39 citations
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December 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” This study identified mutations in the SNRPE gene that may disrupt hair growth, linking a spliceosome component to hereditary hair loss disorders.
34 citations
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July 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study found that ion-paired solutions significantly improved the skin penetration of risedronate in hairless mice compared to risedronate alone.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Biological and Environmental Investigations” This study developed and validated a reliable RP-HPLC method for accurately quantifying dutasteride in pharmaceutical formulations and bulk pharmaceuticals using a Shiseido C18 analytical column, demonstrating precision, accuracy, and sensitivity across a concentration range of 10 to 22 ppm.
46 citations
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May 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that the vitamin D receptor is essential for the self-renewal, migration, and differentiation of epidermal stem cells during skin wound healing in mice.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Substance P increased mitochondrial activity and biogenesis markers in cultured human scalp hair follicles, suggesting a novel link between stress-related neuropeptide signaling and hair follicle mitochondrial responses.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that a novel saw palmetto supercritical CO2 extract effectively inhibits 5α-reductase type II in vitro, suggesting its potential for promoting prostate health in benign prostatic hyperplasia.
January 2026 in “Pattern Recognition” This study found that their newly developed ADRL framework significantly improved the accuracy of scalp tissue layer segmentation in HR-MR images compared to existing methods.
6 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that a novel R343H mutation in the vitamin D receptor gene impairs its transcription activity, contributing to hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets and alopecia in the affected family.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” In this study, a novel VDR gene mutation was identified in a child with HVDRR, and the researchers observed that high-dose intravenous calcium therapy led to significant and sustained improvement in rickets symptoms.
February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this animal study, finasteride exposure led to impaired spermatogenesis in rats, while the novel compound DA-9401, derived from three medicinal herbs, demonstrated potential in improving sperm parameters and reducing testicular apoptosis when used alone or with finasteride.
91 citations
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This study found that the RpoN/RpoS pathway regulates gene expression in Borrelia burgdorferi, influencing its ability to persist in mammals and adapt to different hosts.
4 citations
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September 2015 in “JAAD case reports” This article reviews the characteristics and inheritance patterns of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans, but it does not present new clinical findings, noting the disease's complex and poorly understood pathogenesis.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
6 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports that spironolactone use was associated with a decreased risk of developing rosacea compared to other diuretics, particularly in current users without previous androgenic skin disease diagnoses.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Cureus” In a retrospective study, researchers found that topical spironolactone improved tear film quality and reduced inflammation related to meibomian gland dysfunction and evaporative dry eye in patients, demonstrating good tolerability and suggesting it as a potential therapy for managing the condition.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRIV-509 quickly improves skin barrier and cell health in atopic dermatitis.
February 2019 in “Case medical research” The document does not state whether dexpanthenol dermal spray helps skin recover after laser hair removal.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review describes advanced drug delivery systems for dithranol aimed at overcoming stability issues and skin irritation seen in conventional formulations, highlighting options like nanoparticles and liposomes for improved psoriasis treatment.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that strontium ranelate may promote cartilage regeneration by enhancing chondrogenic differentiation and inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in rat models of cartilage defects.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TEDAR is crucial for skin cell differentiation and barrier formation.
June 2026 in “Precision medicine and engineering.” In this study, researchers created a hydrogel that reduces oxidative stress and releases a pro-angiogenic drug in response to enzyme activity, which accelerated healing and improved tissue regeneration in chronic diabetic wounds during in vivo experiments.
57 citations
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September 2006 in “Cancer Nursing” This descriptive study reported that adults undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy experienced severe symptoms like fatigue and constipation, with nutrition changes being a common self-care strategy.
July 2012 in “EFSA supporting publications” This technical report from the European Food Safety Authority responds to comments on its previous scientific opinion regarding a health claim about spermidine and hair growth, reporting no new experimental results.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the TSPEAR gene cause a new form of ectodermal dysplasia affecting hair and tooth development.
24 citations
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November 2008 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia” In this study, mutations in the vitamin D receptor were identified in Brazilian children with rickets and alopecia, leading to impaired receptor activation and reduced 24-hydroxylase expression.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, low-dose spironolactone reduced the severity of female pattern hair loss in a small group of women without causing significant side effects, suggesting it may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment option.
12 citations
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September 2014 in “Bone” This study characterized two siblings with hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets and a mutation in the vitamin D receptor, finding no immune-related disorders despite a defective T cell response to vitamin D.
March 2026 in “Planta Medica” Serenoa repens extract may help hair growth in both men and women.
7 citations
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June 2016 in “Bone Research” In this study, a Chinese Han family with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets was found to have a homozygous missense mutation in the VDR gene, and the affected individual uniquely responded well to treatment with oral calcium and low-dose calcitriol.