48 citations
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July 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the variety of skin conditions linked to eating disorders and emphasizes that resolving these skin issues often requires treating the underlying disorder.
43 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” This study found that men experiencing long-term symptoms after finasteride use for androgenetic alopecia frequently reported loss of penis sensitivity and anhedonia, among other effects, indicating potential post-finasteride syndrome.
31 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses the diverse dermatological symptoms associated with sexual abuse, highlighting the challenges in establishing causal links and the potential long-term psychosomatic manifestations, without reporting new research results.
21 citations
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September 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” RADA16-I can effectively deliver and release mangiferin, improving its solubility and bioavailability.
21 citations
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January 2017 in “MethodsX” This study found that methanol is more effective than isopropanol at removing external cortisol from grizzly bear hair and suggests that the choice of solvent can influence hair cortisol concentration results.
20 citations
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May 2015 in “Regenerative Medicine” This commentary explores the marketing of unproven and unlicensed adipose-derived stem cell treatments in US clinics, highlighting concerns about patient safety and regulatory challenges.
18 citations
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July 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This review summarizes existing knowledge of how the WNT signaling pathway affects mesenchymal stem cells under various conditions, highlighting challenges and mechanisms for clinical applications.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study found that a gelatin microparticle-containing self-microemulsifying formulation combined with Soluplus improved the oral absorption of dutasteride.
15 citations
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September 1984 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” The document explains various skin conditions in cats and how to diagnose and treat them.
14 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of Infection and Public Health” This study observed a low rate of long-COVID lasting more than three months among mostly vaccinated healthcare workers during the Omicron wave, suggesting that further research is needed to assess the impact of different vaccines on long-COVID-19 in this group.
14 citations
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May 2020 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” This study reports that hair analysis could potentially monitor metformin use in diabetic patients, suggesting a possible correlation between daily dose and concentration in dark hair but not in light hair.
12 citations
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September 2013 in “BMC Biophysics” This study developed a model showing that keratin elasticity in skin may be influenced by electrostatic and bridging interactions between keratin filaments, contingent on the balance of charges in the surrounding medium.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, sublingual tofacitinib achieved a longer estimated half-life than oral administration in treatment-resistant alopecia areata patients, potentially supporting daily dosing; overall treatment response was modest.
5 citations
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August 2013 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the role of KLF4, a transcription factor, in various cellular processes and its dual function as a tumor suppressor or oncogene depending on the context, but presents no new experimental results.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “JMIR Formative Research” In this study, researchers reported no statistically significant association between hair cortisol levels and either perceived stress or objective neuroendocrine stress measures in a predominantly male participant group.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study observed that a self-emulsifying drug delivery system for finasteride significantly enhanced bioavailability in rats compared to commercial tablets, but the formulation was found to be thermodynamically unstable.
February 2026 in “Molecules” This study reported that a novel nanomedicine combining berberine and sinapic acid significantly inhibited the growth of mouse mammary carcinoma cells and demonstrated an anti-tumor effect in vivo, without significant systemic toxicity after 28 days, suggesting a promising, low-toxicity therapeutic strategy for breast cancer.
April 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This report from Tangle Teezer and TRI Princeton indicates that their Extra Gentle brush reduces hair breakage by up to 39%, offering a therapeutic experience for users with fragile scalps.
December 2023 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” This study found that individual lifestyle factors, such as aesthetic, personality, and social orientations, positively influence appearance interest and beauty management behavior.
149 citations
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July 2017 in “PLoS Biology” This study found that hair follicle patterning in development may arise from a combination of epidermal prepattern signals and mesenchymal self-organisation, with fibroblast growth factor and bone morphogenetic protein activities playing key roles.
73 citations
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February 2023 in “Polymers” This review discusses the unique properties, design, and fabrication of peptide hydrogels for biomedical applications, focusing on advances in drug delivery, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine; it reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This animal study found that intravenous administration of anionic squarticles, a lipid nanoemulsion, increased survival rates in rats with amitriptyline overdose by mitigating adverse effects and restoring normal blood pressure, highlighting its potential as a detoxifying antidote.
6 citations
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In a murine burn wound model, this study found that an enhanced fractal self-pumping dressing significantly reduced wound area and tissue edema by efficiently draining excess exudates.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that women with severe hair loss from childhood irradiation for tinea capitis were at a higher risk of developing psychosocial symptoms, including depression, compared to men.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy” This review discusses the role of mental healthcare in managing sexual side effects of prostate cancer radiotherapy and highlights the importance of patient education and psychological support for improved quality of life.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using combined fat and growth factors can effectively treat hair loss after facial fillers.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This study identified key components of melanocyte stem cell niches that maintain stem cells in a dormant state and established a culture system that potentially replicates some aspects of in vivo stem cell activity.
This scoping review seeks to map existing research on appearance care and self-management for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors in Japan, aiming to highlight knowledge gaps and guide future studies and interventions to enhance supportive care for this population.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology” This study found that hair rejuvenation therapies and patient comorbidities, such as diabetes mellitus, were significantly associated with adverse drug reactions in cosmetic treatment recipients.
November 2025 in “International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine” In this case study, a 22-year-old female with trichotillomania showed significant improvement through an integrated approach combining Growth Factor Concentrate therapy, Ayurvedic medications, counseling, and yogic practices, highlighting the importance of addressing both dermatological and psychological aspects for long-term recovery.