June 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical Research and Reports” This study found that higher concentrations of topical diphenylcyclopropenone, especially when prepared with acetone, showed better stability over 6 months compared to lower concentrations.
October 2017 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study reports that while DCP had similar treatment efficacy in propylene glycol and isopropanol for alopecia areata, the formulation in isopropanol was better tolerated.
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September 1991 in “Journal of Andrology” In this study, 4‐MAPC treatment reduced ventral prostate weight in rats primarily through decreased synthetic activity, with testosterone propionate increasing prostate weight and activity at pharmacologic doses.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATP-sensitive potassium channels are important for hair growth.
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December 2017 in “Nanoscale” This study found that polymeric micelle formulations significantly improved the targeted delivery of adapalene to hair follicles compared to standard Differin® products, which suggests potential advantages in treating hair follicle-related conditions and reducing side effects.
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June 2025 in “Gyemyeong uidae haksulji” This review suggests that PDRN shows promise as a safe and versatile regenerative agent for wound healing and other dermatological applications, based on its dual mechanisms and clinical evidence of efficacy.
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October 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers with more soybean phosphatidylcholine provided better skin retention and follicular targeting for diphencyprone compared to other formulations and controls.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that applying both dehydrothermal treatment and carbodiimide crosslinking improved the mechanical properties of porcine acellular dermal matrix scaffolds without added cytotoxicity, suggesting potential applications in tissue engineering.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that forming inclusion complexes of DPCP with HPβCD using the 3D ground mixture method enhances its anti-inflammatory activity at lower doses compared to complexes with β-CD.
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June 2000 in “Japanese Journal of Cancer Research” This study found that dimethylarsinic acid significantly accelerates skin tumor development in hair follicle-targeted K6/ODC transgenic mice.
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.
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May 2003 in “Journal of Consumer Marketing” This review discusses consumers' positive attitudes towards direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising, highlighting its impact on patient engagement despite physicians' mixed opinions on its influence on the doctor-patient relationship.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study developed a DPC cell line by introducing mutant CDK4, Cyclin D1, and TERT, making it a promising tool to study downstream signaling pathways activated by testosterone in androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study examined the safety and efficacy of dupilumab in adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, finding that it was well tolerated and significantly improved symptoms over 52 weeks, with its safety profile similar to that in adults.
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February 2022 in “Advanced Science” This study demonstrated that incorporating PDA@Ag nanoparticles into a cationic guar gum hydrogel significantly enhanced photothermal conversion efficiency, achieving superior antibacterial efficacy both in vitro and in vivo, advancing the potential of PDA as a photothermal antibacterial agent.
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March 2021 in “Drug design, development and therapy” This review summarizes the pharmacology, mechanisms, and clinical efficacy of topical immunotherapy for alopecia areata but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that maintenance treatment with diphenylcyclopropenone was associated with a lower relapse rate in alopecia areata patients, highlighting the importance of adjusting treatment intervals post-improvement.
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August 2010 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study achieved a first by successfully forming large quantities of dermal papilla spheroidal microtissues, which retained their hair induction potential, using a micropatterned culture system.
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October 2014 in “Stem Cells” This study found that PDGF-D acts as a potent mitogenic factor in adipose-derived stem cells, enhancing their proliferation, migration, and growth factor expression, suggesting its use as a preconditioning agent for ASC transplantation.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that inhibiting DPP4 during a critical period post-wounding increases hair follicle regeneration and Wnt signaling in large skin wounds.
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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.
March 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This report details a case study where a 40-year-old woman experienced allergic contact dermatitis and angioedema-like symptoms after using PPD-containing hair dye. Patch testing confirmed a positive reaction to PPD, highlighting the substance's potential to cause both T-cell and IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reactions.
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November 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This study found that diphenylcyclopropenone therapy resulted in over 50% hair regrowth in 71% of alopecia totalis patients, with a significant relapse association with thyroid disease, suggesting treatment could be viable but should continue for at least two years.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that DPP4 is significantly involved in matrix deposition and fibrosis in human skin fibroblasts, although the exact functions of DPP4 remain unclear.
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January 2001 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” This study found that TPA induces apoptosis in pig renal epithelial cells by affecting cell cycle proteins, and activated ras can prevent this process.
June 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This report describes a 60-year-old female with pretibial pruritic papular dermatitis who showed significant improvement of skin lesions after one month of treatment with oral pentoxifylline. The authors highlight the unique clinical and histological features of PPPD and propose pentoxifylline as a potential therapy.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this animal study, the researchers found that DPP4 plays a crucial role in scar formation and wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis in mice, impacting regenerative repair.
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January 1987 in “Carcinogenesis” This study found that a single application of TCDD on the skin of hairless mice altered epidermal differentiation, changing keratin expression patterns similarly to a known tumor promoter.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the use of Dermal Papilla cells as in vitro models for studying hair growth modulators, emphasizing their role in aiding the development of new hair treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
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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.