34 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that two patients treated with interferon α-2b and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C experienced complete and reversible straightening of their natural curly hair, which recurred with treatment resumption.
33 citations
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January 2017 in “Conservation physiology” This study found that measuring reproductive hormone levels in brown bear hair may effectively support non-invasive genetic sampling, though larger samples or more sensitive techniques are needed for broader application.
33 citations
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January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the complexity and diverse manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting potential genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors in its pathogenesis without presenting new clinical findings.
31 citations
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December 2002 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. G, General subjects/Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects (Online)” This study identified two types of calcium in human scalp hair, with one type highly variable between individuals, potentially impacting the analysis of environmental and medical factors related to hair calcium.
28 citations
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January 2022 in “PLoS ONE” This study reports that a sarcoptic mange outbreak, likely originating from mange-infected llamas from a governmental program, dramatically reduced vicuña and guanaco populations in San Guillermo National Park, Argentina.
21 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This research review found that platelet-rich plasma treatment generally produced successful hair regrowth in both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, despite study differences that limited direct statistical comparison.
20 citations
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January 2015 in “Polish Journal of Pathology” Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.
18 citations
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January 2015 in “Data series” This report describes a study of estuarine bed-sediment quality in New Jersey and New York post-Hurricane Sandy, focusing on contamination extent and potential long-term impacts, with no new findings included.
18 citations
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January 2013 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article discusses the importance of clinical biopreservation for cells and tissues in hair transplantation and regenerative medicine, reporting no new empirical findings.
17 citations
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review examines non-invasive methods for diagnosing inflammatory skin diseases like lupus erythematosus and psoriatic inflammation using samples from plucked hair and skin tape-strips, but no new clinical results are presented.
15 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that platelet-rich plasma treatments improved hair density and thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia, without serious adverse effects.
13 citations
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” This article reviews the complex roles and therapeutic potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cells across various medical applications, emphasizing their anti-inflammatory and tissue repair functions rather than cell replacement or differentiation, and concludes that more precise measurement of their survival and effectiveness is needed.
12 citations
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January 1984 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses the decline in recognition and appropriate testing of syphilis by medical students due to limited clinical exposure and inconsistent education, with no new clinical results reported.
11 citations
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July 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study suggests that statins may be linked to various ovary and uterus related adverse events, highlighting the need for monitoring in clinical practice.
11 citations
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February 2019 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This review explores the complex interrelationships among different properties of natural hair fibers and underscores the need for a holistic taxonomy to improve data interpretation across disciplines, but it reports no new experimental results.
6 citations
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April 2025 in “Communications Biology” In this study, researchers used a murine model of irritant contact dermatitis to reveal that hair follicle regions serve as key sites for neutrophil transepidermal migration, which requires MMP-9 expression stimulated by dermal monocytes.
6 citations
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March 2021 in “Cytotechnology” This review examines recent findings on COVID-19 pneumonia treatment using mesenchymal stem cells and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight MSCs' potential due to their immunomodulatory and tissue-regenerative properties.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, fermented herbal extracts promoted hair growth and activated Wnt signaling more effectively than nonfermented extracts in mice, suggesting potential benefits for hair regrowth.
5 citations
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January 2013 in “Otorhinolaryngology clinics : an international journal” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in cosmetic surgery, highlighting its expanding applications and promising potential in aesthetic treatments, but reports no new empirical findings.
4 citations
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April 2021 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” This review examines host factors like ACE2 and TMPRSS2 in SARS-CoV-2 infection, exploring how genetic variants and advanced cellular analyses might clarify COVID-19's severity and heterogeneity; it reports no new results.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Clinical Chemistry” This article discusses the complexities of diagnosing PCOS and highlights the importance of early recognition and treatment to improve patient outcomes, despite often being overlooked.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study suggests that platelet-rich plasma may improve pain and function in patients with partial-thickness rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy short-term, but the long-term benefits are unclear.
3 citations
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.
3 citations
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January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
1 citations
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June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” PRP might help with hair growth and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” This study found that a herbal formulation optimized with specific concentrations of plant extracts showed promising antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur.
1 citations
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August 1946 in “Archives of dermatology” This case presentation describes an adult with tinea capitis and related symptoms who was found to have a Trichophyton gypseum infection.
June 2026 in “Ophthalmology and Therapy” This review concluded that near-infrared and red light photobiomodulation shows potential for certain ocular conditions like age-related macular degeneration and dry eye disease, but clinical evidence is still mixed and insufficient to establish it as a standard therapy.
In this study, chitosan hydrogels and delivery systems showed promise in supporting skin recovery post-laser procedures, enhancing topical treatments for acne and melasma, and improving hair density in scalp applications, but limited study sizes and formulation variability restrict generalizability.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis” This study used air wedge interferometry to measure the thickness of human scalp hair from three individuals, finding average thicknesses of 66.482 µm, 59.355 µm, and 59.927 µm respectively, within the typical range for adults.