43 citations
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September 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” LED light therapy may help hair growth by activating certain cell pathways.
July 2025 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” Higher levels of molybdenum and lead in hair are linked to increased cholesterol and dyslipidemia risk.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticle-embedded microneedles improve drug delivery through the skin but face challenges in stability and safety.
3 citations
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August 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Antioxidants, like catalase, are crucial for keeping hair follicles alive.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new pain-measuring system using sensors and AI can effectively detect pain in mice, which may help assess pain in humans and develop treatments.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new method using near-infrared light can effectively detect and analyze internal hair damage.
12 citations
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January 2007 in “Current problems in dermatology” Environmental and cosmetic factors, including heat, chemicals, and sun exposure, can cause hair loss and damage.
19 citations
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July 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study found that long-term sun exposure does not significantly affect follicular plugs on the scalp, and the scalp's appearance is unique compared to other body parts.
66 citations
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September 2005 in “Photochemical & photobiological sciences” We don't fully understand how sunlight damages different types of hair.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Combining electro-phototherapy with aromatherapy may improve hair growth and scalp health in men.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Stromal cells in melanoma promote tumor growth and spread.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Radiation-induced hair loss may be caused by hair growth stopping and inflammation in blood vessels.
24 citations
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November 2023 in “Nature” The extracellular matrix affects where tumors can start in the body.
116 citations
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May 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Hair grows faster in the morning and is more vulnerable to damage from radiation due to the internal clock in hair follicle cells.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Medical research archives” Low-intensity light therapy is effective for skin healing, reducing inflammation, and treating various skin conditions.
April 2021 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” High-intensity red LED light boosts bone cell growth and mineralization.
11 citations
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January 2008 in “International journal of environment and health” Children are at risk of health issues from exposure to platinum group elements from car exhausts.
January 2025 in “Open Veterinary Journal” Electrochemotherapy successfully treated skin tumors in cats without recurrence.
5 citations
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July 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” More research is needed before recommending photobiomodulation devices for hair loss treatment.
112 citations
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January 2004 in “The International journal of developmental biology” Feather patterns form through genetic and epigenetic controls, with cells self-organizing into periodic patterns.
3 citations
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January 2010
13 citations
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May 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The paper suggests that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, may be a long-lasting condition triggered by stress or illness in people whose hair growth is unusually synchronized.
16 citations
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November 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” Ionizing radiation damages human hair follicles by stopping cell growth, causing cell death, disrupting color, and increasing stress and damage markers.
71 citations
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May 2007 in “The FASEB journal” Human hair follicles produce and respond to erythropoietin, helping protect against stress.
February 2026 in “iScience” Hair metal analysis may help diagnose Parkinson's disease and suggests gut involvement.
January 2014 in “SciDok (Saarland University and State Library)” Nanoparticles can effectively enter hair follicles and stimulate immune responses, supporting potential transfollicular vaccination.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Cureus” Dead Sea water and magnetized saline water can protect skin from UVB damage by activating autophagy.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” Climate change harms skin health and reduces the effectiveness of aesthetic treatments.
October 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Extracorporeal shock waves significantly improve hair growth in women with female pattern hair loss.
4 citations
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May 2014 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” Environmental cues can change the fate and function of epithelial cells, with potential for cell therapy.