2 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that the cross-section trichometer (HairCheck device) can accurately and sensitively measure hair mass index changes, offering a convenient tool for assessing hair density and diameter in patients with alopecia.
This study evaluated the accuracy of the HairCheck device, a cross-section trichometer, and concluded that it effectively measures changes in hair diameter and density for assessing alopecia progression and treatment response.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that certain polymorphisms in EGF and EGFR genes may increase susceptibility to alopecia areata in the Korean population, and these genetic variations could be associated with specific symptoms such as nail involvement and body hair loss.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, the HairCheck device was reported to accurately assess changes in hair density and diameter, suggesting its usefulness in monitoring alopecia progression and treatment response.
304 citations
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July 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that videodermoscopy enhances diagnostic accuracy for scalp and hair disorders beyond simple clinical inspection and reveals novel disease features that could improve clinical understanding.
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September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This article provides an overview of how dermoscopy can aid in the noninvasive diagnosis of various general dermatological disorders, grouped by clinical presentation, but reports no new clinical results.
64 citations
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August 2014 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” This study found that biallelic mutations in the TTC7A gene affect lymphocyte and gut epithelial cell function, thereby contributing to the development of inflammatory bowel disease in patients.
56 citations
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September 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” This guide reviews the biology of sebaceous glands and their evaluation methods, emphasizing their roles beyond lipid production in skin health and disease, and reports no new research results.
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June 1996 in “International Journal of Legal Medicine” This article discusses how drug molecules integrate into hair fibers, focusing on biological transport mechanisms and physicochemical factors, but reports no new experimental findings.
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November 2013 in “PloS one” This study found that transgenic mice overexpressing HGF/SF are more susceptible to UVA-induced melanoma, with melanin in the papillary dermis interacting with UVA to induce melanoma.
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September 2024 in “Metabolism and Target Organ Damage” This review discusses the role of skin enzymes in drug metabolism and emphasizes the need for models assessing enzyme activity to evaluate the safety and bioequivalence of topical generic drugs, highlighting efforts to standardize testing protocols for transdermal products.
6 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” In this study, Epimedii Folium extract was found to enhance melanin production and promote pigmentation through mechanisms involving the MAPK/ERK1/2 pathway in both in vitro and in vivo models.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” This review covers trichoscopy's role in diagnosing scalp disorders, emphasizing its potential to improve clinical accuracy, but it reports no new clinical results.
August 2025 in “Tobacco Induced Diseases” This study reported that active smokers, including e-cigarette and hookah users, had worse skin quality with more wrinkles and pigmentation compared to ex-smokers and non-smokers, suggesting smoking negatively impacts skin health and may motivate cessation efforts.
November 2008 in “Journal of Generic Medicines” The document updates on EU legal changes, including pharmaceutical patents, class actions in Italy, and various drug-related rulings.
162 citations
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” This study found that latanoprost induces significant growth and pigmentation of lashes and ancillary hairs, with effects mirroring both brief and chronic treatments observed in patients and animal models.
188 citations
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October 2012 in “The AAPS Journal” This review discusses strategies for developing semi-solid topical generic products to match the quality of reference-listed drugs, using concepts like quality by design and reverse-engineering, but reports no new results.
165 citations
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February 2014 in “Phytotherapy Research” Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.
43 citations
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January 1977 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” In this study, minoxidil was found to have low toxicity in various animals, with specific heart lesions observed only in dogs at certain doses.
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January 1989 in “Toxicologic Pathology” This study observed that minoxidil induced myocardial necroses and hemorrhages in beagle dogs and miniature swine, with greater severity seen in dogs.
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April 2017 in “Health Economics, Policy and Law” This review analyzes current patent trends in personalized medicine, suggesting they often privilege the pharmaceutical industry without adequately demonstrating overall public benefit.
7 citations
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May 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study reports that two mouse models of scarring alopecia exhibit similar patterns of hair loss progression despite histological differences in inflammatory cell localization and MHC class I expression.
4 citations
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November 2014 The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” In this study, forming inclusion complexes of Finasteride and poly (ethylene glycol) resulted in significantly improved solubility and dissolution rates, suggesting a promising new solid form for enhanced drug release.
2 citations
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October 2010 in “Reviews in Medical Microbiology” This review discusses syphilis and reports no new clinical findings; it highlights the need for improved prevention and diagnosis to address increasing infection rates globally and in Hungary.
2 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of Toxicologic Pathology” This study identified a single autosomal recessive gene responsible for hypotrichosis in a mutant rabbit strain, affecting hair growth and causing epidermal and hair follicle abnormalities.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review examines glycopeptide hydrogels as biomimetic materials for tissue regeneration and other biomedical applications, describing their design, properties, and potential uses, and highlighting future advancements in replicating natural tissue environments for precision medicine.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences” This study evaluated androgen-induced hair loss and anagen induction mouse models, finding that Minoxidil and Pyrilutamide significantly promoted hair growth by decreasing androgen receptor protein levels and enhancing the Wnt/β-Catenin signaling pathway, supporting their use in studying novel treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Marine Science” This study found that Codium sp. cultivated in IMTA systems can be a sustainable source of bioactive ingredients for skin care products, with various fractions providing photoprotective, wound-healing, and antimicrobial benefits in vitro.
April 2026 in “Inflammopharmacology” This study found that Punica granatum ethanolic leaf extract may alleviate skin fibrosis in rats by modulating inflammation-related pathways and reducing dermal alterations.