25 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study discusses the role of CD8+ T-cell and interferon γ signaling in vitiligo's pathogenesis and notes that JAK inhibitors, which are FDA-approved for other autoimmune diseases, may offer a potential treatment path by blocking this pathway.
23 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this retrospective analysis, combination therapy with tofacitinib and oral minoxidil led to significant scalp hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata, with 67% achieving at least 75% regrowth, although the small sample size limits the findings.
23 citations
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February 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that colchicine treatment significantly reduced hair fiber elongation in cultured hair follicles and altered protein expression and activity in dermal papilla cells, suggesting a role for the ubiquitin-proteasome system in its effects.
23 citations
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January 2001 in “International journal of toxicology” This review discusses the cosmetic use and safety of Hypericum Perforatum Extract and Oil, finding that current data are insufficient to support their safety in formulations due to a lack of comprehensive testing.
18 citations
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October 2014 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This study found that feeding mice high levels of dietary vitamin A increased WNT signaling, which activated hair follicle stem cells and may have accelerated alopecia areata progression.
18 citations
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June 1999 in “Statistical Methods in Medical Research” This paper reviews the role of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modeling in drug development, emphasizing its application for drug dosing guidance, safety resolution, and therapeutic monitoring improvement, without presenting new clinical results.
16 citations
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July 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, iL-PRF injections produced significantly better clinical scores for androgenetic alopecia patients compared to controls, especially in those with more severe baseline conditions.
16 citations
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October 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” In this study, sildenafil was found to enhance human dermal papilla cell proliferation and promote hair growth in mice, suggesting potential use in alopecia treatment.
15 citations
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June 2014 in “Integrative cancer therapies” This study found that an 8-week practice of pranic meditation was associated with improved quality of life and mental health scores in breast cancer survivors, though further research is needed for confirmation.
12 citations
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July 2014 in “International Journal of STD & AIDS” This study found that dermatological manifestations in HIV-positive individuals, such as infectious and non-infectious dermatoses, were significantly associated with CD4 T cell count.
12 citations
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September 2010 in “Clothing and Textiles Research Journal” This preliminary study found that poplar seed hair fibers have promising properties for use as environmentally friendly, lightweight insulation, with similar thermal resistance to wool and polyester despite being slightly less effective than down.
11 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.
10 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice” This article discusses polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting treatment approaches for managing insulin resistance, hyperandrogenism, and fertility issues, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” This study developed dissolving microneedles using specific polymers for transdermal delivery of rizatriptan benzoate, demonstrating improved drug skin penetration and significant alleviation of migraine symptoms in vivo compared to passive diffusion, suggesting potential advantages over conventional treatment methods for acute migraine.
7 citations
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August 2023 in “Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science” This study developed a standardized strategy using blinded expert panel reviews of home videos to assess developmental milestones in infants with neurodegenerative diseases, finding it to be feasible, meaningful, and preferred by parent/caregivers compared to in-clinic assessments.
7 citations
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August 2009 in “The Journal of Rheumatology Supplement” This study noted that combining oral acitretin with narrowband ultraviolet B therapy may reduce treatment time and dosages for psoriasis, potentially lowering the long-term skin cancer risk.
6 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses how severe baldness in men is associated with higher risk of severe COVID-19, and highlights research suggesting antiandrogen medications may improve outcomes.
6 citations
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November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that a new topical botanical lotion significantly increased hair density and improved quality of life in women with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks.
6 citations
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April 1996 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” This study suggests that TGF-alpha may function in an autocrine or juxtacrine manner rather than promoting cell proliferation during hair growth cycles in ferrets and sheep.
4 citations
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This abstract describes a program with various presentations and events focused on Canadian excellence in rheumatology but reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “Molecules” In this study, researchers developed a sensitive assay to measure the inhibition of steroid 5-α reductase (5AR) by chemicals like finasteride and dutasteride, revealing species-specific differences in inhibitor efficacy between human and fish cell lines.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses existing research and encourages further studies on the relationship between androgenetic alopecia and COVID-19 severity, reporting no new clinical results.
2 citations
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December 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that doctors should monitor children's brain development when treating hemangiomas with interferon alfa and consider stopping the treatment if problems arise, while also exploring drugs that might counteract side effects.
1 citations
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October 2012 in “Medical Hypotheses” The conclusion suggests that treatments targeting root causes of chronic diseases may be developed by focusing on gene expression and lifestyle factors.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Olive leaf extract may help reduce aging signs in postmenopausal women.
August 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This case study describes the successful treatment of a 7-year-old girl with alopecia areata using Ayurvedic approaches targeting skin and autoimmune issues, suggesting a potential alternative to long-term oral corticosteroids, which can cause undesirable side effects.
June 2023 in “SDÜ Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” This study found that long-term exposure to sodium valproate can increase oxidative stress and inflammation in rat stomach tissues, while treatment with rutin, a natural antioxidant, was associated with reduced markers of these effects at dosages of 50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg.
April 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This corrigendum corrects the institutional affiliation of Flavio A. Cadegiani for several articles on COVID-19 and androgen-related treatments but reports no new results.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article comments on previous studies linking severe androgenetic alopecia to increased vulnerability to COVID-19 and highlights ongoing research into antiandrogen therapies as potential treatments.
This study found that Nubian ibex have developed genetic adaptations in response to their desert environment, including enhanced skin barrier, DNA repair, viral response, and metabolism of toxic compounds.