12 citations
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January 2018 in “Biomaterials Science” This study observed that dermal papilla cell aggregates showed increased viability and gene expression on softer 3D substrates, indicating the importance of substrate stiffness in cellular behavior.
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.
12 citations
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May 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews androgenetic alopecia and its underlying mechanisms, highlighting genetic and androgen factors in its onset, and does not report new research results.
11 citations
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September 2013 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” This review outlines various techniques to improve facial scars following trauma but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research to address psychosocial impacts.
10 citations
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May 1995 in “Journal of General Internal Medicine” Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
9 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” This review discusses the evolution of alopecia areata treatments towards more targeted therapies and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing cooperation between clinicians and scientists in understanding the disease's pathophysiology.
9 citations
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed slight variations in follicular unit graft density among different Asian populations in the donor areas used for hair transplantation.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Nature Communications” This study demonstrates that Tp63-expressing epithelial stem cells from non-skin tissues can respond to skin morphogenetic signals and contribute to the formation of hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and epidermis.
8 citations
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June 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that the retinoid receptor and PPAR pathway are involved in hair follicle miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia, alongside androgen receptors.
8 citations
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January 2006 in “Pakistan Veterinary Journal” This study demonstrates that bacteria contribute to hair follicle neogenesis after skin wounding through IL-1R1 signaling in keratinocytes.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “Immunological investigations” This report describes a rare case of alopecia areata universalis developing in a child during the recovery phase of phenobarbital-induced anti-convulsant hypersensitivity syndrome, which suggests a mechanism involving lymphocyte-related immune responses.
7 citations
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November 1987 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” This article reviews the potential of topical minoxidil to cosmetically thicken hair in some individuals with male pattern hair loss, but it reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews methods for temple region rejuvenation and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the importance of understanding temple anatomy for optimal aesthetic outcomes.
6 citations
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April 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that several compounds from Yangxue Shengfa capsule may promote hair growth by enhancing cell proliferation in vitro, suggesting potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” This review discusses the complex role of Runx family genes in regulating stem cells in blood and skin tissues and reports no new experimental results.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Environmental footprints and eco-design of products and processes” This review discusses the use and sustainability challenges of luxury animal hair fibers in the fashion industry and reports no new research findings.
6 citations
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May 2011 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” This review discusses the causes of alopecia, including androgenetic alopecia, and potential active ingredients for hair regrowth, but it does not report new clinical results.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “British Journal of Cancer” This study found that men with a cutaneous melanoma diagnosis had an increased risk of subsequently being diagnosed with prostate cancer compared to those without melanoma.
4 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia was the most common cause of frontal hairline recession in Egyptian female patients, supporting the use of trichoscopy as a noninvasive diagnostic tool.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study suggests that β-catenin plays an important role in wool follicle development in transgenic sheep by enhancing the expression of keratin protein genes.
4 citations
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May 2018 in “BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders” This study found that dutasteride is not associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis or fractures in older men compared to finasteride, suggesting dutasteride does not adversely affect bone health.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” This article discusses the structures surrounding hair follicles and introduces aspects like follicle groups and the dermal sheath, but it reports no new research findings.
4 citations
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May 2014 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” This review discusses environmental reprogramming and the plasticity of epithelial cells, emphasizing their potential for new cell therapy approaches; it reports no new experimental results.
4 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Early diagnosis of hair tourniquet syndrome saved a baby's toe from being lost.
3 citations
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May 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In this study, platelet-rich plasma injections improved hair density by 19.17% in men with androgenetic alopecia over six months, although results varied by alopecia pattern.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Annals of hepatology” This case report described a peanut allergy transfer from an organ donor to two transplant recipients, emphasizing the need for pre-transplant donor allergy screening.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of endourology case reports” This report discusses a rare case of polypoid cystitis in a 45-year-old Asian man, which mimicked a bladder tumor and caused bilateral upper tract obstruction that was successfully treated through staged endoscopic management, ureteral stenting, and oral steroids.
3 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” In this descriptive study, elderly patients most commonly presented with skin wrinkling, xerosis, and eczematous conditions, highlighting the difficulty in distinguishing normal age-related from pathological skin changes.
3 citations
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This report describes a 20-year-old Chinese man with a rare combination of congenital compound and blue melanocytic nevus associated with alopecia areata.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.