January 2006 in “Ingeniería química” This study suggests that elevated placental NKB expression may be associated with PCOS-related placental dysfunction, with differences observed based on fetal gender.
January 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study created new methods to test how well hair care products clean and protect hair from pollution, finding a wide range of effectiveness among different formulas in removing pollutants and preventing their deposit on hair fibers.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the potential use of spin traps in cosmetic products to limit reactive oxygen species generated by pollution, emphasizing the need for further research due to toxicity and regulatory concerns.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that wildfire air pollution in California was associated with a delayed increase in clinic visits and online search interest for psoriasis in adults.
414 citations
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August 2005 in “Nature” In this study, researchers discovered that activating TERT in mouse skin epithelium triggers dormant hair follicle stem cells, leading to rapid hair growth, through a pathway independent of telomere extension.
177 citations
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March 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the role of mTOR kinase in pulmonary fibrosis and explores how mTOR inhibitors may help slow the progression of this condition, but it reports no new results.
72 citations
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March 2023 in “Biomolecules” This study reviewed the use of dupilumab, beyond its approved indications for atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis, and found effective treatment reports for various chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as bullous autoimmune diseases, eczema, and alopecia areata, highlighting its broad potential in dermatology.
57 citations
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that type 2 immunity may play a role in the development of alopecia areata in patients with extrinsic atopic dermatitis, indicating different immunological states compared to non-atopic patients.
52 citations
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January 2022 in “Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery” This review highlights ongoing efforts in drug repurposing and development of new therapeutics against COVID-19, emphasizing the promise of these strategies in addressing the challenges posed by SARS-CoV-2 mutations and post-infection complications.
32 citations
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the impact of melatonin and its metabolites on skin aging, summarizing how they may serve as "aging neutralizers" through their anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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April 2019 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This article reviews the potential of Acyzol, a zinc-containing drug, to treat and prevent zinc deficiency conditions, but it reports no new clinical findings.
13 citations
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This literature review highlights the importance of understanding the mechanisms behind the gradual mosaic loss of the Y chromosome (mLOY) in men, its association with various health conditions like cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and its potential as a marker for age inference.
12 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses the role of telomere length dynamics in hair follicle biology and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for further research in humans.
7 citations
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July 2021 in “JAAD case reports” This review discusses the potential of dupilumab for treating alopecia areata, reporting mixed outcomes with both improvement and new-onset hair loss observed in case reports.
6 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedicine” This review discusses the connections between atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, emphasizing shared mechanisms and potential overlapping treatments, but it does not report new clinical findings.
2 citations
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April 2025 in “Biologics” This study reviewed clinical trials and reports on cytokine-targeting biologics for alopecia areata, finding Dupilumab and Ustekinumab showed strong efficacy, while other biologics had limited success or worsened the condition. Further research is needed to optimize biologic therapies for AA.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” In a mouse model, this study found that exposure to PM2.5 leads to significant postpartum hair loss, apparent via morphological changes and elevated markers of inflammation, apoptosis, and fibrosis, potentially exacerbated by changes in hormone receptors and stem cell populations.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” In a cross-sectional analysis of 58 hair growth cosmeceuticals marketed for women or unisex use, this study found that ingredients with potential environmental hazards, particularly phenoxyethanol and synthetic fragrances, are commonly present, while substances like sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, and microbeads were not detected.
May 2023 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study analyzed online information about PCOS and found that while the accuracy of the information was generally high, the readability was poor, suggesting a need for more accessible resources for patients.
June 2026 in “JAAD International” Long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of hair loss.
October 2025 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This review highlights that although advancements in alopecia areata treatments, such as Janus kinase inhibitors and combination therapies, show promise, further research is necessary to validate their long-term safety and efficacy.
This study developed a hat-shaped device with wearable sensors to estimate scalp moisture content using machine learning, demonstrating that it can provide accurate measurements comparable to professional scalp analyzers without the need for high-cost equipment.
In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome who smoked more had worsened lipid profiles, higher white blood cell counts, and lower prolactin levels compared to non-smokers.
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.
This case study describes a 69-year-old man with significant smoking history and radiological findings suggesting metastatic bronchogenic carcinoma with a left adrenal metastasis.
11 citations
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October 2005 in “Toxicological Sciences” In this study, mouse skin exposed to cigarette smoke condensate exhibited increased epidermal thickness and ODC expression, with some changes persisting after exposure ended, suggesting potential for tumor promotion and measurement discrimination.
March 2023 in “MDPI eBooks” This reprint reviews 14 papers on advances in solid-phase microextraction techniques for bioanalysis, reporting no new results.
50 citations
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September 1998 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” This study observed very high thallium levels in small mammals near a zinc smelter in Poland, accompanied by severe population and health impacts.
148 citations
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April 2018 in “Environmental Research” This study found that hair products used by Black women and children in the U.S. contain multiple chemicals associated with endocrine disruption and asthma, highlighting potential exposure disparities and a need for improved labeling.