8 citations
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January 2017 in “Methods in molecular biology” This article describes a protocol for using bioengineered techniques to regenerate functional hair follicles and their stem cell niches by manipulating epithelial and mesenchymal cells.
3 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The technique effectively repairs skin after tumor removal, maintaining appearance and function without complications.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This review highlights that microRNAs (miRNAs) play crucial roles in hair follicle development and cycling in cashmere goats, detailing recent advances in understanding their regulatory functions and potential applications in improving cashmere fiber quality and diagnosing hair disorders.
January 2026 in “Lab on a Chip” In this perspective, recent advances in regenerative medicine, including bioartificial substitutes and engineered in vitro platforms, are reviewed for their potential to restore human hair follicles, highlighting new technologies like 3D printing, hair-on-a-chip models, and stem cell-derived organoids.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems” This study introduces a novel computational model using fuzzy logic and multi-criteria decision-making techniques to create a triage system for androgenetic alopecia management, stratifying patients into seven severity levels and aiding in resource allocation and treatment planning.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that quercetin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles demonstrated positive protective effects on human hair against UV-B light, as they controlled microscopic surface roughness, reduced chemical changes, and minimized protein loss in vitro compared to other treatments.
May 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This abstract describes alternative facelift techniques that utilize endoscopic methods to work on the subperiosteal plane, potentially reducing the risk of facial nerve injury and allowing for integrated beautification and rejuvenation strategies, but it reports no new clinical findings.
December 2019 in “University of Malaya Students Repository” This study found that Soxhlet extraction is more effective at removing the toxin mimosine from Leucaena leucocephala, and mimosine shows promise as a biodiesel additive due to its antioxidative properties.
October 2025 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This review highlights that although advancements in alopecia areata treatments, such as Janus kinase inhibitors and combination therapies, show promise, further research is necessary to validate their long-term safety and efficacy.
53 citations
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October 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that cyclophosphamide induced significant keratinocyte apoptosis in anagen hair follicles of mice, while topical calcitriol-analogs reduced this apoptosis, suggesting a protective effect against chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
34 citations
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June 2011 in “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research” This study suggests that neurosteroids and compounds acting on GABA(A) receptors, like THIP, may modulate ethanol intake by influencing drinking patterns.
21 citations
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April 2025 in “MedComm” This review explores the complex factors involved in alopecia areata, such as immune and genetic influences, and discusses advances in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, while reporting no new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study developed a protocol for acellular dermal matrix manufacturing from pig skin, demonstrating effective removal of cellular components while preserving the collagen scaffold's structural organization through a series of physical and chemical treatments.
5 citations
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February 2020 in “European Food Research and Technology” This study provides a detailed profile of bioactive polyphenols in various parts of the baobab fruit, highlighting its potential as a health-promoting food or supplement.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Tissue Science & Engineering” In this study, collagen I decellularized scaffolds enhanced the growth and melanotic properties of hair follicle melanocytes, suggesting their potential as effective carriers for transplantation in vitiligo treatment.
4 citations
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January 2013 in “Humana Press eBooks” This chapter describes procedures for isolating and purifying murine epithelial progenitors and assessing their ex vivo propagation capacity, but presents no new experimental results.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “Molecules” In this study, researchers developed a sensitive assay to measure the inhibition of steroid 5-α reductase (5AR) by chemicals like finasteride and dutasteride, revealing species-specific differences in inhibitor efficacy between human and fish cell lines.
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.
April 2024 in “Biomolecules” This review summarizes recent findings on the role of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomal microRNAs in skin regeneration and rejuvenation, discussing their potential for treating skin damage and aging, and exploring bioengineering methods to enhance therapeutic effects.
October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” This review examines the science and technology behind temporary and permanent hair straightening, discussing the processes, potential advancements, and considerations for reducing adverse effects, but does not report new research findings.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding hair structure and growth is key for diagnosing hair diseases accurately.
January 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This article reviews multiple books on topics including tissue augmentation and pigmentary system physiology, with no new clinical findings reported.
1 citations
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November 1992 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses the use of follicular unit extraction for hair restoration, particularly body hair transplantation, and highlights its potential as an alternative donor source in advanced baldness cases, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that the global prevalence of alopecia areata is estimated at 1.93%, affecting around 15.05 million people, with significant regional and demographic variations.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses various treatments for primary cicatricial alopecia with a focus on early intervention to manage symptoms and improve hair density, but it reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of Chromatography A” This study describes an analytical technique combining field-enhanced sample stacking with dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction, offering improved sensitivity for detecting finasteride and its metabolite in urine samples from patients treated for androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study describes a protocol for generating hair follicle germ-like organoids from human skin cells, which may aid in alopecia drug discovery and understanding hair follicle regeneration.
83 citations
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests that Demodex mites might universally inhabit adult humans, with a phylogenetic analysis indicating potential undiscovered lineages of the D. brevis species based on geographic differences.
50 citations
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March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This study highlights the need for further research on dysregulated immune and fibrotic pathways in morphea to better understand its pathogenesis and develop new biomarkers and therapies.
47 citations
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January 2017 in “RSC Advances” Keratin peptides can change hair shape gently without harsh chemicals.