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January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” This study examines the creation of an herbal smoothing shampoo that uses Ayurvedic ingredients like Reetha, Amla, and Henna, claiming these ingredients work together to rejuvenate dull hair, making it smooth, shiny, and strong.
February 2026 in “Molecules” This study developed a sensitive method for analyzing nine biomarkers in hair, revealing an association between chronic tobacco smoke exposure and stress, highlighting its potential use in understanding the relationship between long-term tobacco exposure and chronic stress.
47 citations
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November 1982 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.
33 citations
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May 1991 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Cromakalim relaxes various blood vessels, while minoxidil sulphate is more selective; they likely act on different potassium channels.
January 2026 in “Military Medicine” This article discusses how lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from gram-negative bacteria activates platelets and affects vascular responses, emphasizing the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in these processes, without reporting new experimental findings.
January 2026 in “Military Medicine” This study reported that male military personnel with pneumonia experienced accelerated hair transition to the telogen phase, particularly among smokers and those with androgenic alopecia, indicating potential areas for targeted interventions.
February 2007 in “Oncology Times” This article explores gender differences in lung cancer, noting a higher number of nonsmoking women over age 60 with lung cancer compared to men, and highlights potential hormonal and molecular influences; no new study results were presented.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated and evaluated a herbal hair serum using natural ingredients, with formulation H3 showing superior viscosity, homogeneity, and stability. The authors suggest it may be a safe and effective natural option for enhancing hair nourishment and health.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed and tested three formulations of a herbal hair serum containing ingredients like Aloe vera and rose water, finding that all formulations exhibited acceptable properties for scalp application, with the H3 batch shown to have superior viscosity, homogeneity, and stability.
September 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 22 citations
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November 2010 in “Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry Reviews” In this study, higher concentrations of Pb, Cd, Cu, and Zn were found in the hair of smokers and users of hair dyes compared to non-smokers and those with undyed hair.
20 citations
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August 2020 in “Advances in respiratory medicine” This review discusses the role of risk factors like age and obesity in COVID-19 severity and mortality but notes that current evidence remains weak and requires further study.
20 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the small molecule honokiol may protect against inflammation, collagen breakdown, and cell damage caused by cigarette smoke in skin cells cultured in vitro.
4 citations
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February 2024 in “Biomedicine” The authors concluded that specific comorbidities and complications increase the risk of severe COVID-19 and impede patient recovery, making them critical factors to control in order to lessen the disease's adverse effects.
419 citations
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March 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study demonstrated that ND-GFP stem cells from the hair-follicle bulge area can differentiate into various cell types, including neurons, suggesting their potential as a source for therapeutic applications.
351 citations
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February 2010 in “Nature Cell Biology” Basal cell carcinoma mostly starts from cells in the upper skin layers, not hair follicle stem cells.
344 citations
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June 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Human hair follicles can provide stem cells for regenerative medicine.
190 citations
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July 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of the sonic hedgehog pathway in skin development and cancer, highlighting its potential as a target for chemoprevention and treatment; it reports no new findings.
178 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that the phenotype of Hedgehog/Gli-driven skin tumors in mice depends on the cell of origin, tissue context, and level of oncogenic signaling.
150 citations
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October 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” In this retrospective cohort study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed high incidence and age-specific prevalence rates of type 2 diabetes, myocardial infarction, and angina, particularly in those over 65.
138 citations
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June 2012 in “Genes & Development” This study found that dermal Shh signaling regulates specific dermal papilla signatures essential for maintaining hair follicle development, suggesting that the Shh-Noggin signaling loop is crucial for hair morphogenesis.
126 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses the potential role of oxidative stress in hair graying and age-related alopecia, emphasizing the need for new strategies to counteract these effects, but reports no new results.
112 citations
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January 2013 in “Experimental dermatology” This article offers a viewpoint on hidradenitis suppurativa pathogenesis, suggesting that impaired Notch signalling from γ-secretase mutations may drive inflammation and link the condition to other Th17-driven diseases.
99 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article reviews factors influencing hair aging and available treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
84 citations
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March 2002 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study supports the idea that steatocystoma multiplex is a hamartomatous condition and suggests it may be a variant of eruptive vellus hair cyst, both originating in the pilosebaceous duct.
78 citations
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October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review summarizes 15 years of clinical and experimental research advancements in hidradenitis suppurativa, highlighting its recognition as a uniquely healable inflammatory skin disease but reports no new clinical results.
72 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of developmental biology” This review discusses the role of Hedgehog signaling in epidermal and hair follicle development and its involvement in basal cell carcinoma, without reporting new empirical findings.
61 citations
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the potential causes and treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research to understand its pathogenesis and develop validated treatments.
60 citations
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October 2020 in “Nature Communications” This study found that small molecule AP-1 inhibitors may selectively target SMO inhibitor-resistant basal cell carcinoma cells characterized by specific markers, potentially enhancing combinatorial cancer therapies.
55 citations
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June 2012 in “Steroids” This study found that testosterone modulates vascular cell behavior through direct actions that do not rely on its conversion to estradiol.