2 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” In this case report, narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare instance of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, a variant of lichen planopilaris, as investigated through non-invasive imaging techniques.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” This abstract presents supplementary materials illustrating trichoscopy in alopecia areata and scarring alopecia using different dermoscopy techniques but reports no clinical findings.
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Skin research and technology” This study clarified and quantified the concept of hair transparency using a validated mathematical model based on measurable hair properties and consumer perception data from stylists in Japan and China.
January 2025 in “Journal of Raman Spectroscopy” This study observed that the Raman spectra of human hair cuticle vary with polarization and direction of signal collection, identifying certain spectral bands as markers sensitive to the structural changes in keratin secondary and tertiary structures.
19 citations
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November 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that dopamine directly induces the catagen phase in human scalp hair follicles in vitro.
5 citations
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May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This study developed a double-wavelength laser scanning microphotometer to measure hair shaft and follicle absorbance, improving spatial resolution and reducing light scattering effects in vitro.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy helped diagnose and manage a woman's hair loss without needing a biopsy.
73 citations
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April 2013 in “Stem cells” This study found that LGR5 is uniquely expressed in human corneal endothelial cells and maintains endothelial cell phenotypes while inhibiting mesenchymal transformation through the Wnt pathway.
27 citations
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August 2006 in “Laboratory Investigation” In this study, the combination of SCF and ET-1 was found to significantly enhance skin pigmentation and melanin content in human skin xenografts on SCID mice compared to either treatment alone.
21 citations
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September 2001 in “Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” This study found that minoxidil inhibited lens epithelial cell migration, proliferation, and collagen secretion in vitro, suggesting it may help prevent postoperative capsular opacification.
11 citations
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June 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” In this study, researchers developed and tested a gel containing apocynin-loaded nanoparticles that showed promising results in treating rheumatoid arthritis in rats, suggesting potential for novel topical treatments in inflammatory conditions.
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.
11 citations
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December 2016 in “Frontiers in Psychology” In this study, researchers used computer-generated models to demonstrate that subtle changes in hair diameter, density, and style significantly affect perceptions of age, health, and attractiveness.
2 citations
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Human hair structure varies by ethnicity, and certain treatments can improve hair condition and appearance.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “Applied sciences” This study used a 3D simulation to show that human hair provides varying levels of UV protection depending on head orientation and hair alignment, highlighting hair's role in scalp UV protection, especially for those with alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Oriental Medicine” Black bean, wheat, and rice bran extracts can boost hair growth and improve hair quality.
1 citations
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.
January 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal”
January 2019 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” In this study, researchers found that supplementation with L-cystine, either alone or with a keratin hydrolysate, significantly improved hair density, hair and nail brightness, and nail growth in women experiencing acute telogen effluvium and brittle nail syndrome over three months.
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This paper discusses the use of Digital Volumetric Imaging with fluorescent dyes to visualize and compare the interior structures of six different virgin hair types, reporting no new clinical results.
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found a high concordance between subject-reported and clinician-reported Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes, but 14% of subjects misjudged their skin type, often overestimating it.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that using near-infrared optics, specifically in the second NIR window, allows for effective noninvasive evaluation of intra-hair damage caused by cosmetic treatments, demonstrating distinct damage types and changes in hair condition due to chemical or thermal processes.
1 citations
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May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This paper presents an RGB video microscopic system to monitor optical properties of hair shafts and follicles in vitro, but reports no new clinical results.
The digital system for measuring melasma shows promise but needs more development for better accuracy and automation.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study suggests that RCM may be a promising non-invasive diagnostic tool for alopecia areata incognita, showing substantial agreement with histopathology while noting some discrepancies.
January 2023 in “Bio web of conferences/BIO web of conferences” This study identified specific dermoscopic features for differentiating rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis, suggesting dermoscope's value in diagnosing facial erythema with atypical presentations.
April 2026 in “Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy”
658 citations
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June 2003 in “Endocrine reviews” This review discusses the role of androgens in the progression of cardiovascular disease and explores novel therapeutic targets without reporting new clinical results.
359 citations
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September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article discusses the rationale, design, and significant findings of the long-running Rotterdam Study but reports no new clinical results.