17 citations
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July 2021 in “Polymers” This study found that treating chitin from crab shells with ultrasonication at specific conditions effectively produced fine nanofibers with a high yield.
17 citations
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February 2018 in “British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” This paper reviews the evolution and classification of forehead reduction and orbital contouring techniques in transgender females, but reports no new clinical findings.
16 citations
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April 2017 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.
14 citations
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July 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” This study revealed that in androgenic alopecia, the proximal attachment of the arrector pili muscle to the hair follicle is often lost or significantly reduced.
13 citations
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” This study reports pseudopili annulati in a dark-haired Chinese girl, identifying the unique appearance and structural characteristics of her hair without finding abnormalities in the cuticle and cortex.
11 citations
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September 1996 in “Neuroscience letters” This study found that fetal calf serum can protect Merkel cells from death and alter their morphology in culture, while serum-free conditions led to high cell mortality.
10 citations
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July 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article describes refined techniques in facial hair transplantation for increasing demand in restoring eyebrow density in women and achieving fuller beards in men, without presenting new clinical results.
9 citations
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November 2020 in “The FASEB journal” This review discusses the role of intermediate filaments in cell signaling and differentiation, emphasizing their impact on stem cell function, development, and disease, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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July 2008 in “Oncology Reports” In this study, TC-1 cells, resembling stromal cells formed by epithelial-mesenchymal transition, significantly affected the behavior of normal human keratinocytes, supporting the role of stromal cells in tumor progression.
8 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This article describes a new subcision technique intended to simplify the procedure for surgeons without reporting clinical results or outcomes.
7 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews uncombable hair syndrome, highlighting its symptoms, potential diagnosis methods, and the suggestion for biotin supplements, but it reports no new empirical results.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed research international” This review highlights surprising similarities between hair follicles and antler units, suggesting that a comparative study of their biology could benefit understanding in both areas without presenting new empirical findings.
5 citations
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November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes a unique presentation of frontal fibrosing alopecia characterized by a hair loss pattern that resembles the Greek letter upsilon, supported by trichoscopic and histological findings.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of structural biology” This study found that age-related hair thinning in Caucasian women over 50 involves significant structural changes within the hair follicle, suggesting an "aged hair program" rather than just producing thinner hairs.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses segmental vitiligo as part of the vitiligo clinical spectrum and highlights its role as a model for studying repigmentation, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This case report suggests that regular use of antifungal shampoo might obscure clinical indicators of Trichophyton tonsurans tinea capitis in healthy adults, necessitating detailed diagnostic approaches like histopathology and dermoscopy.
2 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses the dynamic changes in chromatin organization and nuclear morphology during cellular processes like differentiation and disease, highlighting recent advances in understanding these epigenetic mechanisms without presenting new experimental findings.
2 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of Scientific Research” This study provides detailed macro and microscopical observations of Tridax procumbens Linn. leaf, which could aid in its identification.
2 citations
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The paper concludes that for natural-looking hair restoration, it's important to create an irregular hairline, use appropriately sized and angled grafts, and ensure a snug fit between grafts and recipient sites.
2 citations
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March 1977 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” This study found that mink pelts with "singe" and "red hip" defects often exhibit split hair tips and altered cuticle structures, which may contribute to their undesired metallic sheen.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” This review explores how hair dyes and perms can damage hair structure and notes that while some adverse outcomes like skin irritation and allergic reactions have been reported, evidence from human studies remains inconsistent regarding potential risks, including cancer.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that altering mechanical signals in mouse wounds, particularly through FAK inhibition, increased hair regeneration by modulating wound stiffness and gene expression linked to tissue regeneration.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A 9-year-old Hispanic girl has Uncombable Hair Syndrome, which may improve with age and biotin treatment.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study identifies various phytochemicals in Thuja orientalis bark, potentially aiding its botanical identification and quality standardization.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Lung India” This letter discusses how differentiating features in clinical and radiological findings can help distinguish pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis and Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome from lymphangioleiomyomatosis, noting overlapping symptoms but specific distinctive traits.
1 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” In this study, an innovative flap procedure was described that may effectively treat extensive frontal baldness through a 180° rotation of a midline occipital flap, aligning hairs naturally.
1 citations
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April 1995 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This study describes the Mercedes incision technique, which may improve hair transplant results by reducing graft compression and row cropping, leading to a more natural appearance.
1 citations
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April 1961 in “OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)” In this study, chaconine, solanine, solamargine, and solasonine were found to inhibit cucumber root growth, while their 6-O-sulfated derivatives had no effect, highlighting the importance of carbohydrate moieties in this process.
June 2026 in “Morphology” This study found that IBA-1-immunopositive macrophages in rat skin during wound healing show varied morphometric characteristics and peak in numbers at 2, 6, and 15 days post-injury.