16 citations
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August 2014 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” This study found that hydrophobic lipid-coated silica nanoparticles penetrated deeper into human stratum corneum compared to their hydrophilic counterparts, highlighting the influence of surface polarity on skin penetration.
16 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of mammalogy” Among Australian fur seals at one colony, this study found that alopecia, primarily affecting juvenile females, is linked to hair shaft fractures associated with low tyrosine and zinc levels, as well as higher pollutant exposure.
16 citations
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January 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study identified 77 genes with significant expression changes in expanded human skin, suggesting possible mechanisms for skin regeneration during tissue expansion, including previously unreported genes like HOXA5, HOXB2, and AP1.
15 citations
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January 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study reported that a novel chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol nanofiber sponge effectively enhances the hair follicle-inducing ability of dermal papilla multicellular spheroids in a mouse model.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This paper reviews the literature on acquired trichorrhexis nodosa, a clinical hair loss diagnosis associated with hair care practices, particularly in those with tightly curled hair, and emphasizes management through protective hair care regimens rather than traditional prescription therapies.
15 citations
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August 2016 in “Current Urology Reports” Nandrolone and oxandrolone could help treat male health issues like muscle loss and low testosterone.
15 citations
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January 1987 in “Electrophoresis” This study found that electrophoretic keratin typing of head hair can identify specific polypeptide patterns, suggesting potential applications in genetic and forensic investigations.
14 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” This study found that during the Covid-19 lockdown, the percentage of abstinent and low-risk alcohol drinkers increased while moderate and chronic drinking decreased compared to the previous four years.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “PloS one” In this study, using light masks to extend photoperiod was effective for maintaining the summer coat in horses and accelerating shedding in outdoor horses, but timing was crucial for success.
14 citations
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April 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” In this study, luteolin-loaded nanoemulsions were shown to promote hair growth similarly to a luteolin solution in organic solvents, offering enhanced stability for follicular delivery.
14 citations
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July 2017 in “Monatshefte für Chemie - Chemical Monthly” This review discusses the analysis of pharmaceutical relics from prehistoric times to the twentieth century and emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach, but it presents no new experimental results.
14 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the benefits of liposomes in cosmetic formulations, including enhanced hydration and protection for dry skin, but reports no new experimental findings.
14 citations
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October 2015 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that keratins 5, 7, 8, and 19 are expressed in human trophoblast cells while vimentin is solely expressed in stromal-mesenchymal cells, aiding in placental cell type identification.
14 citations
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March 2012 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study concluded that low-level fluence 810 nm diode laser therapy was generally well tolerated, safe, and effective for long-term hair reduction in a small sample of patients with various skin types.
13 citations
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May 2022 in “Cell discovery” This study used single-cell RNA sequencing to create a detailed atlas of human scalp hair follicles and found that early-stage hair graying involves matrix hair progenitor depletion linked to P53 pathway activation.
13 citations
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January 2022 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This review discusses the relationship between gut microbiota and alopecia areata, and it does not report new clinical results.
13 citations
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September 2021 in “Communications Biology” This study introduces a five-modal microscopy technique that allows label-free, in vivo observation and quantitative analysis of various wound healing processes.
13 citations
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May 2021 in “Plants” This study found that the n-hexane fraction from Leea indica leaves significantly increased hair growth in mice and showed potential as a natural treatment for alopecia.
13 citations
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January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that Pannexin 3 plays a crucial role in skin development by regulating the transcription factor Epiprofin, affecting keratinocyte differentiation and hair follicle regeneration in mice.
13 citations
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January 2021 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” In this study, human hair follicles showed varying expression of cholesterol transport proteins during the hair cycle, suggesting a potential role of cholesterol in hair growth and cycling.
13 citations
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January 2020 in “Neuroscience” This study found that finasteride impaired object recognition memory and altered hippocampal dendritic structures in male 3xTg-AD mice, suggesting potential sex differences in Alzheimer's disease pathology.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics” In this study, finasteride was found to inhibit the dopaminergic system and reduce open-field behaviors in adolescent male rats by decreasing dopamine levels and related proteins.
13 citations
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July 2017 in “Biopolymers” This study presents recombinant human hair keratins K31 and K81, observing novel nanostructures from their self-assembly and emphasizing disulfide crosslinking's role in this process.
13 citations
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December 2014 in “Stem Cells” This study found that quiescent bulge stem cells, when prevented from contributing to hair follicle and epidermal regeneration, did not affect hair follicle growth or wound healing in the short term.
13 citations
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October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
12 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Menopausal Medicine” This review discusses the impact of COVID-19 on hormone therapy in gynecology, emphasizing the need for more high-quality evidence for individualized management, but it reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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December 2021 in “Aging” This study demonstrated that a new non-invasive method for collecting and analyzing mouse hair follicles could replace traditional biopsy methods, providing advantages for translational research and routine applications.
12 citations
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November 2020 in “Molecules” This study found that carvone, a plant-derived compound, decreases melanin content and inhibits melanoma cell proliferation through the cAMP pathway, suggesting potential benefits for treating melanomas and other hyperpigmentation disorders.
12 citations
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July 2019 in “Acta Neurologica Belgica” This review evaluated the evidence on skin disorders linked to levodopa treatment for Parkinson's disease, suggesting a possible association with melanoma, though evidence remains inconclusive and further studies are needed.
12 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” This study found that protein extracts from human hair demonstrated significant antioxidant abilities, protecting human dermal fibroblasts from oxidative stress, suggesting potential for biomedical applications.