21 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This research review found that platelet-rich plasma treatment generally produced successful hair regrowth in both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, despite study differences that limited direct statistical comparison.
21 citations
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November 2010 in “Talanta” This study reported the development of a novel and reliable liquid chromatographic method to measure testosterone and epitestosterone in human urine, offering sensitive detection for doping control.
21 citations
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January 2008 in “Talanta” New, cheaper method measures finasteride in tablets accurately and quickly.
18 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Familial factors affect hair loss types in Koreans, with M type in men, L type in women, and paternal factors influencing male hair loss more.
17 citations
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November 2024 in “Talanta” A new method was developed to detect pesticide residues on apples without damage.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “Steroids” This study developed and validated a label-free assay using LC-MS to screen for S5αR inhibitors, identifying Thai herbal extracts, Impatiens balsamina L. and Curcuma longa L., as promising sources.
15 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses follicular cell implantation as a potential solution for hair restoration limitations, but notes inconsistencies and challenges in human applications, reporting no new clinical results.
15 citations
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January 1987 in “Electrophoresis” This study found that electrophoretic keratin typing of head hair can identify specific polypeptide patterns, suggesting potential applications in genetic and forensic investigations.
14 citations
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July 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a new 3D image analysis method from SEM images enables quick and accurate measurement of cuticle scale heights in hair fibers.
13 citations
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review explores the potential of nanofiber scaffolds as an advanced intervention in peripheral nerve regeneration, detailing their fabrication, cellular interactions, controlled bioactive agent release, clinical translation prospects, emerging trends, and biocompatibility considerations for treating peripheral nerve injuries.
11 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Periodontal Research” This review highlights that autologous platelet concentrates, particularly platelet-rich fibrin, have shown potential to enhance healing and outcomes in both dental and medical applications, including injury recovery and aesthetics.
9 citations
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that LC-MS/MS assays provided more reliable and precise steroid measurements in human serum compared to traditional immunoassays, particularly at lower concentrations.
9 citations
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January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study developed a high-resolution phototrichogram system that can automatically and accurately assess hair growth metrics in cosmetic trials, achieving over 90% correlation with manual measurements.
7 citations
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May 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review compiles EV proteomics data and reports that while MSC-derived EVs show promise in skin therapeutics, variability in protein cargo highlights the need for standardized methodologies in understanding process impacts.
7 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter comments on a randomized controlled trial by Shapiro et al that found no significant benefits of platelet-rich plasma compared to placebo for male androgenetic alopecia, highlighting issues with PRP protocol variations.
5 citations
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January 2018 This study optimized a screening assay to identify molecules that inhibit or enhance TRPM5 ion channel activity, which may have implications for treating dysfunctions linked to cardiac arrhythmias and diabetes.
4 citations
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January 2002 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a precise and reproducible method for estimating finasteride in tablet formulations using a colorimetric reaction with specific reagents.
4 citations
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September 1993 in “Steroids” This paper details a method for measuring testosterone metabolism into seven androgens using digital autoradiography, which offers high sensitivity and reduces the need for radioactive materials.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Vascular Diseases” This review compiles existing research on ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) as a biomarker for myocardial ischemia, highlighting current gaps in understanding its formation and detection, with no new clinical results reported.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses the potential role of exosomes in aesthetic medicine for skin rejuvenation and hair restoration, but reports no new clinical findings and emphasizes the need for further studies with regulatory oversight.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “Molecules” In this study, researchers developed a sensitive assay to measure the inhibition of steroid 5-α reductase (5AR) by chemicals like finasteride and dutasteride, revealing species-specific differences in inhibitor efficacy between human and fish cell lines.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, researchers highlighted the integration of computational technology with nanozyme research, enabling atomic-level kinetic analysis and improved design and synthesis of nanozymes, while enhancing detection methods through automated, accurate, and reproducible analyses.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Skin research and technology” This study found significant differences in the spread of sebum on hair among Chinese men with greasy and non-greasy scalps, despite similar sebum amounts at the root region post-shampoo.
1 citations
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June 2026 in “Disease Models & Mechanisms” This research overview provides insights into current in vitro models for drug testing in hair loss treatments, highlighting the limitations of traditional models and the progress in developing three-dimensional culture platforms for more effective screening of potential therapies.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “Physiology News” The abstract contains only graphic design specifications and reports no new research findings.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study developed a quantitative method using SDS-PAGE and MALDI-TOF mass spectroscopy to accurately determine animal species from hair fibers, validated against standard samples and optical microscopy.
August 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This article argues that esthetic dermatology could benefit from a more biologically informed approach through the integration of advanced biomarkers and imaging technologies, but cautions that many tools are not yet fully validated for clinical use.
August 2026 in “Molecular Biomedicine” This review outlines the design and engineering of multifunctional hydrogels, emphasizing their evolving biomedical applications, notably in controlled drug delivery, tissue support, and disease management, and discusses their potential for clinical translation.
May 2026 in “Revista fisio&terapia.” This narrative literature review found that combined therapies such as minoxidil, microneedling, and platelet-rich plasma are more effective than isolated treatments for androgenetic alopecia, improving hair density and quality. The study highlights the role of pharmaceutical intervention in enhancing treatment adherence and clinical outcomes.
March 2026 in “JPRAS Open” This source reviews the potential of exosome-based therapies for various types of hair loss, highlighting promising preclinical mechanisms and signaling pathways such as Wnt/β-catenin, PI3K/AKT, VEGF, and TGF-β involved in the regenerative properties of extracellular vesicles.