January 2000 in “Alambique: Didáctica de las ciencias experimentales” This study found that impairments in cholesterol biosynthesis in hair follicles of primary cicatricial alopecia patients trigger an inflammatory immune response, potentially linking sterols to inflammation in the disease's pathogenesis.
April 2025 in “Revista JRG de Estudos Acadêmicos” This study examined the use of Instagram® to share scientific information about onychomycosis, a common nail fungal infection, and found it to be an effective tool for engaging a broad audience with educational posts about prevention and treatment over two months.
October 2025 in “Contribuciones a las Ciencias Sociales” In this narrative review, the authors discuss the potential impact of hormone therapy on androgenetic alopecia among transgender individuals, especially transgender men using testosterone, and its adverse effects on emotional well-being and body image within a socially stigmatized population.
Dental procedures and treatments show promise but need more research for conclusive results.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study reports a successful combination treatment for phospho-organic compound poisoning, using standard therapy with atropine and toxogonin along with exogenous cholinesterases via blood transfusion, showing positive outcomes in patients whose endogenous cholinesterase levels dropped to 20%.
