecia areata characteristics in human hair follicles both ex vivo and in vivo, challenging the view of it as solely an autoimmune disease driven by CD8+ T cells.
March 2022 in “Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. E, Medical Entomology and Parasitology” This review examines the potential pathogenicity of Demodex mites in skin disorders, considering systemic factors like immunological imbalance and microbiome changes, but reports no new clinical findings.
101 citations
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September 2006 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This research quantified the fidelity of human mitochondrial DNA polymerase and found it averages 1 error in 440,000 nucleotides, impacting its function related to disease and mitochondrial health.
54 citations
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January 1980 in “Dermatology” This study found that topical application of hair lotion containing 17α-estradiol may reduce androgenetic hair loss, as 63% of treated patients showed a decrease in telogen hairs compared to 37% in the control group.
46 citations
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January 1988 in “PubMed” This study found that Demodex mites may transport Microsporum canis spores on human skin, suggesting a potential role in microbial movement despite typically being considered harmless.
28 citations
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October 1987 in “PubMed” This study found that treating Tradescantia stamen hair cells with LiCl disrupts mitotic progression, leading to metaphase arrest, which can be reversed by myo-inositol or CaCl2 addition.
10 citations
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March 2013 in “Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz” This review highlights the impact of obesity on skin health, detailing how it alters skin barrier function, exacerbates conditions like Psoriasis, and is linked to various skin complications without reporting new clinical results.
10 citations
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December 2018 in “Medical Science Monitor” This study suggests that the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway plays a role in the regulation of cell proliferation, apoptosis, and cycling in rat urethral plate fibroblasts affected by finasteride-induced hypospadias.
9 citations
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November 1980 in “Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde” In this study, prolonged intravenous Fenoterol infusion was associated with intensive hair growth in most patients, although hormonal changes typically linked to such effects were not observed.
9 citations
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April 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that adding allergen immunotherapy to conventional treatment may reduce relapse-related hair loss in house dust mite-allergic alopecia areata patients over a 3-year period.
8 citations
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December 2016 in “Revista Medica De Chile” This article reviews the safety of finasteride by examining existing literature and does not report new findings, highlighting the ongoing controversies regarding its adverse effects.
7 citations
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May 1983 in “Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde” This study concluded that intramuscular administration of medium-dose cyproterone acetate with oral ethinylestradiol is highly effective in managing hirsutism, showing better response rates than high-dose oral treatment.
7 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, human nucleus pulposus cells treated with hyaluronic acid showed increased proliferation and reduced oxidative stress compared to those treated with EDTA-PBS, suggesting a potential role for hyaluronic acid in enhancing intervertebral disc therapy.
6 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Cancer” In this study, researchers developed a prognostic model using 16 genes to predict lung adenocarcinoma prognosis, showing good predictive accuracy and potential clinical utility in guiding treatment decisions based on hypoxia and mitochondrial-associated gene expression.
3 citations
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December 2016 in “Der Urologe” 3 citations
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February 2024 in “Forensic Sciences Research” In this study, researchers found that massively parallel sequencing of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) can improve information recovery from forensic samples, with successful full region amplification possible from as few as 2,000 mtDNA copies, albeit with variability in heteroplasmy among hair samples from the same donor.