SMP creates illusion of full hair, addressing various issues and bringing happiness to those with thinning hair.
July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” This study reports two cases of central serous chorioretinopathy developing after intralesional corticosteroid injections to the scalp for alopecia areata, suggesting a potential association that warrants cautious use and monitoring for ocular complications.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study observed that a self-emulsifying drug delivery system for finasteride significantly enhanced bioavailability in rats compared to commercial tablets, but the formulation was found to be thermodynamically unstable.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
26 citations
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses mesenchymal stromal cell-conditioned medium for various skin conditions and found improvements in wound healing, hair restoration, and more, but emphasizes the need for further research to validate these findings.
13 citations
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November 2017 in “Neurotoxicity research/Neurotoxicity resarch” This study found that sodium metabisulfite activates sodium channels and increases cellular excitability and excitotoxicity in both cardiomyocyte and neuron models, which exacerbates seizures and neuronal damage in rats.
8 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that mesenchymal stem cells sourced from hair follicle outer root sheath showed higher differentiation efficiency and angiogenic potential for vascular graft applications compared to adipose-derived stem cells.
May 2024 in “Animal genetics” The researchers investigated a Maine Coon cat with suspected classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and discovered a heterozygous deletion in the COL5A1 gene, underscoring the value of whole-genome sequencing for precise veterinary diagnostics.
19 citations
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August 2018 in “JAMA dermatology” This study found that skin mesenchymal stem cells from hidradenitis suppurativa patients overexpress proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, suggesting their potential contribution to the disease's pathogenesis.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Oncology” In this study, researchers found that deficiencies in Gsdma1/2/3 significantly inhibited the initiation and progression of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) in mice, suggesting GSDMA's role in promoting cSCC proliferation and its potential as a therapeutic target.
September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the role of the Global Council within the ISHRS and reports no new research findings.
22 citations
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” This case report describes a rare instance of double-lined frontoparietal scleroderma en coup de sabre and suggests a genetic basis involving postzygotic mosaicism.
31 citations
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June 2022 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that umbilical cord-derived CD146+ MSCs showed a stronger ability to improve ovarian function and modulate immune responses in a mouse model of premature ovarian failure compared to CD146- MSCs, though both subpopulations effectively repaired reproductive ability.
April 2025 in “Cytotherapy” In this case report, a 38-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia showed increased hair density and reduced follicular miniaturization after receiving UC-MSCs derived secretome injections, suggesting potential effectiveness and safety for hair restoration; further research is needed for broader validation.
5 citations
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September 2018 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” In this study, sodium thiosulfate was observed to promote hair growth in mice by encouraging hair follicles to enter the growth phase and complementing the effects of minoxidil, suggesting potential benefits for hair loss treatment.
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January 2004 in “Adelaide Research & Scholarship (AR&S) (University of Adelaide)” This study concludes that SPARC is likely a secondary response during the hair cycle's transitional phases, indicating tissue-remodeling processes similar to those in wound repair, rather than initiating these transitions.
4 citations
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June 2021 in “Dermatology” This study validated the HS 3D-SeboSkin model as a reliable tool for preclinical research, effectively preserving the structure and biomarker expression of lesional and perilesional HS skin ex vivo.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “Biomedicines” This study found that engineered skin substitutes made with skin-derived precursors and epidermal stem cells can regenerate hair follicles after grafting into nude mice.
October 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that mechanical disruption of the desmosomal cadherin Dsg3 in hair follicle stem cells activates them from quiescence, highlighting its role as a key regulator of stem cell quiescence and epithelial niche integrity.
35 citations
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January 2013 in “The Journal of experimental medicine/The journal of experimental medicine” This study found that deleting the CD98hc protein in mouse skin impairs wound healing and homeostasis, resembling aging effects, due to disrupted integrin signaling pathways.
1 citations
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February 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article outlines core competencies identified by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery to inform training programs for safe and effective hair restoration surgery but presents no clinical results.
1 citations
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February 1991 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry”
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February 2020 in “Stem Cells International” This study reported that a single local subcutaneous infusion of mesenchymal stromal cells from the human umbilical cord promoted wound healing, improved blood circulation, and reduced wound size in patients with chronic wounds without significant adverse effects over one year.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview highlights the Dermatologic Surgery journal's comprehensive coverage of skin surgery procedures and techniques, but it reports no new research findings.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 9 citations
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July 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” This study explored dermatoscopic and histopathologic findings of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia beyond the vertex scalp, suggesting that dermatoscopy might serve as a less invasive diagnostic tool for subclinical disease.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This review explores the efficacy and safety of treatments for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, revealing a predominance of case reports and series, and concludes that randomized controlled trials are needed for better evidence-based therapies.
3 citations
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December 2023 in “Cell proliferation” This review suggests that the umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell secretome presents a promising approach for skin regeneration and wound healing due to its multiple therapeutic properties, highlighting its potential over traditional treatments for conditions like chronic wounds and alopecia.
December 2019 in “theses.fr (ABES)” This research found that human adipose stem cells maintained their immaturity and potential to differentiate into beige adipocytes in an endothelial growth medium, correlating with increased SOX2 expression linked to beige and brown adipocyte activation.