35 citations
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February 2024 in “Science Advances” This study introduces a magnet-assisted fabrication strategy for creating complex 3D soft bioscaffolds, demonstrating its effectiveness by producing structures with overhangs and supporting biohybrid actuators, promising advancements in biomedical applications.
6 citations
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March 1991 in “Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry” Manganese levels in hair may be linked to multiple sclerosis.
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.
6 citations
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February 1998 in “PubMed” This study found that patients with MPA had significantly lower zinc and manganese levels and higher copper levels in their hair compared to hair-healthy men.
December 2025 in “Репродуктивное здоровье Восточная Европа” This study found that magnesium and iron deficiencies were significantly associated with menstrual cycle disorders in women of reproductive age, suggesting these deficiencies may contribute as potential factors in these disorders.
This study utilized polarized light microscopy to examine hair shafts in ten children with rare genetic disorders, such as Netherton syndrome and ectodermal dysplasia, providing valuable diagnostic insights into hair thickness, composition, and structural irregularities associated with these conditions.
1 citations
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June 2019 in “IEEJ Transactions on Sensors and Micromachines” This study reports the development of a MEMS silicon-hair device capable of detecting minute forces and moments, replicating the sensory functions of human hair follicles with high sensitivity.
March 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that microneedles containing magnetic intracellular vesicles and tremella polysaccharide improved the hair microenvironment and accelerated hair regeneration in mice with androgenic alopecia.
October 2023 in “Case Reports” This case report identified a new isotype of male androgenetic alopecia (inverse-MAGA) in a man successfully treated with finasteride and minoxidil, suggesting the need for future studies to evaluate this variant widely.
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.
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.
35 citations
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July 2009 in “Optics express” This study introduces a new intracavity frequency modulation technique for tunable picosecond optical parametric oscillators, enhancing chemical contrast in coherent Raman imaging by allowing real-time subtraction of background signals.
3 citations
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November 2024 in “Electrochimica Acta” A new, quick method accurately detects minoxidil in drugs and cosmetics.
8 citations
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September 1975 in “Journal of Animal Science” This study found that moose hair can effectively monitor previous mineral states for most elements, except zinc, and mineral uptake differs between male and female moose.
13 citations
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March 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study found that a polymer treatment changes the charge on hair surfaces, making bleached hair smoother and less porous.
21 citations
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February 2003 in “Farmaco” Method quickly measures finasteride concentration in capsules.
January 2025 in “Journal of Raman Spectroscopy” This study observed that the Raman spectra of human hair cuticle vary with polarization and direction of signal collection, identifying certain spectral bands as markers sensitive to the structural changes in keratin secondary and tertiary structures.
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.
1 citations
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October 2019 in “Epileptic disorders” In this case report, a 13-year-old girl with Pitt-Hopkins syndrome developed hair curling after starting the antiepileptic drug perampanel, which had not been previously reported as a side effect.
450 citations
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January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This article reviews follicular melanogenesis, detailing how melanin synthesis and its regulation in hair follicles depend on a complex interplay of cellular and molecular mechanisms, but reports no new clinical findings.
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.
21 citations
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” In this study, ultradeformable liposomes containing Tween 20 or terpenes increased phospholipid bilayer fluidity and enhanced skin penetration of sodium fluorescein, with terpenes improving hair follicle penetration.
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.
June 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study found that Platycladus orientalis flavonoids may reduce oxidative damage and slow melanin degradation in AGA-affected hair, improving its quality.
September 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”