20 citations
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August 2017 in “Drug testing and analysis” Drugs localize differently in hair strands based on their properties.
Geography affects skin microbiome more than genetics, but genetics still play a role.
8 citations
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January 2009 in “Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy” A goat's skin infection was cured with itraconazole and D-biotin.
11 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of virological methods” Rabies virus was found in specific skin cells of rabid dogs' muzzles, suggesting these cells could help diagnose rabies.
December 2019 in “Periodicals of Engineering and Natural Sciences (PEN)” Hair analysis can provide insights into a person's medical history and location over time.
7 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of immunological methods” The method can help diagnose and monitor diabetes by analyzing hair.
3 citations
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences”
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Al Mustansiriyah Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Pterostilbene significantly reduces prostate enlargement and has strong antioxidant effects.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “Nano Biomedicine and Engineering” Jackfruit leaf-derived silver nanoparticles in gel form effectively fight infections, especially against E. coli.
40 citations
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November 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” DA liposomes with chloramphenicol effectively target hair follicles and combat MRSA with minimal skin toxicity.
December 2025 in “Mycoses” The study developed a successful mouse model to study skin infections, highlighting the importance of choosing the right fungal strains.
5 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” November 2025 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Forensic Science” Hair testing is a useful method for detecting past substance use and recent advancements improve its accuracy and reliability.
January 2023 in “Discovery immunology” T cells and bacteria in the gut and skin help maintain health and protect against disease.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” Non-dermatophyte moulds like Aspergillus and Penicillium can cause skin issues in pets.
5 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology” Hair analysis can help diagnose cell ion channel activity and calcium deficiency.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Staphylococcus epidermidis affects hair growth and metabolism, suggesting it could help manage hair growth issues.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Methods” The methods accurately measure finasteride in different forms.
5 citations
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January 1985 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” Methionine intake changes tooth germ development in newborn rats.
3 citations
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June 2021 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Dermoscopy can effectively identify Malassezia folliculitis.
7 citations
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February 2021 in “Legal Medicine” Hair analysis showed very high metformin levels in two fatal overdose cases, suggesting it's useful in forensics but sweat may affect results.
49 citations
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April 2017 in “AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY” Silver nanoparticles made by fungi are eco-friendly and effective antimicrobials.
5 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of Occupational Health” The method effectively maps lead and zinc in hair, aiding understanding of heavy metal exposure risks.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research suggests Dutasteride and Solifenacin may be effective against the bacterium causing listeriosis.
43 citations
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April 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Biotin supplements improved skin and hair in a biotin-deficient infant on amino acid formula.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Microbioreactors improve cell-based therapies and personalized medicine but face scalability challenges.
January 2018 in “Florence Research (University of Florence)” Melanoma and vitiligo patients have different gut fungi and bacteria compared to healthy people.
7 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tiger tail banding and hair abnormalities are reliable indicators for diagnosing trichothiodystrophy.
71 citations
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December 2010 in “Preventive Veterinary Medicine” Young dogs and cats in Western Turkey often have skin infections caused by fungi, especially Microsporum canis.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Pili torti hair is fragile due to loose keratin filaments and weak disulfide bonds.