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August 2010 in “Journal of Scientific Research” This study provides detailed macro and microscopical observations of Tridax procumbens Linn. leaf, which could aid in its identification.
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September 2021 in “EMBO reports” In this study, researchers used cryo-electron microscopy to reveal how the natural compound osthole inhibits TRPV3 channels by binding to specific sites, changing the channel's conformation.
January 2016 in “Xumu Shouyi Xuebao”
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August 2019 in “PLOS ONE” The researchers reported that Gambogic Amide may prevent hair greying and promote hair growth by maintaining follicle pigmentation in vitro through activation and migration of melanocytes.
56 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” This study found that rhodamine B penetrated human hair fibers more effectively from an aqueous solution compared to a methanol/ethanol solvent, with penetration depending on hair morphology.
358 citations
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January 1968 in “Physiological Reviews” Histamine plays key roles in immune responses, stomach acid, and brain signals.
January 2008 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” This study found that betamethasone increased tyrosinase activity and melanin content in amelanotic melanocytes from human hair follicles, suggesting a potential mechanism for glucocorticoid treatment in vitiligo.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Brain Research Bulletin” This study found that etifoxine pretreatment reduced neuroinflammation and improved cognitive function in LPS-induced neuroinflammation in mice, potentially through increased neurosteroid synthesis and reduced apoptosis.
53 citations
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March 2006 in “Biopolymers” This study suggests that increased amounts of less stable disulfide conformers in hair shafts may be linked to the brittleness observed in trichothiodystrophy.
April 2004 in “Inpharma Weekly” Melatonin helps hair growth in women with hair loss issues.
November 2021 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study identified melatonin as a potential treatment for rosacea and Alzheimer's disease, suggesting it may help by modulating inflammatory and vascular signaling pathways.
15 citations
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December 2020 in “The Journal of General Physiology” This study found that acid regulation of the TRPV3 channel can inhibit its function from outside the cell while facilitating it from inside, providing insights into skin barrier and disorder mechanisms related to tissue acidosis.
November 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes the first known instances of male androgenetic alopecia with trichoteiromania, suggesting self-induced hair loss can occur alongside patterned miniaturization of hair.
118 citations
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January 1992 in “Experientia”
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This study found that topical application of triiodothyronine (T3) can induce the transition of hair follicles from the telogen to the anagen phase in mice and stimulate hair shaft growth in vitro.
January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” In this study, all-trans retinoic acid was found to promote differentiation and inhibit proliferation of amelanotic melanocytes from human hair follicles, suggesting a potential role in melanogenesis.
24 citations
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November 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that genes encoding mouse high-glycine/tyrosine proteins show distinct spatial and temporal expression patterns in hair follicles, suggesting diverse protein distribution during hair growth cycles.
October 2025 in “Quantum Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This review outlines the phytochemical composition and pharmacological potential of Tridax procumbens, a plant traditionally used in various regions for its purported medical benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects, among others.
9 citations
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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” This study isolated a bioactive peptide from Trapa japonica fruit and found that it may protect human dermal papilla cells from DHT-induced stress, suggesting potential for biomedical applications.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found that a specific T-cell receptor motif associated with lipid-antigen stimulation may play a role in the pathogenesis of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides.
April 2017 in “European Psychiatry” This study found that antidepressants may affect loving relationships differently by gender, with women on TCAs experiencing more sexual side effects and men on SSRIs reporting reduced feelings of love and attachment.
269 citations
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May 2002 in “Hormones and Behavior” Lowering 3α,5α-THP in the hippocampus increases anxiety and depression in proestrous rats.
This study suggests that incorporating exogenous melatonin in the treatment of certain skin disorders, like psoriasis and eczema, can improve treatment efficiency, normalize immune parameters, and reduce disease relapses.
138 citations
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November 1977 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Proteins and Proteomics”
In this literature review, researchers highlighted that trichotillomania involves dysregulated reward circuits, abnormal sensory processing, and potential genetic factors, advancing both therapeutic strategies and understanding of the condition, but stigma and provider training gaps persist in effective care provision.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” This study observed varying levels of polyamines in different compartments of rat hair follicles, indicating their potential involvement in hair growth, especially in the matrix and inner root sheath layers.
This study identified 92 novel regulators of melanogenesis, highlighting Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A1 as a potential target for developing new treatments for hyperpigmentation disorders like melasma.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “PubMed” This case study reports successful treatment of an 11-year-old girl's trichotillomania with cognitive behavioral therapy, mild topical treatments, and supportive parental involvement, without psychopharmacologic intervention.
9 citations
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This animal study found that intravenous administration of anionic squarticles, a lipid nanoemulsion, increased survival rates in rats with amitriptyline overdose by mitigating adverse effects and restoring normal blood pressure, highlighting its potential as a detoxifying antidote.
63 citations
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March 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study describes a new condition called scalp dysesthesia in 11 women, most of whom experienced symptom improvement with low-dose antidepressants.