12 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This article shares the researchers' challenging journey in exploring the pathobiology of alopecia areata and reports no definitive clinical advances.
10 citations
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November 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study observed that mRAGE expression is prevalent in keratinocytes of the healthy human epidermis and may regulate inflammation and apoptosis to maintain skin homeostasis rather than responding to aging processes.
7 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study identified genetic loci and pathways associated with long hair growth in the Tianzhu white yak, providing new insights into the genetic mechanisms of this trait.
August 2019 in “Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)” This study indicates that MAGE-11 modulates androgen receptor transcriptional activity through F-box interactions, independent of the activation function 2 pathway, revealing a novel mechanism for androgen receptor regulation.
78 citations
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August 2002 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study describes a simplified method for isolating and cultivating human hair follicle papillae that can be easily executed by new lab personnel.
30 citations
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June 2022 in “Animals” This study found that certain genes were significantly associated with hair length in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, potentially serving as molecular markers for different hair types.
254 citations
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September 2014 in “Menopause” The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
18 citations
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July 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article discusses the interplay of skin, immunity, and nutrition, highlighting dietary and probiotic options for managing skin conditions, but reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy” This review discusses the role of mental healthcare in managing sexual side effects of prostate cancer radiotherapy and highlights the importance of patient education and psychological support for improved quality of life.
4 citations
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February 2009 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” In this study, a 300 mcg daily testosterone patch significantly increased satisfying sexual episodes and sexual desire in postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder not receiving estrogen, compared to placebo.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report from a pediatric setting highlighted how an 11-year-old with Hashimoto thyroiditis experienced atypical manifestations such as short stature, pubertal issues, and hair loss after starting levothyroxine therapy, underscoring the need for early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care to improve health outcomes.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case report, an 11-year-old girl with hypothyroidism was found to have Hashimoto thyroiditis after presenting with hair loss, short stature, and pubertal disturbances; the study emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and personalized thyroid hormone therapy for better outcomes.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research” This study found that Syzygium aromaticum and Rosmarinus officinalis oils, used alone or together, were effective in promoting hair regrowth in rats, with the combined oils performing better than 2% minoxidil by accelerating regrowth initiation, completion, and enhancing hair quality measures.
December 2025 in “Pharmacological Research - Natural Products” Shrimp extracts may help heal burns and fight bacteria.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” In this study, a metformin-loaded rosemary-based nanoemulgel was found to significantly enhance hair follicle growth in rats, suggesting its potential as a new treatment for androgenetic alopecia due to its promising physicochemical properties and controlled drug release.
July 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” In this case-control study, the researchers found no significant association between IL-4 VNTR intron 3 and TNF-α (rs1799964) gene polymorphisms and alopecia areata susceptibility among the Egyptian population.
December 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that IL-4 VNTR intron 3 and TNF-α (rs1799964) gene polymorphisms do not have a significant association with alopecia areata susceptibility in the Egyptian population.
January 2019 in “Advances in Environmental Biology” This article discusses the structure and function of sebaceous glands and their role in skin moisture but reports no new research findings.
158 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that hair follicle mesenchyme in mice exhibits significant plasticity during the hair cycle, with cell migration and changes in papilla size impacting hair production.
137 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that triple horizontal scalp biopsies provided a more accurate diagnosis of female pattern hair loss in women than a single horizontal biopsy, especially for those with advanced hair loss.
54 citations
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June 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This speculative review discusses hair cycle-dependent fibroblast dynamics and possible impacts on human hair growth, synthesizing current literature without presenting new clinical findings.
48 citations
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February 1999 in “PubMed” This study found that the anticonvulsant effects of progesterone against PTZ-induced seizures in mice require conversion to allopregnanolone, as shown by the reversal of these effects with a 5alpha-reductase inhibitor.
47 citations
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September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia experience diffuse hair loss due to a decrease in terminal hairs and an increase in vellus hairs per follicular unit.
47 citations
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July 1967 in “Science” This study observed morphological changes in scalp hair follicles of humans deprived of protein for 15 days, which suggests potential use in diagnosing protein-calorie malnutrition.
38 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This article reviews various topics discussed at a workshop on hair disorders, focusing on hair biology, diagnosis, and challenges in therapy evaluation, without presenting new clinical findings.
37 citations
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September 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 27-year-old man with a unique association of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans and acne keloidalis nuchae, successfully treated with oral isotretinoin.
33 citations
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April 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that age and follicular miniaturization were extremely weak predictors of total hair count in women with hair loss.
30 citations
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that minoxidil did not significantly increase hair shaft elongation in ex vivo human hair follicle culture, questioning the suitability of this method for studying its hair-growth-promoting effects.
29 citations
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November 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that α-MSH administration before skin wounding in adult mice reduced inflammation and scar area, suggesting a potential pathway to more regenerative healing.
27 citations
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March 2018 in “Allergy and asthma proceedings” This study found that Israeli patients with alopecia areata had a higher prevalence of comorbid conditions, including food allergies and chronic spontaneous urticaria, compared to matched controls.