10 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Biophotonics” This study analyzed clinical and histological reports and concluded that blue light therapy is safe for human skin, with potential photoprotective effects against UV irradiation due to its impact on skin pigmentation mediated by Opsin-3.
10 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this mouse study, UVA and UVB exposure led to hair follicle miniaturization, graying, and prolonged hair cycle duration, associated with changes in stem cells and increased Wnt signaling activity.
10 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study revealed that photobiomodulation significantly improved hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients, with laser treatments being more effective than combined laser/LED treatments, while device style did not significantly affect outcomes.
10 citations
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August 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This abstract provides no new clinical results; it discusses the role of surgery and interventional radiotherapy in treating cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the potential benefits of phytochemicals for hair care and emphasizes the need for more robust preclinical and clinical studies, without reporting new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, reduced hair density, diameter, and follicle miniaturization were key characteristics of female pattern hair loss in Southern Chinese women, with occipital and temporal sites also affected.
10 citations
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March 2016 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” This study reports that A132, a hair dye ingredient, induces phototoxicity and photogenotoxicity via mitochondrial apoptosis when exposed to sunlight, suggesting potential risks of oxidative stress and hair damage.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” This report documented a successful and sustained hair restoration surgery using follicular unit transplantation for temporal triangular alopecia, lasting over six years.
10 citations
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December 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reports two distinct patterns of hair changes in postmenopausal women, linking diffuse generalized scalp hair loss to older age and frontal hair loss to higher facial hair scores and younger age.
10 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of Food Biochemistry” This study found that Sithong-bao seed coat extract, with high phenolic content, exhibited the strongest antioxidant properties among certain Thai tamarind cultivars, suggesting potential for nutraceutical development.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Light therapy can effectively treat vitiligo and hair loss caused by a specific medication.
10 citations
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May 2006 in “Agricultural Sciences in China” This study found that a hydroponic buffer solution induced the formation of abundant long root hairs, termed "hedgehog roots," in several plant species but not in onions.
10 citations
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that photochemical and cosmetic chemical oxidation of hair causes surface damage by delipidation and acid formation, which can be characterized and quantified using microfluorometry and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
10 citations
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January 2002 in “Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakaishi/Journal of S C C./Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakai kaishi” This study found that the cuticle layer of hair contributes approximately 60% to bending stress, highlighting its significant role in the mechanical properties of hair stiffness.
10 citations
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May 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that four out of ten patients with alopecia areata experienced some hair regrowth after PUVA therapy, though this treatment should be reserved for those unresponsive to other options due to potential long-term side effects.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “BioMed research international” This study describes a method to extract and characterize keratin particles from human hair, finding they can encapsulate the anticancer drug Paclitaxel with significant efficiency, releasing it in a pH-dependent manner potentially beneficial for targeted cancer treatment.
9 citations
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April 2019 in “Molecules” This study found that a blackcurrant extract with phytoestrogen activity increased hair number and stem cell marker expression in a menopausal rat model, suggesting a potential benefit for hair loss.
9 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” This study validated a highly selective and fast LC–MS/MS method for accurately measuring levels of tadalafil and finasteride in human plasma, adhering to international bioanalytical guidelines.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “Australian Prescriber” This review highlights that pharmacotherapy for polycystic ovary syndrome should address individual patient concerns, with metformin beneficial for reducing weight and metabolic risk, and lifestyle modifications also important.
9 citations
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June 2023 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study reports that keratinocytes grown under low oxygen conditions (physioxia) demonstrated reduced reactive oxygen species production and increased antioxidant enzyme activity compared to those in higher oxygen conditions, highlighting the role of oxygen in regulating skin antioxidant defenses.
9 citations
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that LC-MS/MS assays provided more reliable and precise steroid measurements in human serum compared to traditional immunoassays, particularly at lower concentrations.
9 citations
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November 2022 in “Applied sciences” This review explores marine algae-derived phenolic compounds and their potential cosmeceutical benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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June 2022 in “Plants” This study found that shallot extract may promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by reducing inflammation and modulating gene expression related to key hair growth pathways.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study found that PCOS is common among Iranian women, with phenotypes involving hyperandrogenism exhibiting worse lipid profiles and higher rates of metabolic syndrome compared to healthy women.
9 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” In this study, researchers found that human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells exhibit significant phagocytic ability against various particles and pathogens, which might enhance strategies for addressing specific local and systemic infections due to their regenerative properties.
9 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” This review summarizes research finding over 150 new molecules with various biological activities from traditional herbal medicines studied in China, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, sublingual tofacitinib achieved a longer estimated half-life than oral administration in treatment-resistant alopecia areata patients, potentially supporting daily dosing; overall treatment response was modest.
9 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review found that oral and topical phosphodiesterase inhibitors and topical prostaglandin analogues are safe and effective treatments for various skin diseases, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia.
9 citations
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May 2019 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” This study demonstrated a method for delivering a photosensitizer, Ammi majus fructuum furocumarines, into hair follicles using calcium carbonate particles, followed by UVA irradiation, which led to significant pigment accumulation, indicating potential improvements for photochemical therapy.
9 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal” In this study, researchers suggest that laser-assisted drug delivery could enhance the administration of platelet-rich plasma, and potentially bimatoprost or minoxidil, for patients with androgenetic alopecia by ensuring uniform placement in the dermis without injection pain.