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 1996 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study found that after topical application in rats, 1,24-dihydroxyvitamin D3 absorbed through both the stratum corneum and hair follicles, with about 30% excreted via the faeces.
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January 1969 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Hair malformations may occur due to timing issues in hair development.
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January 2001 in “PubMed” This study proposes that the terminal tuft structure in sensory nerve endings, involving Schwann cell processes and axon fingers, potentially plays a role in mechano-electric transduction in rats.
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January 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that a cream containing 6.0% Stryphnodendron adstringens bark extract effectively reduced terminal hair growth and improved skin conditions in women with excessive terminal hair.
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September 1999 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” This study in a transgenic mouse model found that repressing overexpression of ornithine decarboxylase reduced papilloma development, indicating its role in tumor promotion sensitivity.
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August 2017 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” This study established a rapid and accurate ultra-performance liquid chromatographic method for chemical fingerprinting and analyzing Platycladi cacumen, effectively distinguishing batches based on geographical and climatic conditions.
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January 2000 in “Journal of comparative neurology” This study re-examined the structure of lanceolate endings in rat vibrissae, suggesting that their apical cones may function as a transducer site for detecting hair movements.
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December 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that cepharanthine and its structural analogues may stimulate hair growth by promoting the proliferation of human dermal papilla cells and increasing VEGF expression in vitro.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the peptide derivative beta-Ala-Pro-Dab-NHbenzyl may reduce wrinkles and sebum production in human skin by inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase 4, suggesting potential for acne and skin inflammation treatment.
This study reported that dandelion herb-derived carbon dots significantly enhanced wound healing in mice with Staphylococcus aureus infections, outperforming a commercial wound healing spray through their antibacterial and dual ROS-modulating capabilities.
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August 2023 in “Nature communications” In this study, researchers found that Hdac1 and Hdac2 are crucial for maintaining the quiescence and survival of dermal papilla cells in the hair follicle, regulating the hair cycle by controlling cell-cycle genes and Wnt signaling.
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July 2015 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” In this case study, DDS treatment for LABD was complicated by hemolytic anemia and alopecia, suggesting the need for careful monitoring of these potential side effects.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that PDCD4 regulates keratinocyte proliferation and contact inhibition, playing a role in epidermal homeostasis and wound healing.
March 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This commentary reviews methods for delivering adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell secretome for facial skin rejuvenation and does not report new clinical results; the authors discuss addressing concerns about administration methods and product characterization.
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September 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This case report describes a 32-month-old girl with a newly identified pediatric disorder linked to a de novo mutation in the ODC1 gene, mirroring symptoms seen in a transgenic mouse model.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Biological and Environmental Investigations” This study developed and validated a reliable RP-HPLC method for accurately quantifying dutasteride in pharmaceutical formulations and bulk pharmaceuticals using a Shiseido C18 analytical column, demonstrating precision, accuracy, and sensitivity across a concentration range of 10 to 22 ppm.
This study assessed the environmental impact of the drug finasteride on Daphnia magna, finding that both acute and chronic exposure impaired development and reproduction, affected gene expression and metabolism, and altered lipid profiles, highlighting the need to understand pharmaceutical impacts on aquatic ecosystems.
June 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” In this study, carbon dots derived from dandelion herb demonstrated significant antibacterial and biofilm-disrupting capabilities, promoting wound healing in a mouse model infected with S. aureus, while also showing excellent biocompatibility and the ability to modulate reactive oxygen species.
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February 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using deep plane fixation during scalp surgeries significantly reduced closure tension and allowed for increased tissue excision compared to standard techniques without fixation.
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” This study validated the VQ-Dermato, the first dermatology-specific quality of life instrument in French, and found it to be reliable, acceptable for routine use, and more responsive than the SF36.
December 2022 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that most hair shaft abnormalities can be accurately diagnosed using a handheld dermoscope in a clinical setting.
March 1998 in “Journal of dermatological science” Diphencyprone initially increases mouse hair growth, then slows it, possibly due to changes in specific protein levels.
May 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that intracrine androgen signaling, mediated by steroid 5α-reductase, is essential for optimal decidualization and vascular development in the endometrium during pregnancy, indicating potential targets for improving age-related fertility issues.
This study found significant cephalometric changes in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion treated with rapid maxillary expansion and reverse traction, demonstrating maxilla advancement and improved facial convexity.
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August 2016 This glossary defines medical terms related to dermatology and reports no new research findings.
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February 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that in a mouse model, betamethasone dipropionate reduced epidermal thickness while fish oil unexpectedly increased it, validating optical coherence tomography as an effective measurement tool.