35 citations
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July 2018 in “Cell Reports” The study found that a specific area of the hair follicle helps start hair growth by reducing the blocking effects on certain cells and controlling growth signals.
32 citations
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January 2012 in “Clinical & Developmental Immunology” Targeting CD200 could be a new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
29 citations
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May 2020 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Immune cells help regulate hair growth, and better understanding this can improve hair loss treatments.
28 citations
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January 2017 in “Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems” Nanomaterials in biomedicine can improve treatments but may have risks like toxicity, needing more safety research.
28 citations
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March 2016 in “Toxicologic pathology” Dogs could be good models for studying human hair growth and hair loss.
25 citations
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November 2018 in “Cell reports” The study concluded that specific proteins are necessary to maintain the structure that holds epithelial cells tightly together.
25 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” African American women report more hair issues and use different hair care practices than Caucasian women, and have different hair and scalp characteristics.
24 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
23 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
22 citations
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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” Tissue stiffness affects hair follicle regeneration, and Twist1 is a key regulator.
21 citations
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November 2020 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The hydrogel with silver and mangiferin helps heal wounds by killing bacteria and aiding skin and tissue repair.
20 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
19 citations
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October 2019 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Dermoscopy now helps diagnose various skin, hair, and nail issues, improving patient care and treatment understanding.
18 citations
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Both human and animal-derived small extracellular vesicles speed up skin healing equally well.
18 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.
16 citations
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January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy was effective in treating multiple scalp basal cell carcinomas with minimal side effects and good cosmetic results.
14 citations
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June 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New patents show progress in developing drugs targeting the Wnt pathway for diseases like cancer and hair loss.
14 citations
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March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Using dual-frequency ultrasound with microbubbles can potentially improve the delivery of hair growth treatment through the skin and enhance hair growth.
14 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Liposomes improve the delivery and effectiveness of cosmetic ingredients but face challenges like cost and stability.
13 citations
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December 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Caspases do more than kill cells; they also help in cell growth and disease, and targeting them could lead to new treatments.
13 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
11 citations
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May 2018 in “Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B” New materials help control stem cell growth and specialization for medical applications.
11 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Found different long non-coding RNAs in balding Chinese men, which may help create new treatments.
10 citations
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November 2019 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” Stem cells are more dynamic and adaptable than previously believed.
10 citations
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November 2018 in “Nature Biotechnology” Drugmakers are optimistic about targeting the Wnt pathway for new treatments despite past challenges.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanoparticles can speed up wound healing and deliver drugs effectively but may have potential toxicity risks.
9 citations
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August 2021 in “Biological Chemistry” ECM-inspired wound dressings can help heal chronic wounds by controlling macrophage activity.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Sox10 is important for hair follicle development and hair growth cycles.
9 citations
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June 2020 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” HHORSC exosomes and PL improve hair growth treatment outcomes.
9 citations
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February 2018 in “Forensic Science International” The study could not confirm if Victor Vinnetou was Mbuyisa Makhubu and suggested more evidence, like DNA tests, is needed.