34 citations
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October 2014 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that adapalene-loaded solid lipid microparticles may enhance targeted drug delivery into sebum due to their similarity to sebum components, although both this formulation and a standard cream showed equivalent follicular penetration.
22 citations
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August 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” This review analyzes therapies used for androgenic alopecia, highlighting potential advances from stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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May 2016 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” This article provides guidance on managing systemic lupus erythematosus without presenting new research findings, emphasizing the role of clinical nurse specialists and the importance of lifestyle modifications and appropriate medication regimens.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study reports that both prolene and staplers are effective for closing the donor area in hair transplants, but staplers offer convenience and time efficiency.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Molecules” This study comparatively evaluated different extraction techniques for Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi leaf extracts and found that conventional extraction with ethanol yielded the highest antioxidant activity and beneficial effects on skin cell viability, supporting its potential use in sustainable cosmeceutical formulations targeting skin aging.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This review examines the use of microneedles for treating alopecia areata, highlighting their ability to enhance drug delivery through the skin by bypassing the outer barrier and promoting hair growth with minimal invasiveness.
May 2026 in “Pharmacy Reports” This systematic review found that while green solvent- and natural excipient-based semisolid formulations often show promising efficacy and safety compared to conventional options, the evidence does not currently establish superior stability, highlighting a need for further research on long-term formulation quality.
February 2024 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” This study found that TCF7L2 gene polymorphism is linked to alopecia areata, but no significant difference in treatment outcomes was observed between PRP and conventional therapy among different genotypes.
June 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study suggests that MUC1 expression is significantly higher in follicular mucinoses compared to other dermal mucinoses, particularly in lymphoma-associated forms, indicating its potential as a target for immunotherapy.
August 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review analyzes existing therapies for androgenic alopecia and highlights the potential of new treatments involving stem cell technologies, but it reports no new clinical findings.
July 2014 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” This study found that topical niosomal minoxidil significantly increased hair count and patient satisfaction compared to conventional minoxidil in men with androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2021 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” This article discusses various dermatological topics from the 2020 Dermatology Nurses' Association annual meeting held online, highlighting updates on skin conditions and treatments without reporting new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This commentary suggests that shifting from inconsistent autologous PRP to more standardized PRP-inspired formulations could improve treatment consistency for alopecia, emphasizing the need for careful characterization and clinical studies to validate safety and efficacy.
9 citations
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May 2010 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” In this study, echocardiographic measures of cardiac function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome were found to be similar to those of healthy women.
7 citations
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July 2003 in “Current Urology Reports”
October 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that conventional treatments like oral dutasteride and topical/oral minoxidil are effective for male androgenetic alopecia, and it provides guidance on the relative efficacy of some alternative treatments, such as topical melatonin and rosemary oil, compared to these conventional therapies.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This meta-analysis found that among topical OTC treatments for male androgenetic alopecia, minoxidil 5% applied twice daily was the most effective in increasing total hair density over 24 weeks.
July 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review discusses how pesticide exposure leads to hair loss and explores therapeutic options, including conventional and gene therapies, as well as herbal remedies like ginseng and green tea, which may counteract these effects by addressing the toxicological impact on hair follicles.
December 2024 in “Journal of The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Pakistan” This study found that injecting autologous PRP significantly reduced the healing time of superficial wound dehiscence after Pfannenstiel incision surgery to an average of 15.80 days, compared to 20.30 days for conventional wound care alone.
August 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This study reviewed current knowledge on Traditional Chinese Medicine, finding that Chinese herbs may reduce chronic urticaria activity, psoriasis severity, benign thyroid nodules, and improve β-cell function in diabetes. The authors noted the need for further research and the development of high-quality TCM pharmaceuticals.
July 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study reports that combining baricitinib with low-dose cyclosporine and steroids resulted in effective and safe treatment for a case of alopecia totalis, maintaining hair regrowth without adverse effects.
January 2022 in “Journal of Orthopedic Practice” This study introduces modified skin boards with channels to retain lubricant on the skin, maintaining their effectiveness in stretching and flattening during harvesting.
October 2017 in “Indian heart journal” Obesity is an independent risk factor for early coronary artery disease (CAD) and its severity is not affected by age.
July 2003 in “Current Prostate Reports” Combining different treatments may be needed to effectively manage chronic prostatitis.
50 citations
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September 1975 in “American Heart Journal” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but may cause fluid retention and edema.
24 citations
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October 2008 in “International Braz J Urol” In this study, short-term treatment with lovastatin showed no effect on symptom severity, prostate volume, or PSA levels in men with prostatic enlargement from presumed benign prostatic hyperplasia.
3 citations
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March 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this case series from Nepal, microneedling in combination with oral finasteride and minoxidil was associated with moderate to significant hair growth improvement in androgenetic alopecia patients, with high satisfaction and no complications reported.
In this study, topical sildenafil citrate was found to improve hair regeneration in a rat model of androgenic alopecia, showing superior long-term effects compared to minoxidil, including increased hair follicle numbers and epidermal thickness.
March 2026 in “Biomedicines” This study found that the Antera 3D® system provided an objective and sensitive method for assessing pediatric pathological scars, capturing significant changes in pigmentation, vascularity, and volume, compared to the traditional Vancouver Scar Scale and dermoscopy, which showed varied sensitivities across different scar parameters.
January 2026 in “Case Reports in Rheumatology” This case report described a woman with systemic lupus erythematosus and Type 2 diabetes who developed dermatomyositis, showing improvements in muscle strength and creatine kinase levels following treatment with rituximab.