990 citations
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October 1999 in “Development” This study found that LEF1/TCF3 is necessary but not sufficient for TOPGAL activation in hair follicle development, indicating complex regulation in the skin.
88 citations
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July 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” In this review, bioengineered materials incorporating growth factors and cytokines were reported to enhance wound healing by sustaining drug delivery, reducing dosage, and minimizing side effects compared to traditional treatments.
46 citations
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March 2009 in “Die Pharmazie” This study describes the development of nanostructured lipid carriers for minoxidil as a potential alternative to conventional topical solutions, showing promise for use in topical formulations.
17 citations
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June 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a 46-year-old woman with familial frontal fibrosis alopecia experienced initial stabilization of hair loss with dutasteride and minoxidil, but artificial hair transplantation led to implant folliculitis, requiring removal of the fibers.
16 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” This study comprehensively compared different crystalline forms of finasteride, including the new finasteride DMF solvate hemihydrate, to better understand their structural characteristics and intermolecular interactions.
11 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Applied Biomedicine” This study found that β-catenin is essential for hair follicle stem cell proliferation and may regulate this process through the PI3K/Akt pathway, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Cell Reports Physical Science” This study developed a novel mineralization strategy using metal-polyphenol coordination for dynamic control of nano-scale processes, enhancing hydrogels that support wound healing with antibacterial and angiogenesis-promoting properties.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of neurology” This study reports a case of a patient with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders treated with eculizumab who developed fatal sepsis after insulin resistance emerged.
This study found that theabrownin-selenium nanoparticles (TB-Se NPs) effectively target Malassezia-induced dermatitis through a dual antifungal and immunomodulatory mechanism, suppressing fungal overgrowth, reducing inflammation, and enhancing immune memory to prevent recurrence in a dermatitis model.
May 2026 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” In this report, researchers described a 36-year-old woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia resistant to standard treatments, who showed significant improvement after six months on a combination of intralesional betamethasone and oral hydroxychloroquine, suggesting potential benefits of this therapy approach in managing the condition.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new microneedle system effectively delivers finasteride to treat hair loss.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review highlights that hair's chemical bonds, particularly disulfide bonds, are not homogeneous, as previously thought, but instead vary in response to different cosmetic treatments, suggesting a need for further exploration of ionic bonds and hydrophobic interactions.
September 2023 in “Bulletin of the Medical Institute of Continuing Education” This study discusses clinical cases of Lichen Planopilaris in men that were initially misdiagnosed and inadequately treated, resulting in significant irreversible hair loss.
November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers observed that blood vessel maturation in mice involves neonatal endothelial cells expanding the capillary network through vessel regression and angiogenesis, with adult cells later maintaining stability and repair through specific signaling pathways.
This case series reports favorable outcomes for children with Parry Romberg Syndrome who underwent facial fat-grafting, showing it as a safe and well-tolerated procedure with no complications or relapses observed.
This article discusses skin extension as a technique for androgenetic alopecia management and reports no new clinical results.
August 2009 in “Australian Prescriber” This article discusses dutasteride, a new drug for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia, and highlights the need for further experience to confirm its safety and efficacy.
July 2002 in “Science s STKE” In this study, the researchers reported that altering β-catenin signaling in a transgenic mouse model led to changes in skin cell fate, notably converting hair follicle cells into epidermal cells and forming cysts instead of follicles.
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hormone treatment caused hair loss, finasteride helped regrowth.
20 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of advanced Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study investigated the use of methylene blue in a niosomal hydrogel for photodynamic treatment of acne and found that it led to significant improvement in inflammation compared to IPL treatment.
18 citations
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December 1996 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article reviews adverse skin reactions caused by chemotherapy and cytokine treatments, describing specific and nonspecific reactions, but reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review explores how psychotropic medications can cause a range of skin reactions, from mild to life-threatening, and emphasizes the importance of monitoring for these adverse effects early in treatment.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutics and drug analysis” This study found that a herbal shampoo containing Aloe Vera and essential oils performed better in tests for smoothness, shine, and conditioning compared to a marketed shampoo.
April 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study formulated a nano-herbal hair spray using neem, fenugreek, and amla extracts combined with chitosan nanoparticles, finding it enhanced hair elasticity, breakage resistance, and provided antibacterial protection, suggesting it as an effective natural alternative to traditional hair treatments.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stabilizing HIF1A in hair follicles may boost hair growth by enhancing energy production and blood vessel formation.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that stabilizing HIF1A in balding hair follicle cells shifted their metabolism towards glycolysis, reducing oxidative stress and potentially promoting hair growth.
155 citations
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September 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study observed that frontal fibrosing alopecia predominantly affects postmenopausal women, can be associated with lichen planus, and may lead to progressive hairline recession, though this progression is not consistent in all cases.
91 citations
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December 2000 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” This study reports that expressed mouse type Ia and type IIa trichocyte keratins were successfully assembled into intermediate filaments in vitro, while also suggesting that disulfide bond cross linking enhances their stability.
35 citations
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February 2024 in “Science Advances” This study introduces a magnet-assisted fabrication strategy for creating complex 3D soft bioscaffolds, demonstrating its effectiveness by producing structures with overhangs and supporting biohybrid actuators, promising advancements in biomedical applications.
33 citations
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January 2010 in “Case reports in dermatology” This article presents a case study of a 50-year-old woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia and discusses the role of dermoscopy in differentiating it from other types of alopecia, reporting no new clinical results.