July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that hair testosterone concentrations show some consistency over time, but factors like hair washing and individual growth rates influence these levels, suggesting the need for careful sampling and analysis adjustments.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that gain-of-function mutations in TRPV3 lead to hair loss in mice by disrupting inner root sheath keratinocyte differentiation, ultimately causing follicular keratinocyte stem cell exhaustion and permanent follicle disruption.
June 2015 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” This study demonstrated that a 1-step, peroxidase-labeled conjugated antibody method provides more accurate immunoreactivity patterns in hair follicle substructures compared to the 2-step LSAB method, which may cause false-positive staining in sebaceous glands.
150 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the biological and physical principles of laser hair removal and reports that current laser systems do not consistently achieve permanent hair follicle destruction across treated areas.
68 citations
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May 2013 in “The American journal of medicine” This report documents two cases of severe systemic poisoning from heavy metals after short-term use of traditional Chinese medicines for treating damaged or infected tissue.
58 citations
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the historical, legal, and clinical aspects of electrolysis and thermolysis, highlighting potential risks due to the lack of standardized training for electrologists in the United States, but reports no new clinical results.
33 citations
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January 2017 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study of Danish women found no evidence linking hair cortisol concentration to hair dyeing status or the frequency of hair washing.
11 citations
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August 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review describes endoscopic techniques for rejuvenating the upper two-thirds of the face, highlighting their safety, reliability, and fewer complications compared to traditional open procedures, and reports no new clinical results.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study describes the development of an herbal hair oil using thirteen ingredients to address various hair problems like baldness, dandruff, and hair damage, although the abstract does not report results or evaluate efficacy.
14 citations
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March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses hair restoration procedures for transgender patients undergoing gender transformation surgery and describes the authors' surgical approach but reports no clinical outcomes.
132 citations
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September 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study introduced a new classification system for distinguishing between anagen VI and early catagen stages in human hair follicle organ culture, using it to confirm eflornithine's ability to induce premature catagen.
79 citations
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December 2017 in “Cosmetics” This review study focused on various in vitro methods to evaluate skin permeation and retention of sunscreens, highlighting the importance of assessing sunscreen penetration due to widespread nanomaterial usage and advancements in cosmetic formulation.
44 citations
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November 2012 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This study found that silicone oil-in-water nanoemulsions using nonionic surfactants can enhance silicone oil absorption on hair, suggesting a promising method for hair care applications.
43 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews innovations in hair cosmetics, focusing on esthetic procedures and products in the Indian market, and reports no new experimental findings.
43 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of Chromatography B” This study developed a sensitive method to precisely determine hair lipid composition, demonstrating specific lipid changes from the root to the tip in untreated hair fibers from two women.
39 citations
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November 2015 in “Nanomedicine” This study found that the developed Finasteride-loaded SMEDDS improved the relative bioavailability of the drug compared to a commercial tablet, offering a promising oral delivery system for glucosteroid analogs.
15 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Extracellular Vesicles” This review examines various methods for purifying extracellular vesicles loaded with drugs, highlighting their principles, benefits, and drawbacks, and stresses the importance of standardized guidelines to enhance the reproducibility of EV-based drug delivery research.
2 citations
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October 2016 This article discusses the range of skin-related side effects caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, including novel patterns emerging with targeted therapies, but does not report new clinical results.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this study, researchers investigated the alignment of trichoscopic findings with ayurvedic signs (lakshanas) for diagnosing hair loss, suggesting that integrating these perspectives could enhance diagnostics and management of hair and scalp conditions.
January 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review suggests that standardized herbal shampoos may offer a safe and sustainable alternative to synthetic products due to their natural saponins and multifunctional benefits, though challenges in consistency and shelf-life persist.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that glycated proteins in untreated scalp hair may serve as a non-invasive marker for blood glucose control, but its applicability is limited by factors like cosmetic treatments and sample collection challenges.
108 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This summary explains the different types of wrinkles, their causes, and their distinct microanatomical characteristics, noting that each type may respond differently to treatments.
41 citations
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April 2010 in “Gender Medicine” This review discusses the causes, clinical features, diagnostic approach, and treatment options for hirsutism in women, but reports no new findings.
25 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.
16 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the clinical features, genetics, and treatment of 21-hydroxylase deficiency, a common type of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and reports no new research findings.
January 2014 in “Sen i Gakkaishi” In this study, liposome-encapsulated thioglycolic acid improved hair perming by enhancing the penetration of perm solutions, resulting in a stronger S-shaped wave and higher cysteine content compared to the control.
124 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses different processing methods for isolating human AD-SVFs/AD-MSCs using various kits and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for standardized preparation techniques.
16 citations
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May 2015 in “Tissue Engineering Part C-methods” This study found that expanding hair follicle keratinocytes with a fibroblast feeder followed by short-term coculture with dermal papilla cells could restore their ability to form new hair follicles.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Steroids” This study developed and validated a comprehensive method using mass spectrometry to profile sex (pro)hormones in plasma, with results showing reliable calibration and detection of 31 analytes in samples from pre- and postmenopausal women and men, while addressing potential over- or underestimations in analyte concentrations.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “Cells” This study reports improved methods for harvesting and processing keratinocytes from plucked human hair, enhancing their utility in generating donor-specific induced pluripotent stem cells more efficiently and reliably.