31 citations
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December 2002 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. G, General subjects/Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects (Online)” This study identified two types of calcium in human scalp hair, with one type highly variable between individuals, potentially impacting the analysis of environmental and medical factors related to hair calcium.
28 citations
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June 2023 in “Small” In this study, VVF was found to be a highly variable and unreliable measure of void space in granular scaffolds, sensitive to various input parameters and less predictive than particle count.
26 citations
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September 1999 in “Canadian Journal of Botany” This study found that a recessive mutation in the RHD4 gene of Arabidopsis thaliana leads to slower and more variable tip growth in seedling root hairs, resulting in shorter and wider hairs than in wild-type plants.
21 citations
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September 1987 in “PubMed” This article reviews various treatments for alopecia areata, noting the variable success in hair regrowth and the popularity of corticosteroids, but does not report new clinical results.
12 citations
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November 2020 in “Transplant international” In this study, researchers observed that hand and forearm transplantation at Innsbruck Medical University showed variable long-term outcomes, with the severity of rejection episodes impacting patients' well-being and quality of life but not directly correlating with hand function.
9 citations
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January 2003 in “Organic Eprints (International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems, and Research Institute of Organic Agriculture)” This research observed that while organic farming systems in Southern Norway showed decreased phosphorus over time and variable nitrogen retention, the mulching of plant material could enhance vegetable yields, suggesting a need for innovative nutrient management strategies in organic farming.
6 citations
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November 1984 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study investigated the immunohistochemical characteristics of keratin proteins in epidermal appendages, finding variable staining patterns in different skin structures and tumor cells, which suggests differences in keratinization.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review summarizes existing literature on hydroxychloroquine for treating autoimmune-related hair disorders, highlighting its variable efficacy and emphasizing the need for individualized treatment decisions, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Case Reports and Images” This article discusses treatments for male pattern alopecia, noting variable response rates, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes trichothiodystrophy in two sisters with only hair fragility, illustrating the condition's variable presentation and the importance of regular monitoring for potential associated impairments.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This article reviews methods for restoring the temporal peaks of hair and highlights a technique that produces variable density for a more natural look, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Fashion Business” This study explored hair loss management and product use among individuals experiencing hair loss, finding variable satisfaction levels with management programs and highlighting the need for effective, specialized programs.
2 citations
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January 1988 in “Deep Blue (University of Michigan)” This study found that early adolescent girls who perceive themselves as undergoing pubertal changes report more intense and variable moods, with hormone activity and perceived pubertal status independently predicting mood fluctuations.
1 citations
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April 2015 in “InTech eBooks” RAGE is a potential target for melanoma treatment, but its effectiveness is uncertain due to variable expression levels.
April 2026 in “Asian journal of pediatric dermatology.” This study presents a series of pediatric psoriasis cases, illustrating its variable and atypical features, which complicates diagnosis and requires early treatment to prevent complications like the psoriatic march, psychosocial issues, and metabolic comorbidities.
April 2024 in “Journal of wildlife diseases” This study reported that captive muskoxen in Fairbanks, Alaska have significantly faster and variable guard hair growth rates compared to free-ranging Greenland muskoxen, indicating that a universal hair growth rate cannot be applied across different muskox populations or time periods.
February 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” This article reviews multiple treatments for alopecia areata, highlighting their variable efficacy and safety without any being curative; it reports no new clinical findings.
March 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
January 2002 in “대한피부과학회지” This study analyzed clinical manifestations in 18 dermatomyositis patients, noting that all exhibited skin rash and variable symptoms like itching and muscle weakness, with treatment involving prednisolone and hydroxychloroquine.
January 2002 in “Academic Journal of Kunming Medical College” In this study, human-hair artificial tendon material showed good biocompatibility and variable degradation rates in rabbits, depending on treatment time, with minimal inflammatory reactions observed.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that platelet-derived growth factor secretion in PRP therapy for alopecia is highly variable between patients, which may contribute to inconsistent clinical responses.
193 citations
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August 1985 in “Endocrinology” This study found significant species differences in the enzyme activity and inhibitor affinities of prostatic 5α-reductases from rats, dogs, and humans, with variable potencies for different 3-oxo-4-azasteroid inhibitors across species.
109 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article reviews the characteristics, associations, and diagnostic criteria for alopecia areata and reports no new clinical findings; the authors note the disease's unpredictable course and variable prognosis.
85 citations
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February 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a newly identified condition called loose anagen hair of childhood, characterized by easily pluckable hair in two young boys, with variable duration and no scalp inflammation or scarring.
56 citations
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November 1958 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study used electron microscopy to identify a distinct dendritic cell in the human epidermis, similar to the melanocyte, with unique structural features and variable melanin content.
44 citations
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May 2014 in “The American Surgeon” In this study, hair loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was associated with zinc and iron levels, even within normal ranges, and a combined variable of zinc and iron predicted susceptibility to hair loss.
25 citations
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March 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The researchers identified a specific mutation in the desmoglein 4 gene linked to localized autosomal recessive hypotrichosis, which presents with variable hair loss severity in affected individuals from a large Pakistani family.
18 citations
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October 2020 in “PLoS ONE” This study highlights the interconnected emotional distress between patients with end-stage COPD and their family caregivers, emphasizing that both parties' functional and emotional variables influence each other's distress.
14 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” This review highlights current treatment options for frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting that 5-α-reductase inhibitors, intralesional steroids, and hydroxychloroquine have the highest evidence of effectiveness, while other therapies show variable results and need further research.
13 citations
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November 2005 in “Endocrinology” This study explored the secretion and cellular localization of different forms of follistatin and FST-like-3, revealing variable secretion kinetics and possible intracellular roles, particularly for nuclear FSTL3.