March 2015 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” The study found that CK15 expression, representing hair follicle stem cell activity, was reduced or absent in scarred primary cicatricial alopecia lesions, suggesting stem cell damage may contribute to the scarring process.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In this study, a possible case of Wolf’s isotopic response was observed, where a 72-year-old woman developed superficial basal cell carcinoma at a prior herpes zoster site on her scalp, possibly due to altered local immunity from the zoster episode.
August 2024 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” In this case study, researchers detailed two Saudi cases of the ultra-rare Trichohepatoneurodevelopmental syndrome, identifying pathogenic variants in the CCDC47 gene and reinforcing a strong gene-disease association, which helps clarify the disorder's clinical features and genetic mutations.
This study found that Complementary and Alternative Medicine practitioners manage PCOS by addressing hormonal imbalances, improving fertility, and enhancing quality of life, incorporating emotional and lifestyle support alongside specific therapies.
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January 2014 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This study reports that epidermal neural crest stem cells from dogs (cEPI-NCSC) can generate neural crest derivatives and may offer a new cell-based therapy for canine spinal cord injury, with potential as a model for human treatments.
December 2025 in “Biomedicines” In this study, researchers identified two person-centered sexual function profiles among women, linked to physical and psychological factors, with PCOS showing greater, though not significant, presence in the dysfunction profile. The dysfunction was associated with higher adiposity and body-image distress.
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March 2017 in “Canadian Urological Association journal” This case report documents the first use of clomiphene citrate to potentially improve fertility in a man taking finasteride, highlighting sperm count issues associated with the medication.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” CEC levels may be a useful marker for predicting prostate cancer progression.
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September 2014 in “Pharmacotherapy” This review covers cross-sex hormone therapy for gender dysphoria, noting improvements in psychological symptoms and quality of life but lacking definitive long-term safety data.
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” This abstract describes the initial success of intralesional cidofovir for SCC treatment and states that it has not shown systemic toxicity, but it does not report new clinical trial results.
December 2009 in “Cancer Research” This study suggests that over-expression of Sp2 may limit stem cell differentiation and contribute to tumorigenic cell growth in mice.
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December 2016 in “Experimental cell research” This study reveals that CSPG4-positive basal cell keratinocytes show distinct global gene expression from CSPG4-negative cells, despite similar colony-forming efficiency.
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study suggests that controlling light exposure can influence cashmere growth by triggering hair follicles to enter their active growth phase sooner, potentially involving the CSDC2 gene as a key regulator.
December 2024 in “Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” This study found that chromosomal microarray analysis identified copy number variations in 12% of patients with dysmorphic features and congenital anomalies, demonstrating its potential as a diagnostic tool, especially for rare CNVs and immune deficiency linked to the deletion of CTLA4.
December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, 25% of CCHCR1-deficient mice exposed to stress developed hair loss similar to human alopecia areata, suggesting CCHCR1 is a susceptibility gene for the disease.
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June 2014 in “Drug delivery” This study reported that nanoemulsions significantly improved the skin permeability of thiocolchicoside compared to its aqueous solution, suggesting they are effective carriers for its transdermal delivery.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DACC-based dressings are more effective than silver-based ones for treating chronic wounds with antimicrobial resistance.
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June 2008 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” This study reported a 6.3% prevalence of PCOS among women in a Sri Lankan community, with most cases presenting as oligo/amenorrhea and polycystic ovaries.
January 2026 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This case report describes a five-year-old boy diagnosed with nevus comedonicus syndrome, a rare skin condition, characterized by asymptomatic skin lesions and a congenital cataract of the right eye, without inflammation or typical signs of related conditions.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This trial found that intradermal injections of the Hair Stimulating Complex were well-tolerated and effectively stimulated hair growth and prevented hair loss in male pattern baldness participants over 18 weeks.
March 2026 in “Dermatopathology” This study found that sebaceous gland-derived cutaneous adnexal carcinomas exhibited the highest frequency of genomic alterations compared to other tumor types.
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January 2017 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” This study found that young women with PCOS exhibited altered white matter microstructure and reduced cognitive performance compared to matched controls.
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May 2021 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This study identified and characterized progenitor cells from equine feet that may play a role in the pathogenesis and recovery of laminitis, suggesting potential therapeutic targets for treatment.
February 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study developed a novel treatment method using carbon dots from Cinnamomum burmannii leaves, which improved hair regeneration and thickness in an AGA mouse model by promoting cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and reducing inflammation through multiple signaling pathways.
November 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Nursing” This case report describes a 6 1/2-year-old girl with significant height growth and early pubic hair development.
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October 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses the development of targeted therapies for basal cell carcinoma that interfere with Hedgehog signaling and reports no new research findings.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic defects in the Wnt/PCP pathway may cause congenital yellow nail syndrome.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This study found that adipose‐derived stem cells can restore skin barrier function and inhibit photoaging-related responses in UVB-irradiated mice, suggesting a potential therapeutic role in managing skin photoaging.
May 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that circ 0020938 suppresses hair follicle stem cell proliferation by interacting with the miR-142-5p/DSG4 axis, which aids in the hair follicle cycle's proper progression.
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January 2023 in “Genes & Diseases” This study discusses a hypothesis for repurposing non-cancer drugs and combining micronutrients to target cancer and cancer stem cells with fewer side effects, suggesting a potential new approach for more effective cancer therapy.