In this study, aqueous and aqueous-alcoholic extracts of Ajuga reptans showed promising hepatoprotective and wound-healing properties, with significant effects observed in experimental models, suggesting potential for development into official medicinal products pending further research.
December 2023 in “Polish Journal of Chemical Technology” This study found that Ajuga reptans leaf and root extracts, when incorporated into cosmetic products, improved skin hydration, elasticity, pore size, hyperpigmentation, and wrinkle depth.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reishi mushroom extract may help treat hair loss.
April 2024 in “REVISTA INTERDISCIPLINAR CIÊNCIAS MÉDICAS” In this study, 41% of participants reported experiencing alopecia post-COVID-19, with notable associations found between the condition and female sex, azithromycin use, and symptoms like fatigue and post-infection skin irritation.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” The researchers reported two brothers with a new variant of X-linked trichothiodystrophy associated with an RNF113A gene mutation, highlighting features such as intellectual disability and growth failure, but without previously reported endocrinological or genital abnormalities, underlining the importance of genetic counseling for such variants.
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April 2010 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study concluded that dermoscopy enhances the diagnostic capability for cicatricial alopecia beyond clinical inspection and identified novel dermoscopic features such as blue-grey dots.
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August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.
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December 2018 This study found that dermatoscopy can quickly and non-invasively detect facial vellus hair involvement in patients with alopecia frontal fibrosante, occurring frequently and associated with specific facial lesions.
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November 2015 This study observed that human dental pulp stem cells can differentiate into adipocytes and osteocytes, but their potential for neural differentiation remains uncertain due to similar responses seen in undifferentiated cells.
December 2023 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” This study found that trichoscopic examination can effectively differentiate between alopecia areata and trichotillomania, as specific features such as black dots and exclamation marks favor alopecia areata while hair breaking at various lengths and several unique patterns are exclusive to trichotillomania.
October 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” In this study, a pharmacy internship report describes a six-month community pharmacy internship, detailing activities to promote sleep quality, sun protection, hypertension screening, and detecting medication errors, as well as in-depth discussions on smoking cessation and alopecia treatments.
July 2023 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This study found that combining ultrasound with vacuum therapy showed promise in reducing cellulite and improving skin texture more effectively than individual treatments, albeit with mild, temporary side effects; ongoing research is needed to standardize protocols and understand the mechanisms involved.
In this study, researchers found that cosmetic formulations containing guaraná extract effectively controlled oiliness in oily skin and hair by reducing sebaceous gland activity and lipid content without compromising skin barrier function, making them promising for managing excessive sebum production.
September 2018 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report reviews a pharmacy internship in Oliveira de Azeméis, detailing the development of skills, practical projects on health topics, and contributions to the pharmacy’s social media presence, with no new clinical results reported.
This dissertation found that finasteride reduced prostate volume by 6.3% and total serum PSA by 10.51% in young patients over one year.
This study found that fetal canine hair follicle-derived stem cells exhibited pluripotency markers, suggesting potential for therapeutic applications in hair and skin repair.
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February 2007 in “Nature” This review explores how adult skin epithelia preserve stem cell populations for hair follicle regeneration and wound healing, but reports no new experimental results.
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January 2015 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” This article reviews the role of skin appendages in wound healing and appendage regeneration, discussing cellular and molecular mechanisms but reports no new experimental findings.
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October 2016 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that PDGFA is critical for the proliferation and maintenance of adipocyte stem cells in skin but not other white adipose tissues, highlighting unique regulatory mechanisms in different tissue depots.
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April 2013 in “Developmental Cell” This study found that Brg1, a chromatin-remodeling enzyme, plays a critical role in hair regeneration and early epidermal repair by regulating bulge stem cells through a Brg1-Shh interaction.
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November 2016 in “Journal of Dental Research” This review explores the role of Panx3 in skeletal formation and discusses its potential in developing new therapies for conditions like osteoarthritis, without presenting new clinical findings.
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July 2014 in “PloS one” In this study, Meis1 was found to regulate epidermal homeostasis and act as a proto-oncogenic factor in skin tissues, with differences in expression patterns between normal and tumor cells.
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December 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This study reviews recent advancements in understanding caspases, highlighting their roles beyond apoptosis in cancer, inflammation, and neurological disorders, and discusses the potential and challenges of targeting caspases for therapeutic purposes.
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March 2020 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This study identified a novel homozygous EDNRA variant linked to Oro-Oto-Cardiac Syndrome and showed that EDNRA signaling is essential for normal craniofacial and cardiovascular development.
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August 2020 in “Animal biotechnology” This study found that lncRNA-599547 positively regulates the expression of the Wnt10b gene by interacting with miR-15b-5p, enhancing the inductive property of dermal papilla cells in cashmere goats.
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September 2021 in “AESTHETIC OROFACIAL SCIENCE” This review discusses the cost-effectiveness and potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma for facial dermal rejuvenation but reports no new clinical results.
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February 2018 in “Vigilância Sanitária em Debate” This review discusses the characteristics and potential clinical applications of platelet-rich plasma in Brazil, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and regulatory oversight to ensure safety and efficacy.
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May 2011 in “Medical Hypotheses” This article proposes that transnasal evaporative cooling could advance understanding of various physiological phenomena, but reports no new clinical results; potential research directions are suggested for this concept.
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September 2010 in “Acta Médica Portuguesa” This review explores the psychosocial impact of PCOS symptoms on health-related quality of life, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary care and individual perspectives, but reports no new research findings.
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July 2024 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This study found that alopecia areata presents diverse hair loss patterns and a range of treatment options, though no treatment was universally effective, and significantly impacts patients' psychological well-being.