16 citations
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March 2007 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice” This article discusses misconceptions around mineral nutrition in beef cattle and emphasizes that sub-clinical deficiencies or toxicities, rather than overt symptoms, often cause economic losses, but it reports no new findings.
This study suggests that bio-nanovesicles, such as exosomes and microvesicles, may enhance skin and hair follicle regeneration by modulating key signaling pathways, potentially overcoming the limitations of conventional treatments for alopecia and chronic skin diseases.
February 2026 in “Molecular and Cellular Probes” This systematic review synthesizes evidence from the past 20 years to highlight the potential of exosome-based therapies from stem cells and plants in improving cutaneous repair, skin aging, and challenging dermatological conditions through mechanisms like immunomodulation and collagen remodeling.
September 2025 in “Animals” In this study, cats fed trace minerals complexed with lysine and glutamic acid displayed temporary improvements in hair loss and dander scores at 45 days, compared to those receiving inorganic trace minerals, although no differences were seen by day 90.
522 citations
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January 2001 in “Cancer investigation” This review describes the unique pharmacological profile and clinical applications of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, emphasizing its role in Kaposi's sarcoma and recurrent ovarian cancer, but reports no new clinical results.
425 citations
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June 2020 in “Nature” Scientists created human skin with hair from stem cells, which could help treat hair loss and skin conditions.
277 citations
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June 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This article reviews the role of epithelial-mesenchymal interactions in hair follicle morphogenesis and the hair cycle, suggesting potential paths for developing treatments for hair growth disorders but providing no new clinical findings.
243 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This article provides an overview of how dermoscopy can aid in the noninvasive diagnosis of various general dermatological disorders, grouped by clinical presentation, but reports no new clinical results.
141 citations
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November 2005 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This review examines the role of hair follicles and sebaceous glands in percutaneous drug delivery but does not report new clinical results; it calls for further exploration of follicle-targeting therapies.
129 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that trichoscopy criteria can distinguish female androgenic alopecia from chronic telogen effluvium, with specific features achieving 98% diagnostic specificity.
113 citations
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September 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a topical hedgehog agonist can stimulate hair growth by promoting the transition from the resting to growth phase of the hair cycle in adult mouse skin.
86 citations
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June 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review discusses the role of antioxidants in managing oxidative skin damage and reports no new results, emphasizing the need for understanding their mechanisms, limitations, and risks for safe use.
86 citations
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October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the role of Foxn1 in mammalian skin biology, discussing its influence on hair follicle function and the potential for further research to enhance understanding of epithelial differentiation.
82 citations
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August 2017 in “Cell Reports” This study found that antibiotic-induced gut dysbiosis, particularly overgrowth of Lactobacillus murinus, can lead to hair loss in mice by depleting biotin.
82 citations
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March 2013 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, vemurafenib was associated with a wide range of cutaneous side effects in patients with advanced melanoma, including photosensitivity and various skin and hair changes, necessitating regular dermatological management.
67 citations
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October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the EpiLight Hair Removal System achieved approximately 60% hair removal after 12 weeks following a single treatment, indicating effectiveness and safety for long-term hair reduction.
66 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Biology” This review discusses how macro-environmental factors such as intradermal adipose tissue and sex hormones influence hair and feather stem cell niches, suggesting environmental targets for regenerative medicine, but reports no new clinical results.
60 citations
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September 2013 in “Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics” This review discusses the dermatological adverse events from immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapy in IBD, finding increased risks of non-melanoma skin cancer and other skin conditions, and recommends regular cancer screening.
55 citations
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November 2004 in “Expert opinion on drug safety” This review describes the variety of mucocutaneous side effects caused by antineoplastic chemotherapy, with emphasis on skin, nails, and mucous membranes, while highlighting potential severity and the possibility of needing to adjust or interrupt treatment in rare cases; it presents no new clinical results.
53 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews therapy-related hair disorders in oncology patients, detailing underlying mechanisms and potential management strategies, but reports no new clinical findings.
53 citations
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May 2001 in “The American journal of the medical sciences” This article reviews common skin eruptions in chemotherapy patients and discusses how recognizing these patterns can help avoid unnecessary changes to cancer treatment; it reports no new clinical results.
48 citations
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May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” This review discusses recent advancements in understanding hair follicles, their disorders, and potential therapeutic opportunities, but it reports no new clinical findings.
46 citations
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December 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study identified acne, superficial mycoses, pigmentation disorders, and actinic keratosis as the most common dermatologic diagnoses in Brazil, emphasizing the importance of skin cancer and leprosy in public health.
44 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This article reviews various studies and suggests that melatonin, produced both naturally in the skin and applied topically, may offer significant protection against environmental damage, making it a promising candidate for skincare therapies.
44 citations
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August 2010 in “Lupus” This article reviews the characteristics and classification criteria of cutaneous lupus erythematosus and reports no new clinical findings.
44 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that in vitro treatment of male frontotemporal scalp hair follicles with 17-β-estradiol stimulated hair shaft generation and hair matrix keratinocyte proliferation, suggesting potential anagen-prolonging effects.
43 citations
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June 2016 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews technical aspects of using autologous fat transfer for facial rejuvenation and examines existing evidence for stem cell and platelet-rich plasma therapies in aesthetic practice, reporting no new results.
41 citations
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February 1970 in “Archives of Dermatology” This review discusses various cutaneous side effects potentially linked to oral contraceptive use but provides no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for more evidence in certain associations.
40 citations
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October 2002 in “Endocrinology” In this study, synthetic vitamin D3 analogs stimulated hair growth and formation of normal hair follicles in nude mice, unlike the natural form 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D3.
39 citations
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April 2011 in “Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation” This review discusses various applications of nanoemulsions in drug delivery and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the patents that cover these applications.