63 citations
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November 2009 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study found that the subtilisin protease Sub3 from Microsporum canis is essential for adherence to the feline epidermis but is not necessary for invading epidermal structures.
16 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that adherence to topical hydrocortisone in adults with atopic dermatitis was inconsistent and not significantly different across different medication vehicles, though disease severity improved markedly within 2 weeks.
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August 2021 in “Preventive Medicine” This study found that non-adherence to medication in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial was associated with increased all-cause mortality unrelated to prostate cancer.
In this study conducted at an Egyptian outpatient clinic, researchers found that systemic lupus erythematosus patients who were non-adherent to medication had a higher rate of hospitalization and more clinical symptoms compared to those who adhered to their prescribed treatments.
October 2024 in “Más dermatología” The abstract describes a journal that covers a wide range of topics from basic research to dermo-aesthetics, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches and scientific rigor across subjects like molecular biology, gene therapy, and dermocosmetics, but provides no specific study results.
27 citations
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April 2011 in “Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica” In this study using rats, finasteride-induced DHT deficiency led to morphological changes in seminiferous tubules, linked with altered junctional protein expression, potentially impairing fertility.
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June 2024 in “Cureus” In a study involving adults with mild to moderate dandruff, researchers observed that post-hair wash interventions significantly reduced dandruff as measured by three assessment methods, showing substantial reliability and correlation, which supports their use in clinical settings for evaluating scalp dandruff treatments.
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January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that knocking out vinculin in mouse skin disrupts bulge stem cell quiescence by impairing force generation and mechanical stability of adherens junctions.
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May 2023 in “PubMed” This review discusses emerging drug delivery technologies and formulations for acne and rosacea, noting that microencapsulation enables combining benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin to enhance tolerability and prevention of oxidation.
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April 2024 in “JAAD International” This study found that patients with alopecia areata have significantly higher medication adherence than those with atopic dermatitis, potentially due to the stability and controllability of alopecia areata symptoms.
November 2025 in “Bioengineering” In this study, researchers used a 3D printing technique to spatially pattern human dermal papilla cell spheroids in a collagen matrix, enhancing skin and hair regeneration in a mouse model, with notable upregulation of key genes for hair follicle formation compared to traditional cell cultures.
January 2025 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This study found that oral minoxidil is superior to topical minoxidil in terms of ease of use, adherence, and patient satisfaction, without increasing systemic side effects, although it did have a higher incidence of hypertrichosis.
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March 2020 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that Medicare patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia had high adherence to 5-alpha reductase inhibitor therapy, which was associated with a reduced risk of needing surgical intervention.
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December 2015 in “Musculoskeletal care” This study found that many patients taking methotrexate for inflammatory arthritis tolerate significant side effects, but adherence to the medication still varies among individuals.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This study concluded that patients with alopecia areata receiving Janus kinase inhibitors are not maintaining the recommended frequency of lab monitoring every three months, indicating a need for new strategies to improve adherence.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study is the first to examine adherence to topical minoxidil among alopecia patients, identifying factors such as age, sex, and educational level associated with adherence levels.
February 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” In this study, non-adherence to topical minoxidil among alopecia patients was strongly associated with discontinuing use before three months, often due to perceived lack of improvement.
This study found that compounded topical minoxidil was associated with higher adherence, fewer side effects, and more clinical improvement in Black women compared to over-the-counter minoxidil.
May 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study found that using calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate cream in a real-world setting significantly improved clinical outcomes and patient quality of life for adults with mild-to-moderate scalp psoriasis, especially among those with higher adherence, demonstrating high treatment satisfaction.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice” This study examined 142 patients with subclinical thyroid disorders and found a high incidence of comorbidities like renal diseases. Researchers reported that good medication adherence was associated with better quality of life, indicating a significant relationship between adherence and quality of life.
January 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” 23 citations
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March 2019 in “AIDS Care” This study found that using urine tenofovir monitoring for PrEP adherence is well-accepted and may help overcome adherence barriers among participants at a U.S. urban clinical center.
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September 2022 in “Organoid” In this study, the researchers developed a new protocol using human-induced pluripotent stem cells to efficiently create skin hair follicle organoids, which may aid in optimizing hair follicle growth and exploring treatments for alopecia.
May 2026 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” In this study, researchers observed low variability in hair formoterol concentrations for COPD patients with stable adherence, but inter-patient differences and other factors may limit the effectiveness of hair analysis as a reliable tool for assessing medication adherence.
16 citations
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March 2024 in “PubMed” The authors concluded that treating onychomycosis is complex due to high reinfection rates and requires careful consideration of patients' individual needs, quality of life, and budget, apart from any potential financial incentives for clinicians.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review found that hair loss is nearly universal by mid-life, significantly impacts psychological well-being, especially for women, and that users often discontinue the leading treatment, minoxidil, due to adherence issues.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that hair loss is nearly universal by mid-life, poses significant psychological burdens, particularly for women, and shows that many discontinue minoxidil due to adherence challenges.
72 citations
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November 2012 in “PloS one” This study found that dysregulation of the folliculin-p0071 interaction may lead to changes in cell adhesion and signaling, contributing to conditions like emphysema and renal cell carcinoma.
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May 2020 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” This study found that while bariatric surgery in Bahrain effectively accelerated weight loss, it was also associated with nutritional deficiencies and gastrointestinal complications.