37 citations
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April 2017 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This study found that platelet-derived growth factor signaling is crucial for maintaining the hair follicle dermal stem cell pool and supporting their regenerative capacity.
35 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Finasteride reduces gambling symptoms in Parkinson's patients.
31 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the use of the Nd:YAG laser for hair removal and reports no new research findings.
28 citations
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December 2010 in “Langmuir” Hair fibers interact through classical forces, which are influenced by treatments and products, important for hair care and other applications.
25 citations
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November 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the unique considerations for cosmetic surgery on the Asian male face and reports no new research findings; it emphasizes different psychological approaches and surgical techniques.
24 citations
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November 2008 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia” In this study, mutations in the vitamin D receptor were identified in Brazilian children with rickets and alopecia, leading to impaired receptor activation and reduced 24-hydroxylase expression.
12 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” This study suggests that Platycarya strobilacea extract promotes hair growth in mice by enhancing stem cell factor expression, reducing mast cell numbers, and increasing cytokines associated with hair growth.
8 citations
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September 2023 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In a double-blind clinical trial, this study found that a gel containing chitosan-coated spironolactone nanoparticles effectively reduced acne lesions over 8 weeks without adverse skin effects, suggesting potential for enhanced acne treatment through targeted skin delivery.
7 citations
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November 2022 in “Communications biology” This study found that injecting keratin into the skin of mice promoted hair growth, potentially through keratin's interaction with hair-forming cells and changes in the microenvironment.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Textile Research Journal” This study found that L-cystine-modified rabbit hair fibers had improved dye adsorption and spinnability, due to changes in secondary structure and surface characteristics.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Nano Research” In this study, researchers developed a dissolvable microneedle patch combining HA-TEMPO and Portulaca oleracea L.-derived nanoparticles, which effectively reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in an atopic dermatitis model while restoring immune balance, suggesting a promising treatment strategy.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This presentation explored recent developments in treating alcohol, opioid, and cannabis addiction, highlighting promising pharmacological and behavioral therapies, such as extended-release naltrexone for alcohol use and long-acting buprenorphine for opioids, alongside emerging strategies for cannabis use disorder.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study observed that, among women of reproductive age with prediabetes, those treated with a combination of metformin and liraglutide experienced greater weight loss, a more significant decrease in visceral adiposity index, and higher rates of HbA1C normalization compared to those receiving metformin and inositol.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study highlights the role of innate immunity and purinergic signaling in regulating hematopoiesis and hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell specification. The researchers observed that these ancient pathways operate both paracrinally and autocrinally within HSPCs, maintaining their developmental function throughout evolution.
December 2020 in “Nigerian journal of animal production” This study found that dexamethasone may induce diabetes in albino rats and Annona muricata methanolic bark extract resulted in significantly reduced blood sugar levels in dexamethasone-induced diabetic rats.
This source outlines common health issues in weanling gerbils, including skin infections often tied to beta-hemolytic Staphylococcus aureus, and obesity-related conditions like diabetes, as well as respiratory infections and musculoskeletal problems, without detailing specific new study results.
June 1996 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” This study found a statistically significant increase in glycosylated hemoglobins among patients with adult-acquired panhypopituitarism undergoing long-term GH replacement therapy, with two developing diabetes requiring treatment.
343 citations
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December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” This review discusses the various evidence-based and potential applications of metformin in treating and preventing symptoms and complications associated with polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” This study found that treating damaged hair with maleic-modified amino silicone oil created a highly hydrophobic surface, reducing water content and improving hair's mechanical properties and thermal stability.
January 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter reviews various synthetic methods for creating pharmacologically active diazines, particularly focusing on pyrimidines, and discusses their potential in clinical applications. It also examines novel synthetic strategies that improve the drug-like qualities and safety profiles of these compounds.
12 citations
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March 2023 in “Processes” In this study, extracts from Chenopodium quinoa, Glycine max, and Malpighia emarginata demonstrated stability, low toxicity, and effective cleaning potential as surfactants in shampoo formulations, showing performance similar to or better than commercial shampoos in terms of surface and interfacial tension and sebum removal.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Brain Sciences” This review hypothesizes that risperidone long-acting injectable may be linked to bullous pemphigoid in a bipolar patient, though current studies report mixed results.
July 2025 in “New Phytologist” This study demonstrated that the FER/MLO signaling module regulates calcium dynamics and ROS accumulation in root hair growth, with the constitutively active MLO (faNTA) able to restore normal development and signaling in specific mutant genotypes, highlighting MLO15's role in root hair tip growth regulation.
This article explores the potential applications of polyglutamic acid in cosmetics, discussing its benefits for skincare and haircare, but reports no new experimental results.
August 2023 in “Medicina-lithuania” This review discusses the degenerative effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids on the nervous system and reports no new experimental results, aiming to increase public awareness of their health risks.
This study found that UV radiation-induced fibroblast depletion in the skin is primarily due to a deregulated inflammatory response, with T cells aiding fibroblast survival under stress.
13 citations
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February 2006 in “Analytical Biochemistry” This study reported a simple and validated gas chromatography method to accurately measure finasteride in tablets, showing equivalency to the official method with no significant differences.
January 1983 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews adverse effects of anti-anginal and beta-blocker drugs, stating that starting a beta-blocker may temporarily affect driving ability, but it reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This article discusses the composition and function of the dermal papilla in hair follicles, focusing on its role in hair shaft generation and suggesting that cell loss in this area may contribute to hair loss.
581 citations
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February 1998 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This review discusses the potential adverse effects of herbal remedies, such as allergic reactions and drug interactions, and reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest the risks might be underestimated.