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June 2019 in “Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” This study in Mexican adolescents with severe alopecia areata reported that oral tofacitinib treatment resulted in hair growth and reduced alopecia severity without serious adverse effects.
March 2022 in “JAAD case reports” This case report highlights the importance of maintaining clinical suspicion for tinea incognito in patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia who do not respond to typical corticosteroid treatments, as misdiagnosis can complicate treatment.
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September 2013 14 citations
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January 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that cryptotanshinone improved bone mass, inhibited osteoclast differentiation, and protected against kidney damage in ovariectomized rats, suggesting potential benefits for clinical use.
This observational study reviewed thyroid eye disease patients treated with teprotumumab at one center, reporting common side effects like fatigue and dry eye symptoms, with serious adverse events including two cases of blood clots and one pulmonary embolism.
December 2024 in “Chemical Senses” This study investigated Cronkhite-Canada syndrome in ten patients, finding severe taste abnormalities in the anterior tongue linked to tongue papillary atrophy, which improved with treatment. Taste function tests were helpful in evaluating treatment effectiveness for this rare disorder.
September 2025 in “Annals of African Medicine”
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October 2022 in “Molecular therapy” This study found that betibeglogene autotemcel significantly improved transfusion independence in 89% of patients with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia, although the high cost and manufacturing challenges may limit widespread adoption.
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December 1995 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study identified a marked reduction in melanin in the hair of Yorkshire Terriers with Colour Dilution Alopecia and proposed a new pathogenetic mechanism based on these observations.
February 2025 in “Animals” In this review, researchers examined the molecular diversity and expression patterns of major skin appendage proteins, like keratins and EDC proteins, in tetrapods, highlighting recent findings in reptiles and birds and identifying knowledge gaps for future research.
This report details a case of hair, nail, and pigmentary disorders occurring 10 months after starting abemaciclib for metastatic breast cancer, highlighting that cutaneous side effects, although less frequent, can lead to discontinuation in 25% of cases.
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January 2019 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study suggests that β-catenin plays an important role in wool follicle development in transgenic sheep by enhancing the expression of keratin protein genes.
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April 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that Trichoscan, a computer-assisted hair measurement system, was not supported as accurate for clinical trials due to errors in signal detection, despite its analysis speed.
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May 1964 in “Nature”
January 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that citric acid treatment can significantly improve the structural integrity and mechanical properties of chemically treated hair, reducing damage by increasing keratin crosslinking density and decreasing crystallized calcium soaps, with varying effectiveness depending on the type of chemical treatment.
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January 1987 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The study reported that topical 0.1% tacrolimus improved proliferative and necrotizing otitis externa in cats, with complete lesion resolution in some cases.
February 1999 in “PubMed” The document's conclusion cannot be summarized because the content is not available.
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February 2023 in “Advances in Therapy” This study found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata receiving baricitinib had low incidence rates of adverse events, especially among low-risk individuals, with varying rates among those at higher risk.
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January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified 16 novel high sulfur KAP genes and two KAP pseudogenes on chromosome 21q23, showing expression in a specific region of the hair fiber cuticle.
April 2026 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” In this study, tofacitinib and baricitinib showed similar effectiveness and safety in treating alopecia areata, but baricitinib had a higher rate of early responders. Baseline hair loss severity was identified as the only independent predictor of treatment response.
September 2024 in “Current Oncology” This review discusses the common occurrence of docetaxel-induced hair loss in cancer patients, including permanent cases, and highlights current and experimental strategies like scalp cooling, minoxidil, and new clinical trials for managing and preventing this side effect.
January 2006 in “Chieh P'ou Hsueh Pao” In this study, the researchers observed that transfecting hair follicle cells with an amino-terminal truncated beta-catenin gene significantly increased cell proliferation, potentially by enhancing c-myc gene expression.
April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 11 citations
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November 2015 in “Carcinogenesis” In this study, researchers found that deleting TNFα in PKCε transgenic mice reduced the development of cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas induced by UV radiation or a chemical protocol.
September 2022 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” This study introduced a Density-Calibrated Airtouch Protocol (DCAP) that suggests customizing the Airtouch hair coloring technique based on client hair density to optimize color blend, pigment longevity, and hair health.
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February 1945 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” This case report describes a woman with an unusual presentation of tinea capitis, noting diagnostic challenges as initial examinations found no mycelium or spores.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Reports” This case report describes the first successful use of telitacicept in treating a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and a history of papillary thyroid carcinoma, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic option for such conditions.
This study found that oral baricitinib was more effective than methotrexate in treating severe alopecia areata, with significant improvements in SALT scores over six months.
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October 2012 in “Journal of Heredity” This study identified the Itpr3 gene as responsible for the tufted hair loss phenotype in the BTBR mouse strain.
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June 2023 in “Medicine” This case report describes the occurrence of a very rare disease, MTPC, in the elbow of a man who does not match the typical etiology, highlighting its academic significance.