3 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that treatment with diphenylcyclopropenone led to more than 75% hair regrowth in 33.3% of patients with alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis, despite notable side effects.
21 citations
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June 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that bioactive extracts from goat placenta, particularly when delivered via dissolving microneedles, enhanced fibroblast proliferation and skin regeneration without being toxic to skin cells, suggesting a promising dermal application for improving skin health.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “PubMed” In this study, applying a biodegradable microneedle patch after topical steroid application significantly increased steroid penetration and improved treatment outcomes in patients with prurigo nodularis compared to the control.
March 2025 in “Pain Physician” This retrospective study found that applying local skin precooling before scalp nerve block significantly reduced injection site pain during PRP mesotherapy for patients with androgenetic alopecia, compared to those who did not receive precooling, thus improving patient comfort and compliance.
47 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that hollow polydopamine nanoparticles enhanced the regenerative potency of the peptide RL-QN15, suggesting potential for improved therapeutic approaches in skin wound healing.
March 2026 in “Research Square” This study developed a novel regenerative platform using nanozyme-enabled materials combined with exosomes and laser stimulation to enhance wound healing in a mouse model, which more effectively regulated reactive oxygen species and improved early angiogenesis and collagen organization compared to conventional methods.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “Cells” In this study, mice lacking podoplanin in epidermal keratinocytes showed reduced tumor cell invasion and peritumoral lymphangiogenesis, suggesting that keratinocyte-expressed podoplanin contributes to advanced stages of skin tumor progression.
May 2023 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” This editorial discusses the experiences and highlights of the Dermatology Nurses' Association's annual convention, including educational sessions about skin conditions and nursing strategies, and emphasizes the importance of continuing education and involvement in health policy and advocacy for dermatology nursing professionals.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study introduced hydrogel microneedles loaded with palladium nanoparticles, which utilize the inherent cytotoxicity of polyethyleneimine to enhance the effectiveness of doxorubicin in treating melanoma, achieving a tumor inhibition rate of up to 98% in a murine model.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified PTEN as a key regulator in non-healing venous leg ulcers, suppressing immune responses and lymphangiogenesis, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target for promoting VLU healing.
3 citations
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August 2017 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases” This study observed complete resolution of neuropathic pain symptoms in a patient after a fat grafting PRP procedure, suggesting it may be a less invasive treatment alternative.
14 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reports that negative pressure wound therapy combined with PRP may effectively accelerate wound healing and reduce mortality in diabetic foot ulcers, with albumin and age identified as independent predictors of mortality risk.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “Allergy” This study indicates that individuals exposed to PPD mount varying immune responses, with either tolerance, subclinical inflammation, or allergy, suggesting no true non-responders to PPD.
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.
October 2025 in “Transplantation” This study found that finasteride delivered through dissolving microneedles enhanced skin drug permeation compared to films, suggesting potential for improved androgenetic alopecia treatment with fewer side effects.
26 citations
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February 1978 in “Journal of Pediatric Surgery” This study found that long-term total parenteral nutrition in pediatric patients led to severe zinc deficiency, which improved with intravenous zinc therapy, highlighting the need for adequate zinc inclusion in nutritional solutions.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This study found that 21 out of 39 patients with alopecia areata experienced more than 50% hair regrowth after six months of DPCP treatment, with better outcomes observed in those treated at 3-week intervals compared to weekly intervals.
September 2025 in “AESTHETIC OROFACIAL SCIENCE” This study found that polidioxanona threads increased hair density and satisfaction in treating various types of alopecia, with no adverse events reported, though the small sample limits broader conclusions.
This review discusses recent advances in polydopamine-based biomaterials and their growing potential in personalized medicine, but reports no new experimental results; the authors highlight both opportunities and challenges for future applications.
May 2026 in “Journal on musculoskeletal ultrasound in pain medicine.” In this case study, a 29-year-old male experienced chronic pelvic pain and erectile dysfunction after finasteride use, with no effective relief from pharmacological and procedural interventions, prompting a shift towards pain education and behavioral strategies due to a possible nociplastic pain mechanism.
17 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” This study found that after 24 weeks of DPCP treatment for alopecia areata, there was a significant increase in new capillaries and hair regrowth detectable by videocapillaroscopy.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study provides a comprehensive platform to explore stem cell interactions regulating hair follicle growth, revealing key signaling pathways in epithelial-mesenchymal interactions using advanced RNA sequencing and transgenic reporters.
March 1998 in “Journal of dermatological science” Protease Nexin-1 is found in human hair growth cells and is affected by male hormones.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Science & Technology” This review explores the potential, challenges, and recent advancements of dissolving microneedles in drug delivery, summarizing their varied applications and current limitations without providing new clinical results.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Dermatology online journal” In this case report, adult-onset porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus improved with topical tazarotene treatment, as evidenced by dermatoscopic images.
149 citations
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July 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” This article provides contact information for Bruce A. Morgan and features no new research findings.
68 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that PGD2 inhibits hair follicle regeneration in mice through the Gpr44 receptor, suggesting that blocking PGD2 or Gpr44 may enhance skin regeneration after wounds.
May 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that HPD is a potent activator of hair follicle regeneration, surpassing the efficacy of conventional minoxidil treatment by modulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling and enhancing follicular proliferation, indicating its potential as a non-invasive hair restoration therapy.
This study found that activating BMP signaling in rodent and primate models significantly promotes nail and digit regeneration after amputation by enhancing the role of specific nail stem cells, though extreme proximal amputation only permitted partial regeneration without bone reconstruction.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that DPCP immunotherapy effectively treats alopecia areata, identifying factors that influence treatment response and patient satisfaction, which may aid in standardizing the treatment for improved outcomes.