5 citations
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January 2022 in “Scientific reports” This study identified distinct gene expression programs in keratinocytes responsible for forming hard scales and soft interscale epidermis in chickens, revealing conserved differentiation genes similar to those in human skin.
5 citations
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July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found that lichen planopilaris was the most common variant of cicatricial alopecia among patients, with perifollicular fibrosis being a prevalent histopathological feature.
5 citations
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July 1999 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The researchers reported that applying proteolytic enzymes to mice skin negatively affected hair follicles, leading to degeneration and potential impairment of stem cells from the bulge area.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study concluded that hair pigmentation, as measured by eumelanin-to-pheomelanin ratio, is not a risk factor for developing alopecia areata when compared to androgenetic alopecia patients.
3 citations
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February 2020 in “The journal of gene medicine” This study found a recurrent nonsense mutation in the HR gene linked to atrichia with papular lesions in two Kashmiri families, suggesting whole exome sequencing as an efficient method for diagnosis and genetic counseling.
3 citations
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February 2013 in “Bangladesh Journal of Medicine” This study found that women with telogen effluvium were significantly associated with lower iron levels compared to those without hair loss.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have more pronounced metabolic alterations and higher androgen levels compared to women with eumenorrheic hyperandrogenism, suggesting EuHyperA may be a milder form of PCOS.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” The book is a well-received, concise guide to facial plastic surgery, useful for students and professionals, but could use more references for further reading.
This study introduces PROMETHEUS, a framework that organizes causal claims from scientific texts into navigable and persistent "causal atlases," enhancing research by highlighting localized evidence, agreement, and contradictions within complex data sets.
March 2026 in “Open MIND” Early treatment of scalp infections can prevent permanent hair loss.
In this simulation study, higher cannabis exposure was associated with increased hair shedding severity and reduced follicular density, with greater effects observed in female-assigned profiles, but these associations are based on modeled data and not clinical observations.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This study evaluated an herbal shampoo's physicochemical properties and emphasized its safety, efficacy, and quality as a non-toxic natural hair care product.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata who have low vitamin D levels and high CRP levels are more likely to develop the universalis form of the condition, indicating a need for more aggressive treatment in these cases.
December 2019 in “Journal of pediatrics & neonatology” This case report discusses the diagnosis and management of temporal triangular alopecia in a pediatric patient experiencing asymptomatic hair loss, emphasizing its nonprogressive nature and poor prognosis for regrowth.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the mechanisms and uses of minoxidil for hypertension and androgenetic alopecia, without presenting new clinical findings.
July 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This article discusses a severe case of telogen effluvium following brow ptosis repair and stresses the importance of recognizing and addressing stress-induced hair loss, without presenting new clinical findings.
August 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” This research successfully established a novel mouse model for anagen effluvium using BrdU treatment, which induced hair loss and pathological changes mimicking human symptoms.
March 2012 in “Daehan hwajangpum hakoeji/Daehan hwa'jangpum haghoeji” This study observed that a cream containing functional compounds from medicinal plants increased collagen production in human skin, while a hair tonic enhanced hair growth in mice.
January 1993 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that 66% of apparently healthy volunteers had some abnormality on biochemical, hematological, or electrocardiographic testing, highlighting the need for pretreatment evaluations in clinical trials.
44 citations
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April 2011 in “Critical reviews in analytical chemistry” This review discusses the pharmacological properties and analytical methods for determining fluconazole but reports no new experimental findings.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review examines complementary and alternative medicine for alopecia and finds limited support from robust clinical trials, highlighting the need for standardized studies to evaluate efficacy and safety.
37 citations
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December 2014 in “Journal of Biomedical Informatics” This study introduced LabeledIn, a semi-automatic, human-reviewed catalog of drug-disease treatment relationships, highlighting the important role of human input in creating accurate and detailed drug indication resources.
10 citations
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December 1995 in “Journal of women's health” This study observed that finasteride, especially when combined with electrolysis, effectively reduced hair growth in women with hirsutism over six months.
6 citations
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November 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” In a clinical trial, this study found that a modified slow-release oral testosterone formulation improved pharmacokinetics, delaying serum testosterone peaks and reducing serum DHT compared to immediate-release formulations, especially when combined with finasteride.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Current pharmaceutical design” This review discusses the benefits and applications of microsponges delivery systems in drug delivery, particularly for topical treatments, and reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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February 2013 in “Revista De Saude Publica” This article examines the public health risks and benefits of pill organizers and cutters, concluding that healthcare professionals should guide their use to prevent potential medication stability and efficacy issues.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This publication overview describes the Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research's rigorous peer review process and their focus on genetic, biomedical, and technical knowledge research within an open access format, but does not report specific study results.
This research focused on formulating finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil with cyclodextrins to enhance their solubility and skin penetration for topical use, potentially reducing scalp irritation from current alcohol-based preparations.
This study found that proretinal nanoparticles, applied topically, are safe and effective for penetration into hair follicles, enhancing retinoid biological activity in the skin while reducing irritation compared to conventional retinal formulations.
March 2017 in “BIRDEM Medical Journal” This report discusses two cases of sarcoidosis with cutaneous manifestations that posed a diagnostic challenge, without presenting new clinical results.