This study found that a 10% hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic demonstrated better hair growth activity than 2% minoxidil in rabbits but caused eye irritation.
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.
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October 2014 in “Journal of Dairy Science” This study found that in lactating Holstein cows, hair from the tail switch, which grows faster and is more sensitive to cortisol changes, is ideal for measuring hair cortisol levels.
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July 2014 in “Conservation Physiology” This study found that hair cortisol concentration in free-ranging brown bears is influenced by handling methods, body condition, and potentially both short- and long-term stressors.
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January 2017 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses in vitro methods for evaluating the effects of hair care products on hair fibers, reporting no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate and accurate equipment for testing.
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October 2023 in “Cosmetics” This narrative review concluded that lifestyle factors such as nutrition, sleep, exercise, and social interactions play key roles in improving skin health and well-being with aging, and suggests social media campaigns could promote beneficial lifestyle changes in the future.
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January 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” This review from JAAD Reviews provides a comprehensive overview of hypertrichosis, discussing its diagnosis, treatment options like topical and laser therapies, and special psychosocial considerations for pediatric patients to better support clinicians and researchers in managing this condition.
July 2026 in “Deviant Behavior” This scoping review examined biopsychosocial markers associated with identifying as an involuntary celibate (incel), highlighting physical appearance perceptions, mental health challenges, and social victimization experiences, and suggesting tailored prevention strategies.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that the global prevalence of alopecia areata is estimated at 1.93%, affecting around 15.05 million people, with significant regional and demographic variations.
February 2024 in “BMJ Open” This study at Luigi Sacco University Hospital identified three key macro symptoms of long COVID—neurological, sensorial, and physical—and found that their development is associated with comorbidities, medications during acute COVID-19, and demographic factors like age and gender.
December 2023 in “European Journal of Psychology Open” This study found that rigid perfectionism in men was associated with higher levels of baldness distress, with anxiety about physical aging partially mediating this relationship, regardless of age, level of baldness, cultural context, or racial identity.
October 2023 in “Biomedical science and engineering” Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
July 2023 in “International journal of physiology” This article outlines hypertrichosis lanuginosa, emphasizing its rarity, potential congenital or acquired nature, association with malignancy, challenges in diagnosis, limited treatment options, and the need for more research to understand its mechanisms.
April 2023 in “JMIR Research Protocols” In this study, researchers are constructing a comprehensive data set from 997 adult participants in Japan to develop a statistical model that explores the relationships among various health parameters, aiming to enable personalized and preventive health care interventions based on empirical data.
September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses how physical appearance, including skin, facial features, and physique, is linked to aging and health risks, but reports no new experimental results.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” New materials and methods could improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
April 2024 in “Chemical engineering journal” In this study, a novel injectable hydrogel with antibacterial and hemostatic properties showed promise in promoting the healing of MRSA-infected skin wounds.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This article reviews the steps and methods involved in preparing skin tissues for three-dimensional volumetric imaging, highlighting its potential to provide detailed insights into skin structure not possible with traditional 2D histology, but reports no new findings.
January 2024 in “RSC pharmaceutics” This source discusses using stratum corneum ablation as a promising method to enhance transdermal drug delivery by temporarily removing the skin's outermost barrier to improve medication absorption.
January 2009 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This review discusses various methods of light-based hair removal and reports no new clinical results, highlighting advances in laser and intense pulsed light technologies used for targeting hair pigmentation.
226 citations
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January 2002 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study developed a rapid method to extract proteins from human hair, revealing phosphorylation on serine and threonine residues in alpha-keratins and matrix proteins.
71 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Pain Research” This study suggests that controlling variables during platelet-rich plasma preparation and application may improve its reliability and effectiveness in providing long-term relief from chronic pain.
29 citations
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January 2010 in “Methods in Enzymology” This review discusses five genetic fate mapping methods used to study cell behaviors during development and regeneration, detailing the necessary tools and considerations without reporting new experimental results.
24 citations
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March 2024 in “Small Science” This review discusses the potential applications and advantages of encapsulating single cells for use in therapeutics and diagnostics, while also evaluating various methods for effectively creating and sorting single-cell units despite challenges in production and cost.
22 citations
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March 2021 in “Materials Today Bio” This review discusses recent advances in developmental tissue engineering for regenerating ectodermal appendages like teeth and glands, emphasizing biomaterial selection and cell culture strategies, but reports no new experimental results.
22 citations
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August 2010 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This study suggests that reconstructive methods for burn alopecia should be tailored to the conditions of the scarring, with scalp extension and expansion recommended only for large, poor-quality alopecia due to a high complication rate.
9 citations
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August 1952 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study describes a method to estimate endogenous hormone production by neutralizing an endogenous hormone with an oppositely acting hormone.
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March 2012 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study conducted physical examinations on fifty women with hirsutism, focusing on virilization signs, but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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October 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study developed effervescent cleansing tablets containing asiatic-acid-loaded solid lipid microparticles, finding that they provided effective cleansing compared to water and showed good flow properties, pH, and hardness but were unstable at high temperature and humidity.
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January 2021 in “Wear” This study presents a new method for evaluating cosmetic treatments by measuring the resistance of hair to mechanical wear, revealing differences related to hair ethnicity and treatment type.