61 citations
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January 2008 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, finasteride dose-dependently inhibited stress-induced increases in allopregnanolone in rats, while enhancing 20alpha-reduction of progesterone without affecting 3alpha-dihydroprogesterone or 11-deoxycorticosterone levels.
54 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific reports” This study used proteomics to identify various proteins in human hair, which may help develop novel biomarkers for hair health, disease, and aging.
50 citations
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October 1918 in “The journal of experimental zoology” Artificially inducing hair regrowth in mice can change the normal pattern and timing of hair growth, with minimal color differences between old and new fur.
40 citations
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July 1989 in “Journal of Cell Science” This study found that while hair follicles can be viably maintained in vitro for 7 days, their morphology suggests a shift to the resting phase, likely due to isolation.
36 citations
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July 1980 in “Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health” In this animal study, rats given high doses of ethynylestradiol showed dose-related estrogenic effects, delayed tumor onset in females, and no overall increase in tumor incidence compared to controls.
32 citations
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March 1948 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 30 citations
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March 1980 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This study suggests that genetic factors significantly influence adrenal androgen levels and the progression of puberty, with adrenal cortex maturation appearing independent of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis.
29 citations
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May 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Androgens don't directly affect hair cell growth or protein production.
29 citations
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December 1953 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 25 citations
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January 1988 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 24 citations
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July 1980 in “Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health” This study found that feeding norethindrone acetate to albino rats over two years caused various dose-related health effects, such as growth retardation and liver changes, but did not increase overall tumor incidence.
18 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of Chromatography A” Detecting steroid esters in cattle hair is inconsistent and influenced by sampling factors.
13 citations
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July 2008 in “Biomedical Chromatography” This study reported that administering finasteride reduced levels of certain neuroactive androgens in rat brains, suggesting peripheral origin for most 3α,5α-Adiol and brain synthesis for 3α,5α-A.
12 citations
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December 1965 in “Immunology and Cell Biology” This study found that experimentally induced calcification in rat skin led to rapid and localized mineralization in hair follicles, progressing to more extensive calcification with prior hypercalcemic treatment.
11 citations
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March 1959 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” This study observed that radioactive sulphur appeared in rat and mouse hair follicles more quickly than in lambs, possibly linked to faster hair growth rates in the rodents.
9 citations
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January 2003 in “Organic Eprints (International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems, and Research Institute of Organic Agriculture)” This research observed that while organic farming systems in Southern Norway showed decreased phosphorus over time and variable nitrogen retention, the mulching of plant material could enhance vegetable yields, suggesting a need for innovative nutrient management strategies in organic farming.
9 citations
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April 1970 in “Biochemical pharmacology” This study found that stilbamidine and hydroxystilbamidine can inhibit the release of specific enzymes from lysosomes and mitochondria in rabbit liver at certain concentrations, with effects similar to cortisol and chloroquine.
9 citations
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January 1966 8 citations
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November 1997 in “Veterinary Research Communications”
7 citations
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different hair types from various ethnic groups affect hair shine due to characteristics like thickness and shape.
6 citations
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January 2005 in “Han-guk hyeonmigyeong hakoeji/Applied microscopy” This study found that the 16th-century mummified hair from a female mummy in Paju was remarkably well-preserved, with the hair's ultrastructural features maintained likely due to a calcium-rich surface coat.
6 citations
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February 2002 In this study, the bark of Spondias mombin showed potential anti-tumor effects in rats with induced cancer, reducing symptoms like hair loss and low food intake, but tachycardia was noted as a possible side effect.
5 citations
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September 2006 in “Natural medicines/Journal of natural medicines” Microscopic hair features can identify different Cauda Cervi species.
3 citations
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February 1992 in “Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A” This study found that an adult female farm-raised blue fox exhibited an abnormal hair growth cycle and seasonal estradiol variation, with a delayed winter coat cycle resulting in spring shedding.
3 citations
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September 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that methyl nonanoate and methyl caprate significantly enhanced the skin penetration of minoxidil compared to solutions with other common enhancers like Azone, DMSO, or DEET.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Zhongguo nongye Kexue” In this study, epidermal growth factor expression significantly correlated with the development of secondary hair follicles in Jining Gray goats until two months of age.
2 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of Scientific Research” This study provides detailed macro and microscopical observations of Tridax procumbens Linn. leaf, which could aid in its identification.
2 citations
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January 2002 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This study found that Sophora flavescens extract promoted hair growth in mice by advancing the hair cycle and may inhibit acne-causing bacteria, though it did not affect in vitro hair follicle cell growth.
2 citations
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January 1995 in “Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakaishi/Journal of S C C./Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakai kaishi” This study found that treating permed hair with diethylene glycol monoethylether significantly reduced the formation of split ends, making it similar to untreated normal hair in terms of split ends generation.
2 citations
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May 1979 in “PubMed” This report describes four cases of monilethrix in children and concludes that periodic inhibition of keratin synthesis, not a metabolic defect, may explain the hair abnormality.