December 2023 in “Revista Urología Colombiana / Colombian Urology Journal” This systematic review found that treatments for sickle cell disease-related priapism are clinically diverse, with etilefrine, pseudoephedrine/etilefrine-5 inhibitors, and finasteride appearing promising, but further research with robust study designs is needed to establish evidence-based practices.
December 2023 in “Anti-Aging Eastern Europe” This review discusses the interplay between polycystic ovary syndrome, aging, and fertility in women, and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight pathways and interventions needing further research.
January 2023 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this study, the researchers shared their experiences with using local intracanal antibiotic therapy for treating endodontic bacterial infections, noting that current disinfectants, though effective, are highly toxic to human cells.
December 2022 in “Discover Psychology” This case report describes a 23-year-old African-American woman who suffered a small bowel obstruction after ingesting hair from a hair weave, highlighting a specific risk associated with trichophagia in Black hair care practices.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case report highlights a small bowel obstruction from hair ingestion in an African American woman, emphasizing the need for cultural awareness of Black hairstyles in trichotillomania and trichophagia.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, higher DHA/omega-6 fatty acid ratios were linked to increased social impairment in individuals with autism, alongside lower antioxidant enzyme levels and higher markers of lipid peroxidation.
August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that BEO inhibited cell proliferation and inflammatory mediator release in a human keratinocyte acne model and reduced acne lesion severity in a rabbit model, suggesting its potential as a natural alternative to conventional acne treatments.
This book overview summarizes advances in integrative dermatology without presenting any new research findings.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Mentha suaveolens aqueous extract activated Nrf-2 and increased detoxifying enzyme expression in keratinocytes, providing protection against oxidative stress without cytotoxicity.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that claudins CLDN1 and CLDN3 are crucial for maintaining proper hair follicle structure in mice, and their dysregulation may lead to telogen hair loss.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that acne lesions and nonlesional skin in mild-to-moderate acne patients showed significant Th17-skewing and increased antimicrobials, suggesting systemic targets like IL-17/IL-23/IL-36 could be therapeutic.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that terminally differentiated effector memory Vδ1T-cells and their cytotoxic activation markers were elevated in alopecia areata patients, suggesting these cells may contribute to its early pathogenesis.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The researchers reported that nicotinic acid normalized excessive sebaceous lipogenesis without affecting basal lipogenesis and suggested potential anti-acne benefits.
March 2017 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” This case study reported an improvement in lower limb edema for a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus after starting dulaglutide treatment, suggesting a potential role of the drug in sodium retention disorders.
July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
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March 2023 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” This review discusses the potential of CBD for treating skin disorders, the challenges of its topical administration, and current strategies to improve its application, but reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2021 in “Translational Psychiatry” This study found that certain gene sets, including those involved in ligand-gated ion channel signaling and cell adhesion, are associated with Tourette syndrome, suggesting a potential neurobiological basis for the disorder.
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October 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” This article reviews the historical and scientific perspectives on the phenomenon of stress-induced changes in hair color and reports no evidence supporting the idea that holding or resigning from political office accelerates human aging or hair graying.
In this study, researchers found that female rats exhibited more pronounced panic-related escape behavior during hypoxia, particularly in the diestrus phase, and that low-dose fluoxetine reduced this behavior, suggesting its potential for managing panic disorder symptoms related to hormonal cycles in women.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that enhancing endocannabinoid tone with an EMT-inhibitor may have anti-inflammatory effects and slightly increase sebaceous lipid production, which could be beneficial for dry skin conditions.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” This study found that concentrations of THCCOOH in hair do not correlate well with self-reported cannabis use due to inaccuracies in the self-reported data, but it provides preliminary insights into usage patterns.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CBD can help hair grow by supporting scalp health and reducing inflammation.
August 2023 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This review discusses the potential use of cannabidiol (CBD) for managing COVID-19 patients, especially for controlling cytokine storms in those with acute respiratory distress syndrome, but reports no new clinical results.
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December 2014 in “Annals of neurology” This editorial discusses the rationale and limited evidence for "medical marijuana," suggesting that THC, an FDA-approved alternative, may often be a more appropriate choice for clinical use.
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March 2023 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report describes a 15-year-old girl with alopecia universalis who experienced scalp hair regrowth after self-medicating with cannabis, suggesting it may have potential as a treatment for autoimmune diseases like alopecia areata.
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May 2003 in “Journal of Neuroscience” This study found that neuroactive steroids like DHEA and pregnenolone influence cocaine-induced appetence in mice through their interaction with the ς1 receptor, suggesting a role in individual vulnerability to addiction.
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July 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study found a 93.5% increase in nonvellus hair after 6 months of daily topical CBD application on the scalp in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, with no reported adverse effects.
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February 2020 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” This study using high-performance liquid chromatography reported that mice with more diverse gut microbiota had higher levels of specific compounds in hair compared to those with less diversity, with stress affecting certain plasma levels.
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January 2020 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This review explores the potential benefits of non-psychoactive Cannabidiol for reducing stress and pain associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and reports no new clinical findings.
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June 2021 in “Journal of pharmacopuncture” This study found that while CBD did not change gene expression including β-catenin in hair follicles, it restored decreased β-catenin expression in dermal papilla cells affected by testosterone or PMA, suggesting a potential modulating function on alopecia.