April 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” In this retrospective study of 29 patients with scalp burn alopecia, researchers utilized a simple method involving tissue expansion to reconstruct the temporal and lateral sideburn areas, resulting in satisfactory, symmetrical, and standardized aesthetic outcomes according to both objective and subjective evaluations.
August 2008 in “Pediatrics in Review” This review of literature on complementary and alternative medical therapies for pediatric asthma found mixed evidence, highlighting potential promise in treatments like ivy leaf extract and massage, but inconclusive or unsupported effects for others such as homeopathy and dietary modifications.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Old people's nails often have problems due to body changes, more diseases, and self-care difficulties, affecting their movement and hand use.
September 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Science” This study observed that individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus have notably lower levels of essential and trace elements like Calcium, Potassium, and Zinc in biological samples compared to non-diabetic controls.
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September 2021 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” This study found that postadolescent males with acne vulgaris had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared to controls, but acne severity was not significantly associated with metabolic syndrome occurrence.
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June 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” This study found that while Platelet Rich Plasma injections led to some clinical and immunological improvements in psoriatic plaques, it could not be recommended as a standalone treatment for localized plaque psoriasis.
September 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” In this study, polarized light therapy increased hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata compared to those who received only minoxidil.
June 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” This study found that dermoscopy is effective for distinguishing Tinea Capitis from Alopecia Areata by identifying unique trichoscopic features specific to each condition.
June 2020 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University” In this study, topical spironolactone was found to be more effective than topical finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia in both males and females, with fewer side effects compared to oral finasteride.
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June 2008 in “Biomaterials” This study found that poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) membranes support the self-assembly of dermal papilla cells into compact spheroidal microtissues capable of inducing new hair follicles, suggesting potential for large-scale production for hair follicle regeneration.
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February 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In a study using a mouse model, HF-MSCs were reported to enhance ovarian function in cyclophosphamide-induced premature ovarian failure more effectively than HU-MSCs, potentially by preventing ferroptosis in granulosa cells via the KEAP1/NRF2/HO-1 pathway.
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May 2019 in “Medical Hypotheses” This article discusses the potential of using vitrified hair follicles from younger men with a family history of male pattern baldness to increase donor availability for future hair transplantation, and reports no clinical results.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that Adapalene, Diosmin, and Azelastine have potential as multi-target drugs against Onchocerca volvulus and its endosymbiont, which might offer new therapeutic options for treating river blindness, but further research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study used molecular docking simulations to identify Adapalene, Diosmin, and Azelastine as promising drugs for repurposing against Onchocerciasis by targeting Onchocerca volvulus and its endosymbiont; further research is suggested to confirm their efficacy.
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biopsies matched initial diagnoses in 76.6% of black women with alopecia and led to treatment changes in 44% of cases.
June 2023 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” In this study, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia was the most common histopathologic diagnosis among Jamaican Afro-Caribbean patients with chronic hair loss, particularly affecting relatively young women.
This study presents a case of neuropsychiatric lupus in a 50-year-old woman, highlighting the severe impact on quality of life and the necessity for aggressive treatment to improve outcomes.
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August 2019 in “Cells” This review discusses the WNT signaling pathway's involvement in human diseases and highlights recent advances in WNT-related treatments, but it presents no new research findings.
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August 2018 in “Haematologica” This study found that iron retention in macrophages impairs hair follicle growth and delays wound healing in mice, highlighting the importance of macrophage iron release for skin health.
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March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that dual-frequency ultrasound with microbubble cavitation significantly enhanced minoxidil delivery and hair growth in both lab and animal models compared to single-frequency ultrasound, without damaging the skin in mice.
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September 2015 in “PLoS ONE” This case report documents a female toddler with novel compound heterozygous mutations in the VDR gene causing hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets, expanding the known mutation spectrum for this disease.
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July 2006 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This case report documents the first known instance of an ectopic sebaceous gland and duct within a hair follicle in a 21-year-old male with persistent acneiform eruption.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research” In this animal study, oral administration of wedelolactone significantly improved bone mineral density and reduced osteoclast numbers in a model of particle-induced osteolysis, suggesting potential as a treatment option.
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October 2011 in “Archives de pédiatrie” This case report describes a young girl who experienced vasoplegic shock and prolonged tachycardia after ingesting hair lotion containing minoxidil, highlighting the need for extended monitoring due to potential persistent hemodynamic issues.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this mouse study, the combination of minoxidil-coated lysozyme microbubbles and ultrasound significantly enhanced hair growth compared to minoxidil alone.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study established that the Dct::CreERT2 mouse line is effective for targeting and studying adult melanocyte stem cells, contributing to the understanding of melanocyte biology and hair pigmentation.
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October 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reported the first paleogenomic data from Korea, revealing genetic diversity in ancient Koreans from the Gimhae region, with evidence of admixture between northern-Chinese Iron Age populations and Japanese-Jomon-related ancestry.
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March 2010 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the mechanisms of laser-assisted hair removal and updates on emerging technologies but reports no new clinical findings.
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July 2025 in “BMC Medicine” The authors concluded that establishing and standardizing methods for data collection are crucial to improving PCOS diagnosis and research due to challenges observed in data harmonization across diverse international cohorts.
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September 2014 in “Hormones” This review discusses the manifestations of non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency across different life stages, but reports no new findings.