January 2021 in “Medical Research Archives” This study observed that 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 restored rickets symptoms in genetically modified rats, suggesting its direct action through vitamin D receptor pathways.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study evaluated the treatment of dandruff in a 19-year-old female using Tankan Bhasma mixed with coconut oil twice weekly, finding it effective and safe in reducing symptoms and improving scalp health.
December 2024 in “STUDIES IN ENGINEERING AND EXACT SCIENCES” In this study, solar drying of Punicagranatum was found to be the most effective, achieving a 65.26% drying rate compared to shade and convective drying methods.
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October 2018 in “Thérapie” This report describes the enhancement of the French SNIIRAM/SNDS healthcare database through external data linkages, highlighting its potential use in medical research despite complexities in the integration process.
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May 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This case report describes a 12-year-old girl's persistent and worsening scalp condition, ultimately diagnosed as pityriasis amiantacea secondary to localized Darier's disease, after numerous ineffective treatments.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that activating hair follicle resident T cells in a human organ culture can induce an alopecia areata-like immune response, and that the drug farudodstat partially reduced this effect.
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October 2022 in “JCI Insight” This study found that altered amino acid metabolism, specifically involving glutamic and aspartic acids, promotes neurovascular reactivity in rosacea, suggesting a potential metabolic target for treatment.
This study introduces a novel pro-drug formulation of all-trans retinoic acid that reduces skin inflammation and achieves sustained drug release over several days compared to traditional methods.
August 2026 in “South Asian Journal of Health Sciences” In this case report, a 35-year-old man developed avascular necrosis after receiving intradermal corticosteroid injections for alopecia areata, marking the first documented instance of this side effect from such treatment.
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July 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that betamethasone valerate foam was more effective and well-tolerated than betamethasone dipropionate lotion in treating mild-to-moderate alopecia areata, with higher hair regrowth rates observed.
February 2012 in “Hospital Pharmacy” This article discusses the importance of raising awareness about specific adverse drug reactions, methods of prevention, and the significance of reporting them to the FDA's MedWatch program, but reports no new clinical results.
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March 1999 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” This review discusses the use of topical immunotherapy for severe alopecia areata and resistant viral warts, highlighting diphencyprone's advantages and the need for careful handling to avoid staff sensitisation; it reports no new clinical results.
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September 1997 in “PubMed” This review explores how vitamin D3 analogs could target various skin processes and diseases, potentially offering selective and effective treatments beyond psoriasis, but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” This randomized controlled trial found that intralesional vitamin D3 was as effective and safe as intralesional triamcinolone acetonide for treating patchy alopecia areata on the scalp, with no significant influence from serum vitamin D levels on treatment response.
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October 1993 in “Archives of dermatological research” The researchers reported that the antipsoriatic compounds 1,25-dihydroxy-vitamin D3 and calcipotriol thinned the living cell compartment in organotypic ORS cultures by accelerating the differentiation pathway rather than affecting proliferation.
June 2026 in “Drugs in Context” This review highlights that deucravacitinib, a selective TYK2 inhibitor, shows promise as an effective treatment for psoriasis and other inflammatory skin diseases, though real-world evidence beyond psoriasis is still emerging.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific characteristics and treatments, and highlights the importance of vitamin D in managing these dermatological issues.
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May 2022 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found that while no predictive factors for response to vismodegib were identified, longer treatment duration was associated with a lower risk of relapse in basal cell carcinoma patients.
February 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study reports a case where a patient with both psoriasis and alopecia universalis experienced regrowth of scalp and body hair after treatment with Deucravacitinib, a TYK2 inhibitor, suggesting potential effectiveness but recommending controlled studies to confirm this finding.
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April 2017 in “Asian Journal of Psychiatry” This review discusses the role of histone deacetylases in hearing loss, proposing potential pharmacological interventions, but reports no new clinical results.
In this study, Convulsofin was effective as monotherapy for generalized primary epilepsy and as adjunctive treatment for therapy-resistant secondary and partial epilepsy, though side effects like gastrointestinal issues and weight gain were noted.
This study found that the enzyme encoded by Dgat1 acts as a retinol acyltransferase in murine epidermis, protecting against retinoid toxicity and alopecia by preventing retinol accumulation.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review suggests that the compound DRDE-07, originally a sulphur-mustard countermeasure candidate, could potentially be repurposed for skin protection due to its compatibility with pathways involved in oxidative stress and inflammation, though further experimental study is needed to confirm its therapeutic applicability in dermatology.
July 2017 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” This paper shares personal observations and insights from the 2017 Dermatology Nurses’ Association Convention but reports no new research findings, encouraging participation and reflection among attendees.
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January 2019 in “Toxicology Reports” In this study, no signs of toxicity were observed in mice and rats given 100 mg/kg of Dunaliella salina daily for three months, while hemoglobin levels increased, suggesting its potential as a safe supplement.
January 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case study highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing and managing Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome, particularly emphasizing the role dermatologists can play in identifying early signs such as hair loss.
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June 2000 in “Japanese Journal of Cancer Research” This study found that dimethylarsinic acid significantly accelerates skin tumor development in hair follicle-targeted K6/ODC transgenic mice.
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July 1961 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that localized skin calcification could be induced in adult rats through dihydrotachysterol treatment combined with topical trauma, offering an experimental model for calcifying scleroderma.
May 2021 in “American journal of medical sciences and medicine” This study observed that vomiting was the most frequent side effect of sodium valproate in children under two years old, with anemia, hair loss, and appetite loss being less common.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.