43 citations
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February 2020 in “Clinica chimica acta” This review discusses the role of phytochemical nanoparticles in cervical cancer therapy and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight their potential advantages over conventional chemotherapy.
43 citations
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September 2014 in “Molecular Plant” This study found that the signaling peptide CLE40 and receptor proteins CLV2 and CRN regulate root meristem differentiation through two distinct, antagonistic pathways activated by CLE40 in a dose-dependent manner.
41 citations
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July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” This review discusses various plants and herbal formulations traditionally used for hair growth and notes their potential as safer alternatives to synthetic hair loss treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
41 citations
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September 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This review summarizes the current understanding of microRNAs in skin biology, highlighting their roles in processes like wound-healing and aging, without presenting any new experimental results.
41 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient who developed pseudoacromegaly from long-term use of high-dose minoxidil, marking the first such documented case.
40 citations
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May 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article outlines management guidelines for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that continued treatment with medications like finasteride or minoxidil typically halts progression and improves hair condition in most mild to moderate cases.
39 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss was associated with infrequent systemic adverse effects, and only 1.7% of patients discontinued treatment due to these effects.
39 citations
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April 2011 in “Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation” This review discusses various applications of nanoemulsions in drug delivery and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the patents that cover these applications.
39 citations
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April 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews comprehensive surveys on the prevalence and impact of skin disease in resource-poor countries, but reports no new clinical results; it highlights challenges such as health literacy and service access.
39 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia.
38 citations
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March 2020 in “Current Hypertension Reports” This review discusses how various reproductive factors are linked to increased risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, noting associations with impaired fetal growth, male hypogonadism, and effects of contraceptive use, but reports no new results.
38 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that higher BMI was significantly associated with more severe hair loss in men with male-pattern and early-onset androgenetic alopecia.
38 citations
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July 2010 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This review discusses systemic antifungal treatments for tinea capitis in children, noting that newer agents like terbinafine and itraconazole require shorter courses than the traditional griseofulvin, but may be more costly.
38 citations
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June 2005 in “Contact Dermatitis” This case report describes a patient with an allergic sensitization to minoxidil, indicating that such patients should pursue alternative therapies to treat androgenetic alopecia.
37 citations
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January 2019 in “Food science & nutrition” This review summarizes various effects of bergamot components on multiple health conditions in humans and animals but reports limitations in their use for stress and anxiety relief in aromatherapy.
36 citations
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May 2017 in “The journal of sexual medicine” In this retrospective study, cyproterone acetate treatment in late-pubertal trans-girls was found to be generally safe and led to mild feminizing effects, with more rapid feminization occurring when combined with estrogens.
35 citations
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May 2019 in “Frontiers in genetics” This study reported that specific non-coding RNAs may regulate the hair follicle cycle in Angora rabbits by acting as competitive endogenous RNAs, enhancing understanding of ncRNA roles in hair growth.
35 citations
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May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This review found evidence supporting the effectiveness and safety of topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss, though many included studies were at high risk of bias.
35 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of medicinal food” This study found that topical application of Morinda pubescens fruit extract significantly accelerated wound healing and hair regrowth in rats compared to controls, with complete wound contraction and new hair growth observed in treated animals.
35 citations
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June 2005 in “The Milbank Quarterly” This article describes a framework for evaluating new health technologies by integrating quantitative evidence with qualitative assessments and using precedents to guide policy decisions, without reporting new clinical results.
33 citations
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December 2015 in “Neuroendocrinology” This study found that subchronic finasteride treatment in male rats altered neuroactive steroid levels and steroid receptor expression in the brain, with some changes persisting after drug withdrawal.
32 citations
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November 2004 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study quantifies the follicular uptake of tea tree oil in bovine udder skin, with microemulsion showing the highest concentration among different formulations tested.
32 citations
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December 1969 in “The Lancet” This study found a significant shift to the telogen phase in the hair growth of children with classical marasmus compared to normal children, suggesting a connection to the chronicity of the condition.
31 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” This study in Italy found that APS-1, a rare disorder, is associated with various AIRE gene mutations and most individuals have autoantibodies such as IFNωAbs, which are markers of the condition.
31 citations
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September 2009 in “Natural Product Research” In this study, petroleum ether extract of Citrullus colocynthis fruit effectively promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgen-induced alopecia, showing comparable results to the standard treatment, finasteride.
30 citations
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February 2022 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This review of stem cell-based tissue engineering treatments in preclinical burn wound models reports promising improvements in skin repair, suggesting potential as an enhanced therapy for burn wounds.
30 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” This study describes various clinical phenotypes associated with FOXN1 mutations, finding that affected individuals may develop different severities of immunodeficiency based on their genetic mutations.
29 citations
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December 2019 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This review discusses the current challenges and strategies in hair follicle bioengineering for treating hair loss and reports no new clinical results; it highlights ongoing hurdles and future directions for developing functional hair regeneration therapies.
29 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study confirmed that 5% topical minoxidil is more effective than 1% in increasing hair density in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia, with no significant difference in adverse event rates.
29 citations
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March 2008 in “Postcolonial Studies” The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.