April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that low image resolutions allow expert clinicians to detect alopecia, but higher resolutions are necessary for identifying scarring and vellus hair, which may inform future image processing algorithms in dermatology.
January 2019 in “Figshare” This study found that redhaired individuals exhibit higher calcidiol levels compared to non-redhaired individuals, suggesting a possible evolutionary adaptation for vitamin D photosynthesis in low UV-B environments in Europe.
January 2019 in “DSpace@MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)” This study found that increased PHGDH expression in mice led to earlier melanin and melanocyte presence in hair follicles but did not induce cancer.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report about anterolateral leg alopecia discusses a potentially underreported condition with no new clinical results available.
June 2018 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” This study describes three cases of dermatomyositis-like disease in mongrel dogs with compatible clinical findings and outcomes following slightly different treatment protocols.
In this study, researchers optimized the culture strategy for dermal papilla cells and established a promising immortalized cell strain, iDP6, which resembles primary DP cells and is suitable for further research applications.
January 2018 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure to move hair to bald areas, requires good donor hair, and results show in about a year.
January 2018 in “Journal of general practice” Young people are losing hair due to stress, poor diet, pollution, and lack of sleep, but it can be treated with supplements and scalp treatments.
September 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that applying a growth factor cocktail including FGF9 with microneedling significantly increased hair density and diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with similar results regardless of microneedle depths between 0.5 mm and 0.8 mm.
This review highlights that many common beliefs about hair loss lack strong scientific support and emphasizes directing patients toward proven treatments with established efficacy.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” According to this study, human scalp hair follicles containing pluripotent stem cells demonstrated the ability to differentiate into cardiac muscle cells and other cell types, suggesting potential applications in heart and nerve regeneration.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The researchers reported that iPSCs derived from Sendai virus reprogrammed blood cells can mature into functional keratinocytes for up to 60 days, potentially offering new approaches for DEB treatment.
April 2017 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study reported that human hair follicles containing pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into cardiac muscle and other cells, indicating their potential for future clinical applications in heart and nerve regeneration.
January 2017 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” This article reviews the use of saw palmetto extract from a dermatologist's perspective, discussing its traditional role in treating androgenic alopecia and other androgen-related dermatological conditions, but it does not report specific research findings or results.
January 2017 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” This study found that pharmacy customers in Vilnius have limited knowledge about ecological hair care products and desire more comprehensive information from pharmacies.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that extracellular factors from a specific developmental stage can promote hair follicle neogenesis in adult skin by facilitating interactions between fibroblasts and keratinocytes.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that protein extracts from embryonic skin can induce hair follicle neogenesis in mice by activating insulin/IGF signaling in adult fibroblasts.
April 2016 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article discusses the regulation of the aesthetics sector, highlighting political and regulatory challenges, and reports no new research findings.
March 2016 in “Aktualʹnì pitannâ farmacevtičnoï ì medičnoï nauki ta praktiki” This study found that the gelatinous minoxidil 1% shampoo demonstrated thixotropic properties and mechanical stability, suggesting predictable long-term consistency and effective distribution on the scalp.
January 2016 in “Mercer University Libraries (Mercer University)” This study found that an anhydrous gel formulation containing sertaconazole nitrate effectively penetrated the stratum corneum for treating fungal infections without causing irritation.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses the phases of the human hair cycle and highlights the importance of identifying factors that disturb it, but reports no new clinical findings.
August 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study found that 29.1% of Cochrane Skin Group reviews provided strong evidence for or against interventions, showing their potential impact on clinical decision-making.
This review explains that linoleic acid deficiency can lead to skin and growth issues but notes that such deficiencies are rare in well-nourished Western populations; it reports no new clinical findings.
July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The author believes artificial dermis might not be the best first option for hair transplant surgeons when other surgical choices exist for scalp reconstruction.
October 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Hormones significantly affect skin health, with vitamin D playing a key role.
February 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Genetically repaired stem cells may treat certain genetic diseases, Th17 cells are key in fighting systemic fungal infections, hair loss in AGA is due to progenitor cell loss, and α-synuclein transfer might contribute to Parkinson's disease progression.
This article reviews the current understanding of the localization, characteristics, and potential markers of epidermal stem cells, and reports no new experimental results.
August 2009 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This review discusses the concept of "Donor Dominance" in hair transplantation, initially introduced by Dr. Norman Orentreich, and reports no new clinical results.
Ultrasound alone isn't enough to diagnose PCOS.
July 2008 in “Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice” This court decision found that an Australian trader's use of an overseas competitor's trademark was not considered an infringement under Australian law.