This review discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and emphasizes the need for more research to understand and manage the disease, while also suggesting initiatives like educating hairstylists for early detection.
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May 2020 in “Reproductive Endocrinology” This review discusses the pathogenesis and diagnosis of alopecia and acne, emphasizing the need for coordinated treatment approaches in conditions like FPHL/AGA and complex acne, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2020 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” This review discusses the pathogenesis and treatment approaches for non-scarring alopecia and acne, highlighting the role of genetic factors, androgens, and metabolic risks but reports no new clinical results.
March 2026 in “Physical Education Health and Social Sciences” In this randomized controlled trial, combining cinnamon and inositol led to significant improvements in metabolic and hormonal parameters, such as reduced LH, testosterone, fasting glucose, and ovarian ultrasound scores, in overweight women with PCOS, indicating superior benefits over either supplement alone.
May 2025 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” In this case report, a 28-year-old Chinese man with severe dissecting cellulitis of the scalp experienced nodules resolution and hair regrowth after treatment with ixekizumab and tofacitinib, marking the first reported use of this drug combination for the condition.
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December 2018 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study found that 11% of cutaneous focal mucinosis lesions demonstrated follicular induction, which can mimic basal cell carcinoma histologically and complicate diagnosis.
August 2020 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This case report describes a 70-year-old man's development of residual hidrocystomas and milia after resolving an acneiform eruption induced by cetuximab, marking a novel observation of this sequence.
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August 2023 in “Biophysical Journal” In this study, researchers found that epithelial cells exhibit density-dependent metabolic heterogeneity, particularly in the pre-epithelial transition stage, where metabolic patterns correlate with cell proliferation and are influenced by actomyosin contractility.
This study found that compounded topical minoxidil was associated with higher adherence, fewer side effects, and more clinical improvement in Black women compared to over-the-counter minoxidil.
July 2026 in “Open Minds International Journal” This review suggests that multifunctional cosmetic systems, particularly HIVEN Curl Code ®, may help control frizz and maintain curl definition in highly curly hair by utilizing various conditioning and biofunctional ingredients.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study suggests that cedrol may improve mitochondrial function, gut microbiota, and intestinal barrier integrity, indicating its potential value in treating inflammatory bowel disease.
December 2013 in “대한피부과학회지” This study described the clinical characteristics of chemotherapy-induced permanent alopecia, highlighting two patterns: diffused and androgenetic, and noting limited treatment response with minoxidil or finasteride.
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December 2019 in “Acta Medica Medianae” This article discusses connubial contact dermatitis, emphasizing its frequent misrecognition and the importance of identifying and eliminating the underlying causes for effective treatment.
July 2019 in “International journal of Unani and integrative medicine” This paper reviews classical Unani texts and scientific research on Cuscuta reflexa, covering its traditional uses and pharmacological properties, but presents no new clinical results.
December 2022 in “BMC women's health” In this pilot study, the CNC® device improved body image perceptions in patients with chemotherapy-induced alopecia but did not significantly affect psychological wellbeing; it may help prevent discomfort and enhance everyday life compared to traditional wigs.
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April 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” This study observed that discontinuation rates due to side effects were similar for penicillamine and tiopronin among cystinuria patients, and switching to the alternative agent was beneficial for half of those experiencing issues.
September 2025 in “Cureus” This study found that dermatologists in an urban academic setting most frequently use topical corticosteroids, intralesional corticosteroids, and topical minoxidil for treating central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, aligning with current literature recommendations on reducing inflammation.
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January 1981 in “Elsevier eBooks” Melatonin stops melanin production after tyrosinase action, with cyclic GMP mimicking this effect.
March 2024 in “Cytologia” In this study, researchers observed that melatonin-mediated LncRNA MTC in Liaoning cashmere goat skin fibroblasts enhances cell proliferation by interacting with the GSTM1 protein, affecting its complex formation with ASK1 and thereby inhibiting apoptosis, which may be relevant for improving cashmere growth.
July 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Two women experienced temporary hair loss and other side effects from imiquimod treatment for cervical issues, which stopped after ending the treatment.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that CTCF is crucial for proper skin and hair follicle development in mice, affecting keratinocyte differentiation and gene expression in keratin loci.
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January 2018 This study optimized a screening assay to identify molecules that inhibit or enhance TRPM5 ion channel activity, which may have implications for treating dysfunctions linked to cardiac arrhythmias and diabetes.
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April 2000 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” This study found that ICAM-1 expression in murine skin is developmentally regulated and crucial for skin and hair follicle remodeling beyond its recognized role in immune responses.
February 2024 in “International journal of medical science and clinical research studies” This article reviews the clinical features, pathogenesis, and treatment strategies for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, emphasizing the need for enhanced understanding and early diagnosis, but reports no new research findings.
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April 2023 in “Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity” 2h-ICPR can help screen for insulin antibodies in type 2 diabetes patients.
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September 2002 in “Acta pædiatrica” This case study observed that long-term itraconazole and budesonide use in a cystic fibrosis patient led to iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome due to inhibited metabolic clearance of budesonide, suggesting a need for regular adrenal insufficiency monitoring in such treatments.
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September 2023 in “Prostate International” In this study, a 12-week treatment with Angelicae Gigantis Radix and Glycyrrhizae Radix complex was well tolerated and showed therapeutic effects on moderate lower urinary tract symptoms in men.
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July 2004 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This study found that multiple treatments combining NIR laser phototherapy with ICG significantly reduced inflammation and improved skin condition in acne without side effects.
April 2024 in “BMB Reports” This study used Cisd2 knockout mice models and found that these mice display premature aging characteristics and an increase in dysfunctional neutrophils, suggesting Cisd2's role in calcium homeostasis and neutrophil function via interactions with Calnexin and SERCA.
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August 2023 in “The journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics/The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics” This study developed a new method to analyze Cantú syndrome mutations in KATP channels, finding that while Kir6.1 mutations increase sensitivity to potassium channel openers, SUR2B mutations show reduced sensitivity, but both result in marked hyperpolarization compared to wild-type channels under basal conditions.