February 2026 in “ImmunoTargets and Therapy” This study found that tumor immunotherapy, while effective against solid tumors, can disrupt the immune balance in hair follicles, causing follicular toxicity and alopecia, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to manage these adverse effects.
This study found that a combination of betulin and cytostatic Namitecan had a statistically significant synergistic effect on solid Ehrlich adenocarcinoma tumors in NMRI mice, and suggests a promising method for administering betulin in in vivo experiments despite its water insolubility.
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” In this study, forming inclusion complexes of Finasteride and poly (ethylene glycol) resulted in significantly improved solubility and dissolution rates, suggesting a promising new solid form for enhanced drug release.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, utilizing a mixture of crushed sky fruit seeds and sodium salt for goat skin preservation led to a significant reduction in environmental impact, decreasing total dissolved solids by 59% and chloride content by 44%, while maintaining the physical quality of processed leather.
34 citations
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July 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This review highlights the need for methodologies to understand and quantify drug penetration into hair follicles as significant drug pathways, noting this area lacks comprehensive articles and reports no new results.
January 2017 in “Archives of clinical and biomedical research” This case report suggests that melanin, as an energy generator, may offer a new perspective on studying and treating autoimmune disorders such as alopecia areata.
50 citations
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April 2014 in “Nature Communications” This study analyzed skin from 538 knockout mouse mutants and identified 50 with epidermal phenotypes, providing valuable insights into genetic conditions and systemic effects related to skin abnormalities.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution in Hispanic male patients often resembles androgenetic alopecia, with a tendency for earlier onset compared to European and North American populations.
4 citations
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November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hamilton scale imprecise, hair shaft diameter decreases, stem cell transplant regrows hair, ECP ineffective for alopecia areata universalis.
February 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study reports a solid causal relationship between increased serum levels of ApoB, LDL, and VLDL and an elevated risk of androgenic alopecia.
5 citations
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August 2020 in “Curēus” This review systematically analyzed literature to differentiate desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other cutaneous tumors based on clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical features but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Jambura Journal of Mathematics” This review analyzes the research on production delivery strategies using n-vehicle, highlighting recent developments and suggesting areas for future study, but it reports no new experimental findings.
130 citations
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January 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This study found that Na CMC hydrogel loaded with PEG-coated silver nanoparticles demonstrated superior antibacterial and wound-healing efficacy compared to commercial silver sulfadiazine cream in a wound-healing model.
41 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses fixed drug eruption (FDE) potentially linked to finasteride and emphasizes dermatologists' need to recognize its possible occurrence due to the drug's widespread use, but reports no new clinical results.
29 citations
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December 2019 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This review discusses the current challenges and strategies in hair follicle bioengineering for treating hair loss and reports no new clinical results; it highlights ongoing hurdles and future directions for developing functional hair regeneration therapies.
21 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the dermatologic care of transgender individuals and highlights the need for more quantitative research to improve clinical understanding and support future studies.
October 2018 in “Annals of Reviews & Research” This open-access journal publishes innovative research articles across various fields but reports no new clinical results in this summary.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Langmuir” This study presents a method for directly measuring the solubility of solid chemicals in the skin's stratum corneum under various humidity conditions, emphasizing its importance for dermal drug delivery and chemical safety assessments.
18 citations
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October 1986 in “PubMed” This study found that alpha-tocopherol acetate did not demonstrate any protective effect against hair loss induced by doxorubicin in patients with solid tumors.
10 citations
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July 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” This research reviewed literature to evaluate the role of micronutrients in hair loss and hair growth, examining normal nutrient levels, their role in the hair follicle cycle, and their use in treatments, with data drawn from 92 peer-reviewed articles and reputable health organizations.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” This review discusses telogen effluvium as a common cause of diffuse hair loss and reports no new clinical results, noting diagnostic and treatment challenges.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study provides an analysis of global publications on TLS, offering insights into the role of TLS in immunotherapy and suggesting future research directions.
October 2012 in “Organic Process Research & Development” This study developed a new crystallization method using solid solution formation to purify finasteride by effectively removing contamination with dihydrofinasteride.
93 citations
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May 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer” This phase II trial found that BI 2536 demonstrated limited antitumor activity across five solid tumor types, with no confirmed objective responses observed.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a stable, cosmetically appealing formulation for the topical delivery of the peptide FOL-005, enhancing skin permeation and maintaining stability by keeping the peptide solid and in a water-free environment with particle sizes under 10 µm.
30 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of structural biology” This study suggests that human keratin fiber matrix has a well-defined nano-scale grainy structure rather than being amorphous, with grain size influenced by chemical treatments, temperature, humidity, and follicle-level factors.
15 citations
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February 2023 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” In this study using a porcine skin model, the researchers reported that smaller curcumin nanocrystals in xanthan gum gel showed higher passive skin penetration, while larger particles achieved deeper follicular accumulation.
15 citations
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December 2015 in “Textile Research Journal” This study describes the development of polyamide 6 composite fibers with amber filler, finding them suitable for use in medical textiles such as compression garments due to their biocompatibility with skin cells.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrates that MPM-FLIM multimodal imaging can effectively assess the delivery and dissolution of zinc pyrithione particles in human skin follicles using different application techniques.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “PÄDI Boletín Científico de Ciencias Básicas e Ingenierías del ICBI” This review provides an overview of composite scaffold materials for skin that mimic natural dermal tissue, and highlights their potential in treating chronic wounds like diabetic foot by promoting cellular growth.