18 citations
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September 2023 in “Nutrition Research Reviews” In this scoping review, researchers found that while some dietary approaches may help improve psoriasis symptoms—particularly in those with obesity or coeliac disease—the overall evidence is limited, and larger studies are necessary to identify effective diets for the broader psoriasis population.
16 citations
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December 2010 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” This study determined that the upper normal cut-off levels for free testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and total testosterone among reproductive-age women in China are 26 pmol/L, 4.92 μmol/L, and 2.39 nmol/L, respectively.
12 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that a new hydrogel formulation of basic fibroblast growth factor showed promise in promoting hair regrowth and reducing inflammation in testosterone-treated mice.
11 citations
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July 2016 in “Endocrinology” This study found that higher Lnk expression in PCOS patients may contribute to insulin resistance by inhibiting insulin signaling pathways.
10 citations
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests that mammalian hair follicles may serve as a viable and non-invasive system for diagnosing traumatic brain injury, reflecting similar molecular responses observed in other tissues.
6 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of cell science” This study re-analyzed single-cell RNAseq data from human and mouse skin, confirming and refining insights into keratin gene regulation during keratinocyte differentiation in epithelial tissues.
6 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that lower serum melatonin levels were associated with increased skin aging grades among individuals in Ulaanbaatar, suggesting melatonin loss may contribute to earlier skin aging.
4 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that higher cumulative doses of topical minoxidil solution were strongly associated with improved hair density and thickness in male patients with androgenic alopecia over a 24-week period.
3 citations
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July 2017 in “Current sports medicine reports” This comprehensive review outlines the management and prevention strategies for mechanical, environmental, and infectious skin injuries in athletes but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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May 2010 in “Victorian literature and culture” This article discusses the substantial presence of advertising material in the original serial numbers of "The Pickwick Papers," accounting for almost one third of the content, but presents no new results.
1 citations
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December 2005 in “Therapeutische Umschau” This article reviews anti-aging strategies in dermatology, emphasizing the role of skin as a model for studying aging and promoting preventive and therapeutic interventions, but it does not present new findings.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology” This overview examines the biology, origin, structure, and function of various cells and structures, such as the blood-retinal barrier and Merkel cells, and discusses their roles in disease pathogenesis, along with recent findings related to the lymph nodes' paracortex.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study re-analyzed single cell RNAseq data and confirmed longstanding views on keratin gene regulation in keratinocytes, while challenging assumptions about their role in cellular differentiation states.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Bőrgyógyászati és Venerológiai Szemle” This paper reviews current and developing treatments for severe alopecia areata but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the need for standardized treatment protocols.
January 2017 in “Qucosa (Saxon State and University Library Dresden)” This study found that plasma protein binding significantly contributes to the shifts in glucocorticosteroid concentration ratios among blood, saliva, and hair, challenging prior assumptions about enzyme inactivation as the main factor.
March 2015 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” This article discusses testosterone production in the human body and its effects on muscle mass, bone density, metabolism, and skin, but reports no new findings.
April 2005 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” This article reviews advancements in hair cosmetics, including "cosmeceuticals" and new dermocosmetic strategies, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” In this study, a herbal hair oil formulated using ingredients like Amla, garlic, and curry leaves significantly increased hair number and length, reduced hair growth completion time, and showed comparable effects to minoxidil, demonstrating anti-dandruff and other hair-enhancing properties with fewer side effects.
July 2024 in “Jurnal Adiguna Pengabdian Masyarakat.” This study reports that a community program in Desa Cibiru Wetan led to a significant increase in knowledge about utilizing peppermint leaves from TOGA cultivation as an ingredient in hair masks, which may enhance local economic opportunities.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This study explored the antibacterial and wound-healing effects of an 80% methanol extract from Hibiscus micranthus leaves, finding it effective against several bacterial strains and beneficial for wound healing in rats.
March 2024 in “Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences” This study reported that the Pamona indigenous community near Lake Poso, Indonesia, relies on 21 macrofungi species for diverse uses, including food and medicine, helping to address malnutrition and disease prevention.
November 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
January 2006 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This study found that Rubus coreanum extract promotes hair growth in mice, but its effects are not due to inhibition of specific enzymatic activities or growth factor expression.
215 citations
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March 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” This study found that PM2.5 exposure induced oxidative stress in human keratinocytes and mouse skin, causing cellular damage, which was mitigated by the antioxidant N-acetyl cysteine.
139 citations
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December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
54 citations
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October 2002 in “Journal of controlled release” This study found that increasing a drug's lipophilicity and adding ethanol to the donor phase can enhance its delivery to the hair follicle, although the precise transport mechanism remains unclear.
18 citations
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February 2023 in “PLoS ONE” This study developed a triple drug delivery system using nanoparticles loaded with 5-fluorouracil, curcumin, and piperine to target breast tumors, demonstrating notable in vitro cytotoxicity and anti-metastatic potential in 3D tumor spheroids which suggests its promise for further preclinical evaluation.
17 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of cancer” This study found that the medicinal formula YH0618 may reduce toxicity from the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin, improving side effects like hair loss and organ damage, while maintaining its anti-cancer effects.
16 citations
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December 2019 in “Animals” In this study, cashmere goats engineered to overexpress the Tβ4 gene in hair follicles produced more cashmere, indicating that Tβ4 promotes secondary hair follicle development and enhances yield.
15 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry” This study found that finasteride effectively prevented testosterone-induced kidney stone formation in renal tubular cells by reducing COM crystal adhesion and crystallization.