16 citations
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This brief report describes a case of Fox-Fordyce disease in a prepubertal girl but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study suggests that using UVFD to examine non-pigmented facial lesions can potentially enhance diagnostic accuracy and reduce unnecessary biopsies.
December 2025 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a coamorphous form of tadalafil and finasteride, showing improved solubility and dissolution in vitro, with results successfully translated in vivo in rats. They reported reasonable stability, suggesting this form could serve as a therapeutic alternative to the current marketed combination.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that certain VDR gene polymorphisms are more prevalent in female pattern hair loss patients than in healthy controls, suggesting these polymorphisms may increase disease risk.
37 citations
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May 2007 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The study concluded that poly(propylene carbonate maleate) microspheres effectively encapsulated finasteride, achieving a biphasic release with prolonged drug release over 5-6 weeks in vitro.
July 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, experts propose a diagnostic and treatment guideline for folliculitis decalvans, emphasizing the role of trichoscopy and introducing a therapeutic algorithm tailored to disease activity, which is significant for clinical management given the lack of specific clinical trials.
21 citations
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December 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that nano-sized lipid particles improved the skin accumulation and retention of dexamethasone compared to a base cream, suggesting potential benefits for inflammatory skin disease treatment.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this case series, the authors reported effective hair regrowth and resolution of symptoms in three pediatric patients with folliculitis decalvans following treatment with a combination of antibiotics, retinoids, dapsone, and corticosteroids.
This study found that a novel pet food formulation significantly improved the management of feline atopic skin syndrome by reducing symptom severity and medication dependence over six months in client-owned cats, compared to a control diet.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain immune cells in atopic dermatitis skin could be targeted for treatment.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy helped diagnose and manage a woman's hair loss without needing a biopsy.
This study demonstrated that the differential wetting characterization (DWC) method can effectively differentiate changes in the wetting properties of hair fibers after chemical or physical treatment.
30 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This correspondence discusses proposed updates to the diagnostic criteria for frontal fibrosing alopecia, emphasizing the importance of differentiating it from other types of alopecia.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” In this case report, folliculitis decalvans with frontal fibrosing alopecia was observed in a patient with a dark phototype, highlighting the phenotypic spectrum of folliculitis decalvans and lichen planopilaris.
August 2026 in “ACTA MEDICA IRANICA” This study found that women with female pattern hair loss exhibited hormonal imbalances, with the Free Androgen Index being a particularly effective diagnostic marker.
December 2025 in “ILDS-DEV” 36 citations
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May 2005 in “BMC dermatology” This study found that topical diphenylcyclopropenone was effective in treating severe alopecia areata but had a high relapse rate and was often accompanied by side effects like eczema and lymphadenopathy.
37 citations
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February 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study suggests that true binary and ternary inclusion complexes were formed between finasteride and 2-hydroxypropyl-ß-cyclodextrin, with or without the addition of specific polymers.
1 citations
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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.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tofacitinib helped a man with severe scalp condition after other treatments failed.
August 2021 in “Case Reports” This report describes a case where a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia initially presented with symptoms resembling rosacea, but further investigation led to a diagnosis of FFA, resulting in a treatment change to oral finasteride and hydroxychloroquine.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil improved skin condition in a man with nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” In this case report, the authors describe a rare cystic panfolliculoma in an 84-year-old man's right conchal bowl, noting its potential to mimic other tumors like basal cell carcinoma, which complicates diagnosis.
16 citations
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October 2013 in “Irish Veterinary Journal” This case study describes the successful use of recombinant feline interferon-omega in managing feline chronic gingivostomatitis syndrome in cats with type II diabetes, where long-acting corticosteroids are contraindicated.
January 2023 in “Open veterinary journal” This report describes the first suspected case of dermatologic adverse effects from subcutaneous furosemide in cats, noting ulcerative skin lesions that resolved after switching the formulation.
Infliximab was effective in treating a scalp condition that did not respond to other treatments.
February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article discusses various affiliations of the authors with no reference to new research findings.
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January 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” In this study, FMN was found to inhibit androgen receptor function and androgen-regulated gene expression in prostate cancer cells, suggesting potential as an antiandrogen therapy.
April 2022 in “JAAD International” This study suggests that vitamin D deficiency is likely not involved in the development of frontal fibrosing alopecia, as patients showed similar vitamin D levels to those with female pattern hair loss.