43 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of Chromatography B” This study developed a sensitive method to precisely determine hair lipid composition, demonstrating specific lipid changes from the root to the tip in untreated hair fibers from two women.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, gelatin-coated transferosomes were developed to deliver tofacitinib specifically to hair follicles, resulting in 80% hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients with recalcitrant lesions after 12 weeks of treatment.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This review examines the regulatory frameworks and definitions of quasi-drugs in South Korea and Japan, where cosmeceuticals like medicated shampoos and anti-hair loss agents are developed and marketed, providing consumers with more hygienic and preventive care options under specific safety and effectiveness oversight.
March 2026 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” This study observed that the degradation product PTeCA significantly increased in hair treated with oxidative cosmetics, suggesting it could be a reliable marker for detecting such treatments, with a proposed PTCA cut-off value using PTeCA as the gold standard.
13 citations
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that a new lecithinized coal tar formulation did not stain different types of mammalian hair, suggesting it may be promising for treating scalp psoriasis without the drawback of staining.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” This case report describes a rare instance of tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans in a Chinese patient, followed by the development of herpes zoster, suggesting a potential link to immunosuppression.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Animals” In this proteomic analysis, the researchers found that transitioning from crimped to straight wool in Tan sheep is linked to significant changes in wool protein expression, revealing distinct patterns of keratins and keratin-associated proteins that could influence wool quality and economic value.
19 citations
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April 2013 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study highlights the significance of the hf pathway for the skin permeation of ionized and hydrophilic high molecular compounds, and the usefulness of hf-plugging in evaluating their skin permeability.
April 2024 in “JCT research”
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June 2019 in “Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” This study in Mexican adolescents with severe alopecia areata reported that oral tofacitinib treatment resulted in hair growth and reduced alopecia severity without serious adverse effects.
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August 2023 in “Varna Medical Forum” This article explores the therapeutic potential of TECAR therapy for physiotherapy, highlighting its non-invasive nature and ability to provide analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and tissue healing effects across various conditions with minimal side effects when applied correctly.
This article discusses the potency grading of steroid skin creams and highlights that very potent or potent steroids (grades I and II) can cause significant side effects, especially in children.
January 2019 in “Columbia Academic Commons (Columbia University)” This study used cryo-electron microscopy to reveal the structural mechanisms by which TRPV6 and TRPV3 ion channels open, close, and are regulated, providing insights for potential future research.
July 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that wool felting in Ukrainian Carpathian Mountain sheep is linked to significant changes in fatty acid composition, particularly highlighting a decrease in 18-methyleicosanoic acid in bound lipids, suggesting it as a potential marker for cuticle lipid layer damage during felting.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that the expression and localization of toll-like receptors and caveolin-1 in lichen planopilaris may influence cicatricial alopecia pathobiology and that downregulating caveolae could offer a novel management strategy.
24 citations
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November 2009 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” This study found that Transcutol P significantly enhanced the skin penetration of Finasteride in vitro, while cationic and anionic surfactants did not show such effects.
January 2026 in “Figshare” This table reports gene set enrichment analysis scores for hair follicle compartments across diseases and sampling methods, providing comparisons but no new experimental findings.
2 citations
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September 2001 in “PubMed” Finasteride is advertised directly to consumers for treating male pattern hair loss.
November 2009 in “Eclética Química” In this study, a potentiometric titration method was developed for determining minoxidil, achieving recoveries of 97.4% to 98.7%, and it showed agreement with a chromatographic procedure at a 90% confidence level.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia had higher hair shaft concentrations of titanium, zinc, aluminum, and iron, possibly linked to the use of metal-containing products.
November 2023 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This survey reported that Americans often view hair loss as affecting their attractiveness and consider hair transplantation a valuable option, with women willing to pay more than men despite being less likely to undergo the procedure.
52 citations
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May 2013 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
3 citations
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January 2006 in “Eclética Química” This study developed three spectrophotometric methods to effectively measure finasteride in bulk and tablet forms, providing accurate results that align closely with labeled claims.
In this case report, interferon-alpha treatment for a man with hemophilia and hepatitis C was associated with unexpected diffuse hair growth, likely caused by the medication.
In this study, Paljeong-san pharmacopuncture reduced dihydrotestosterone levels and inhibited prostate tissue proliferation in a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
May 2026 in “Advanced Materials Interfaces” This study reported that a new coating made with delaminated Ti₃C₂ MXene nano-sheets and a tea-derived compound effectively protects hair keratin from damage by providing UV screening, thermal dissipation, and antioxidation, while also enhancing mechanical strength and restoring wettability.
This study found that while parabens in haircare products were within legal limits, all samples contained dibutyl phthalate, raising concerns about chronic exposure to endocrine disruptors.
124 citations
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December 2016 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the functions and potential therapeutic targeting of TRP ion channels in the skin, noting their involvement in both physiological processes and various pathological conditions, but reports no new experimental results.
September 2024 in “Current Oncology” This review discusses the common occurrence of docetaxel-induced hair loss in cancer patients, including permanent cases, and highlights current and experimental strategies like scalp cooling, minoxidil, and new clinical trials for managing and preventing this side effect.
15 citations
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March 1998 in “Journal of Public Policy & Marketing” This article discusses the development and testing of comprehensible over-the-counter drug product labels, highlighting the need for improved consumer understanding and calling for further research on label design.