August 2009 in “한국실험동물학회 학술발표대회 논문집” Fermented Rhus Verniciflua Stokes Extract may help hair grow in cells and mice.
49 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the varying neonatal presentations of Mendelian disorders of cornification (ichthyosis) based on phenotypic groups but reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest categorizing these presentations to guide diagnosis and treatment.
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March 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study describes new devices, "HairMeasure" and "Scalp Zone Identifier," which offer an economical method to calculate Hair Mass Index without disposable materials.
November 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that among vitiligo patients in south-southern Nigeria, there were significant correlations between digit lengths and digit ratio, but further research is needed due to the small sample size.
34 citations
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September 2010 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study identified a new heterozygous mutation in the connexin 26 gene (c.263C>T; p.Ala88Val) in a premature neonate with KID syndrome, who later died from complications.
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.
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July 2020 in “Bezmialem science” This study found that reflexology massage significantly improved hair regrowth in women with chemotherapy-induced alopecia compared to those receiving usual care.
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November 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study developed the Alopecia Areata Children's Quality of Life Index (AAcQLI) to assess quality of life in children with alopecia areata, demonstrating good reliability and validity in initial tests.
8 citations
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April 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” This study found that males with androgenetic alopecia had a significantly lower 2D:4D digit length ratio in the right hand compared to healthy controls, which may indicate prenatal androgen exposure.
September 2024 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that males with alopecia areata had a significantly lower 2D to 4D finger length ratio compared to healthy controls, suggesting this ratio might predict alopecia areata development, though it did not correlate with disease severity.
18 citations
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October 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Local skin glucocorticoid production is crucial for healthy skin, and its disruption can lead to skin diseases.
13 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the embryology, structure, and function of sebaceous glands and their involvement in skin disorders but reports no novel findings.
7 citations
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July 2014 in “BMJ case reports” This article reviews the rare skin disorder ichthyosis with confetti, highlighting the potential for future therapies using revertant stem cells, and reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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July 2003 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews several benign skin conditions in newborns, emphasizing the importance of correct identification to prevent unnecessary concern and interventions, but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2016 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Review” This study found that Epstein pearls and Mongolian spots are the most common skin lesions in newborns in India, influenced by interracial, environmental, and hormonal factors.
52 citations
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May 2013 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
23 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study concluded that both phosphatidylcholine alone and with organic silicium effectively reduced submental fat, achieving optimal results after three sessions with mild and temporary adverse effects.
4 citations
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April 1955 in “Textile Research Journal” This study found that the extent of reducing agents' effects on hair fibers was linked to the electrode potential of the reagents used.
3 citations
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June 2016 in “Dermatology Reports” This study concluded that the digit-length ratio (2D:4D) does not predict androgenic alopecia development, suggesting prenatal androgen exposure does not predispose men to this condition.
April 2025 in “Scholars International Journal of Anatomy and Physiology” This study examined hairline patterns among the Etche people in Rivers State, Nigeria, and found straight-lined hairlines to be the most common, observed in 34.4% of participants, with significant differences in hairline dimensions by gender and marital status, but not by religious affiliation.
April 2022 in “Journal of applied science and environmental management” This study found that Aframomum melegueta seed extract improved wound healing in albino rats, with treated groups showing smaller wound sizes and formation of new tissues compared to controls.
138 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses how Western diet may contribute to acne vulgaris through insulin signaling and metabolomic changes, promoting a dietary approach for management, but reports no new experimental results.
107 citations
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August 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” This review discusses the role of signaling networks in sebaceous gland development and disorders, highlighting recent insights from mouse models and cell line studies, but reports no new experimental results.
105 citations
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January 2010 in “Mediators of Inflammation” This article reviews the role of skin surface lipid in mediating environmental stressors and discusses potential therapeutic interventions, reporting no new experimental findings.
97 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” This review summarizes recent multidisciplinary advances in sebaceous gland research and highlights potential novel therapeutic strategies for skin diseases, but it reports no new clinical results.
46 citations
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December 2003 in “Advances in neonatal care” This article reviews fetal scalp hair formation and related disorders but reports no new research results.
24 citations
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July 2018 in “Stem cells” This study found that Runx1 in hair follicle stem cells modulates lipid metabolism, impacting membrane organization and enhancing signal transduction for cell proliferation in both normal and cancer epithelial cells.
23 citations
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March 2010 in “Medical hypotheses” This review explores potential new roles for Merkel cells, including involvement in magnetoreception, fingerprint formation, and transmitting environmental information, but reports no experimental results.
20 citations
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October 2021 in “PLoS ONE” This study found significant differences in gene expression between newborn and adult skin, with infant skin notably increasing processes related to ECM organization, cell adhesion, and collagen fibril organization.
16 citations
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses the multifaceted roles of hair follicles in skin health, including potential contributions to skin neoplasias, and reports no new results.