26 citations
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December 2021 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study found that an injectable ceria-based nanocomposite hydrogel improved wound healing and epithelium regeneration, including hair follicle and adipocyte tissue formation, in full-thickness skin wound models.
25 citations
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January 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine” This review discusses common psychodermatologic conditions and provides practical diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations but reports no new results; the authors emphasize the challenge of treating patients who lack insight into their psychiatric symptoms.
24 citations
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October 2007 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This case report describes two men with acne keloidalis nuchae who experienced successful outcomes with excision followed by secondary intention healing, resulting in good cosmetic results and minimal recurrence.
24 citations
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study suggests that transplanting hair to new nonscalp sites affects their growth and survival rates, though the hair diameter remains consistent.
22 citations
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article reviews the impact of UV radiation and visible light on human hair structure and summarizes protective strategies, reporting no new clinical results.
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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May 1975 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics”
16 citations
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May 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this study, detailed examinations of alopecic lesions in two female Cronkhite-Canada syndrome patients suggested hair regrowth might occur without systemic corticosteroids if not required for gastrointestinal treatment, and hair loss may begin with anagen-telogen transition.
15 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” This study found that isoallopregnanolone reduced stress-induced tic-like behaviors and sensorimotor gating deficits in a mouse model of Tourette syndrome, suggesting potential therapeutic properties comparable to existing treatments like haloperidol and finasteride.
15 citations
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January 1995 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study suggests that minoxidil is a potent stimulator of elastin expression in embryonic skin fibroblasts, primarily affecting elastin mRNA levels, without impacting cell proliferation during the stationary phase.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics” In this study, finasteride was found to inhibit the dopaminergic system and reduce open-field behaviors in adolescent male rats by decreasing dopamine levels and related proteins.
13 citations
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September 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia also have Lichen Planopilaris, which can lead to more symptoms and affect hair outside the scalp.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” This study demonstrated that mink hair growth and pelt quality significantly depend on dietary protein levels and DL-methionine supplementation during the growing-furring period.
11 citations
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The conclusion is that a new method to measure hair shine was confirmed to match people's visual assessments.
9 citations
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June 2020 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study found that applying HHORSC exosomes may enhance the hair inductivity of dermal papilla cells, potentially improving treatments for hair loss.
9 citations
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September 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” In this study, a curved nonrotary punch was found to achieve the lowest follicular unit transection rates of less than 5% compared to conventional rotary punches in hair transplantation for patients with tightly curled Afro-textured hair.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This abstract explains that androgenetic alopecia, a common hair loss disorder influenced by genetics and hormones like dihydrotestosterone, has FDA-approved treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and photolaser therapy, but its genetic basis and susceptibility to environmental factors remain complex.
8 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study investigated the effects of substance P on human hair growth but found its role in hair follicle physiology remains unclear.
8 citations
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December 1996 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article discusses surgical innovations in scalp reduction to improve cosmetic outcomes but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the benefits of anchor techniques for minimizing scars and stretch-back.
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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December 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, hair density and thickness in nonbalding scalp areas varied with the severity and BASP subtypes of androgenetic alopecia in East Asian men, showing notable decreases in some subtypes.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” In this study, the combination of exercise and finasteride improved ovarian morphology and hormone levels in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome more effectively than either treatment alone.
5 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This report describes a unique case of Schöpf–Schulz–Passarge syndrome in a Taiwanese man linked to a previously unreported homozygous WNT 10A mutation, underscoring its role in ectodermal dysplasia.
5 citations
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Medical Genetics” This case report describes a 44-year-old patient with late-onset partial lipodystrophy, mental retardation, epilepsy, ichthyosis, and glomerulonephritis, linked to a 10 Mb duplication of chromosome region 5q31.3-5q32.1.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “BMC Oral Health” This review suggests that PRF may be a promising alternative treatment for oral mucosal lesions, but further research is needed to confirm its long-term effectiveness and standardize preparation protocols.
3 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter to the editor discusses the controversy surrounding the use of anti-androgen therapy for COVID-19 without providing new clinical evidence, and calls for caution in making extraordinary claims.
2 citations
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August 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes a successful treatment of scalp hair white piedra caused by T. ovoides with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole, using a combination of clinical, trichoscopic, microbiologic, and molecular methods for diagnosis.
2 citations
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May 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that androgenic alopecia is present in 22% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and is associated with other clinical signs of hyperandrogenism, but not with increased biochemical hyperandrogenemia or metabolic dysfunction.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Medical Molecular Morphology” This review discusses how androgens, commonly known for male reproductive roles, also influence the physiology and pathology of the human endometrium, though their exact roles in this tissue remain controversial and not fully understood.
1 citations
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December 2014 in “Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology” This study reports that a 15-year-old with trichotillomania showed improvement with aripiprazole treatment, though no consensus on treatment exists in the literature.