February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that Malassezia globosa, a scalp-associated fungus linked to dandruff, grows with saturated but not unsaturated fatty acids, potentially causing unsaturated fatty acid accumulation on the scalp and triggering dandruff-like flaking in susceptible individuals.
February 2006 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Materials” In this study, researchers developed iron-curcumin-coordinated nanoparticles to enhance curcumin's bioavailability and therapeutic effects, finding that these nanoparticles accelerate wound healing in diabetic mice by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress more effectively than free curcumin.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified PTEN as a key regulator in non-healing venous leg ulcers, suppressing immune responses and lymphangiogenesis, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target for promoting VLU healing.
33 citations
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August 2013 in “Current Opinion in Ophthalmology” This review discusses recent improvements in frontalis suspension for congenital ptosis surgery, highlighting that autologous fascia lata is the preferred sling material due to its lower complication rate and enhanced long-term outcomes.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study in mice found that WWP2 facilitates odontoblast differentiation and dentin formation by targeting PTEN for degradation, thereby enhancing KLF5 activity, which may suggest its crucial role in dental development.
August 2019 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article reviews the case of a patient diagnosed with basal cell nevus syndrome and reports no new research findings.
July 2017 in “ORTHOPAEDICS TRAUMATOLOGY and PROSTHETICS” This case report describes a patient with a rare combination of imperfect osteogenesis and Escobar syndrome, highlighting the genetic complexity and clinical manifestations of these conditions.
12 citations
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August 2018 in “Psychiatry research” This study found that estazolam improved PTSD-like behavior deficits in an animal model, which was linked to increased allopregnanolone levels in specific brain regions.
3 citations
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May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that Pmab treatment may alter hair follicle growth cycles, leading to trichomegaly and hypertrichosis, but these effects do not correlate with other skin toxicities.
September 2024 in “Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida)” This study found that injecting various hormones or hormone-cholesterol mixtures into Willow Ptarmigan and White-tailed Ptarmigan led to the growth of pigmented feathers instead of the usual white winter feathers, suggesting hormonal influence on plumage color changes.
20 citations
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May 2023 in “Cancer Nanotechnology” The researchers reported that their novel formulation of pterostilbene-loaded ethoniosomes with folic acid coating effectively targeted lung cancer cells in vitro and demonstrated promising results in animal models, indicating potential for future targeted chemotherapy applications.
July 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This article discusses a severe case of telogen effluvium following brow ptosis repair and stresses the importance of recognizing and addressing stress-induced hair loss, without presenting new clinical findings.
59 citations
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November 2018 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study suggests that cerebrospinal fluid levels of the neurosteroids allopregnanolone and pregnanolone correlate negatively with PTSD and negative mood symptoms, with potential sex-specific differences in synthesis enzyme blocks.
August 2024 in “Scientia Horticulturae” In this study, researchers observed that inoculation with Funneliformis mosseae significantly enhanced growth, biomass, and root architecture in trifoliate orange plants, with variations in auxin levels and gene expression, suggesting PtPIN6 as a key gene involved in root hair development regulation.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Acta crystallographica. Section B, Structural science, crystal engineering and materials./Acta crystallographica. Section B, Structural science, crystal engineering and materials” This study reports the synthesis and structural characterization of a novel dinuclear platinum(III) complex with potential antitumor and catalytic activity.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules”
231 citations
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October 1999 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that administering an adenovirus vector to increase Sonic hedgehog gene expression in mouse skin accelerated the transition of hair follicles into the growth phase, promoting hair growth.
211 citations
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February 1994 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related peptide in transgenic mice skin disrupted normal hair follicle development, suggesting a role for the peptide in the early stages of follicle formation.
205 citations
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March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
190 citations
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July 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of the sonic hedgehog pathway in skin development and cancer, highlighting its potential as a target for chemoprevention and treatment; it reports no new findings.
176 citations
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September 2006 in “Stem Cells” This study found that active BMP signaling prevents epithelial stem cell activation and expansion in hair follicles, while its inhibition leads to HF stem/progenitor cell overproduction and matricomas.
176 citations
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February 2006 in “Cancer Research” This study found that loss of Ptch1 function in mouse skin's basal cells is sufficient to rapidly induce tumors resembling human basal cell carcinoma, suggesting Ptch1 as a key tumor suppressor.
170 citations
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May 1979 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” This report describes two sisters with rickets and alopecia unresponsive to high doses of vitamin D2, where oral phosphorus supplements led to significant clinical improvement.
146 citations
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January 2004 in “Hormones” This review explores the complex endocrine functions of human skin and its role as a peripheral endocrine organ, but reports no new clinical results.
137 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” This study suggests that 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3) and fibroblast growth factor 23 form a crucial axis in regulating phosphate balance, akin to its role in calcium regulation, and explores novel VDR interactions including with curcumin.
116 citations
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April 2022 in “Science Translational Medicine” This study found that the hydrophilic PTK-UR foam with EG7 repeats significantly improved wound healing in porcine skin wounds compared to other scaffolds, suggesting potential for synthetic biomaterial applications.
105 citations
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February 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the range of long-term complications, including mucocutaneous, ocular, and psychological sequelae, for survivors of Stevens–Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, but reports no new clinical results.
97 citations
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January 2006 in “Dermatology” This study found that intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide or pulse therapy effectively treats alopecia areata with manageable side effects, but further strategies are needed to reduce relapse rates.
72 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of developmental biology” This review discusses the role of Hedgehog signaling in epidermal and hair follicle development and its involvement in basal cell carcinoma, without reporting new empirical findings.