74 citations
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” In this study, the researchers identified key genes with differential m6A methylation involved in cashmere fiber growth, suggesting these modifications may play a significant role in this process.
23 citations
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January 2016 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses the potential of combining low-dose IL-2 with islet antigens to enhance antigen-specific Treg function in type 1 diabetes, but reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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May 2014 in “Cell transplantation” This study demonstrated that genetically engineered stem cells from human hair follicles can reverse hyperglycemia and reduce mortality in mice with type 1 diabetes by overexpressing the human insulin gene.
July 2026 in “American Journal of Sexuality Education” This study found that over 97% of college students at a large Midwestern U.S. university have engaged in pubic hair removal, influenced by demographic and social factors with notable differences in preferences observed across age, gender, Greek Life affiliation, and racial/ethnic groups.
November 2022 in “Current Psychology” This study found that health ads are more persuasive when matched with consumers' fresh start mindset, with progression ads suiting a weak mindset and before/after ads suiting a strong mindset.
127 citations
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January 2008 in “PloS one” This study observed that the vitamin D receptor is crucial for hair follicle formation and altering tumor development in the Wnt signaling pathway, suggesting therapeutic potential for vitamin D analogues in related tumors.
47 citations
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July 2023 in “Nature Genetics” 5 citations
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August 2023 in “Preprints.org” This review outlines recent advancements in droplet-based microfluidics used with food-grade materials to create delivery systems, emphasizing the design and function of systems like emulsions and microcapsules while discussing challenges related to scaling these processes from lab to industry.
4 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study found that Romanian men with schizophrenia had better mental functioning than women, and atypical antipsychotics were associated with improved quality of life across various dimensions for all patients.
91 citations
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December 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” In this study, researchers found that hair follicle orientation in Fz6 −/− mice is disrupted and that hair may reorient itself over time through a self-organized process.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid lupus erythematosus involves immune activation and fibrosis around hair follicles, with shared pathways across humans, dogs, and mice, suggesting potential treatments for both humans and animals.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review examines the role of trace elements like zinc, selenium, and copper in treating alopecia and discusses the mechanisms by which their imbalance affects hair loss, but reports no new clinical findings.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia patients have a less active liver monoxygenase system, which can be treated with photochemotherapy and system inducers.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This research reexamined transcriptomic data to study stem and progenitor cell proliferation in psoriasis, finding that the number of committed progenitor cells increased eight-fold in psoriatic skin without altering stem cell numbers, potentially identifying new therapeutic targets.
15 citations
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May 2013 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” In this case study, repetitive botulinum type A toxin injections led to almost complete resolution of severe chronic pain in a patient with Parry-Romberg syndrome.
4 citations
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This study determined that trichoscopy is a sensitive and specific tool that effectively aids in diagnosing alopecia in women, especially when clinical diagnosis is uncertain.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Formuly farmacii” This article reviews the complex etiology of alopecia and emphasizes the need for detailed pathogenesis studies in animal models to develop effective personalized treatments, without presenting new experimental data.
66 citations
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June 1997 in “The Laryngoscope” This article discusses advancements in managing the aging brow and forehead, reporting on a tailored problem-specific approach using both innovative technologies and traditional surgeries, but provides no new clinical results.
16 citations
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January 2020 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” In this study, baricitinib improved the resolution of arthritis or rash in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, but outcomes for skin involvement like alopecia were not reported.
12 citations
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March 2012 in “ATLA. Alternatives to laboratory animals” This study found that caffeine and flufenamic acid penetrated porcine skin more effectively through hair follicles, while the importance of the follicular pathway varied for other substances tested.
8 citations
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November 2019 in “Clinical Science” This study found that higher levels of DHA from omega-3 fatty acids delayed inflammation resolution and impaired wound healing quality in both transgenic mice and wild-type mice supplemented with DHA.
7 citations
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January 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study developed a zinc-infused egg white and GelMA hydrogel that enhanced cellular processes crucial for wound healing, including fibroblast proliferation and collagen expression, and demonstrated promising biocompatibility and bioactivity in vivo, suggesting potential effectiveness in repairing damaged tissues.
2 citations
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January 1981 Antiandrogens can treat excess body hair and hair loss by blocking male hormones.
1 citations
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December 1989 in “PubMed” This study found that dispersed hair follicle cells can be cultured successfully on collagen type IV, potentially offering an alternative to cultured epidermal keratinocytes for skin treatment.
March 2026 in “The Aging Male” This retrospective pharmacovigilance study reviewed adverse event reports from 2004 to 2025 for drugs treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, identifying distinct safety signals for α1-blockers, 5ARIs, and PDE5I, including some potential new adverse events that require further investigation.
September 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study developed a deep learning-based tool to quantify individual hair fibers in mice, revealing distinct hair phenotypes linked to hormonal, genetic, and age-related factors, and suggesting its potential for new diagnostic methods through hair analysis.
January 2024 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” In this study, researchers found that the peripilar sign in patients with androgenetic alopecia does not indicate perifollicular infiltrate but is more frequent in individuals with lighter skin types due to contrast with the skin.
July 2021 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” In this study, researchers documented several trichoscopic features that were statistically significant indicators of alopecia and scalp disorders compared to healthy controls.
September 2004 in “Urology” Dutasteride may help prevent prostate cancer, but more research is needed.
July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS” This article reviews the potential causes of insufficient androgen action during fetal development, such as enzyme and receptor gene mutations or environmental disruptors, but reports no new results.