September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CCCA in women of African ancestry may be caused by PADI3 gene mutations and intense hair grooming.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” November 2025 in “Practical Neurology” In this case report, a 31-year-old woman with severe multisystem lupus vasculitis initially presented with generalized pain and rapidly worsening neuropathy, ultimately improving with cyclophosphamide and prednisolone treatment. The authors highlight diagnostic challenges, particularly in interpreting autoantibody results after IVIG therapy.
March 2018 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” This study found that while the carboplatin-paclitaxel regimen for advanced lung cancer is more affordable than newer treatments and maintains a good performance status, it significantly increases risks of alopecia and peripheral neuropathy.
August 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study presents the first reported case of cutis verticis gyrata resulting from long-term, high-concentration topical minoxidil use for treating male androgenetic alopecia, highlighting a potential link to insulin-like growth factor effects.
August 2023 in “JAAD international” This study, conducted at Montefiore Medical Center, reports that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia predominantly affects middle-aged Black or African American women, often presenting without symptoms, which may delay diagnosis and treatment. The study underscores the need for a specific ICD-10 code for better epidemiological studies.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this in vitro study, niacinamide was found not to stimulate VEGF synthesis across a wide range of doses.
September 1998 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” This article describes the structure and offerings of microsurgical workshops at Canniesburn Hospital, noting that no new research findings are reported.
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September 2024 in “BMC Ophthalmology” This study found significantly elevated central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting it should be considered in evaluating anterior segment diseases and glaucoma in women.
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August 2017 in “Animal Biotechnology” This study identified and characterized several long noncoding RNAs in Cashmere goats, revealing complex regulatory roles in hair follicle development and growth, particularly within the Wnt signaling pathway.
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March 2016 in “Natural Product Research” This study found that baicalin promotes human microvascular endothelial cell proliferation, while visnadin and minoxidil enhance tubulogenesis, with hesperidin uniquely increasing VEGFR-2 phosphorylation compared to other compounds tested.
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October 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that repetitive 532 nm laser therapy significantly decreased scores for macules, pigmented, and vascular lesions on the facial area, regardless of skin phototype or age.
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July 2017 in “PubMed” This study describes two Danish cases of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome presenting with malnutrition and gastrointestinal issues; both patients underwent successful treatment and remission after developing colonic adenocarcinomas.
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April 2009 in “PLOS ONE” This study found no evidence that androgen receptor copy number variation is associated with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it is unlikely to be a contributing factor.
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July 1999 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study reported successful outcomes in over 40 patients undergoing reparative surgical techniques for previously unsuccessful hair restoration, with significant improvements in appearance despite potential challenges like limited donor hair and scalp scarring.
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January 2020 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that Cinobufacin combined with chemotherapy improved clinical outcomes in breast cancer patients and reduced certain side effects compared to chemotherapy alone.
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May 2019 in “Frontiers in genetics” This study reported that specific non-coding RNAs may regulate the hair follicle cycle in Angora rabbits by acting as competitive endogenous RNAs, enhancing understanding of ncRNA roles in hair growth.
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September 2012 in “Journal of Nanjing Medical University” In this study, cyclosporine A stimulated hair growth in mouse vibrissae organ culture by promoting matrix cell proliferation and altering growth factor expression.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study found that miRNAs increase and target mRNAs and lncRNAs decrease from the anagen to telogen phase in mouse hair follicles, and these ceRNA networks may play a role in hair follicle cycling.
September 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that TNC + fibroblasts are crucial in neuro-immune interactions in various skin diseases, particularly inflammation and tumors, by engaging extensively with immune cells and overexpressing inflammatory genes, suggesting their significant role in skin abnormalities.
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December 2020 in “Endocrine and metabolic science” This study found that care for transgender Veterans at VANCHCS could benefit from a more consistent, team-based approach to therapy.
January 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine” In this case study, a young female with aseptic and alopecic nodules of the scalp achieved full resolution without recurrence using intralesional steroids.
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November 2024 in “Blood” This study found that inhibiting the PI3Kδ enzyme in murine models of cutaneous chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) reduced skin scores and fibrosis, prevented pathogenic lymphoid structures, and improved survival, suggesting it as a promising therapeutic approach to address the disease's hypoxic pathophysiology.
May 2015 in “European Journal of Paediatric Neurology” This study describes three additional cases of encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis, emphasizing the importance of examining patients with ocular and ipsilateral skin lesions for this rare neurocutaneous disorder.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer research, finding increased publications over two decades, with leading contributions from the United States and European institutions.
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August 2020 in “PLOS Computational Biology” This study presents a computational approach, CATNIP, which repurposes drugs using only their biological and chemical information, predicting new uses like adrenergic uptake inhibitors for Parkinson's and vandetanib for Type 2 Diabetes.
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March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that pediatric HSCT recipients, especially those with chronic graft-versus-host disease, are at risk for developing various nonmalignant late cutaneous changes such as vitiligo, psoriasis, alopecia, and nail changes.
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April 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This case report describes a young adult with primary follicular mucinosis, successfully treated with topical tacrolimus, resulting in resolution without sequelae.
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December 2022 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” This review discusses the strategies and potential of CRISPR delivery for gene therapy, highlighting the challenges and innovative use of stimuli-responsive nanocarriers, but reports no new experimental results.
March 2026 in “Journal of Nanotheranostics” This review highlights how nanotechnology enhances CRISPR-Cas9's potential for cancer treatment by improving delivery and stability, addressing key challenges like immunogenicity and delivery inefficiencies, and discusses recent advancements in stimuli-responsive nanoplatforms for precise genome editing.