3 citations
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December 2000 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The model can effectively test gene functions and drug responses in human skin.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.
January 2023 in “Advances in pharmacology and clinical trials” Human hair is a significant sample for various tests in clinical, nutritional, archaeological, and forensic studies.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Point of Care in radiology speeds up diagnosis and treatment by performing tests where the patient is.
4 citations
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June 2021 in “Dermatology” Scientists created a 3D skin model to study a chronic skin disease and test treatments.
3 citations
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February 2015 in “Scientific Research and Essays” The study showed that brown planaria can be used to cheaply test if local plants can stop cell growth.
57 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.
22 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Researchers created immortal human skin cells with constant testosterone receptor activity to study hair loss and test treatments.
58 citations
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March 2013 in “Human Reproduction Update” Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
January 2026 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)” The procedure accurately measures 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone in blood, useful for standard tests.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Zebrafish larvae are used to study and find treatments for ear cell damage because they are easier to observe and test than mammals.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The reconstructed skin model from hair follicles functions like human skin in processing chemicals and can be used to test ingredient safety.
244 citations
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September 2008 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
117 citations
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May 2017 in “Human Reproduction Update” The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “Phytomedicine plus” Taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana can change the levels of certain steroids in urine, which could cause confusion in doping tests.
1 citations
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June 2017 in “International Journal of Toxicology” Most drugs fail to reach the market, but understanding their properties and using strategies like early toxicity tests and drug repurposing can help advance their development.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “Cosmetics” Cell-based models help test if cosmetic ingredients really work for hair growth and skin health.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “Biomacromolecules” The model helps test drugs for clubfoot fibrosis by mimicking cell environments and shows minoxidil reduces harmful collagen links.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” The new "whisker follicle microinjection assay" can test how different biomolecules affect hair growth and color.
November 2022 in “Bioengineering” The method can test hair growth products using a lab-made hair-like structure that responds to known treatments.
1 citations
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January 2026 in “Science Advances” The 3D skin model mimics pemphigus vulgaris and helps test treatments.
15 citations
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February 2021 in “Scientific Reports” A specific group of stem cells can help regenerate hair continuously.
June 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” MEF/KSF-conditioned medium effectively grows mouse hair follicle stem cells with bone-forming potential.
68 citations
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
19 citations
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January 2000 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Diclofenac salt delivery through skin varies based on the salt's counterions.
9 citations
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June 2020 in “Trials” The trial aims to test if spironolactone is an effective acne treatment for women without the side effects of current treatments.
May 2026 in “Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU” Optimized culture conditions improve human epidermal stem cell growth for skin regeneration.