December 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study reports that a novel Nano-Structured Lipid Carrier system for delivering dutasteride may enhance its anticancer effects while reducing systemic side effects in clinical settings.
This research explores if COVID-19, analogous to SARS-CoV, may result in long-term pulmonary fibrosis in recovered patients, although current evidence on the persistence or resolution of lung changes over time remains unknown.
January 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This review suggests that dermatological cosmetic procedures can be safely performed on dark-complexioned skin with appropriate treatment adjustments, highlighting the need for careful consideration to prevent adverse effects.
This research concluded that the novel hydrogel PlacMA, derived from human placenta and curable by visible light, shows promise for cell culture and tissue engineering applications due to its tunable properties.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review summarizes causes and treatments of androgenetic alopecia with a focus on herbs as potential alternatives, but reports no new results and suggests more research is needed to validate these options.
33 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” This study found that the receptor kinase RHS10 negatively regulates root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana by modulating growth duration and is associated with cell wall signal mediation, involving RNA catabolism and ROS accumulation.
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October 2020 in “Journal of nanomaterials” This study suggests that silver nanoparticles synthesized using Grewia optiva leaf extract exhibit stronger antibacterial and antioxidant properties than the leaf extract alone.
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December 2020 in “Revista Colombiana de Bioética” This review discusses the lack of explicit theoretical foundations in empirical studies on transgender men and emphasizes the need for bioethical frameworks to guide decision-making.
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August 2021 in “International journal of scientific research in science and technology” This study evaluated a polyherbal hair oil, containing natural ingredients like Hibiscus and Aloe Vera in a coconut oil base, for its phytochemical properties, antimicrobial activity, and potential to reduce dandruff and hair loss while promoting hair growth.
This study found that neonatal administration of finasteride reduced sensitivity to alcohol's motor-stimulating effects and increased preference for novelty and initial alcohol consumption in rats, suggesting a role in alcohol vulnerability.
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January 1963 in “Radiation Research” This study observed that in mice, small-scale x-ray irradiation resulted in uniquely rapid healing of hair follicles, differing from the hypertrophic and hyperplastic responses seen in larger irradiated areas.
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November 2009 in “Revista médica de Chile” This study confirms that scalp hair follicles in Chilean subjects exhibit seasonal variations, with a higher percentage of follicles in the telogen (resting) phase during the summer compared to the winter.
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May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” This article discusses the challenges in diagnosing and treating diffuse hair loss in women and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between androgenetic alopecia, chronic telogen effluvium, and psychogenic pseudo effluvium, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2012 in “Methods in pharmacology and toxicology” This review discusses the use of cultured hair follicles for studying hair growth regulation and reports the challenge of modeling the entire hair cycle in vitro.
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January 2018 in “Scientific reports” This study used proteomics to identify various proteins in human hair, which may help develop novel biomarkers for hair health, disease, and aging.
14 citations
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September 1954 in “Textile Research Journal” This study found that hair absorbs significant amounts of NaBr from solution, with absorption increasing linearly with solution concentration and additional effects noted with acidic or basic solutions.
336 citations
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August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article reviews the design and objectives of the Rotterdam Study, as well as summarizes major findings, without reporting new results.
150 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the biological and physical principles of laser hair removal and reports that current laser systems do not consistently achieve permanent hair follicle destruction across treated areas.
140 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study reviews the evolution and modifications of microneedle drug delivery systems, initially designed for percutaneous use, now expanded for targeting a variety of tissues and organs such as ocular, oral mucosal, and gastrointestinal, suggesting widespread future applicability.
85 citations
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October 2006 in “Current opinion in cell biology” This article reviews advances in feather development and regeneration, including pattern formation, stem cell biology, and evolution, but presents no new experimental results.
72 citations
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April 2008 in “Organogenesis” This review discusses the roles of Wnt signaling in skin organogenesis and related processes but reports no new experimental results, highlighting areas for future research.
60 citations
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June 2017 in “IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR)” This review highlights the chemical components and various potential health effects of Daucus carota but reports no new experimental results.
60 citations
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January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” This article discusses the foundational concepts of nanotechnology and its contributions to dermatology and medicine, but does not present new research findings.
52 citations
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers with clobetasol propionate significantly enhance follicular drug delivery compared to commercial cream, and manual massage further doubles follicular retention.
51 citations
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October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
50 citations
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December 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, the researchers reported that their novel algorithm for hair restoration in dermoscopy images achieved high accuracy and texture preservation, outperforming other techniques in diagnostic accuracy and texture quality measures.
46 citations
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March 2015 in “Regeneration” This review revisits the mechanisms of wound induced hair follicle neogenesis in mice and concludes that the process involves canonical WNT signaling activated by Fgf9 from γδ T cells, but more research is needed to fully understand its cellular bases.
39 citations
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April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The authors describe drug repurposing as a promising strategy for finding new uses for existing drugs, noting it is efficient, cost-effective, and poses lower risks than traditional drug discovery processes, potentially aiding in the treatment of rare and difficult-to-treat diseases.
39 citations
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April 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the unique characteristics and disorders of Asian hair, emphasizing the need for more comprehensive studies in this area.
39 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” This review discusses nonsurgical techniques for facial masculinization and feminization in transgender patients and reports no new clinical findings, utilizing data from analogous procedures in cisgender individuals.