4 citations
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November 2022 in “Nutrients” In a study on mice, cow placenta extract showed strong antioxidant activities and reduced collagen damage, suggesting it could help delay skin aging caused by D-galactose.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review article reports recent advancements in understanding, diagnosing, and treating various hair loss conditions, like androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, including their genetic factors and new therapeutic options, while also examining the impact of COVID-19 on hair loss.
532 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the clinical presentation, histopathologic findings, and pathogenesis hypotheses of vitiligo without reporting new clinical results.
277 citations
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the immunological basis and development of Janus kinase inhibitors for treating skin diseases and reports no new clinical findings.
130 citations
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March 2014 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study found that in mice, epidermal Wnt/β-catenin signaling influences adipocyte differentiation and hair growth, suggesting its critical role in synchronizing adipogenesis with the hair growth cycle.
122 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers discussed recent advances in nanotechnology for topical skin applications, highlighting how nanocarriers enhance skin penetration and targeting in treatments for diseases like melanoma and psoriasis, while acknowledging that the penetration mechanisms and health impacts of nanoparticles remain not fully understood.
122 citations
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November 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the potential autoimmune pathogenesis and various contributing factors of alopecia areata, noting that current treatments remain palliative while emerging therapies offer new hope for extensive cases.
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.
67 citations
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the role of oxidative stress in hair greying and suggests that understanding melanocyte susceptibility at different follicular locations may help develop therapies for preventing and reversing the process; it reports no new experimental results.
63 citations
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February 2024 in “BMC Psychology” This study reports that emotion recognition technology integrated with intelligent devices is advancing applications to support emotion recognition and interventions, though further research is needed for effective use in dynamic or complex environments.
51 citations
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December 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses updated treatment guidelines for alopecia areata in Japan, highlighting new options like corticosteroid pulse therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
35 citations
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May 2021 in “Nature communications” This study found that basement membrane components and structures in mouse hair follicles are highly specialized for specific inter-tissue interactions, with laminin α5 playing a crucial role in hair cycle regulation and anchoring.
35 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that serum calcium, serum ferritin, and vitamin D3 levels were lower in students with premature graying of hair compared to controls, suggesting a potential role in the condition.
31 citations
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October 2012 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Laser hair reduction near the eyebrows can cause serious eye injuries even with safety measures.
28 citations
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December 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses medication-induced gray hair repigmentation, highlighting that certain anti-inflammatory drugs and melanogenesis stimulators can cause diffuse repigmentation, though evidence remains low-quality and these medications are not currently indicated for this purpose.
25 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study identified upregulation of genes linked to fibroproliferative disorders, such as platelet-derived growth factor and collagen genes, in patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, suggesting potential therapeutic targets.
24 citations
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March 2018 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This review discusses the interactions between melanocyte stem cells and their niche in hair regeneration and repair, but reports no new results; recent studies on molecular pathways are highlighted.
24 citations
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January 2014 in “The American Journal of Chinese Medicine” This review compiles data on Platycladus orientalis leaves, noting their diverse pharmacological activities and advocating for more research to clarify their traditional blood-cooling and hematostatic uses.
23 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” In this study, oral finasteride improved the quality of life for male patients with androgenetic alopecia, but it did not significantly reduce anxiety or correlate with reported anxiety levels.
19 citations
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July 2007 in “Dermatologic clinics” This paper discusses the need for a standardized classification and meta-analysis of treatments for hypopigmented disorders and reports no new clinical results.
18 citations
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July 2008 in “Current Oncology Reports” EGFR cancer drugs often cause a rash, which can lead to distress and isolation, but may also improve outcomes for some cancer patients. Current treatments for the rash are limited, but a compound called menadione shows promise.
17 citations
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January 2020 in “Molecules” This study found that 42% of red yeast rice dietary supplements did not list monacolin concentrations on their labels, and only half of those that did contained the declared amounts.
17 citations
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January 2010 in “PubMed” This review explores factors affecting graft growth and survival in hair restoration, emphasizing the importance of fundamental care practices while considering advanced storage solutions and additives, but reports no new findings.
16 citations
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September 2016 in “Neuropharmacology” This study suggests that in an ex vivo rat glaucoma model, TSPO activation is involved in Allopregnanolone synthesis and may help prevent retinal damage, with TSPO agonists as potential therapeutic agents.
14 citations
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September 2023 in “Foods” This review outlines recent advancements in droplet-based microfluidic technology using food-grade emulsions to create diverse delivery systems by controlling droplet size, shape, and dispersity, while also discussing challenges in scaling these processes from laboratory to industrial applications.
11 citations
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March 2023 in “Life” This study found that the aerial parts (leaves and flowers) of Scorzonera undulata from southwest Tunisia demonstrated higher antioxidant activity and beneficial biological properties compared to its tubers.
8 citations
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February 2022 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that Bacillus subtilis strain Ydj3 significantly enhanced sweet pepper seed germination, fruit quality, and rhizosphere bacterial composition, including increased yield and vitamin C content, in a commercial greenhouse setting.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” In this study, the researchers observed that localized vitiligo was most prevalent among patients in Saudi Arabia, commonly beginning on the face and frequently associated with thyroid disorders.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology” In this study, late-onset alopecia areata in Israeli patients was predominantly observed in females with mild disease, showing a high rate of complete hair regrowth but frequent relapses.
5 citations
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March 2024 in “World Allergy Organization Journal” This study found a causal link between eight blood metabolites and allergic conjunctivitis, highlighting their potential role in predicting and preventing the condition.