164 citations
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April 2008 in “Cochrane library” This review of interventions for alopecia areata found no significant treatment benefits for hair growth compared to placebo, indicating a need for larger, well-conducted studies.
2 citations
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February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that topical bimatoprost significantly improved eyelash growth in individuals with idiopathic and chemotherapy-induced eyelash hypotrichosis compared to a vehicle treatment.
70 citations
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April 2017 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that blue light at a wavelength of 453 nm promoted hair growth ex vivo, potentially through interacting with OPN3 receptors in human hair follicles.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “Biomedical materials” This study found that recombinant human hair keratin proteins K31 and K81 show greater potential for inducing skin cell differentiation compared to natural keratin coatings.
36 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the challenges in selecting optical parameters for photobiomodulation studies on hair regrowth and wound healing, reporting no new clinical results and recommending more rigorous, standardized research approaches.
5 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
139 citations
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December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
75 citations
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October 2016 in “Genes & Development” This study found that Sonic Hedgehog secreted by hair follicle transit-amplifying cells is essential for dermal adipogenesis and hair follicle growth by acting on adipocyte precursors.
72 citations
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November 2012 in “PloS one” This study found that dysregulation of the folliculin-p0071 interaction may lead to changes in cell adhesion and signaling, contributing to conditions like emphysema and renal cell carcinoma.
70 citations
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May 2014 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that systematic review and protocol topics in the Cochrane Database for skin conditions are partly aligned with disease burden metrics, with some conditions overrepresented and others underrepresented compared to their disability-adjusted life years.
66 citations
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July 2015 in “Organogenesis” This review summarizes recent findings on how Wnt signaling proteins play crucial roles in the cutaneous wound healing process but reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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July 2019 in “PloS one” This study found that T-regulatory cells, specifically the FOXP3 CD39 subset, were significantly reduced in both circulation and hair follicles of alopecia areata patients compared to healthy subjects, suggesting potential therapeutic targets.
25 citations
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July 2013 in “Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry” This study found that spironolactone reduced fish fecundity and caused masculinization of females at certain concentrations, while having no effect on Daphnia magna reproduction, underscoring concerns for environmental exposure to vertebrates.
7 citations
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October 2015 in “American Journal of Primatology” The researchers observed that pregnancy in rhesus monkeys was associated with an increased incidence of hair loss, though the underlying reasons remain unclear.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that a high sesquiterpene C. aeruginosa extract significantly reduced axillary hair growth in women compared to placebo with no apparent adverse effects.
This study found that γδ T cells play a role in regulating stromal behavior, influencing the composition and vascularity of fibrotic tissues during the foreign body response.
1 citations
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October 2022 This study assessed the potential for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion power in Fiji, finding higher power output and efficiency during summer due to greater temperature differences between surface and deep sea waters.
October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document honored Yvonne, announced upcoming dermatology events, and introduced new journal editors.
January 2026 in “Nano-Micro Letters” This review discusses the principles, materials, and applications of melt electrowriting-based 4D printing for creating biomimetic scaffolds, but reports no new clinical results; it highlights recent advancements and remaining challenges in the field.
In this study, ground flaxseed intake was associated with increased hair growth and improved metabolic markers in rabbits, but the mechanisms and optimal usage remain to be determined.
87 citations
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December 2015 in “Cochrane library” This review observed limited evidence of clinically significant benefits from treatments for acute central serous chorioretinopathy, which often resolves spontaneously, but identified PDT and micropulse laser as the most promising for further trials.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Der pharmacia lettre” This study found that neurosteroids might play a role in the neuroprotective effects of ischemic postconditioning by reducing brain infarct size and improving motor performance and memory in mice.
53 citations
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August 2014 in “Cochrane library” This review found no evidence supporting the efficacy of methotrexate for inducing remission in active ulcerative colitis compared to placebo or active comparators.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Der pharmacia lettre” This study found that shampoo formulated with Eclipta alba extracts may promote hair growth and act as an antidandruff agent due to its antifungal activity against Malassezia.
September 2024 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” This review highlights that COVID-19, beyond affecting the respiratory system, leads to various complications across multiple organ systems like cardiovascular, neurological, and immune, emphasizing the importance of understanding these to enhance patient care and guide future research.
58 citations
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November 2018 in “Cochrane library” This study found that oral isotretinoin may slightly improve physician-assessed acne severity but is associated with more minor adverse effects compared to standard oral antibiotics plus topical treatment, based on low-quality evidence.
51 citations
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August 2015 in “Cochrane library” This systematic review reports that there is currently no evidence supporting methotrexate for maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis; further large-scale trials are needed to assess its efficacy and safety.
28 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” This study found that a novel proniosomal gel formulation of CoQ10 improved antioxidant levels and provided better skin protection against UV radiation compared to a conventional CoQ10 gel in animal models.
9 citations
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March 2019 in “Anthropology and Medicine” This exploration reports no new results but discusses how globalisation and liberalisation in India may have contributed to the rise of PCOS and metabolic disorders through sociocultural, environmental, and political-economic changes.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This Cochrane review found no clear superiority among treatments for central serous chorioretinopathy, with low-dose photodynamic therapy, supplements, and eplerenone showing slightly higher probabilities of improving visual acuity, but evidence remains uncertain due to biases and small study sizes.