21 citations
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January 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study concluded that 12 sessions of fractionated thulium laser treatment improved hair density and thickness in patients with pattern hair loss, with further benefits from adding a growth factor solution post-treatment.
72 citations
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October 2009 in “The FASEB journal” This study found that thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) acts as a potent stimulator of hair growth in human scalp hair follicles, promoting elongation and prolonging the anagen phase.
3 citations
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May 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” This study found that METTL1 is upregulated in papillary thyroid cancer tissues and promotes cancer cell proliferation and metastasis through its tRNA methyltransferase activity.
December 2025 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” This meeting underscored that hair testing is a crucial and evolving area in forensic and toxicological science, emphasizing advancements in analytical methods and its importance in public health and legal medicine.
56 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” This review provides a synopsis of 53 cases of temporal triangular alopecia, noting its frequent detection in early childhood and potential association with congenital diseases, but it reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of cellular physiology” This study found that in yak hair follicles, TGF-β2 significantly contributes to the transition from growth to regression phases via inducing apoptosis, whereas HSP70 appears to inhibit follicle regression by protecting epithelial cells from apoptosis.
January 2018 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” April 2008 in “Progrès en Urologie”
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September 2022 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study found that a combination of vitamins in hair care products promoted hair shaft elongation in a mouse model by activating the PlGF/VEGFR-1 signaling pathway.
71 citations
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May 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that trichothiodystrophy hair brittleness is linked to abnormalities in sulfur content and structural organization, making it prone to breakage.
38 citations
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March 2010 in “Medicine” In this study, researchers found that hepatitis C virus infection is a significant risk factor for sporadic porphyria cutanea tarda, suggesting familial cases might be more prevalent in areas with low hepatitis C infection rates.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that TSPyV T antigens can disrupt normal cell differentiation and proliferation in hair follicles and interfollicular epidermis, possibly contributing to trichodysplasia spinulosa pathology.
21 citations
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April 2015 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” This review evaluates various cognitive-behavioral interventions for trichotillomania but does not report new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research on their efficacy.
This source explains that Equine Cushing’s disease, or PPID, in horses is due to the degeneration of brain cells producing dopamine, leading to elevated cortisol levels and characteristic symptoms; it outlines diagnosis methods and emphasizes life-long pergolide treatment to manage the condition.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Medical lasers” In this case report, hair graying improved in a patient with male pattern hair loss after combined treatment with thulium laser energy and polydeoxyribonucleotide injections, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Cureus” This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma injections may be an effective treatment for greater trochanteric pain syndrome, but emphasizes the need for more high-quality trials to confirm these findings.
12 citations
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March 2012 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study observed that some patients with homozygous c.736T>A mutation in LIPH may have mild hypotrichosis with long hairs in adulthood.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” This report documented a successful and sustained hair restoration surgery using follicular unit transplantation for temporal triangular alopecia, lasting over six years.
This chapter reviews the clinical and morphological diagnostic features of various hair dysplasias, including atypical pili torti, pseudomonilethrix, and trichothiodystrophy, and reports no new results.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in pediatrics” This report discusses a case of hair toe tourniquet syndrome in an infant and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent severe complications.
24 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study suggests that trichoscopy with a handheld dermatoscope may help differentiate temporal triangular alopecia from other localized alopecia by identifying specific hair features.
99 citations
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May 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that small proline-rich proteins modify the biomechanical properties of cornified cell envelopes in rodent forestomachs, potentially affecting the tissue's ability to withstand mechanical stress.
12 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPM5 is crucial for maintaining hair growth.
January 2024 in “Lecture notes in networks and systems” In this study, a system was developed utilizing advanced image processing to analyze hair and scalp conditions, aiding professionals in diagnosing diseases like alopecia and monitoring treatment by extracting and comparing key parameters from microscopic images.
May 2011 in “Value in Health” This study found that the oral Janus kinase inhibitor CP-690,550 has a direct effect on reducing pruritus in patients with psoriasis, independent of clinician-assessed improvements in psoriasis severity.
Quickly fix tissue in formalin after excision to preserve it.
7 citations
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April 2008 in “Progrès en Urologie”
May 2017 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that the peach gene CTG134, involved in auxin-ethylene interactions, plays a role in hormonal regulation during root hair formation in Arabidopsis and tobacco.
39 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that pneumatic skin flattening (PSF) significantly reduces pain and post-treatment erythema during high-energy IPL and laser hair removal while enhancing treatment efficacy.
This study involved using smartphone applications and low-cost trichoscopy devices to assess various hair and scalp conditions, with diagnoses confirmed through detailed imaging during remote consultations and in-person evaluations.