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July 2007 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study found that phenyl-imidazole sulfonamide derivatives, particularly ISCK03, inhibited c-kit signaling and promoted depigmentation in various experimental settings, suggesting potential use as skin-whitening agents.
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August 2016 in “International Journal of Cancer” This study reports that male-pattern baldness may be linked to an increased risk of skin cancer, particularly for tumors located on the scalp.
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.
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June 1998 in “Molecular cell” This study found that mimicking the XPD point mutation in mice resulted in trichothiodystrophy-like symptoms, supporting the role of basal transcription and DNA repair defects in the disease.
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January 1995 in “PubMed” This study suggests that the structure and function of mouse melanocytes in the epidermis and hair bulb are influenced by genetic factors and local tissue environment, including hormones and growth factors.
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May 2010 in “Surface and interface analysis” This study found that chemical treatments such as hair bleach and UV radiation significantly reduced the amount of 18-methyleicosanoic acid on the outer surface of human hair.
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October 2023 in “Nature Communications” In this study, male-pattern baldness was strongly associated with a higher risk of keratinocyte cancers, particularly squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, likely due to increased sun exposure on the scalp rather than androgen levels.
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This meeting report provides an overview of recent evidence on vitiligo treatments, indicating a lack of standardized outcome measures and emphasizing the need for more consistent clinical trials.
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April 2009 in “Oncology Reports” This study found distinct skin surface changes, including faint mosaic melanoderma and atypical scaliness, on long-standing sun-exposed balding scalps that may be associated with actinic field carcinogenesis.
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May 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, ultraviolet light did not significantly enhance or worsen hair growth induced by topical minoxidil in men with male pattern baldness.
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October 2006 in “Medical hypotheses” UV light might cause excessive hair growth by increasing PGE2 in the skin.
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December 2021 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” This review reported that various nonsurgical treatments, like cryosurgery, photodynamic therapy, and topical medications, offer effective alternatives for basal cell carcinoma management, especially when surgery is unsuitable, and treatment decisions should consider tumor characteristics and patient preferences.
August 2026 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials” This study found that natural tea trichomes accelerated wound healing and provided photoprotection in a mouse model, suggesting potential as a sustainable biomaterial for skin repair due to its antioxidant properties and ability to enhance tissue regeneration and reduce UV-induced skin damage.
March 2026 in “Cosmetics” In this comprehensive review, researchers reported that macromolecules like type I collagen, keratin, and ceramides enhance hair health by improving follicular function and increasing hair density, strength, shine, and resilience, as shown in various in vitro, animal, and human studies.
January 2017 in “Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Research” This study developed chemical fingerprints to differentiate Eclipta prostrata and Wedelia calendulacea, two plants often confused and adulterated in the Indian herbal market, identifying distinct chemical profiles that can prevent such adulteration.
October 2012 in “Humana Press eBooks” This article discusses the historical and current uses of grape seeds in various industries but reports no new research findings.
August 2026 in “The Chittagong University Journal of Science” This study evaluated nine herbal hair oils' quality and safety, finding that while all were non-irritant and offered some UV protection, oils like Farjana and Sesa showed oxidative instability, underlining the importance of strict quality control and proper storage.
July 2026 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the potential benefits of topical melatonin in aesthetic dermatology, including its antioxidant and protective properties for skin aging and photoaging, while also noting varying strengths of evidence across different skin conditions.
May 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” This study reported that a bioderived melanoidin/tannic acid nanocomplex forms a durable, antioxidant-active coating on hair fibers, providing enhanced UV protection and improving tensile resilience by suppressing oxidative stress and activating endogenous antioxidant pathways.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Sun-protective behaviors increased, and sunburns decreased in both Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White individuals from 2005 to 2020.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry” This study reports that hair oil formulations using Arnica montana in castor and mustard oil bases showed effective results in quality and quantitative analysis through UV visible spectrophotometer, FTIR, and HPTLC testing methods.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review explores the multifaceted roles of melanocytes in skin biology, emphasizing their potential impact on future research to prevent and treat skin diseases, but reports no new experimental results.
August 1996 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews four books on pediatric dermatopathology, photodamage, photoimmunology, and hair and scalp disorders, reporting no new research findings.
April 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, melatonin-loaded Pickering emulsions stabilized by chitosan-dextran sulphate nanoparticles and enhanced with lecithin showed improved photostability, antioxidant activity, and follicular delivery in androgenic alopecia-affected rats, potentially rivaling commercial minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
December 2019 in “International journal of pharmaceutical quality assurance” This study developed and validated a sensitive and accurate UV spectrophotometric method for estimating finasteride concentrations, showing reliable results within a range of 5–25 μg/mL.
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May 2020 in “Medicine in Drug Discovery” This study found that arylsulfatase enzymes in hair follicles can convert the active form of minoxidil back to its inactive form, potentially affecting its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Journal of tissue engineering” In this study, researchers used a human skin organoid model to show that solar UV exposure damages hair follicles and skin, while exosomes from mesenchymal stem cells reduced inflammation and supported hair follicle regeneration.
October 2023 in “Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy” This study introduces three spectrophotometric techniques for accurately determining finasteride and tadalafil in their combined pharmaceutical form, demonstrating their sustainability, sensitivity, and suitability for quality assurance, alongside a dissolution study following FDA guidelines.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding Merkel cell carcinoma biology, including the development of genetically-engineered mouse models and potential therapeutic targets, but reports no new clinical results.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Stat3 helps skin heal but can also cause skin diseases if overactive.