8 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Higher hair iron levels are linked to changes in brain structure and function.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks” January 2006 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that amelanotic melanocytes from human hair follicles appeared morphologically immature, suggesting they might not transfer melanosomes into keratinocytes.
229 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” This review highlights the role of reactive oxygen species in root hair growth and cell expansion in plants but does not report new empirical findings.
41 citations
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February 2021 in “Translational research” This review discusses the role of noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) in radiation response and highlights their potential as biomarkers for assessing radiation damage, but reports no new clinical results.
31 citations
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April 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that dexamethasone nanocrystals significantly increased drug penetration into skin compared to a traditional cream formulation, suggesting potential benefits for treating inflammatory skin conditions.
17 citations
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September 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study assessed the antioxidant properties and contents of carotenoids and chlorophylls in 10 plant oils, finding fenugreek seed oil to be highest in carotenoids and pomegranate oil most active against free radicals, highlighting their potential as natural materials with antioxidant benefits.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Sub-cellular biochemistry/Subcellular biochemistry” 5 citations
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August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, fMRI results suggested that mechanical stimulation evoked a stronger prickle sensation comprising both pain and itch on hairy skin compared to glabrous skin.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Movement disorders clinical practice” This study reports a unique case of trichotillomania as a presenting sign in a patient with neurological Wilson's disease, confirmed by genetic testing and copper abnormalities.
September 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”
November 2023 in “Cureus” In this pilot study, a 12-week topical treatment with a lotion containing magnetized saline water significantly increased hair count and hair mass index while activating autophagy in the scalp of 20 Caucasian men with mild-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia.
January 1988 in “Nosotchu” This study observed a significant correlation between brain blood flow and hair magnesium and calcium levels in healthy elderly individuals, but no association between hair minerals and intelligence levels.
21 citations
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April 2009 in “Trace Elements and Electrolytes” This study found that autistic children had significantly lower iron levels and higher selenium levels in their hair compared to healthy peers, with variations observed between autistic boys and girls.
29 citations
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February 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study found that Merkel cell clusters require Frizzled6 signaling for their polarity information, while other hair follicle-associated structures align their orientation based on the hair follicle itself.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “Electronics and Communications in Japan” This study reports a highly sensitive MEMS silicon-hair device that mimics hair follicle functions by detecting minimal forces and moments, including electrostatic attraction and surface tension of liquids.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that scalp thickness and hair follicle depth were reduced in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, and MRI signal intensity was higher compared to those without the condition.
12 citations
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September 2013 in “BMC Biophysics” This study developed a model showing that keratin elasticity in skin may be influenced by electrostatic and bridging interactions between keratin filaments, contingent on the balance of charges in the surrounding medium.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” This study found that polyamidoamine dendrimers can permeate skin's current conducting pores and alter the magnitude and direction of electroosmotic flow, affecting drug flux during iontophoresis.
May 2024 in “Ultramicroscopy” Atomic Force Microscopy is a more accurate way to assess hair damage and the effect of cosmetic treatments.
63 citations
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February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” In this study, polydopamine emerged as a safe and effective alternative to traditional hair dyes like PPD for dyeing gray hair permanently, showing resistance to detergents and causing less toxicity and hair loss in mice.
46 citations
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April 2014 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that compromised antioxidant activity in gray hair follicles affects both mature melanocytes and their immature precursors, linked to down-regulation of melanogenesis-related genes.
41 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” 19 citations
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July 2024 in “Drug Delivery” This review discusses how polymer-based nanocarriers can enhance drug delivery targeting hair follicles for acne treatment, focusing on factors affecting this delivery method, combination technologies to improve follicle targeting, and recent advancements in polymer nanodrug-delivery systems.
18 citations
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review explores the complex relationships between ferroptosis, anastasis, and chemoresistance in cancer therapy, highlighting the potential of combining ferroptosis with immunotherapy to overcome resistance and improve personalized cancer treatments.
16 citations
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March 2023 in “Gels” This study found that paeonol-loaded liposomal gels demonstrated antioxidant effects and relieved inflammation in AD-like mice, suggesting potential benefits for treating atopic dermatitis.
15 citations
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February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This article reviews technological advances in skin ultrasonography and magnetic resonance and highlights the pivotal contributions of the Editors, the Editorial Board, and the Journal to these fields. No specific experimental results are reported.
15 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding the structural hierarchy of trichocyte keratins, including their heterodimeric structure and distinct conformations impacting hair growth, with no new experimental results reported.
14 citations
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May 2022 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review article highlights how hair follicle-targeting drug delivery systems enhance therapeutic outcomes and reduce side effects for treating conditions like androgenetic alopecia and acne vulgaris. The authors discuss current formulations and evaluate their performance in both preclinical and clinical settings.
10 citations
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses mechanisms of wound healing impairment in leptin-deficient murine models used for diabetic research, and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further study.