January 2002 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study reported that 31.6% of female students experienced hirsutism, which was associated with menstrual abnormalities, acne, androgenic alopecia, hypertrichosis, and a familial history of hirsutism.
23 citations
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January 2017 in “BMC Medical Genetics” This study presents the first reported Spanish case of Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy, identifying a new CDH3 mutation and highlighting the importance of clinical and genetic evaluation for accurate diagnosis.
September 2009 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article updates on the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery's growth over 11 years, noting 134 Diplomates from 15 countries and 10 new Diplomates from five countries after the January 2009 exam; it reports no scientific findings.
7 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews uncombable hair syndrome, highlighting its symptoms, potential diagnosis methods, and the suggestion for biotin supplements, but it reports no new empirical results.
37 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Bone and Mineral Research” This study reported a case of hereditary vitamin D–resistant rickets caused by a single heterozygous missense mutation in the VDR gene, showing dominant-negative effects and reduced response to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3.
January 1998 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This report details the first examination for the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, where 27 out of 32 candidates passed both parts of the test, but it presents no new research findings.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reduced AhR signaling in HS tunnels leads to persistent inflammation and microbial imbalance.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores the hormonal factors related to hidradenitis suppurativa, emphasizing insulin resistance and pro-inflammatory adipokines, but reports no new clinical findings and suggests further research is needed.
99 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified ABCB6 as the first gene linked to dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria (DUH) in a large Chinese family, suggesting it plays a role in skin pigmentation.
3 citations
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August 2013 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” This study assessed the effects of the poly herbal formulation Hairbac, reporting significant improvements in hair texture, density, and loss among females with diffuse hair fall, with no adverse effects noted.
2 citations
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August 2024 in “Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine” In this case study, an 8-day-old neonate with holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency showed dramatic improvement in lactic acidosis and overall clinical condition following biotin mega-dose therapy, highlighting the importance of early genetic testing and timely treatment in such metabolic disorders.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study observed that treating hair follicles with BM15766 and 7DHC led to structural damage, disrupted cellular organization, reduced expression of key genes and proteins, and increased apoptosis, in contrast to controls, indicating detrimental effects on hair follicle integrity.
2 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The correspondence discusses the higher prevalence of acne vulgaris in hidradenitis suppurativa patients, but notes potential overestimation due to unrecognized facial HS.
25 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of Hepatology” This study presented a case where budesonide was insufficient to maintain remission in autoimmune hepatitis, suggesting it may be less effective than prednisolone and associated with notable steroid side effects.
December 2024 in “Turkish Society of Clinical Biochemistry” This study found that women with idiopathic hyperandrogenemia had higher urinary Bisphenol A levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential role of this chemical in the condition.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study introduced a reproducible human model using 3D-SeboSkin technology to study hidradenitis suppurativa, allowing better maintenance of skin integrity and replication of biomarker expression patterns compared to traditional skin cultures, suggesting its value for further research.
7 citations
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March 2022 in “Molecules” This study found that 5-bromo-3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde (BDB) promoted hair growth in rat vibrissa follicles by activating Wnt/β-catenin and autophagy pathways and inhibiting the TGF-β pathway in dermal papilla cells.
March 2023 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders” Dengue fever can cause hair loss that may lead to serious psychological issues like Body Dysmorphic Disorder in young women.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 3 citations
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March 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that a hypomorphic mutation in the Hr gene contributes to the development of diet-induced pruritic atopic skin in mice, particularly when combined with dietary deficiencies of polyunsaturated fatty acids and starch.
7 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” This study found that overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome carrying the HSD3B1 1245C allele had an increased presence of female pattern hair loss compared to those with the wild-type genotype.
18 citations
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December 2010 in “Transplantation Proceedings” This study reported that black hairy tongue can occur after allogeneic stem cell transplantation and may indicate cutaneous graft-versus-host disease, highlighting the need for histopathologic evaluation.
46 citations
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August 2006 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers identified and examined males with 17 beta-HSD3 deficiency in a highly inbred Arab population, noting genetic findings and the progression of male characteristics despite being raised as females initially.
18 citations
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November 1981 in “JAMA” This article discusses the popularity and issues of fad diet books like "The Beverly Hills Diet," and reports no new research findings on effective or safe weight loss methods.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the clinical severity of hidradenitis suppurativa, evaluated through Hurley staging, VAS, PGA, and SAHS, significantly affects patients' work absenteeism and presenteeism, with presenteeism being more prevalent.
13 citations
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report identifies a novel nonsense mutation in the CDH3 gene associated with hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy.
January 2025 in “Ciência Rural” This case study reports a cutaneous adverse drug reaction in a dog caused by prolonged topical exposure to benzyl benzoate, leading to irritant contact dermatitis, but healing occurred within three weeks after changing treatment.
January 2022 in “Dubai diabetes and endocrinology journal/Dubai diabetes & endocrinology journal” This case report describes a 16-year-old girl with HAIR-AN syndrome requiring a multidisciplinary approach, including lifestyle changes and hormonal treatments, to manage symptoms and prevent systemic effects.
215 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that the hairless gene product (Hr) suppresses VDR-mediated gene activation by directly interacting with the vitamin D receptor, potentially affecting hair follicle function.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, the researchers reported that patient impacts and symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa, as assessed by HSIA and HSSA measures, are associated with clinical characteristics such as the number of abscesses and inflammatory nodules.