March 2014 in “Journal of clinical microbiology” This paper reviews the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory tinea capitis, highlighting the importance of laboratory confirmation and recommending griseofulvin as the gold standard treatment.
In this study, biotin supplementation was found to significantly increase wool follicle viability and metabolic activity in vitro, with the highest effects observed at 0.5 mg L⁻¹ concentration.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that dermatology consultations in a tertiary care center led to treatment changes in most cases, especially for complex conditions potentially linked to systemic disease.
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March 2014 in “Veterinary World” This study characterized the hair follicle patterns of Indian bison, Black buck, and Nilgai, providing valuable data to help identify these endangered species' skins, commonly targeted by poachers.
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January 2008 in “Annales de Toxicologie Analytique” This study concluded that standard decontamination procedures do not fully remove external contamination from post mortem hair specimens, which complicates using hair analysis to assess long-term drug exposure.
13 citations
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews milestones in understanding psychosomatic factors in dermatology and outlines clinical criteria for identifying them, but it presents no new research data.
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February 2014 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study found that conditioned media from human amniotic fluid-derived stem cells may enhance skin regeneration by promoting cell proliferation and migration, and by modulating gene expressions altered by UV irradiation.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” This study found that transplanting hair follicles into human scars may remodel fibrotic tissue and reduce scarring by altering collagen structure and decreasing pro-fibrotic factors.
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January 2016 in “Genetics and molecular research” In this study, a specific SNP in the A2M gene of Murrah buffaloes was significantly associated with increased fat production and higher fat and protein percentages in milk.
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July 2015 in “Biochemical Systematics and Ecology” This study identified Armillaria gallica and Armillaria cepistipes as the most common symbiotic species with Polyporus umbellatus in China, and reported genetic diversity among their genotypes.
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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that discontinuing blow drying improved hair loss in two women with vacuolization in their hair shafts, suggesting a potential link between heat styling and alopecia.
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April 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that the trichogram is a useful tool for diagnosing hair loss and suggests semi-organ cultures for practical trichological research.
This review explores psychodermatology and platelet-rich plasma as complementary approaches for enhancing patient-centered care in dermatology, reporting no new results but highlighting their potential to improve outcomes and quality of life.
January 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” This study found a weak association between Cyp11a1 gene variation and polycystic ovary syndrome, with higher di-hydro-testosterone levels observed in individuals with the syndrome and anovulatory PCOS compared to controls.
January 2024 in “Theranostics” This study found that HDAC6 plays a crucial role in regulating primordial follicle activation, with its overexpression delaying activation and preserving fertility by reducing NGF levels.
This study used quantitative methods to identify new geometric and mechanical parameters of curly and kinky/coily hair, aiming to improve classification and develop better personal care products for these hair types.
August 2019 in “Journal of archaeological science: Reports/Journal of archaeological science: reports” This study demonstrated that cortisol, estradiol, and testosterone are preserved in archaeological human hair, allowing for the analysis of ancient stress and reproductive hormone patterns.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Facelift surgery has evolved to focus on natural results and safety, with patient selection and postoperative care being key to success.
November 2003 in “Journal of Dermatology” Authors defend finasteride-depression link, suggest detailed medical history, and call for more investigation.
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April 2017 in “Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews” This review discusses the role of dietary habits and lifestyle modifications in managing polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for tailored diet therapy in affected women.
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September 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that general practitioners' diagnostic accuracy for skin conditions aligned with histological diagnosis in 24% of cases, whereas dermatologists achieved 77% concordance.
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June 2017 in “Developmental Biology” This study found that local refinement of hair follicles into higher order patterns can occur without the core planar cell polarity system, but global alignment with body axes requires its function throughout development and regeneration.
32 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that acute telogen effluvium after COVID-19 typically began about 1.5 months post-infection and resolved sooner than typical cases, with most resolving in under two months.
31 citations
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Men's Health” This study found that nearly half of men using finasteride reported clinically significant depression, highlighting the need for psychiatric screening and careful risk assessment by prescribing clinicians.
26 citations
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May 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study provides evidence that a polygenic component contributes to the heritable risk for androgenetic alopecia, indicating the need for further research to identify the complex biological pathways involved.
17 citations
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July 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This study concluded that the new subfractionation culturing method generates highly homogeneous adipose-derived stem cells with enhanced mitogenic, paracrine, and hair growth-promoting effects compared to traditional isolation methods.
14 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, targeted inactivation of the integrin-linked kinase gene in melanoblasts led to defects in cell migration, proliferation, and ability to populate the skin, implicating an integrin-linked kinase-Rac1 connection in melanocyte function.
12 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” This study found that elastic liposomes enhanced skin delivery of genistein in haired skin compared to conventional liposomes, but showed decreased effectiveness in hairless skin.
9 citations
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January 2006 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that Malassezia carriage was significantly more common among participants experiencing hair shedding, suggesting a potential link between this fungal presence and hair loss.
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February 1997 in “International journal of environmental analytical chemistry” This study determined that most elemental concentrations in Mexican medicinal plants were similar to agricultural products, with bromine being an exception.