41 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses the challenges and potential solutions in studying Demodex mites and their possible pathogenic role in human skin disorders but reports no new findings.
27 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that melanoma on the posterior scalp is associated with worse survival compared to other body sites, while sun-exposed areas showed better survival outcomes.
November 2023 in “Advanced functional materials” This study suggests that inorganic magnesium silicate sprays can improve burn wound repair and promote regeneration of skin appendages, showing superior results compared to commercial wound healing products in animal models.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In AGA animal models, this study found that finasteride-loaded microspheres provided rapid and sustained dihydrotestosterone suppression, promoting hair regrowth through dual-phase drug release.
January 2026 in “Western Journal of Nursing Research” This study found that collecting hair samples for cortisol analysis is feasible in community-dwelling individuals with longstanding multiple sclerosis, although no significant correlation between hair cortisol levels and perceived chronic stress was observed, highlighting the complexity of stress measurement in this population.
In this study, researchers found two non-synonymous SNPs in the TERT gene associated with mean wool staple strength in sheep, suggesting TERT as a potential candidate gene for improving wool traits.
January 2026 in “EJC Skin Cancer” In this study, researchers detailed the sociodemographic, clinicopathological traits, and survival outcomes of untreated, resectable stage I–III melanoma patients in Serbia, focusing on recurrence rates and survival metrics segmented by AJCC sub-stage.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that Hispanic/Latino patients in the USA were diagnosed with melanoma at younger ages and at more advanced stages than non-Hispanic/Latino Whites, which contributed to lower melanoma-specific survival rates among Hispanics/Latinos.
18 citations
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November 2008 in “Disease-a-Month” This study developed a multifunctional injectable hydrogel that effectively provided hemostasis and accelerated healing of infected skin wounds, demonstrating significant potential for clinical wound dressing applications.
This study investigated the expression of KRTAP6 gene family in Gansu Alpine fine-wool sheep, finding significant expression during the anagen phase and a negative correlation between KRTAP6-1 and KRTAP6-5 expressions with wool fiber diameter and strength.
35 citations
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October 2011 in “Medicine and science in sports and exercise” This review discusses the role of skeletal muscle in synthesizing bioactive androgens, highlighting that intramuscular androgens may influence muscle via intracrine action, but their precise function remains unclear.
September 2025 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” In this rodent study, the researchers found that different hormone therapies affected gut microbiota and goblet cell counts, with notable microbial shifts observed between groups receiving estrogen with and without an orchiectomy, linked to estrogen metabolism.
June 2019 in “Medicine and science in sports and exercise” This case report documents a 20-year-old female runner with recurrent bone stress injuries, concluding they were due to low bone density from uncontrolled Celiac Disease and functional hypothalamic amenorrhea from low energy availability.
Custom skincare can be made based on genes, fewer cats in Lublin have FeLV/FIV than national average, and studies also looked at small water bodies, river pollution, guppy growth, toxins in biochars, palm oil issues, and pumpkin seed oil for hair strength.
May 2004 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” In this case study, the patient increased daily calorie intake and added resistance training, resulting in a 35% increase in resting metabolism and a 5-pound loss of body fat over six weeks.
May 2004 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” In this case study, increasing daily calories and adding resistance training led to a 35% increase in resting metabolism and a 3% reduction in body fat over six weeks.
May 1999 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” This case report discusses an elite female gymnast who experienced delayed menarche likely due to exercise-associated amenorrhea and diagnosed wrist conditions, recommending a treatment of reduced weight-bearing and dietary review.
June 2026 in “Applied and Computational Engineering” This study reviewed the principles and classifications of hair dyes, identifying significant differences between oxidative, temporary non-oxidative, and semi-permanent non-oxidative dyes in terms of duration, application methods, and potential risks, which could help improve safety and convenience in hair dye use.
October 2025 in “Jurnal Medisains Kesehatan” This experimental study found that leaf extracts from Averrhoa bilimbi and Muntingia calabura significantly inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, with M. calabura demonstrating stronger antibacterial activity, suggesting potential for acne treatment.
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June 2020 in “Developmental Cell” This study observed that in chicken skin, large-scale differences in gene expression between feathered and scaly skin are controlled by enhancer-driven uniform expression, while small-scale differences within individual feathers are associated with chromatin looping.
May 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This study reported the successful development of finasteride-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles, with varying encapsulation efficiencies, aiming to enhance drug delivery for hair growth while minimizing side effects, and noted that an in vivo study will follow to assess efficacy.
December 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study observed that individuals with Down syndrome had a higher incidence of autoimmune skin conditions and a lower incidence of certain viral infections, indicating unique immune system dysregulation.
300 citations
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August 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” This review discusses mesenchymal–epithelial interactions in hair follicle development and cycling, highlighting recent insights without reporting new experimental results.
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December 2004 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This review discusses nonclassical 21-hydroxylase deficiency as the most common autosomal recessive disorder in humans and highlights the effectiveness of glucocorticoid treatment in reversing related symptoms.
72 citations
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November 2015 in “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders” This study concluded that teriflunomide has a consistent and manageable safety profile, with common mild-to-moderate adverse events and no new safety concerns identified over up to 12 years of treatment.
24 citations
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July 2019 in “Cochrane library” This review found that oral methotrexate plus oral prednisone may improve disease activity or damage in juvenile active morphea compared to placebo plus prednisone, but adverse events may slightly increase.
21 citations
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December 2007 in “Primary Care” This article reviews the challenges in treating PCOS, noting the potential benefits of insulin sensitizers on ovulatory function and pregnancy outcomes, and calls for more long-term studies on metabolic interventions.
20 citations
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December 2016 in “Neurodegenerative disease management” This study found that teriflunomide, an oral medication taken once daily, significantly slowed disability progression in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis, supported by positive results in two Phase III trials and supplemented by various analyses including long-term studies and patient-reported outcomes.
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January 2006 in “Skinmed” A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.
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April 2022 in “JMIR Dermatology” Public interest in COVID-19-related hair loss increased during COVID-19 surges, especially with the omicron variant.