This article discusses the importance of accurately differentiating gender identity and biological sex in dermatology research and provides no new clinical results, highlighting a need for clearer guidance for researchers.
This study found that while prepubescent female goats showed strong olfactory responses to active buck hair, this sensory stimulation alone did not advance the onset of puberty.
In this study, analyzing over 400 million tweets revealed a broader and milder spectrum of COVID-19 symptoms than clinical research, and illustrated symptom evolution and co-occurrence throughout the pandemic.
December 2022 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this study, PRP treatment for scalp hair restoration, combined with finasteride and minoxidil, resulted in reduced hair fall, stronger hair, and satisfactory regrowth in patients, with a satisfaction level of up to 90%.
April 2022 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi dan Herbal” In this study, hair tonic containing 15% patchouli leaf extract showed the greatest hair growth in rabbits, with higher concentrations leading to faster regrowth.
Interest in COVID-19 hair loss increased during COVID-19 surges, especially in higher-income countries.
January 2022 in “Biocell” This review outlines the potential of mesenchymal stem cells and their derivatives as emerging therapies for atopic dermatitis, but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for further investigation.
January 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study found that pen-type microwells enhanced hair follicle germ formation by promoting cell assembly, suggesting microwell array geometry significantly influences in vitro hair follicle development.
This review found an increased prevalence of common skin disorders, such as infectious and inflammatory conditions, in patients with Down syndrome and highlighted the need for improved screening and management guidelines.
This study found that multimodal recruitment strategies successfully achieved target recruitment quickly and created a racially diverse cohort to study ovulation and menstruation health, with higher survey completion rates noted among participants recruited via the internet and community fairs than in clinics.
January 2019 in “Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo” This study found that using the same number of needles as planned grafts in hair transplantation improved operation time, hair growth direction, and patient satisfaction among 56 patients, with a 95% graft success rate.
November 2017 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” This study found that in a specific setup, the syringe method of platelet-rich plasma preparation was more effective for platelet increment and sterility compared to the tube method.
May 2014 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This summary reflects on the success of the Health Education England stakeholder summit on non-surgical cosmetic interventions and outlines future training plans without reporting new research results.
November 2010 in “International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience” January 2005 in “Journal of Elinical Research” This study found that the pharmacokinetic profile of finasteride capsules and tablets in healthy volunteers is bioequivalent.
May 1988 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” This study reports an improved method for determining blood type from human hair using immunohistochemistry.
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December 1976 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study purified a transglutaminase enzyme from human epidermis that requires calcium or strontium for activity and forms cross-linked polymers, but its detailed activation mechanism remains unclear.
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February 2019 in “Tissue Engineering Part B Reviews” This review discusses the antibacterial properties of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and summarizes existing preclinical and clinical research on its use for preventing and treating wound and bone infections, but presents no novel data.
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June 2014 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that men with persistent sexual side effects after using finasteride for androgenetic alopecia had higher androgen receptor expression in certain tissues compared to those who never used the drug.
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September 2009 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Early-life neurosteroid changes affect adolescent exploration and adult behavior.
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December 2013 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, rice bran supercritical CO2 extract demonstrated potential to promote hair growth in mice, increasing hair follicles and growth factor expression, similarly to 3% minoxidil.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” In this study, nanocapsule-based preparations containing hinokitiol promoted hair growth in mice comparably to Minoxidil solution, as indicated by photographic and histological analysis.
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June 2017 in “Talanta” This review discusses the critical parameters for MALDI IMS sample preparation in skin analysis and highlights its applications in wound healing, neoplasia, and infection research, but reports no new clinical results.
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August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using a dissecting microscope for follicular unit graft preparation in hair transplant surgeries increased hair yield by 17% compared to using magnifying loupes with transillumination.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Supercritical Fluids” In this study, fraction No. 3 of Oryza sativa bran extract demonstrated high unsaturated fatty acid content and significant 5α-reductase inhibition, suggesting potential for developing anti-androgenic alopecia products.
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January 1999 in “Journal of Toxicology Clinical Toxicology” This report describes the first documented case of an oral overdose of the extra strength 5% minoxidil solution, resulting in severe hypotension and requiring intensive medical intervention.
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September 1964 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports that new compounds with anti-androgenic effects were found to counteract testosterone in animals without significant estrogenic activity, indicating potential for managing androgen-related conditions.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” This study reports that using activated platelet-rich plasma releasate in the preparation of bioengineered hair follicle germs enhanced follicular gene expression and significantly improved hair regeneration in vitro.
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November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case report documents acquired progressive kinking of the hair in a prepubertal boy but does not provide new clinical results.
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January 1966 in “Economic botany” Plant-based ingredients in hair care are being replaced by synthetic alternatives.