288 citations
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June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
July 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” FAKΔe4 helps cells sense and respond to different stiffness levels in their environment.
November 2015 in “Summit (Simon Fraser University)” Surgical stress temporarily changes hair fiber dimensions, returning to normal after four weeks.
June 2021 in “Dermatologic surgery” Researchers suggest using a standard question and 5-point scale to measure patient satisfaction with acne scar treatments.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Including special area involvement helps identify more psoriasis patients who may need systemic treatment.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients often overestimate their skin type, affecting sun protection and treatment plans.
June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic medicine” A good hair transplant is judged by various factors including cosmetic appearance, hair angles, complication signs, and donor scar consideration.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “Disease Markers” The index to ring finger ratio may indicate disease severity in female ankylosing spondylitis patients, but not in males.
45 citations
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January 2022 in “Lab on a Chip” The platform effectively grows lung cancer cell spheroids for drug testing.
June 2026 in “Value in Health”
Moderate facial angiofibroma significantly reduces quality of life compared to almost-clear cases, highlighting the benefits of treatment.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The Spanish Hair-Specific Skindex-29 questionnaire effectively measures the quality of life impact of hair loss in Spanish-speaking women.
15 citations
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February 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Betamethasone dipropionate reduced skin thickness, fish oil increased it, and combined treatment had no significant effect.
75 citations
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August 2018 in “Plant physiology” Hydrogen sulfide disrupts protein function and root hair growth in plants by modifying proteins.
1 citations
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June 1998 in “Journal of Forestry Research” Mammalian hair scales change from smooth to wavy due to friction.
2 citations
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November 1973 in “PubMed” Sulfur-35 can be used to track hair growth and past exposure.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Türkiye klinikleri tıp bilimleri dergisi” The study suggests using a score of 11 on the mFG scale to diagnose hirsutism in Turkish women, with adjustments for age, skin type, and family history.
The document concludes that dermatology training and grading scales need to better represent dark-skinned individuals to improve diagnosis and assessment of skin conditions.
February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Smaller reticle sizes are as accurate as the standard size for measuring hair density in hair restoration.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Renaming frontal fibrosing alopecia to a syndrome could improve diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy can help diagnose and decide when to biopsy folliculotropic mycosis fungoides.
3 citations
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September 2006 in “Hair transplant forum international” Transplanting 2,800 to 4,000 hair units closely together is a complex procedure that requires preparation.
December 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair follicle sampling is a feasible method to measure FMRP and FMR1 mRNA levels in children.
7 citations
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January 1966 in “Archives of Dermatology” The method accurately measures hair growth with minimal risk and is better than other methods.
71 citations
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October 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HFMs can help study hair growth and test potential hair growth drugs.
June 2020 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Patients with Systemic Sclerosis have much higher levels of GDF-15, which could help predict organ involvement and guide treatment.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new tool helps better assess and treat hair loss in Chinese men.
98 citations
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July 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility” An mFG score of 5 or more indicates above-normal hair growth in Southern Chinese women.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” Ulcerative sarcoidosis in body folds is rare and improved with prednisone and hydroxychloroquine.
6 citations
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April 1989 in “Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms” Sulphur in hair follicles increases from the bulb and then levels off, while other elements vary in distribution.