7 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” In this study, researchers investigated the immunohistopathological characteristics of the skin in individuals during the acute phase of chikungunya infection, revealing CHIKV antigens and inflammatory infiltrates in various skin components and highlighting the role of cytokines/chemokines in the disease's skin manifestations.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Food & Function” In this animal study, Castanea sativa Mill. flower extract did not significantly affect prostate tumorigenesis but demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on the prostate and liver.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Brazilian Journal of Petroleum and Gas” This study evaluated a microemulsion-based flushing fluid made with castor oil that effectively removed 84.85% of mud cake formed by drilling fluid, highlighting its Newtonian fluid behavior and high wettability inversion capability.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study describes the demographic, clinical, and histopathological characteristics of 16 patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia and emphasizes the need for further research on its pathogenesis and treatment.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study found that human hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells effectively maintained human embryonic stem cells in an undifferentiated state, comparable to mouse embryonic fibroblasts under standard conditions.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Toxicological Research”
6 citations
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March 2020 in “Jornal de Pediatria” This study found that inflammatory dermatoses, especially atopic dermatitis, were the most common pediatric skin conditions at a Brazilian reference center, highlighting different patterns compared to adult skin disorders.
6 citations
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August 2009 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Ciências da Saúde” This study created a novel classification for dermatological and cosmiatric changes caused by cancer treatments, categorizing them as triggered, exacerbated, or unrelated to the treatment.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This review highlights the potential of nanotechnology-based formulations in hair care and treatment, emphasizing how these innovative materials can enhance the stability, efficacy, and safety of active compounds while addressing the limitations of conventional formulations.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Food Science and Technology” This study identified nine fungal genera, including Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Cladosporium, in dry salted shrimp samples from Rio Branco, Acre, highlighting the need for improved hygienic practices in processing to prevent potential public health risks from mycotoxin producers.
5 citations
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August 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that combining adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells with meglumine antimoniate reduced lesion size and parasite load in mice with leishmaniasis, suggesting potential for improved treatment.
4 citations
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April 2024 in “Animals” This study reported allergic dermatitis in Brazilian donkeys linked to Culicoides insect bites, characterized by severe itching and skin lesions. The potential treatment with copaiba oil and multivitamin emulsion was explored, revealing its promise for managing this condition.
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.
4 citations
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November 2015 in “Research Journal of Medicinal Plant” This study found that ethanolic, aqueous, and hydroethanolic extracts of Tridax procumbens inhibited mitosis and caused mutagenic effects on cell division in Allium cepa root meristematic cells.
3 citations
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August 2025 in “Fermentation” In this study, researchers produced a biosurfactant from yeast that effectively reduces surface tension, acts as a good oil emulsifier, demonstrates antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and exhibits no cytotoxicity, suggesting its potential use in eco-friendly cosmetic formulations.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In a retrospective study, TNFα inhibitor-induced alopecia was observed in pediatric patients, primarily adolescents with inflammatory bowel diseases, with hair regrowth occurring in those who discontinued the therapy; this suggests that stopping these medications can improve drug-induced alopecia in children.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Einstein (São Paulo)” This study found that during the early pandemic months of 2020, there was a significant increase in dermatological conditions linked to stress and behavioral changes compared to the same period in 2019.
3 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, researchers found that triamcinolone acetonide provided earlier visual improvement in alopecia areata treatment, but by 12 weeks, both triamcinolone acetonide and betamethasone 1.75 mg/ml showed similar effectiveness compared to lower-dose betamethasone and placebo.
3 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” This study found that the combined use of sugarcane fibre and keratinolytic enzymes reduced hairball excretion in cats.
3 citations
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August 2012 in “Annals of Diagnostic Pathology” This study found that women with AIDS had significantly reduced epithelial thickness and more telogen hair follicles on the scalp compared to women without AIDS.
3 citations
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September 2010 in “Acta Médica Portuguesa” This review explores the psychosocial impact of PCOS symptoms on health-related quality of life, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary care and individual perspectives, but reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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August 2010 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case study describes a child with severe cicatricial alopecia that began at birth and progressed rapidly, making treatment results disappointing.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education” In this study, a high prevalence of anabolic-androgenic steroid use was observed among bodybuilding athletes in Sergipe, Brazil, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds, highlighting the need for increased awareness about the associated health risks.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in aesthetic treatments, emphasizing its benefits and potential as a promising and safe alternative for enhancing appearance and self-confidence, without presenting new clinical results.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” This source reports that hair transplant surgery can lead to permanent hair growth improvements for men with androgenetic alopecia, and continuing minoxidil or finasteride after the procedure may reduce further hair loss.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Cells” The study found that growing dermal papilla cells in 3D spheroids enhances their activity with hair growth-promoting agents, such as minoxidil and TCQA, compared to traditional 2D cultures.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Médico” This review discusses various alternative treatments for androgenetic alopecia, including pharmacological, surgical, and herbal therapies, without presenting new clinical findings.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “ABCS Health Sciences” This case report found that topical Minoxidil was effective and safe in achieving complete hair regrowth for patients experiencing partial or total alopecia during chemotherapy, with no adverse effects observed after three months of treatment.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” In this study, TrichotechTM, a phytocomplex derived from essential oils, enhanced fibroblast proliferation, increased FGF-7 and FGF-10 gene expression, and boosted collagen content in cultured human fibroblasts.
2 citations
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September 2016 in “Symbiosis online journal of veterinary sciences” This report details a case of feline degenerative mucinotic mural folliculitis associated with feline immunodeficiency virus, identified using immunohistochemistry and immunoassay techniques.