5 citations
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February 2022 in “Stem cell reports” This study found that thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) promotes hair growth after skin injury by enhancing the proliferation of specific stem cells in hair follicles.
1 citations
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December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants can risk reactivating lichen planopilaris, a scarring hair loss condition.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” This study found that after application of a testosterone cream containing 17α-methyltestosterone and testosterone propionate, these compounds could be detected in dried blood spots up to 97 hours post-application, potentially leading to sample contamination during fingertip puncture.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” Minoxidil topical foam is a better, less irritating treatment for hair loss.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review explores low-level light therapy's potential as a noninvasive treatment for various forms of alopecia, noting its promising results in hair regrowth and density but highlighting the need for standardized protocols and further research.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction might contribute to the pathogenesis of Lichen planopilaris by triggering a metabolic shift that leads to chronic inflammation and hair follicle damage.
46 citations
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September 2010 in “Southern Medical Journal” This review discusses low-level light therapy for androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss, noting minimal clinical evidence on its efficacy and the need for more controlled studies.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A deep learning model was developed to help diagnose trichothiodystrophy by analyzing hair patterns.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that NB-002 demonstrated clear antifungal activity and clinically significant nail clearing in subjects with distal subungual onychomycosis and ≤50% nail involvement, compared to a vehicle treatment.
26 citations
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March 2015 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This study found that systemic mycophenolate mofetil and topical clobetasol were equally effective at reducing lichen planopilaris activity over six months, but satisfaction differed between the treatments.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review examines clinical trials on low-level laser therapy for pattern hair loss but reports no definitive conclusions, highlighting the need for more controlled studies to resolve uncertainties.
4 citations
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March 2018 in “Animal biotechnology” This study suggests that the LAMTOR3 gene may play a role in the development of hair follicles and cashmere growth in Liaoning cashmere goats by influencing the MAPK signaling pathway.
18 citations
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November 2017 in “JoLS Journal of Life Sciences” This study investigates the effects of Tenebrio molitor as a novel biomaterial for preventing alopecia and promoting hair growth, but reports no conclusive results.
6 citations
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November 2018 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” This study found that using a wearable low-level light therapy device for photodynamic therapy significantly reduced actinic keratosis lesions and improved quality of life in patients with AK of the scalp.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that adding low-dose oral minoxidil to standard treatment for lichen planopilaris was safe but did not significantly improve hair density or thickness, although minor hair regrowth was observed in some scarring areas.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses partial longitudinal-follicular unit transplantation (PL-FUT) for hair loss and notes its potential to multiply hair follicles while preserving donor areas, but reports no new clinical results.
This article reviews low-level light therapy for various types of hair loss and reports no new clinical results; the authors note its safety and advantages but lack data on individual treatment response.
13 citations
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November 2022 in “Biomaterials Science” This study demonstrated that a device combining hyaluronic acid-based dissolving microneedles and lipid polymer hybrid nanoparticles effectively delivered miR-218 to promote hair growth in a shaved mouse model, outperforming topical smear treatment without safety concerns.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that line-field confocal optical coherence tomography effectively visualized key diagnostic features of classic lichen planopilaris in real time, suggesting its potential as a valuable diagnostic tool.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” This study reports that the microneedle therapy system has demonstrated significant effects on acne, acne scars, and hair loss treatment without serious side effects in Korean studies over the past decade.
12 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the use of electromagnetic radiation, including low-level laser therapy, for hair loss management, but it reports no new clinical results and suggests further research.
4 citations
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September 2021 in “Medical Lasers” This review reports that low-level laser therapy may effectively prevent and alleviate oral mucositis from chemotherapy, supporting its use as a viable treatment option.
November 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” This review found that microinfusion of medications using tattoo devices (MMP®) shows potential as a minimally invasive method for treating ailments like alopecia and basal cell carcinoma, offering notable improvements with minimal side effects due to localized drug delivery.
33 citations
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January 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This review suggested that low-level light therapy using red/near-infrared light could be a safe and effective treatment for various skin and hair conditions, though more robust trials are needed to solidify its clinical utility.
27 citations
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February 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, a topical formulation with compounds from the monoterpenoid family significantly improved hair growth indicators like anagen:telogen ratio, hair fall, and visual hair density in men and women with pattern hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology” This study found that treating cashmere goat kids with melatonin significantly increased secondary hair follicle density, improving cashmere quality and yield, likely through mechanisms involving the MAPK signaling pathway.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study examined monoclonal antibodies LT-1, LT-2, and LT-7, finding they can effectively detect certain antigens on T and B cells involved in various lymphoproliferative diseases, aiding in the diagnosis of both acute and chronic lymphoid neoplasias.
12 citations
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September 2018 in “Naturwissenschaften” This study found that melatonin at 0.2 g/L for 72 hours most effectively enhances cashmere growth in Liaoning cashmere goats by upregulating the lncRNA MTC, which activates NF-kB signaling.
December 2022 in “Medical lasers” This study reviews the mechanism and potential treatment roles of low-level laser therapy for immune-mediated skin diseases, reporting no new clinical results.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrates that MPM-FLIM multimodal imaging can effectively assess the delivery and dissolution of zinc pyrithione particles in human skin follicles using different application techniques.