139 citations
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August 2018 in “Development” This review discusses the dynamic, niche-driven regulation of stem cell states in tissue homeostasis and regeneration, focusing on epithelial stem cells in the mammalian skin, intestine, and lung, without providing new experimental results.
138 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses how Western diet may contribute to acne vulgaris through insulin signaling and metabolomic changes, promoting a dietary approach for management, but reports no new experimental results.
136 citations
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May 2019 in “Cells” This review discusses the advancements in intraoperative stem cell therapies and highlights their potential to improve hair regrowth, but it reports no new clinical results.
106 citations
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March 2014 in “BioEssays” This review examines current knowledge on human epithelial hair follicle stem cells, their markers, and outlines challenges in translating findings from murine studies to human research, but does not report new experimental results.
104 citations
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January 2016 in “Food & Function” This review found that olive oil phenols may have anti-cancer properties in animal models and some human studies, but further research is needed to confirm these effects in humans.
97 citations
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February 2007 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” This article reviews the diagnostic criteria and prevalence of PCOS, emphasizing its status as the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age, with no new clinical results reported.
92 citations
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November 2003 in “The Journals of Gerontology” This study indicated that while testosterone replacement in older men with low testosterone increases muscle mass and strength and reduces fat, its effects on physical function, disability, falls, or fractures remain unclear.
85 citations
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June 2008 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This article proposes a hypothesis that hyperandrogenemia is the final common pathway for developing adolescent PCOS and emphasizes the importance of reducing androgen levels to mitigate risks of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and infertility in adulthood.
85 citations
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July 2002 in “Pigment Cell Research” This review examines cell senescence pathways in melanocytes, highlighting the involvement of telomere attrition, the p16/RB pathway, and cAMP signaling in the context of melanoma development, but reports no new findings.
83 citations
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January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This review discusses the clinical features of trichotillomania and the challenges in its diagnosis and treatment, reporting no new clinical findings while highlighting the need for specialized therapy and better therapeutic options.
81 citations
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July 2012 in “Translational Psychiatry” In this pilot study, no significant differences were observed between memantine and placebo groups in young adults with Down syndrome on the primary memory outcomes, but some improvement was noted in a secondary measure.
70 citations
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March 2008 in “Mechanisms of Ageing and Development” This review discusses genome maintenance mechanisms critical for preventing age-related diseases by preserving stem and progenitor cell potential, but reports no new empirical findings.
69 citations
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June 2017 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This review discusses the advancements and challenges in developing in vitro human skin models incorporating components like vasculature for drug testing and disease research, but reports no new clinical results.
68 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair growth can be induced by certain cells found at the base of hair follicles, and these cells may also influence hair development and regeneration.
64 citations
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November 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that acute diffuse and total alopecia, a subtype of alopecia areata, typically resolves rapidly and spontaneously within about six months, even without treatment, suggesting a favorable prognosis.
57 citations
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July 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study concluded that 5α-reductase inhibitors were linked to increased sexual dysfunction in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but not in men with androgenetic alopecia.
49 citations
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November 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” This review discusses the role of CYP gene polymorphisms in exacerbating hyperandrogenism in women with PCOS and reports no clinical results; further validation of this hypothesis is needed.
46 citations
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September 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This article reviews the hormonal pathogenesis and treatment strategies for acne vulgaris, particularly in women with severe or treatment-resistant cases, associating it with hormonal imbalances and hyperandrogenism.
37 citations
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December 2014 in “Journal of Biomedical Informatics” This study introduced LabeledIn, a semi-automatic, human-reviewed catalog of drug-disease treatment relationships, highlighting the important role of human input in creating accurate and detailed drug indication resources.
36 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the challenges in selecting optical parameters for photobiomodulation studies on hair regrowth and wound healing, reporting no new clinical results and recommending more rigorous, standardized research approaches.
33 citations
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September 2012 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This study found that the application of calreticulin significantly improved wound healing time and quality in diabetic mice, suggesting it may be an effective topical treatment for chronic wounds.
33 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Pregnancy can cause specific skin conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment to protect both mother and baby.
30 citations
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the mechanisms by which isotretinoin and hormonal therapy treat acne through their effects on sebaceous glands, reporting no new clinical results.
29 citations
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August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that IGF-1 likely plays a crucial role in regulating hair growth and alopecia, with balding scalp follicles secreting less IGF-1 than nonbalding counterparts.
28 citations
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January 2017 in “Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems” This review classifies engineered nanomaterials by composition and application in biomedicine, highlighting diverse uses like regenerative medicine and potential occupational side effects, but reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” This study found that a novel proniosomal gel formulation of CoQ10 improved antioxidant levels and provided better skin protection against UV radiation compared to a conventional CoQ10 gel in animal models.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study confirmed that the novel solid lipid microparticle formulation of adapalene demonstrated follicular penetration potential and targeted particle erosion in sebum in in vitro tests.
25 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” This study developed lipid-core nanocapsules for encapsulating menthol, improving its solubility and thermal stability, and demonstrated their safety and rapid skin absorption in ex vivo tests, highlighting potential applications for cosmeceuticals.
23 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” This review discusses the unique healthcare needs and disparities faced by transgender individuals, highlighting the importance of cultural competency and skills in providers, but reports no new clinical findings.
23 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” This case report describes a 68-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer who experienced significant improvement in visual acuity after stopping tamoxifen, which was associated with bilateral optic neuropathies.