26 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry” This study observed that dental erosion was common among adolescents in Pasto, Colombia, with dietary habits like frequent juice consumption and snacking on artificially flavored lemon products linked to increased risk.
22 citations
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August 2015 in “PloS one” This study found that the binding and release of BMP-2 from kerateine biomaterials are significantly influenced by pH and salt concentration, highlighting the potential for developing improved bone repair systems.
20 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This paper reviews recent research on hair graying, suggesting that an imbalance in oxidative stress handling may affect melanocyte stem cells and melanin production with age, and calls for exploring strategies to prolong melanin production.
20 citations
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June 2014 in “BMC genomics” This study identified the placenta at the base of the ovary as the origin of poplar seed hair development and detailed transcriptome dynamics during the growth process.
17 citations
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June 2019 in “BMC genomics” This study cataloged several long non-coding RNAs and microRNAs in cashmere goat dermal papilla cells, suggesting these non-coding RNAs may play a role in hair follicle stem cell activation and hair growth.
16 citations
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October 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study suggests that Houttuynia cordata extract may promote hair growth by stimulating dermal papilla cell proliferation and extending the anagen phase through enhanced energy metabolism and gene expression changes.
13 citations
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October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil effectively promotes hair regrowth in younger patients with small balding areas.
11 citations
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October 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that an extract from the root of Sophora flavescens Aiton significantly improved hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 6 months.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This review summarizes existing validation research on the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), highlighting its reliability and responsiveness while identifying the need for further validation regarding racial and ethnic inclusivity.
8 citations
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June 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that the retinoid receptor and PPAR pathway are involved in hair follicle miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia, alongside androgen receptors.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, anti-androgenic therapy with finasteride for prostate disease was associated with reduced cardiac hypertrophy in heart failure patients, encouraging further investigation in larger cohorts.
6 citations
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April 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This study reports that a new protocol using Angio PRP improved wound healing in mice by enhancing key healing processes and regulating inflammation, suggesting potential for clinical advancements.
6 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” This study demonstrated that water-soluble peptides from egg yolk, termed "hair growth peptide," stimulated human hair follicle cell growth and improved hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
5 citations
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March 2021 in “F1000Research” This study found that the ABCG2 (rs2231142) polymorphism was associated with an increased risk of hyperuricemia and hypercholesterolemia in young Mexican males.
4 citations
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that cooling combined with antioxidants can improve scalp cooling effectiveness in preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia by maintaining hair follicle viability and function.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Pumpkin seeds may help expel parasites, but findings are retracted.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Genetics and Molecular Biology” This review discusses various strategies proposed to control COVID-19 and highlights challenges related to human and viral genetic variability but reports no new findings.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “Life science alliance” This study observed that disrupting the Pnkp gene in adult mice resulted in a premature aging-like phenotype, suggesting PNKP's vital role in maintaining normal growth and survival of certain progenitor cell populations.
3 citations
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April 2015 in “Netherlands Heart Journal” This study reported that male baldness was not significantly linked to the severity of coronary artery disease, challenging previous studies suggesting such an association.
3 citations
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June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in hair follicle research, highlighting therapeutic and cosmetic applications, but reports no new study results.
2 citations
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March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that negative illness perception in Saudi patients with alopecia is linked to reduced quality of life and increased anxiety and depression, highlighting the importance of addressing both physical and mental health in treatment.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “F1000Research” This study found that the ABCG2 (Q191K) polymorphism increases the risk of hyperuricemia and hypercholesterolemia specifically in young Mexican males.
2 citations
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June 2021 in “Medicine” This study found that higher hair cortisol concentrations, indicating chronic stress, were associated with an increased risk of aneurysmal rupture in patients with intracranial aneurysms.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Nature communications” This study found that deleting the Mof gene in mouse skin leads to severe defects in skin cell self-renewal, differentiation, and hair follicle growth, indicating that MOF is crucial for mitochondrial and ciliary gene expression and essential for skin development.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found low serum ferritin and vitamin B12 levels in a significant portion of women with chronic telogen effluvium, while vitamin D deficiency was less common.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Clinical ophthalmology” This study found that bimatoprost eye drops increased eyelash length, thickness, pigmentation, and the number of eyelashes per follicle in rabbits, without causing inflammation.
1 citations
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January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” This study found that hair follicle stem cells are multipotent and can enhance nerve regeneration and function in mice, showing potential as an accessible source for treating peripheral nerve injuries.
August 2026 in “Molecular Biomedicine” This review outlines the design and engineering of multifunctional hydrogels, emphasizing their evolving biomedical applications, notably in controlled drug delivery, tissue support, and disease management, and discusses their potential for clinical translation.
April 2026 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This thesis review found that invasive methods like PRP and hair transplantation can significantly improve hair quality and density in androgenetic alopecia, though effectiveness and safety vary by technique.
April 2026 in “BMC Genomics” This study identified key molecular differences between Long and Short hair type cashmere goats, suggesting hair type differentiation is linked to structural assembly and follicle remodeling.