In this laboratory study, researchers developed and tested two in vitro models to simulate atopic dermatitis using HaCaT cells, finding that azithromycin displayed epithelial-strengthening properties in one model, potentially offering insights for future research on skin disease interventions.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” In this study, the researchers investigated the effectiveness of shampoo containing herbal extracts, specifically Neem and Tulsi, for managing dandruff and found it may offer benefits compared to synthetic drugs, which often cause side effects.
December 2022 in “INDIAN DRUGS” This study evaluated different herbal hair oil formulations and found that formulation F3 had the most favorable physical properties, such as pH and viscosity, among those tested.
December 2022 in “Gastroenterology” This report describes a case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome diagnosed in a 54-year-old man with symptoms including gastrointestinal polyps, alopecia, skin hyperpigmentation, and severe diarrhea, who experienced significant symptom improvement with azathioprine.
February 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” In this study, a herbal shampoo was formulated with ingredients such as neem, hibiscus, and aloe vera, aimed at promoting hair growth, reducing dandruff, and enhancing hair strength; the shampoo was evaluated for its physical and chemical stability.
October 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that recognizing herpetic infection in pemphigus patients can help avoid unnecessary changes in immunosuppressive treatments for lesions wrongly presumed treatment-resistant.
April 2021 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” This report describes a severe COVID-19 case in a patient with SLE and nephritis, where hydroxychloroquine improved outcomes after regular use.
April 2021 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” This case report describes a patient with SLE and COVID-19, where hydroxychloroquine showed a favorable impact on the virus when taken regularly, leading to clinical improvement and discharge after 24 days.
March 2021 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” This literature review found that systemic antifungals, including griseofulvin, terbinafine, and azole derivatives, are effective against dermatophytosis, though their effectiveness varies with the type of infection and treatment duration.
December 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that IL-1β may play a role in inflammatory signaling pathways in papulopustular rosacea, contributing to its pathogenesis.
October 2020 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This case study reports a previously undescribed cause of drug-induced autoimmune hepatitis triggered by para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), emphasizing the need for caution with this supplement.
This case report details a child with a specific TNFAIP3 mutation manifesting as a severe SLE/SS phenotype, expanding the known phenotype for this genetic variant.
January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” This report presents a case of a 57-year-old woman with APS-4, generalized alopecia, and rheumatoid arthritis, emphasizing the need to screen for other autoimmune disorders in patients with a single organ-specific autoimmune disease.
May 2018 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” This study reports the successful management of acute liver failure in a 25-year-old woman with concurrent Hepatitis B and autoimmune hepatitis, using a combination of steroids, azathioprine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
This review discusses various treatment options for alopecia areata, focusing on manipulating the immune response around hair follicles, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the NUDT15 R139C gene variant is a significant genetic risk factor for azathioprine-induced severe myelotoxicity in Japanese patients with dermatological conditions, suggesting that screening for this variant may help prevent adverse reactions in East-Asian populations.
January 2018 in “The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences” This case report describes an atypical presentation of eruptive vellus hair cysts on the elbows, where standard diagnostic techniques were unreliable due to the loss of cystic structural integrity.
September 2015 in “Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine” This case report describes a 30-year-old female with overlap syndrome involving systemic lupus erythematosus and scleroderma, where individualized treatment significantly reduced her pericardial effusion.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may have fewer side effects.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine may help with severe hair loss, a new topical treatment could counteract hair thinning, and trichoscopy can diagnose hair-pulling disorder effectively.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine treatment led to rapid hair regrowth in a woman with alopecia universalis.
October 2013 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This case study reports a diagnosis of the rare Cronkhite-Canada syndrome in a 60-year-old man, who showed symptom improvement following treatment with prednisone and azathioprine.
August 2013 in “Gastroenterology” This case report highlights a 60-year-old patient's diagnosis with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, characterized by gastrointestinal polyps, diarrhea, weight loss, brittle nails, alopecia, and skin changes, which showed improvement with treatment.
This study provides detailed taxonomic and pharmacognostic analyses to authenticate and standardize seven herbal medicines, aiding in their differentiation from common adulterants for improved identification and classification.
September 2010 in “Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases” This case report highlights that treating ulcerative colitis with azathioprine and mesalamine led to hair regrowth in a middle-aged man with recent onset alopecia universalis, suggesting skin manifestations can be an extraintestinal indication of the disease.
August 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a postmenopausal woman who experienced facial erythema, acne, and hirsutism due to excess androgen and estrogen levels.
September 2007 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This case report illustrates that Systemic Lupus Erythematosus can lead to severe malabsorption, weight loss, and small bowel inflammation, requiring recognition for effective treatment and improved outcomes.
January 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 73-year-old man's grey-white hair turned dark brown after eczema treatment.
January 2005 in “Farmaceutski glasnik” This review discusses various substances used in the treatment of alopecia, highlighting the roles of minoxidil and finasteride, but reports no new experimental findings.
December 1998 in “福井大学教育学部紀要 第4部 教育科学” This study found that the bioconjugate nanoparticle HA-P5 significantly alleviated acne and reduced sebum production by inhibiting key signaling pathways without inducing unwanted protein expression that hinders acne treatment.