February 2023 in “Biophysical Journal” Light can be used to stimulate ear hair cells, improving speed and consistency over previous methods.
Finasteride reduces DHT to treat prostate issues and hair loss.
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January 1983 in “Brain Research Reviews” This study found that the vermilion border and mucosa of the monkey lip have a dense sensory innervation, which correlates with their known tactile sensitivity.
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April 2010 in “Clinical ophthalmology” This article reviews the use of bimatoprost for eyelash hypotrichosis and reports its effectiveness in promoting eyelash growth but highlights uncertain efficacy in cases of eyelash alopecia areata.
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January 2000 in “Journal of comparative neurology” This study re-examined the structure of lanceolate endings in rat vibrissae, suggesting that their apical cones may function as a transducer site for detecting hair movements.
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January 2002 in “Clinics in dermatology” This study found that AHCC supplementation significantly reduced alopecia severity in Ara-C treated rats and mitigated liver injury-related side effects in mice treated with 6-MP and MTX.
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April 2015 in “Plastic surgical nursing” This study reports that applying bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% to the upper eyelid margin enhances eyelash growth by increasing length, thickness, and darkness, with a favorable safety profile.
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July 2011 in “PubMed” This case report of female-pattern androgenetic alopecia found that injected bimatoprost solution did not successfully treat the condition, prompting considerations for future prostaglandin analog therapies.
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May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society /Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society” This study found that bimatoprost 0.03% solution may effectively reduce alopecia severity and promote cosmetically acceptable hair regrowth in some patients with scalp alopecia areata.
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, the researchers found that the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was not higher in men with premature androgenetic alopecia compared to the general population.
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February 1945 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” This case report describes a woman with an unusual presentation of tinea capitis, noting diagnostic challenges as initial examinations found no mycelium or spores.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This clinical trial found that combining fractional CO2 laser with bimatoprost solution significantly improved alopecia areata treatment outcomes compared to bimatoprost alone, as measured by a more substantial reduction in SALT scores and higher patient satisfaction over 12 weeks.
July 2023 in “Annals of King Edward Medical University” This randomized clinical trial compared bimatoprost 0.03% solution and mometasone furoate 0.1% cream for treating alopecia areata in 60 patients, finding that mometasone furoate led to better hair regrowth, while both treatments showed significant effectiveness.
August 2017 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” This article reviews the usage, efficacy, side effects, and alternatives of topical bimatoprost 0.03% for dermatological applications but does not present new clinical findings.
June 2013 in “Digital Repository (National Repository of Grey Literature)” This research explores the sociological impact of hair loss, finding that both women and men regard it as a negative experience and employ different strategies to cope with its implications.
January 2013 in “Digital Repository (National Repository of Grey Literature)” This study explores the social and cultural impacts of hair loss, highlighting that it is perceived as a negative or stigmatizing experience by both women undergoing chemotherapy and men with androgenic alopecia.
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April 2015 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses various types of hair dyes, their mechanisms of action, molecular structures, application methods, and formulation aspects, but reports no new research findings.
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January 2017 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” In this study, the alcoholic extract of Eclipta alba demonstrated significant anticancer activity in vitro by inducing apoptosis in breast cancer cell lines and showed strong antioxidant properties.
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August 2009 in “Differentiation” This study found that transcription factors HOXC13, LEF1, and FOXN1 repress DSG4 transcription, with the Notch pathway possibly involved in maintaining DSG4 expression in hair follicles.
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June 2005 in “Developmental dynamics” This study found that Runx3 deficiency in mice affects hair type and shape, suggesting it may regulate hair formation through interactions between dermal and epidermal layers.
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World JOURNAL” This study found that the water extract of Eclipta prostrata L. may protect skin cells against UVB-induced damage, likely due to its antioxidant properties and absorption of UVA and UVB radiation.
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November 2015 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study found that water-filtered infrared A radiation can induce the release of a model drug from gold nanoparticle-doped particles in hair follicles in an ex vivo porcine skin model, suggesting feasibility for follicular drug delivery systems.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study describes the development of microneedle array patches for finasteride that released the drug over 7 to 14 days in vitro, suggesting a potential alternative to oral treatments for long-term management of benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenic alopecia.
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January 2013 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes a 19-year-old woman with typical clinical and histopathological findings of trichofolliculoma, a rare hair follicle hamartoma usually located on the face or scalp.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review summarizes the role of non-coding RNAs in hair follicle regeneration and highlights potential therapeutic strategies, though it reports no new experimental results.
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May 2023 in “iScience” In this study, researchers found that Sox9 is critical for determining whether Nestin+ stem cells in adult mouse skin develop into melanocytes or glial cells, offering insights into possible paths for melanoma research.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” This paper suggests various cost-effective home practice models for maintaining and developing microsurgical skills during COVID-19 restrictions, offering alternatives that minimize reliance on clinical settings.
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March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article notes the importance of graft quality in hair restoration surgery, particularly in Follicular Unit Excision, but offers no new research findings.
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November 2024 in “Current Research in Microbial Sciences” This study found that extracts from the medicinal plants *Echinops echinatus* and *Tridax procumbens* displayed antimicrobial activity against several bacteria, including *Escherichia coli* and *Staphylococcus aureus*, and identified various compounds like flavonoids and terpenoids potentially responsible for these effects.
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December 2018 in “Routledge eBooks” This chapter reviews the chemistry of keratin fibers, which are essential for understanding the structural stability and functionality of mammalian hair and other similar biological materials.