180 citations
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November 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” This study found that fluoxetine did not demonstrate short-term efficacy in treating trichotillomania in a placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover setting.
157 citations
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June 2015 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study observed that hair cortisol and cortisone concentrations were higher in older individuals and those with diabetes mellitus, highlighting their potential significance for assessing somatic health.
93 citations
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February 2008 in “Atmospheric environment” In this study, researchers found that human scalp hair, particularly when unwashed, can significantly react with ozone, reducing personal ozone exposure and increasing exposure to volatile reaction products.
90 citations
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August 2002 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that metformin treatment significantly improved hair growth in women with PCOS and hirsutism compared to a placebo.
84 citations
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April 2015 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses various types of hair dyes, their mechanisms of action, molecular structures, application methods, and formulation aspects, but reports no new research findings.
80 citations
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February 2021 in “Cureus” This study found that the majority of COVID-19 survivors experienced post-discharge symptoms, with fatigue being the most common, and these symptoms significantly affected quality of life, especially in relation to the severity of their initial infection.
59 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that certain hair care practices, such as wearing cornrows and using hair extensions, were strongly associated with the development of traction alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis in African American girls.
37 citations
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October 2017 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” This study reports that six shampoo brands in Saudi Arabia generally comply with the national specifications, demonstrating good physicochemical properties such as foam stability and pH levels.
31 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The authors concluded that some patients clinically diagnosed with telogen effluvium may actually have alopecia areata incognita, suggested by the presence of dystrophic hairs and development of alopecia patches.
30 citations
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June 2017 in “Talanta” This review discusses the critical parameters for MALDI IMS sample preparation in skin analysis and highlights its applications in wound healing, neoplasia, and infection research, but reports no new clinical results.
29 citations
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July 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this study using a rat model, discontinuing dutasteride improved some relaxant responses but did not fully restore erectile function, indicating a potential time-dependent detriment of the drug.
25 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study observed significant differences in hair care practices and biologic hair parameters between Caucasian and African American women, which may contribute to varying hair fragility and growth.
19 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a hair care treatment using integral silk proteins and linseed-derived polysaccharides effectively protected and repaired bleached and colored hair swatches, significantly improving their resistance, luster, and reducing structural damage after chemical treatments.
18 citations
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April 2018 in “Biotechniques/BioTechniques” This study developed a method for extracting proteins from micro-sized human head hairs, facilitating proteomic analysis even with limited hair sample availability.
18 citations
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October 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” In this study, FITC-labeled BSA nanocarriers delivered a model drug deeper into porcine ear skin hair follicles than the carriers themselves, as shown by confocal microscopy.
15 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses OCD spectrum disorders with dermatological symptoms, emphasizing their clinical features, neurobiology, and treatment options, while noting the need for more controlled studies.
15 citations
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October 2004 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” This study describes the presence of holes in hair fibers, absent in hair follicles, likely forming from daily care actions and removal of extractable substances.
14 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This discussion highlights that alopecia areata incognita is challenging to diagnose and treat, with systemic corticosteroids potentially leading to remission when local treatments fail.
14 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” This in vitro study found that opiate diffusion was more pronounced in damaged hair fibers than in undamaged ones, with high opiate concentrations detected in fiber centerpieces.
13 citations
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April 2019 in “American Journal of PharmTech Research” In this study, researchers highlighted that emulgels, a combination of emulsions and gels, offer a novel topical delivery method for hydrophobic drugs, possessing attributes such as easy spreadability and bio-friendliness, making them suitable for conditions like acne, fungal infections, and psoriasis.
12 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the surgical technique of hair transplantation in women and offers insights on postoperative care and planning for improved patient outcomes, without presenting new clinical findings.
11 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Results are not reported in this letter to the editor on the use of scalp threading with polydioxanone monofilament threads for hair restoration.
11 citations
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July 1984 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” This study found that povidone iodine, thiabendazole ointment, captan ointment, and Burroughs Wellcome Ringworm Ointment were effective against Trichophyton equinum var. autotrophicum in horses, but large-scale use may be limited by practicality and cost.
10 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of surfactants and detergents” This study found that shampoos with sugar-derived surfactants improved hair cleansing properties, were less cytotoxic, and resulted in easier hair combing compared to formulations containing sodium laureth sulfate.
10 citations
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August 2014 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that variations in sleep patterns, free testosterone, and 5-alpha-reductase type 1 activity are associated with changes in sebum excretion in women, which may contribute to variability in acne studies.
10 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The 5% minoxidil solution effectively treated hair loss with good tolerability.
8 citations
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April 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Dovobet ointment used overnight effectively reduces scalp psoriasis severity and itch.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “Applied sciences” This study investigated various proteins as eco-friendly hair perming agents for Asian hair and found that bovine serum albumin and keratin achieved perming results comparable to commercial products, while also increasing hair moisture, indicating a protective effect during heat styling.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study observed that regular coconut oil users have significantly reduced hair irregularities compared to non-oil users, as quantified by a new "hair protection factor" metric, highlighting coconut oil's potential in minimizing hair damage.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review discusses the impact of air pollution on hair loss and sensitive scalp syndrome, evaluating possible causes and management strategies, but reports no new clinical results.