25 citations
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December 1995 in “Neurology” This study observed that in varicella, the varicella-zoster virus spreads to dermal endothelial cells before reaching keratinocytes, whereas in herpes zoster, it first involves cutaneous nerves and pilosebaceous units.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study concluded that a hair emulgel formulation combining extracts from four medicinal plants demonstrated desirable characteristics of spreadability, viscosity, pH, and safety, making it effective, harmless, and economical for potential hair care use.
46 citations
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses recent findings on the mechanisms driving bullous pemphigoid, highlighting epitope spreading and the roles of regulatory T cells, and reports no new experimental results.
17 citations
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June 2017 in “Gene” This is the first report of the FOXN1 p.R255X mutation from India, demonstrating the global spread of this genetic mutation previously found only in an Italian community.
13 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” This case study describes a young dog in Colorado diagnosed with severe leishmaniasis, suggesting potential endemic spread in the area, and notes dermatologic symptoms as a signal for consideration of the disease.
2 citations
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January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document describes skin diseases affecting the outer ear in dogs and cats, their spread to other body parts, and treatment options.
In this study, formulations containing 20% zinc oxide nanoparticles demonstrated stability and improved spreadability without penetrating the deepest skin layers, instead accumulating in skin furrows and hair follicles.
August 2022 in “Scholars academic journal of pharmacy” This study involved formulating an invasome gel loaded with clotrimazole for treating fungal infections and assessed its various properties like spreadability and in vitro drug diffusion.
52 citations
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January 2004 in “Medical mycology” This study reported an increase in tinea capitis in Stockholm children, mainly caused by Trichophyton violaceum and associated with immigration from Africa and family spread.
44 citations
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January 1957 in “Public Health Reports (1896-1970)” This study found that dermatophytes, which can cause ringworm, were isolated from 20% of animal hair specimens, indicating animals may play a role in spreading infections to humans.
26 citations
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October 2021 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review discusses the impact of social media on dermatology, highlighting both the potential benefits for engagement and the risks of spreading misinformation; no clinical results are reported.
26 citations
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February 1998 in “DNA and Cell Biology” This research identified that the constitutive and inducible expression of the Keratin 6 gene in transgenic mice skin is controlled by multiple regulatory elements spread throughout its 5' flanking region.
13 citations
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April 2019 in “American Journal of PharmTech Research” In this study, researchers highlighted that emulgels, a combination of emulsions and gels, offer a novel topical delivery method for hydrophobic drugs, possessing attributes such as easy spreadability and bio-friendliness, making them suitable for conditions like acne, fungal infections, and psoriasis.
8 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This study aimed to formulate and evaluate a herbal gel containing Allium cepa extract for its physical properties, such as appearance, viscosity, and spreadability, but it does not report specific results or effectiveness in preventing hair loss.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “International Research Journal on Advanced Science Hub” In this study, researchers developed a niosomal gel system for transdermal delivery of testosterone, reporting strong penetrative capability, good spreadability, and a promising in vitro drug release profile, suggesting it may be an effective alternative for reducing the side effects of steroid treatments.
6 citations
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May 1941 in “Science” Ducks can get the Rous sarcoma virus if infected shortly after birth, leading to tumors and disease spread.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” In this study, researchers formulated a hair tonic using various herbal extracts and reported effective antifungal and antibacterial properties, along with good consistency, spreadability, homogeneity, appearance, and pH balance.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This study observed that tinea capitis is prevalent among school children in Karachi, with T. violaceum as the most common organism and asymptomatic carriers possibly facilitating its spread.
3 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” This case study reported that after removal of an interstitial cell tumor from a ruffed lemur, the animal experienced improved coat quality and a return to normal behavior without signs of cancer spread.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences (PJLSS)” This study examines the use of emulgel-based systems as drug delivery vehicles for hydrophobic medications, noting their potential benefits in dermatological applications due to properties like easy spreadability, non-greasy texture, and prolonged shelf life.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “American Journal of Clinical Research and Reviews” This study suggests that hair follicles may be the primary target in the onset of various skin diseases, potentially spreading to affect the surrounding epidermis.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Pathogens” This study detected sarcoptic mange in five free-ranging raccoon dogs in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, with four showing severe skin lesions and potential secondary bacterial infections, suggesting they may act as vectors in disease spread.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” This study describes the development of a minoxidil gel using the copolymer Sepineo P 600, showing improved spreadability, occlusivity, adhesiveness, and stability compared to minoxidil lotion, without causing skin corrosion, making it a potentially more effective treatment form for alopecia areata.
July 2026 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers used patient-derived organoids to model metastasis in colorectal cancer and discovered that cancer cells temporarily switch to a wound-healing program, orchestrated by reduced EZH2 activity and YAP signaling, before spreading to new organs.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed and tested an eco-friendly herbal hair gel containing extracts from curry leaf, flaxseed, and Aloe vera, finding that formulation F9 excelled in viscosity, spreadability, extrudability, antifungal activity, and stability, making it a promising sustainable alternative to synthetic hair gels.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated and tested eco-friendly herbal hair gels using extracts from curry leaf, flaxseed, and Aloe vera, finding that formulation F9 showed optimal viscosity, spreadability, superior antifungal activity, and stability over six months, making it a promising sustainable alternative to synthetic hair gels.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair cream containing natural ingredients like Jamalgota and Amla was developed and evaluated, with Batch 3 showing promising results in texture, pH balance, spreadability, and stability, suggesting it may be a safe and effective option for managing alopecia.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair cream formulated with natural ingredients like Jamalgota and Neem oil was evaluated for managing alopecia; Batch 3 showed the best performance in texture, stability, and spreadability, with promising results as a safe alternative for promoting healthy hair growth.
May 2026 in “Journal of Wildlife and Conservation Medicine” This study found that camera trap images revealed mange-like skin lesions in snow leopards and other species in Kyrgyz reserves, with detection rates varying widely and raising concerns about disease spread.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a low-viscosity triamcinolone acetonide serum, used with a derma stamp microneedling device, to improve targeted treatment of alopecia areata, reporting favorable drug solubility, spreadability, and permeation to hair follicles, while maintaining skin safety.