October 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reviewed recent literature and reported that although PRP products are recognized for benefits in dermatology, including wound care and hair growth, there remains a need for standardized protocols and consensus to enhance their acceptance in cosmetic dermatology.
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April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that topical corticosteroids are the most supported first-line treatment for pediatric alopecia areata, with contact immunotherapy as the next best option.
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January 2022 in “Sensors” This study analyzed deep learning's application to automate hair density measurement in images and found that YOLOv4 had the best performance among tested algorithms, with a mean average precision of 58.67.
This study found that applying an ethanol extract of Prasiola japonica improved hair regrowth, length, and follicular density in testosterone-induced hair loss conditions in mice, while also promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation and reducing dihydrotestosterone production, though effects were less pronounced than those of minoxidil.
This study found that an exosome formulation with plant extracts significantly increased hair regrowth in men with male pattern alopecia compared to a placebo, without notable adverse effects.
January 2023 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” In a single case study, researchers reported increased hair density using a trypsin-isolated cell suspension containing CD34 and CD200 positive cells for treating grade III androgenetic alopecia.
353 citations
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May 2016 in “TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry” This review discusses recent advances in droplet microfluidics for chip-based technologies such as single-cell analysis, small-scale cell cultures, and high-throughput drug screening, and it reports no new results.
54 citations
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January 2009 in “Development” This study concluded that Wnt/β-catenin signaling, through Shh and Bmp pathways, is crucial for determining hair follicle fate in embryonic epidermal development.
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November 2015 in “Journal of pharmacological sciences” This study found that applying α-mangostin-loaded nanoparticles significantly improved acne vulgaris in patients, with no notable skin irritation reported in human volunteers.
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January 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” This study suggests that activating the PPARs/SHH-mitochondrial axis may enhance diabetic wound healing by improving endothelial cell metabolism and angiogenesis, indicating potential for PPAR agonists in treating diabetic foot ulcers.
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January 2025 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study suggests that supplementing with a cell-free fat extract might enhance embryo development and improve clinical outcomes in older women experiencing in vitro fertilization failure.
The researchers observed that in cichlid fishes with different dental structures, tooth replacement accelerated more than three times following tooth extraction, alongside distinct changes in gene expression and cellular interactions over one week, providing insights into tooth regeneration mechanisms in vertebrates.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” TNF-a may not be as involved in certain types of hair loss as previously thought.
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” This report documents two cases of eruptive nevi occurring in the skin folds of children with Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
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January 2025 in “Molecules” This review highlights the challenges in developing nano-scale drug delivery systems for natural antioxidants in wound healing, pointing out issues like low solubility and skin permeability, and discusses potential solutions such as combining polymers and lipids to enhance delivery effectiveness.
17 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This chapter reviews cultural practices and morphological differences in ethnic hair, relating them to specific disorders seen in these populations, without presenting new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article reviews existing research on the treatment of alopecia areata using growth factors and microneedling, reporting that these methods show promise in promoting hair growth without major adverse effects, but emphasizes the need for additional large-scale studies to confirm their efficacy and safety.
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October 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease” This case report describes a rare instance of alopecia neoplastica, where breast cancer metastasized to the scalp, which can be mistakenly diagnosed as alopecia areata.
Mirror-image twins can have alopecia areata on opposite sides of their heads.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” This research highlights that various environmental pollutants, including particulate matter, tobacco smoke, and heavy metals, can significantly affect hair follicle health, linking them to conditions like alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia, underscoring the need for further study in this area.
This review discusses recent advances in using stem cells for skin repair and regeneration after severe burn injuries, but it reports no new clinical results.
February 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review discusses low-level laser therapy and fractional laser therapies as alternative treatments for androgenetic alopecia, but reports limited evidence of their efficacy due to small sample sizes and potential study biases.
This article discusses the broad traditional uses and potential pharmaceutical applications of burdock, recommending the development of new products but reporting no experimental findings.
September 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This meeting abstract volume for the Society for Pediatric Dermatology reports no new clinical results.
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March 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article reviews historical reports of skin changes, such as pseudoacanthosis nigricans, associated with cholesterol-lowering drugs like triparanol and nicotinic acid, but presents no new clinical findings.
105 citations
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April 2004 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses medical and surgical therapies for alopecias in Black women, focusing on the impact of hair-care practices and the importance of patient education, but reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses laser-assisted drug delivery for enhancing topical treatment efficacy in various dermatological and medical applications but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research to optimize its use.
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April 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This review summarizes late-breaking abstracts from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 2018, and reports no new clinical findings.
This review discusses the role of nutrients in hair graying management and finds a possible link between low copper, iron, and vitamin B12 levels and premature hair graying.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.