September 2025 in “PubMed” In this study, auricular electrostimulation effectively relieved dextran-induced pruritus in mice, comparable to loratadine treatment, and is attributed to down-regulating the H1R/TRPV1 signaling pathway and reducing inflammatory cells in the skin.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” This review discusses the potential role of autonomic dysfunction and sympathetic overactivity in hypertension development and reports no new results; renal denervation therapies have gained popularity for resistant cases.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” In this study, intrathecal progesterone administration initially worsened mechanical allodynia in mice after nerve injury, but later reduced pain when applied during the maintenance phase, highlighting distinct roles for cytochrome P450c17 and 5α-reductase in neuropathic pain modulation.
This review examines complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS I) mechanisms, including immune dysregulation and psychological factors, but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight potential diagnostic refinements.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This phase 2a trial evaluated Samcyprone for common wart treatment and found that while a sensitization reaction is necessary for therapeutic response, its level does not predict wart clearance.
February 2026 in “PubMed” In this study, adult male rats exhibited significant anxiety-like behaviors following finasteride withdrawal, including pronounced hyperactivity and novelty avoidance, highlighting potential parallels with post-finasteride syndrome observed in clinical settings.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CBD can help hair grow by supporting scalp health and reducing inflammation.
This study found that subcutaneous administration of Botulinum toxin type A significantly reduced histamine-induced itch intensity and neurogenic inflammation in human skin compared to saline.
January 2024 in “RSC pharmaceutics” This source discusses using stratum corneum ablation as a promising method to enhance transdermal drug delivery by temporarily removing the skin's outermost barrier to improve medication absorption.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that local injection of anti-HSV sera in mice provided long-term protection against zoster-like skin lesions and sweating disturbances following an HSV-1 challenge.
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November 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This series of eight North American patients with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp suggests that factors like immunosenescence and ultraviolet damage may contribute to the condition's development.
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December 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” In this study, brief ultrasound exposure reduced the follicular contribution to hydrocortisone absorption while significantly increasing total skin permeability, likely due to removal of the upper stratum corneum.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study found that in laboratory rats, toxic concentrations of hydrogen sulfide affected the immune system differently depending on age and immune suppression status, with notable changes in immune cell levels and phagocytosis, suggesting significant roles in age-associated pathologies.
January 2016 in “Zurich Open Repository and Archive (University of Zurich)” This study concludes that dietary L-serine supplementation shows promise as a long-term therapy for hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 1, reducing neurotoxic 1-deoxysphingolipid levels and improving symptoms in severe cases.
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April 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that foot shock stress prolonged the telogen stage and delayed anagen induction in the hair cycle of non-depilated mice, potentially through stress-induced actions of substance P.
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September 1999 in “Toxicologic pathology” This study suggests that hairless dogs' skin shows sensitivity to topical corticosteroids, highlighting their potential as a model for studying the efficacy and adverse effects of these treatments on skin.
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January 1978 in “JAMA” This case report describes a 45-year-old woman who developed Cushing's syndrome and hirsutism after using topically applied desoximetasone (Topicorte).
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December 2009 in “Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology” This discussion proposes a model to incorporate patients with hormone-resistant prostate cancer into the existing framework by redefining hormone resistance and exploring new therapeutic approaches.
This study identified the TALE homeodomain transcription factor Meis2 as a crucial regulator for the maturation and end-organ innervation of certain mechanoreceptors in mice, with its absence leading to altered sensory neuron structure and impaired touch sensitivity.
April 2020 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that blocking the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in male rats reduced baroreflex dysfunction and inflammation caused by endotoxemia, highlighting potential therapeutic benefits.
November 2023 in “Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews” The researchers proposed that an epigenetic change in brain androgen receptors caused by finasteride could lead to post finasteride syndrome, while trazodone might reverse this effect by altering the epigenetic expression related to erection and libido.
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July 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Propofol can easily cause deep sedation, so caution is needed when using it for procedures.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses neuroimmune communication in skin disorders and peripheral neuropathic pain, highlighting the complex interactions between sensory neurons and immune cells; it reports no new clinical results but suggests potential future therapies.
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, a topical lotion containing Redensyl and Sepicontrol A5 demonstrated effectiveness for treating androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, with 73.1% of users seeing moderate improvement and notable increases in hair cycle ratios, alongside enhanced quality of life and satisfaction.
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November 2018 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” Sulfasalazine can cause severe allergic reactions leading to long-term autoimmune issues like hair loss and skin discoloration.
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June 2012 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that locally injected zalutumumab in healthy volunteers induced a papulopustular rash similar to systemic EGFR inhibitors, and that IL-8 inhibition reduced this dermatological side effect.
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September 1986 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa improves with antiandrogen therapy.
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October 2007 in “The Journal of Immunology” This study found that chronic eczema supports the expansion of myeloid suppressor cells, which contribute to silencing autoreactive T cells and partially promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the novel isoprenylcysteine analog SIG-1451 was shown to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokine release in various cell-based assays relevant to allergic dermatitis, acting on targets such as IL-4 and IL-6 with potential anti-inflammatory benefits.
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September 1987 in “JAMA” This study observed that patients receiving IL-2 immunotherapy developed a skin eruption characterized by burning and pruritus, which resolved shortly after stopping the infusion, suggesting that IL-2 mediated these effects.