May 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers observed that using an Avena strigosa seed extract on chemically damaged hair significantly improved hair properties, including strength, gloss, and surface quality, by reinforcing keratin bonding and sealing cuticle damage.
This review examines various online resources, including consumer and professional sites, related to male-pattern baldness treatments such as Rogaine, Propecia, surgical options, and cosmetic solutions, underscoring the abundance of information available to both healthcare providers and consumers searching for hair loss remedies.
10 citations
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August 2023 in “The EMBO Journal” This study explored the epigenetic mechanisms of dermal fibroblast progenitor differentiation and found that the repressive chromatin profile from H3K27me3 prevents these progenitors from reforming skin in allograft assays, despite their multipotent potential.
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Dermal Fibroblast Progenitors have repressed chromatin profiles which hinder their ability to reform skin in allograft assays despite their differentiation potential.
May 2012 in “Nature Genetics” Blond hair in Solomon Islanders is due to a unique genetic variant, not European ancestry.
This book chapter discusses the mechanisms and prevention of selenium toxicity in livestock and reports no new experimental results; it emphasizes reducing selenium in the human food chain through animal products.
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June 2009 in “Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management” This article discusses the dual nature of selenium, highlighting its essential metabolic roles and potential toxicity at high doses, and reports no new experimental findings.
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August 2011 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” This study found that topical melatonin significantly improved hair density and reduced the severity of androgenetic alopecia in men and women.
March 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers found no monthly variations in perceived health of Hartley Albino guinea pigs or correlations with experimental completion rates, suggesting mild hair or weight loss may not impact their use in cardiac research.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that mSKPs and DMSCs share similarities in biological characteristics but exhibit distinct transcriptome profiles, with mSKPs being more immune-related and DMSCs more associated with differentiation and disease pathways.
25 citations
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February 1977 in “American Journal of Veterinary Research” This study concluded that exposing anestrous brood mares to a 16-hour photoperiod in early December led to endocrinologically normal estrous cycles starting within two months, enabling earlier breeding and foaling.
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study suggests that controlling light exposure can influence cashmere growth by triggering hair follicles to enter their active growth phase sooner, potentially involving the CSDC2 gene as a key regulator.
December 2023 in “Journal of comparative pathology” This case report describes the first known instance of a dilated pore of Winer, a type of follicular cyst, identified in a dog, specifically a 9-year-old neutered Goldendoodle, which was surgically excised after causing pain due to periodic ruptures.
July 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” In this study, researchers analyzed skin samples from Dorper sheep to identify 395 differentially expressed long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) linked to hair follicle growth phases, suggesting these lncRNAs may play a role in the regulation of hair shedding through pathways like estrogen and PI3K-Akt signaling.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” This study found that global online interest in finasteride and its sexual side effects significantly increased after the FDA issued safety warnings in 2011.
70 citations
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May 2019 in “Preprints.org” This review discusses the physicochemical and biological properties of chitin and chitosans, their bioextraction methods, and their applications in advanced cosmetics and biomedical products, but reports no new clinical results.
22 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of integrative agriculture/Journal of Integrative Agriculture” This study found that Hoxc13 gene expression, influenced by melatonin, was associated with hair follicle activity in Cashmere goats, with in vitro evidence suggesting effects on genes relevant to follicle development.
6 citations
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September 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, researchers identified 32 differentially expressed genes involved in androgenetic alopecia, with down-regulated genes associated with Wnt and TGF-beta signaling and up-regulated genes linked to oxidative stress pathways.
January 2022 in “Open MIND” This review discusses the adverse effects of FDA-approved drugs for hair loss and promotes further research into natural herbal products but reports no new clinical results.
This study found a significant increase in global internet interest regarding finasteride and its sexual side effects, especially following the FDA's 2011 warning on the drug's labels.
March 2023 in “Epilepsia” This study suggests that repeated trilostane treatment increases brain allopregnanolone levels and delays epileptogenesis in rats after status epilepticus.
432 citations
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April 2014 in “Nature communications” This study found that the maternal nutritional status during early pregnancy significantly influenced epigenetic changes in offspring, as maternal diet altered DNA methylation at human metastable epialleles.
153 citations
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June 2015 in “GenomeBiology.com” This study found that both genome-wide screening methods identified the VTRNA2-1 epiallele as highly responsive to environmental influences, suggesting a link between early embryonic environment, epigenetic changes, and human disease.
133 citations
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August 1969 in “Science” This study found that melatonin implants caused male weasels to molt, develop a new white winter coat, and become reproductively inactive, suggesting melatonin affects their neuroendocrine system.
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June 2016 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses developments in oral contraceptives, highlighting improved individualization, reduced side effects, and enhanced suitability for various women's health needs, but it reports no new clinical results.
87 citations
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February 2009 in “PubMed” This review discusses the potential causes and treatments for alopecia in nonhuman primates, emphasizing the need for comprehensive testing before attributing hair loss to stress.
78 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses the use of biotin for hair and nail growth, noting clinical improvement in cases with existing pathologies, but concludes there is insufficient evidence supporting its benefits for healthy individuals.
51 citations
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September 2012 in “Gene” In this study, researchers identified a putative ovine KAP24-1 gene in sheep, revealing four unique DNA sequences with some similarity to KRTAP24-1 sequences from other species.
43 citations
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October 2008 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This narrative review explores the historical use and significance of cosmetics in ancient India, detailing various formulations and botanical ingredients documented in Ayurvedic texts, but it reports no new research findings.
39 citations
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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.