1 citations
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February 2026 in “ACS Omega” This review highlights the potential of self-powered nanogenerators in revolutionizing biomedical devices by using biomechanical or environmental energy, focusing on applications like regenerative hair growth, drug release patches, and electronic skin while evaluating challenges such as energy efficiency and biocompatibility.
March 2026 in “Advanced medical journal” This retrospective study in Duhok, Iraq, found that a minimal incision temporal brow lift achieved higher satisfaction rates in women and patients under local anesthesia, though complications like chronic postoperative pain occurred. Further research is needed to assess long-term efficacy of this brow elevation method.
14 citations
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October 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that photoexposure significantly increased the gene expression of altered elastin, MMP12, and LOX, as well as the protein expression of tropoelastin and fibrillin-1, in skin models.
23 citations
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November 2013 in “Lupus” This study found that the quality of life for Japanese lupus erythematosus patients with skin manifestations improved after treatment, though female gender and older age were associated with poorer outcomes in certain quality of life domains.
22 citations
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May 2005 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses alopecia areata in individuals with Down syndrome and reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, a square pulse, low-fluence IPL device used at home significantly reduced terminal hair count by 87% six months post-treatment, with evidence of hair miniaturization similar to professional laser treatments.
6 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of Womens Health” This article discusses various concerns related to facial skin health in women and presents expert opinions, without reporting new research findings.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that a topical gel containing Minoxidil and Tofacitinib citrate showed promise for treating alopecia areata, with formulation F5 demonstrating effective drug release and stability in evaluations.
January 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that serum apelin-13 levels were significantly higher in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis vulgaris compared to healthy controls.
41 citations
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October 2001 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the molecular and functional aspects of the nude gene in skin biology, providing insights into its role and evolutionary development, but reports no new results.
38 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution” This article discusses a hypothesis on the development and evolution of scales, hairs, and feathers from fish to amniotes, based on regions of dermo-epidermal interactions in skin, but reports no new findings.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that keratin-associated proteins related to metallothionein and occludin appear in various animals, suggesting they may have roles beyond hair characteristics and were later adapted for hair production.
56 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that vertical sections of alopecia biopsy specimens had a higher concordance rate with the original combined diagnosis compared to transverse sections alone, although both methods have their pros and cons.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Medical Sciences” The researchers in this study suggest that using plant-based hair serums, which combine herbs and botanical phytochemicals, can enhance therapeutic benefits for hair and skin, offering improvements like deep nutrition, skin suppleness, and UV protection compared to individual herb use.
14 citations
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March 2012 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study concluded that low-level fluence 810 nm diode laser therapy was generally well tolerated, safe, and effective for long-term hair reduction in a small sample of patients with various skin types.
4 citations
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January 1986 in “PubMed” In this animal study, serum biotin levels and clinical symptoms in gilts suggested that serum biotin could serve as a sensitive indicator of biotin deficiency, and a system to evaluate biotin status was proposed.
2 citations
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September 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” No abstract is available for the article discussing alopecia and red, scaly skin in a newborn, and it reports no new findings.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that Spironolactone-loaded ethosomal gels provided superior skin permeation and deposition compared to niosomal gels in rabbit skin, suggesting that ethosomal gels could be a promising formulation for further clinical studies on treating androgenic alopecia.
The digital system for measuring melasma shows promise but needs more development for better accuracy and automation.
20 citations
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August 2023 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” This study found that cetirizine-loaded niosomal gels demonstrated superior skin deposition and retention compared to plain cetirizine gel, suggesting potential for improved topical management of alopecia.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that a synthetic avicequinone C analogue, 5e, was significantly more potent in inhibiting steroid 5α-reductase type 1 activity in human keratinocytes compared to the original isolated compound.
March 2026 in “Scientific Journal” This case study reported a 15-year-old girl with a nevus sebaceus of Jadassohn, where a secondary neoplasm potentially developed into either pigmented trichoblastoma or pigmented basal cell carcinoma, highlighting the importance of early recognition and evaluation of such lesions for effective management.
April 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights cellulose-based materials' potential in skin disease treatments, emphasizing their smart, responsive design for various conditions, with insights into their roles in wound healing, infection prevention, and wearable monitoring.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that a topical cream containing CBD and EPA reduced signs of extrinsic skin aging, including wrinkle volume and skin elasticity, in clinical and laboratory settings.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Applied Science and Convergence Technology” This review discusses the potential of 3D bioprinting technologies for tissue regeneration, drug evaluation, and drug delivery systems, but reports no new findings.
November 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses the disparities in approved treatments and evidence-based guidelines for various chronic skin diseases, highlighting greater unmet medical needs in conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa, alopecia areata, and vitiligo compared to psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
In this study, formulations containing 20% zinc oxide nanoparticles demonstrated stability and improved spreadability without penetrating the deepest skin layers, instead accumulating in skin furrows and hair follicles.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, the researchers developed minoxidil cubosomes using nanotechnology, which improved drug penetration in the skin, showed greater hair growth efficacy, and reduced adverse skin reactions compared to traditional minoxidil solutions.
15 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” This study analyzes the fine structure and protein distribution in monotreme hairs, finding similarities with other mammals and detailing unique immunocytochemical features in their inner root sheaths.
13 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the embryology, structure, and function of sebaceous glands and their involvement in skin disorders but reports no novel findings.