3 citations
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November 2019 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that multiple eccrine duct dilation is highly specific for diagnosing cicatricial alopecia and may indicate scarring processes, aiding in accurate differential diagnosis from noncicatricial alopecias.
22 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that BD 1/4 dilution was the most effective corticosteroid concentration for intralesional injection to treat localized alopecia areata in adults, with fewer adverse effects than TA.
20 citations
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December 1995 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Accurate method measures finasteride levels in human plasma using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
20 citations
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December 1995 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study identified a marked reduction in melanin in the hair of Yorkshire Terriers with Colour Dilution Alopecia and proposed a new pathogenetic mechanism based on these observations.
12 citations
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March 2018 in “Analytical chemistry” This study found that a new analytical approach revealed an increased brain pregnenolone level following finasteride treatment in a mouse model, suggesting potential for improved understanding of neurosteroid roles in brain excitability.
2 citations
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March 1997 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case report describes multiple skin tumors in an 11-year-old Doberman Pinscher with color dilution alopecia, but it remains unclear if the condition increases risk for such tumors.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)” This study developed a new measurement procedure using isotope dilution-liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for accurate quantification of DHEAS in human serum or plasma, demonstrating high selectivity, sensitivity, and low measurement uncertainty, making it suitable for routine standardization and clinical evaluation.
January 2026 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)” This study reported high analytical performance of an RMP for DHT quantification, with the ability to differentiate between 5α-DHT and 5β-DHT isomers, making it suitable for routine assay standardization and clinical sample evaluation.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Research and Review” This study found that Wiesbaden Dilution 30C significantly reduced hair fall in 76.66% of Telogen Effluvium patients, with 23 out of 30 experiencing notable improvement and new hair growth without adverse effects.
November 2022 in “Brazilian journal of veterinary pathology” This case report describes a 1-year-old Yorkshire terrier presented with persistent alopecia and seborrhea in dark-haired areas, with no signs of hair regrowth despite treatment for folliculitis and seborrhea.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that inherited color dilution in Rex rabbit hair follicles is associated with DNA methylation changes, contributing to understanding the epigenetic regulation of rabbit pigmentation.
16 citations
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July 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that the transcription factor Gata6 plays a role in maintaining the structure of the upper hair follicle and may be implicated in conditions marked by its abnormal expansion, such as acne or cystic diseases.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that eccrine duct dilation is significantly more frequent in cicatricial alopecias compared to noncicatricial alopecias, possibly due to the scarring process.
5 citations
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March 2016 in “Experimental and molecular pathology” In mouse models of alopecia areata, this study found increased dilation of lymphatic vessels in affected mice, with associated changes in gene expression related to vascular growth and immune cell movement.
October 2022 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” This review examines current evidence on the optimal concentration of intralesional corticosteroids for treating limited, patchy alopecia areata and provides no new clinical findings.
51 citations
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February 2010 in “Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry” Researchers developed a method to detect hormone-blocking drugs in wastewater and found them in Beijing's sewage, suggesting they can survive sewage treatment.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study developed and validated a mass spectrometric method to measure hydroxy-androgens in serum, which aids in understanding androgen synthesis in castration resistant prostate cancer.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” This study suggests an association between DNA methylation changes in hair follicles and inherited color dilution in Rex rabbits, contributing to a deeper understanding of epigenetic influences on rabbit pigmentation.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This article describes an increase in the detection of heart failure among young people and discusses the development of the drug Uperio for its treatment and support.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Pediatric emergency care” This study suggests that most pediatric minoxidil exposures reported to Texas poison centers were unintentional, typically non-serious, and often manageable at home, despite concerns about serious adverse effects.
September 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study identified key dermoscopic features in folliculotropic mycosis fungoides patients, showing that dilation of follicular openings and spiky follicular keratosis are specific indicators of follicular involvement, potentially aiding in diagnosis, classification, and treatment decisions.
July 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, reflectance confocal microscopy was used to diagnose periorificial dermatitis, revealing specific skin changes such as hair follicle dilatation, increased vascular density, and inflammation, which help distinguish it from similar conditions.
July 2022 in “Skin research and technology” This report describes common skin CT features of rosacea identified using a reflective confocal microscope, facilitating more objective diagnosis but highlights the need for further clinical exploration.
18 citations
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October 2002 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study observed that follicular dysplasia in Weimar Pointers produces histopathological features and hair abnormalities similar to color dilution alopecia, though less severe.
17 citations
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January 2013 in “Talanta” A new method was developed to accurately measure enzyme activity related to prostate health.
11 citations
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February 1989 in “Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A” This study observed that congenital hypotrichosis in crossbred cattle is linked to short, curly, dilute-color hair, potentially due to color dilution mutants in European breeds.
8 citations
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March 2012 in “Mass spectrometry letters” This study observed that the isotope-dilution GC-MS technique can assess 5α-reductase activity more effectively than conventional methods in rat liver S9 fractions, particularly at low testosterone levels.
7 citations
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July 1999 in “In Practice” This article discusses the diagnostic approach to symmetrical alopecia in dogs, particularly focusing on conditions affecting the endocrine glands and hair follicles, without presenting new research results.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde” This study found that Swiss cattle exhibiting rat-tail syndrome are heterozygous for genetic variants linked to pigmentation and color dilution, likely due to Holstein introgression in the Simmental breed.
1 citations
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May 2011 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, researchers detected all three genotypes associated with the MLPH gene's R199H polymorphism in a population of Czech pointer dogs, which is linked to coat color dilution.