October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report highlighted a rare instance of Cushing's syndrome caused by ectopic ACTH from cervical cancer, demonstrating diagnostic challenges, treatment complexity, and high risks of morbidity and mortality, with less than 10 cases documented overall.
May 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This review highlights the potential of extracellular vesicles derived from medicinal plants as therapeutics for diseases such as cancer and inflammation, suggesting they may enhance the clinical use of herbal preparations, despite the challenges posed by extract complexity and individual variability.
This review explores the risk factors, associated comorbidities, and psychological impacts of early-onset androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its complexity and potential implications for treatment response and overall health.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study, researchers identified three pathogenic de novo genetic variants contributing to epidermolysis bullosa simplex in young children, highlighting the complexity of genetic influences and underscoring the need for early genetic screening for accurate diagnosis and effective management.
January 2024 in “UVic’s Research and Learning Repository (University of Victoria)” This project report reviews six experimental 3D bioprinting methods for cultivating artificial hair follicles, noting significant challenges such as method complexity, low output, and delayed approval for human trials, while proposing a potential solution for creating a permanent hair system on the scalp.
September 2023 in “Cureus” This case report describes a four-month-old infant with atypical alopecia areata following a cultural head-shaving ritual, who showed improvement with topical triamcinolone treatment, though not full symptom resolution, highlighting the rarity and complexity of managing AA in infants.
July 2023 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” This study describes a rare case of a 9-year-old boy with simultaneous alopecia areata and trichotillomania, diagnosed through clinical history and trichoscopy, highlighting the complexity of pediatric hair loss caused by psychological and immune factors.
February 2022 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the physiology of hair and various grooming and camouflage techniques, but reports no new clinical results; the authors note the complexity of cleaning hair and effects of different detergents.
November 2020 in “Journal of Bioengineering and Technology Apllied for Health” This review discusses the mechanisms, symptoms, and body system damage caused by SARS-CoV-2, emphasizing the complexity of treatment and suggesting more research is needed to fully understand COVID-19.
July 2017 in “ORTHOPAEDICS TRAUMATOLOGY and PROSTHETICS” This case report describes a patient with a rare combination of imperfect osteogenesis and Escobar syndrome, highlighting the genetic complexity and clinical manifestations of these conditions.
January 2016 in “cIRcle (University of British Columbia)” This literature review discusses the need for a clinical practice guideline to help Canadian Nurse Practitioners in diagnosing and managing PCOS, noting its complexity and lack of existing guidelines.
January 2016 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This review discusses various hormonal and neuropeptide influences on hair growth and reports no new clinical results; it highlights complexity and suggests areas for future exploration.
June 2015 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” This clinical case report describes a 44-year-old male whose initial diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis progressed over a decade to include systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's Syndrome, highlighting the complexity of managing multiple autoimmune syndromes.
This chapter reviews various skin disorders classified as Mendelian disorders of cornification and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the complexity of genetics involved in inherited ichthyoses.
February 2006 in “Expert review of dermatology” This review discusses the different genetic and hormonal factors contributing to acne development and reports no new research findings; the authors highlight the complexity of its etiopathogenesis.
This review discusses recent research on the cell sources and signaling pathways involved in wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis, noting its complexity and association with immune responses, but reports no new experimental findings.
January 2018 in “Journal of Islamic Research and Studies” In this study, a 39-year-old male with mild seborrheic dermatitis followed an individualized phytotherapy program, including hair massages with jojoba and patchouli oils, herbal rinses, and weekly masks, which showed positive effects in reducing dandruff after completion.
February 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This systematic review explored the feasibility of adding skin needling to an aesthetic clinic's offerings, examining financial implications, time investment, and its integration with existing treatments. Various challenges and learning opportunities were noted, underscoring the complexity of introducing a new service.
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May 2018 in “Trends in cell biology” This review explores recent insights into the diverse cell populations involved in skin development, homeostasis, wound healing, and cancer progression but reports no new results.
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March 2007 in “Experimental cell research” This review discusses hair keratins and hair follicle-specific epithelial keratins and their association with inherited hair disorders, reporting no new clinical results.
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June 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine” This article discusses recent advances in understanding the mechanisms of tactile end organs in the epidermis and hair follicles from studies of mouse hairy skin, but it reports no new clinical results.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Understanding the hair growth cycle in mice is crucial for accurate research, as it affects study results and requires careful timing and methods.
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January 2003 This article explores the structure of mammal body hair and the challenges in explaining its evolutionary origins, reporting no new empirical findings.
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October 2016 This article reviews the complex structure and molecular composition of hair keratins, highlighting their self-assembly process and implications for keratin extraction techniques, but reports no new experimental results.
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March 2016 in “Scandinavian journal of immunology” This review discusses various potential treatments for alopecia areata, highlighting the promise of Janus kinase inhibitors but reports no new clinical results.
April 2026 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” This review reports that hyperandrogenic conditions in women, which affect skin and overall well-being, lack dedicated treatment guidelines, presenting challenges in standardizing care.
November 2025 in “Journal of Disease and Public Health” This systematic review found that 5%–10% of COVID-19 cases develop long-term sequelae like neurocognitive impairment and cardiovascular damage, with higher risks in women and severe cases. Vaccination may reduce these risks, but further evidence is needed to confirm its efficacy.
August 2024 in “Clinical and Medical Engineering Live” This abstract highlights that alopecia treatment requires moving beyond outdated methods to a sophisticated approach that considers the complex interplay between genetic susceptibility and immune response in different types of hair loss. Results are not reported.
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February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” This article discusses various types of alopecia relevant to hospital medicine and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis and understanding of associated psychological impacts.
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February 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Keratin in mouse hair follicles is complex and plays specific roles.