May 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating Wnt in skin cells controls the number of hair follicles by directing cell movement and fate.
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study observed that serum Vitamin D3 levels were low among South Indian students with diffuse hair fall, highlighting global hypovitaminosis D as a concern and suggesting possible dietary or sunlight exposure influences.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that choosing the right forehead and brow lifting technique based on individual patient characteristics is crucial to prevent complications and achieve desired results.
February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article discusses various affiliations of the authors with no reference to new research findings.
January 2015 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Chemical peeling and dermabrasion improve skin texture and appearance when done correctly.
December 2010 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that moderate acne was the most common type among patients, with females predominantly affected, and highlighted that several factors, like seborrhea, were linked to acne severity.
March 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This study found that both epithelial and hair keratins are expressed in beard hair medulla cells, exhibiting unique patterns and interactions distinct from other hair follicle and epithelial cells.
January 2008 in “Padua Research Archive (University of Padua)” This study observed that hereditary factors were associated with acne duration but not severity, and found a potential role of CYP450 1A1 polymorphisms in acne pathogenesis.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that topical melatonin solution was associated with positive effects on hair density and reduction in hair loss for androgenetic alopecia, with good tolerability reported in several clinical trials.
This case report discusses a patient with female androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium, emphasizing the importance of follicular unclogging to enhance treatment effectiveness, combining deep cleaning, caffeine application, physical stimulation, and lifestyle changes as an individualized, effective alternative to oral medications.
April 2024 in “Food science & nutrition” This study assessed malnutrition among 657 internally displaced school-aged children in Cameroon, finding high rates of stunting (27.1%), wasting (23%), thinness (21.6%), underweight (20.1%), anemia (30%), low serum iron (44.5%), and poor protein status (35.7%), highlighting the urgent need for nutrition interventions.
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September 2014 in “Development” In this study, mouse sweat gland development relied on a regulatory sequence initiated by Wnt/β-catenin signaling, and disruptions in Wnt, Eda, or Shh pathways led to distinct developmental failures.
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January 2023 in “In vivo/In Vivo” This study suggests that the activation of box A in mesenchymal cell models may enhance stem cell properties, increasing the expression of stemness markers like OCT4, NANOG, and SOX2.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study provided a dynamic 4D atlas showing the development process of mouse hair follicles through a telescope-like model, revealing new insights into the origin of hair follicle stem cells.
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April 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Pre-existing skin conditions and drug reactions are the main causes of exfoliative erythroderma.
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May 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that mild-to-moderate COVID-19 was not associated with worsening in patients with pre-existing alopecia areata.
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February 1966 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews pre-18th century approaches to treating hair disorders and reports no new research findings.
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February 2013 in “Neuroscience Letters” This study found that pre-treatment with the neurosteroid allopregnanolone in mice reduced nicotine withdrawal symptoms, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for nicotine dependence.
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April 2022 in “Bioengineering” This review discusses pre-clinical research on ultrasound-mediated sonoporation for tissue regeneration and reports no clinical results; the authors suggest the method is safe and highlight challenges to clinical translation.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” This study analyzed screening data from 218 alopecia areata patients before starting Janus kinase inhibitors, revealing the importance of pre-treatment screening due to risks of infections like tuberculosis and hepatitis B, with 74.8% of patients proceeding to treatment in real-world settings.
February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that pre-treating hair with argan oil reduced protein loss and provided protection against oxidative damage, supported by both ATR spectrum analysis and protein measurements.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that pre-treatment with a stimulating cream shampoo significantly increased Minoxidil penetration into hair follicles and the scalp compared to using Minoxidil alone.
January 2011 in “Rutgers University Community Repository (Rutgers University)” This study introduced a pre-formal ontology matching approach using 39 identified dimensions to integrate drug information, improving database normalization and supporting complex use cases.
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July 2015 in “EMBO Reports” This study suggests that mouse lineage specification during pre-implantation development involves distinct timing and mechanisms for trophectoderm and inner cell mass differentiation, challenging existing models.
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January 2015 in “Forensic science international” This study found that two pre-Hispanic mummies from the Andean coast had well-preserved hair with significant amounts of heavy metals like iron, lead, bromide, and occasionally arsenic, revealing their historical context.
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May 2010 in “Drug Delivery” This study found that retinoic acid pre-treatment enhanced the efficiency of gene transfer into mouse skin for potential therapeutic applications.
June 2026 in “Digital Commons - PCOM (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine)” This study observed that a 24-hour pre-treatment with MitoQ significantly protected H9c2 myoblasts from doxorubicin-induced damage while enhancing doxorubicin's effectiveness in prostate cancer cells, outperforming dexrazoxane's effects without compromising the anti-cancer efficacy.
January 2024 in “Metabolites” This review highlights the importance of standardizing pre-analytical procedures for collecting and extracting samples from uncommon biological specimens like breast milk and sweat in clinical metabolomics, to enhance diagnostic and biomarker discovery efforts while minimizing contamination and bias.
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March 2015 in “Life sciences” This study found that using conditioned medium from vitamin D3 pre-activated preadipocytes enhanced hair regeneration in mice by promoting angiogenesis.
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April 2020 in “Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology” This study measured estradiol and progesterone in the scalp hair of pre- and postmenopausal women using immunoassay, but found no statistical significance in hormone concentration differences between the groups.