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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TAK-279 effectively reduces psoriasis symptoms and is safe.
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review discusses various environmental and chemical factors that contribute to hair shaft disorders, such as fractures, and highlights the potential roles of cysteine and glutamine in hair health, but reports no new results.
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October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, researchers highlight a 57-year-old HIV patient on ritonavir who developed Cushing’s syndrome from over-the-counter intranasal fluticasone, underscoring the risks of drug interactions and the importance of counseling patients about potential steroid ingredients in OTC products.
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September 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this study, researchers found that most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia lacked the protective rs1800440 polymorphism in the CYP1B1 gene, suggesting its potential role in the development of this condition, while a significant number carried the rs9258883 polymorphism in HLA-B*07:02.
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August 2023 in “Biomolecules” This study found that patients with alopecia areata and their healthy family members had elevated levels of Th1- and Th17-related cytokines, suggesting a genetic link in cytokine dysregulation.
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July 2023 in “Cancers” In this multicentric retrospective study, researchers reported that cutaneous adverse events were common among advanced breast cancer patients treated with cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors (CDK4/6i), generally mild, and manageable with topical treatments, though in some cases, they led to treatment discontinuation.
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May 2023 in “Prospects in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reviews current treatments for alopecia areata, highlighting that despite various options like corticosteroids and immunosuppressives, their limited efficacy and potential side effects are challenges, while targeting specific cytokines has shown promise except with TNF inhibitors, which may worsen the condition.
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May 2023 in “Curēus” In this case report, a rare pilar cyst was found in the left temporal region of a 75-year-old male, highlighting the potential for such cysts to mimic temporal space infections and complicate treatment plans.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine” In this study, ultrasound showed promise in differentiating trichilemmal cysts from epidermoid cysts, suggesting potential value for clinical management.
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July 2022 in “Bali Medical Journal” In this case report, treatment with corticosteroid and cyclosporine improved hair growth in a 19-year-old male with alopecia universalis over 51 days.
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July 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that arginine and cysteine deficiency is not present in women with chronic telogen effluvium, indicating that amino acid supplementation may be unnecessary in nutrient-replete populations.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that astilbin downregulates effector CD4+ T cell activities through the CYP1B1/ROS/PPARγ pathway, suggesting its potential use in treating inflammation.
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January 2022 in “Cell Biology International” This study found that altering cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) levels in the bulge region of hair follicles affects the balance of stem cell numbers, potentially influencing hair follicle self-renewal and proliferation.
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November 2021 in “Oman Medical Journal” In this report, a 65-year-old Omani male undergoing cyclosporine A treatment experienced hair repigmentation as a rare side effect.
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July 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses unspecific factors involved in the pathogenesis of skin diseases and potential ways cytokeratin changes might alleviate these conditions, but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2021 in “Preprints.org” This study demonstrated that hair relaxers containing common chemicals significantly reduced cell viability and increased apoptosis in human skin cells, suggesting potential toxicity that could be assessed with advanced in vitro technologies rather than animal testing.
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January 2021 in “European Journal of Inflammation” In this study, naringenin and its methylated derivatives reduced depression-like behaviors and inflammation markers in mice exposed to finasteride, suggesting their potential as effective and safe anti-depressive agents.
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August 2020 This study found that Croton membranaceus root extract induced CYP1A2 and GSTM1 enzymes but inhibited CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 in rat livers, suggesting caution in its use with other drugs.
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December 2018 in “Talenta Conference Series Tropical Medicine (TM)” This study evaluated the antifungal activity of lemongrass oil in anti-dandruff gel shampoo formulations and found that a 10% lemongrass oil concentration was the most effective at inhibiting the growth of the dandruff-causing fungus Pityrosporum ovale.
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October 2017 in “Animal science journal” This study found that cyclophosphamide treatment in cashmere goats significantly increased cashmere yield by inducing shedding without affecting fiber length, with a 20 mg/kg body weight dose being optimal for hair removal and regrowth.
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May 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” This paper discusses the recent online debate over the use of PRP in hair restoration but provides no new findings.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the expression of CK 15 and CK 19 in vitiligo patients undergoing phototherapy was correlated with improved repigmentation, suggesting their potential as markers for stem cell stimulation.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Cosmetology” This study found that lavender oil increased hair growth-related enzyme activity and cytokine expression, indicating potential hair growth-promoting effects in C57BL/6 mice.
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January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article compiles internet forum posts discussing differences between brand-name and generic finasteride pills, but it presents no new clinical findings.
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that constitutive activation of Stat3 in transgenic mice led to impaired hair growth and structural disorganization due to aberrant regulation of hair follicle and cytoskeletal genes.
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March 2014 in “Applied Microscopy” This study confirmed the localization of CK19 and vimentin in skin cells, with CK19 linked to hair growth and vimentin stabilizing fibroblast structure.
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December 2013 in “Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics” This case study describes a 3.5-month-old girl with cystic fibrosis who experienced hair and skin depigmentation, which resolved after treatment with pancreatic enzymes and vitamins.
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March 2013 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” This publication discusses the political rationale behind the French regulator ANSM's decision to withdraw Diane®-35 from the market, in response to health concerns associated with third-generation oral contraceptives.
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February 2012 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews cytokeratin expression patterns in epithelial tissues and tumors, suggesting these patterns can aid in differentiating primary and metastatic carcinomas, without presenting new clinical results.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Toxicologic Pathology” This case report describes a hybrid cyst in a Sprague-Dawley rat, showing both infundibular and matrical differentiation similar to different parts of normal hair follicles.