November 2024 in “Journal of Microscopy” This study found that micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) was highly effective for analyzing the cross-sectional geometry of hair fibres, including the medulla in highly curled hair, but less effective than scanning electron microscopy for surface details.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “Vìsnik farmacìï” This study developed an emulsion formulation with optimal properties for androgenetic alopecia treatment using saw palmetto and Japanese Sophora extracts, evaluated for stability and release of active ingredients.
December 2021 in “Jurnal ilmiah Manuntung” This study tested a hair tonic containing gotu kola and garlic extracts on rabbits, finding that the formulation with 5% gotu kola and 0.04% garlic showed promising hair growth results and remained stable during storage.
8 citations
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July 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses key surgical techniques for optimal graft growth in hair transplantation and presents no new research findings.
October 2024 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” This study suggests that follicular unit viability during hair transplantation is best preserved at lower storage temperatures, specifically around 4 °C, and provides insights into optimal cooling practices to enhance transplant success.
August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that current clinical, microscopic, and laboratory analyses did not reliably distinguish Alaskan malamutes with coat funk from normal dogs, indicating more research with larger samples is needed.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review provides an overview of how advancing imaging technologies, such as tissue clearing and intravital microscopy, are enhancing our understanding of tumor architecture and interactions between cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment, aiding both fundamental cancer research and the development of therapies.
30 citations
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February 2023 in “Animals” This study suggests that the period from birth to 6 months is optimal for regulating secondary hair follicle development in cashmere goats, with specific growth factors potentially playing a regulatory role.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Cell and Tissue Banking” In this study, noncultured autologous skin cells prepared using a tissue homogenizer significantly improved burn wound healing in rats compared to a control treatment.
January 2021 in “Lecture notes in mechanical engineering” This study found that hair exposed to extreme temperatures, acidic conditions, or excessive coconut oil showed damage, with pH 5 to 7 being optimal for maintaining hair health.
January 2024 in “Lecture notes in networks and systems” In this study, a system was developed utilizing advanced image processing to analyze hair and scalp conditions, aiding professionals in diagnosing diseases like alopecia and monitoring treatment by extracting and comparing key parameters from microscopic images.
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.
15 citations
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December 2015 in “Textile Research Journal” This study describes the development of polyamide 6 composite fibers with amber filler, finding them suitable for use in medical textiles such as compression garments due to their biocompatibility with skin cells.
August 2020 in “Textile research journal” This study introduces a modular fiber model to investigate how changes in microstructural properties of wool affect its critical buckling load, highlighting potential uses and areas needing further research in wool fiber biophysics.
115 citations
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This systematic review indicates that a platelet-rich plasma concentration of 1.0 × 10^6 plt/μL may be optimal for tissue regeneration due to sufficient nutrition supply and effective growth factor diffusion in vivo.
55 citations
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August 2015 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study reports that a newly developed polyherbal phospholipid complex cream containing Citrus auranticum and Glycyrrhiza glabra extracts improved polyphenol retention in the skin, suggesting potential as an anti-aging cosmeceutical.
18 citations
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October 2002 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study observed that follicular dysplasia in Weimar Pointers produces histopathological features and hair abnormalities similar to color dilution alopecia, though less severe.
5 citations
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June 2016 in “Twin research and human genetics” In this study, heritability analyses in twins and siblings revealed that genetic factors predominantly influence hair diameter and curvature, with notable sex differences in their genetic impact.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Textile Research Journal” This study found that L-cystine-modified rabbit hair fibers had improved dye adsorption and spinnability, due to changes in secondary structure and surface characteristics.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study successfully developed and optimized ethanol-free microemulsion systems for the transdermal delivery of finasteride, showing that the predicted optimal formulations had physicochemical characteristics close to estimated values, without significant damage to treated hair fibers.
In this experimental study, researchers found that using aluminum foil in hair bleaching significantly improves lightness and color uniformity compared to not using foil, indicating a more effective technique for achieving optimal hair coloring results.
January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that young rat models, with naturally synchronized hair growth phases, developed total alopecia after chemotherapy and may serve as a better model for testing CIA protective treatments compared to adult rats.
28 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the development of follicular unit transplantation for hair replacement, highlighting its ability to provide natural-looking results with minimal recovery time, but results depend heavily on the skill and planning of the practitioner.
June 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” This comparison study identified non-shaven FUT long hair (FUL) restoration as potentially offering more aesthetic benefits and fewer scars than FUE or conventional FUT for treating various types of alopecia.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, utilizing a mixture of crushed sky fruit seeds and sodium salt for goat skin preservation led to a significant reduction in environmental impact, decreasing total dissolved solids by 59% and chloride content by 44%, while maintaining the physical quality of processed leather.
October 2022 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article highlights key considerations for hair restoration surgery, noting that surgeons must account for differences in esthetic ideals, hair characteristics, and healing properties across different ethnic groups to achieve optimal outcomes.
This study found that injecting growth factor concentrates into the scalp of five patients with androgenic alopecia led to notable improvements in hair density and quality over eight weeks, with patients reporting satisfaction and minimal side effects.
10 citations
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November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case report documents acquired progressive kinking of the hair in a prepubertal boy but does not provide new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found no significant difference in the tensile properties of hair from different scalp positions, suggesting that microscopic structural heterogeneities may play a role.
4 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that polyquaternium-68 at pH 9 achieved the greatest hair deposition, while polyquaternium-44 demonstrated the best wash resistance at pH 6.