22 citations
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This study found that FLASH radiation within a Spread-out Bragg Peak retained its normal tissue-sparing effect compared to conventional radiation, with a 40% reduction in acute skin damage and an 18% reduction in fibrotic development in mice.
January 2011 in “Nuclear Techniques” This study found that lead accumulated in the hair shafts of individuals exposed to mining environments, while iron, copper, and zinc levels remained stable, highlighting the significance of SRXRF micro-analysis for environmental health research.
28 citations
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October 1992 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, Scalp Immersion Proxigraphy (SIP) was shown to produce more accurate measurements of linear hair growth rate than crude phototrichogram techniques, suggesting SIP's suitability for clinical trials monitoring hair growth.
January 2021 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study examined the effectiveness of FT-Raman spectroscopy for detecting polymorphism in Lamivudine and Finasteride, highlighting its advantages over other methods due to its capability to provide sharp, well-resolved spectral bands and reduced sampling issues.
13 citations
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January 1963 in “Radiation Research” This study observed that in mice, small-scale x-ray irradiation resulted in uniquely rapid healing of hair follicles, differing from the hypertrophic and hyperplastic responses seen in larger irradiated areas.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” In this study, researchers developed an open-source browser-based tool to enhance the reproducibility and accuracy of SALT score calculations from scalp photos, aimed particularly at assessing partial regrowth in alopecia areata patients on JAK inhibitor therapy.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of radiation research” This study identified specific profiles and courses of adverse events associated with boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer, suggesting differences based on the beam incidence site.
September 2001 in “PubMed” This study developed a non-destructive X-ray fluorescence technique to quantitatively analyze elemental content in human hair and constructed a database of element concentrations in healthy Swedish, Caucasian individuals.
7 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” This case report details a 65-year-old woman who developed malignant melanoma in her right eye socket following previous eye trauma, treated by orbital exenteration.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that dermoscopy can improve the diagnosis of epidermal cysts by making small puncta visible, which are often missed during standard visual examinations.
9 citations
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October 1947 in “The Lancet” 1 citations
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November 1947 in “The Lancet” 12 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” In this study, Trichoscan®, reflectance confocal microscopy, and optical coherence tomography were found to be reliable noninvasive tools for measuring hair growth and follicle analysis after hair removal.
16 citations
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December 2016 in “ecancermedicalscience” This study suggests that ATR-FT-IR spectral analysis of hair fibres may detect breast cancer through increased lipid content changes linked to cancer presence.
4 citations
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March 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) is a useful tool for studying how drugs interact with skin and diagnosing skin disorders, despite some limitations.
23 citations
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November 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study suggests that trichoscopy may assist in diagnosing pemphigus, particularly for scalp-specific lesions, by identifying certain characteristic features.
September 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review explores the trichoscopic features of dark scalp, particularly the brown honeycomb pigment network, and its variations in different types of alopecia, but it presents no new clinical findings.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews trichoscopic criteria and diagnostic features for various hair and scalp conditions, emphasizing their utility in non-invasive diagnosis, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2026 in “Jurnal Pendidikan Kimia Fisika dan Biologi” This study found that rebonding hair straightening treatments visibly damage the hair cuticle, causing surface erosion and cracks, as shown through Scanning Electron Microscopy analysis.
1 citations
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January 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This critique suggests that the prior iconodiagnosis of Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" suffers from confirmation bias, arguing that cultural trends, rather than medical conditions, explain the artwork's features.
January 2008 in “Chinese Journal of Spectroscopy Laboratory” This study utilized a fluorescence probe to evaluate cysteine formation on hair fibers, finding that optimal fluorescence emission occurred at pH 4.5.
The ProScope HR is an effective, user-friendly, and affordable tool for diagnosing hair loss.
This review discusses the unique characteristics and possible pathophysiology of spiny keratoderma, reporting no new clinical results, but suggests that some therapies might alleviate symptoms.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers found that differences between self-ratings and assessor ratings of facial appearance vary by age and ethnicity, and these discrepancies, along with assessor ratings of skin features, are predictive of menopausal status across ethnic groups.
8 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This article explores the historical development and evolution of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), emphasizing advancements in safety and technology, and reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reports on lentiginosis observed within plaques of linear atrophoderma of Moulin and discusses its potential classification as a twin-spotting phenomenon but provides no new clinical research results.
1 citations
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May 2001 in “Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals” Scientists at the University of Michigan Medical School successfully created a special compound that can be used to improve imaging of prostate cancer.
January 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” In this study, researchers identified the presence of a "spotted lunula" as a rare sign in patients with alopecia areata, detailing its clinical and onychoscopic features.
2 citations
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March 1977 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” This study found that mink pelts with "singe" and "red hip" defects often exhibit split hair tips and altered cuticle structures, which may contribute to their undesired metallic sheen.
This study suggests that a portable OCT system may be useful for the clinical diagnosis and evaluation of skin diseases and laser treatment outcomes.