106 citations
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July 2013 in “Advances in wound care” This review discusses the potential of ultraviolet (UV) radiation technologies in wound care, highlighting their antimicrobial properties and risks of DNA damage, but reports no new clinical findings.
93 citations
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October 2006 in “The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology” This review discusses melanocyte biology and its genetic and molecular basis, highlighting its relevance in understanding diseases like vitiligo and albinism, and reports no new findings.
79 citations
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December 2017 in “Cosmetics” This review study focused on various in vitro methods to evaluate skin permeation and retention of sunscreens, highlighting the importance of assessing sunscreen penetration due to widespread nanomaterial usage and advancements in cosmetic formulation.
74 citations
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March 2001 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review summarizes the cutaneous manifestations of lupus erythematosus, noting both non-specific and disease-specific lesions, and highlights the role of skin biopsies and treatments available for cutaneous LE.
29 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review explores the mechanisms by which UV radiation causes skin cancer, highlighting UV-induced DNA damage and its implications for cancer prevention strategies, but reports no new findings.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses environmental factors like UV radiation and smoking that affect hair health and highlights the potential role of nutrition, but it reports no new results.
11 citations
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April 2013 in “SpringerPlus” This study reports that melanocytes form a defined photoresponsive network in the skin that reads environmental light cycles and may influence the sleep-waking cycle similar to the pineal gland.
9 citations
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August 2023 in “Antioxidants” This study found that Gelidium corneum, a type of red seaweed, may serve as a promising source of bioactive compounds for skin health, showing photoprotective and healing properties in vitro and antioxidant and stability benefits in vivo when used in dermocosmetic formulations.
6 citations
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May 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review synthesizes research on solar radiation's multifaceted effects on skin and recent advancements in sunscreen technology, including formulation, testing methods, and the use of AI, to inform future sun protection product development.
6 citations
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August 2014 in “Spectroscopy Letters” This study reported that the calculated and experimental electronic and vibrational properties of minoxidil were in good agreement, providing detailed insights into its molecular structure and thermal behaviors.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study reviews current research to better understand how various environmental and lifestyle factors, collectively known as the exposome, impact hair health and aging, acknowledging that the detailed mechanisms remain partially understood.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the role of zinc and its transporters in skin health and disorders, providing an overview without presenting new clinical results.
4 citations
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September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the safety of dermatological medications used during pregnancy, highlighting that retinoids have strong teratogenic risks and should be used with caution; it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses segmental vitiligo as part of the vitiligo clinical spectrum and highlights its role as a model for studying repigmentation, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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December 2005 in “Therapeutische Umschau” This article reviews anti-aging strategies in dermatology, emphasizing the role of skin as a model for studying aging and promoting preventive and therapeutic interventions, but it does not present new findings.
In this study, researchers developed vegan exosome-like vesicles from microalgae that mimic mammalian exosomes, demonstrating promising in vitro, ex vivo, and clinical effects such as improved wrinkle depth and elasticity, making them a potential alternative in cosmetic applications.
September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review covers skin manifestations in chronic kidney disease, highlighting their impact on quality of life, associated prognostic indicators, and available treatments, but provides no new clinical results.
March 2026 in “BioScience Trends” This review explores how various skin cell types contribute to photoaging driven by UV radiation, detailing their interactions and molecular mechanisms like oxidative stress and ECM degradation, ultimately offering insights for future anti-photoaging strategies.
February 2026 in “Phycology” This review highlights the potential of microalgae as sustainable sources for nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals, emphasizing their applications in functional foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics for roles such as anti-aging and photoprotection in alignment with sustainability principles.
December 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Experimental Therapeutics” This study found that administering mesenchymal stem cells to UV-exposed mice reduced melanin levels, although the decrease was not statistically significant.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study observed that exposing human hair keratins to heat or UV treatments led to modifications in cysteine residues, disrupting crucial disulphide bonds and potentially reducing the structural integrity of hair similar to prolonged styling or sunlight exposure.
November 2024 in “Journal of Scientific Agriculture” This paper reviews the benefits of using silk proteins as natural ingredients in cosmetics, highlighting their potential for improving skin and hair health due to properties like antimicrobial activity, UV resistance, and enhanced moisture absorption.
April 2024 in “Advances in Redox Research” In this study, researchers found that polysulfides in human hair keratin contribute to hair strength and antioxidant capacity, with sulfur supplementation enhancing hair strength and cuticle structure amid oxidative stresses such as UV radiation.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” This article reviews the classification, pathogenesis, and treatment options for cutaneous lupus erythematosus and reports no new clinical findings.
February 2009 in “Springer eBooks” Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and may not fully fade after birth; melasma, also frequent, can persist but has limited treatment options during pregnancy.
April 2005 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” This article reviews advancements in hair cosmetics, including "cosmeceuticals" and new dermocosmetic strategies, and reports no new clinical results.
252 citations
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January 2008 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review discusses the protective and stress-buffering roles of melatonin in skin functions and structures but does not present new clinical findings.
144 citations
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December 2017 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” This review suggests that melasma may be a photoaging skin disorder affecting genetically predisposed individuals, which could significantly influence its treatment and prevention strategies.
120 citations
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February 2009 in “Apoptosis” This review examines apoptotic and anti-apoptotic mechanisms in skin homeostasis and related diseases but presents no new research findings.
59 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that Asian hair contains more integral lipids than European or African hair, which may protect it better from UV-induced damage.