August 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This study highlights the challenges faced by women with PCOS and emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes, such as diet and weight loss, as the primary treatment strategy to manage symptoms and reduce associated health risks.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study explored the effects of DPP, a 15-PGDH inhibitor, on human follicle dermal papilla cells damaged by dihydrotestosterone and observed that DPP enhanced wound healing, reduced reactive oxygen species, and increased hair growth in ex vivo human hair follicle cultures.
This study found that increasing hair loss in men was associated with appearing older, less attractive, and less successful, but more family-oriented and likeable, highlighting the influence of hair loss on first impressions.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” This study found that the topical Shen Bai hair growing decoction may improve androgenetic alopecia in mice by suppressing TNF-α and IL-6 levels, enhancing follicle density, and reducing apoptosis.
February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study reviews current evidence on the role of ILC3s in the skin, highlighting their potential involvement in responding to microbiome changes such as those associated with acne and suggesting gaps in understanding their mechanisms.
This study analyzed scalp hair proteins from healthy children and their mothers, finding that non-structural proteins could serve as promising biomarkers for understanding long-term developmental changes and health status linked to early childhood experiences.
January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” This study suggests that incorporating matrisomal components into biomaterials could enhance skin wound healing in mammals that do not naturally regenerate tissues like the axolotl and Acomys.
June 2022 in “Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology” This case report describes a rare association where herpes zoster infection may have triggered the first attack of NMOSD with systemic vasculitis in a patient, suggesting potential overlaps in immunopathogenesis.
April 2022 in “Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry” In this literature review, researchers compiled evidence on repurposed synthetic radioprotective agents, including metformin and simvastatin, that have demonstrated potential in mitigating the side effects of radiotherapy in cancer treatment.
Developing microRNA-based treatments is hard but has potential.
January 2022 in “Case Reports in Clinical Medicine” This study observed that infrared light treatment promoted cellular repair and reduced neck tightness in a patient with acid burns in Pakistan.
February 2021 in “International journal of men's social and community health” This study found that online forums provide insights into men's experiences with baldness, highlighting issues such as distress, stigma, and resistance while suggesting a need for better support resources.
This study reported that women with acanthosis nigricans and insulin resistance often exhibit signs of hyperandrogenism, including hirsutism, and have elevated fasting plasma insulin compared to controls.
February 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that specific junctional proteins are significantly downregulated in balding regions of the scalp in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting disrupted cell communication may play a role in hair loss.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review concludes that platelet-rich plasma treatment is effective for androgenetic alopecia, with recommendations for a specific volume, frequency, and duration of therapy for optimal results.
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August 2017 in “Clinical case reports” A rare skin condition causes red and dark patches on the face and limbs.
May 2023 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” This review highlights the diverse pharmacological properties of Eclipta alba, often used traditionally in Asian medicine, detailing its hepatoprotective, hair growth promoting, antidiabetic, and other therapeutic activities linked to its chemical compounds such as wedelolactone.
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October 2000 This report discusses a request for a health hazard evaluation at Equifax in St. Petersburg, Florida concerning potential workplace exposures related to reported employee health issues, particularly hair loss, but provides no new results.
November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The electronic version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index is as effective as the paper version, with most patients preferring it.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” This case study reports a new LAMB3 mutation linked to junctional epidermolysis bullosa with severe urinary tract stenosis, outlining treatment challenges and expanding knowledge of EB-related urological complications.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Epilepsy” This paper provides correct answers and explanations for multiple-choice questions related to epilepsy, but does not present new research findings.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Treating chronic hand eczema costs about the same in statutory and occupational health insurances in Germany, but work-related cases may lead to higher indirect costs due to longer work absences.
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December 2009 in “PubMed” This case study highlights a pediatric instance of eruptive vellus hair cysts partially responding to calcipotriene cream, aiming to remind clinicians about this often overlooked condition.
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July 2025 in “Chemosensors” This study developed a closed-loop system for emergency wound care that monitors infection in real-time using biomarkers and delivers amikacin-loaded liposomes for treatment, integrating a conductive hydrogel for environmental protection and antibacterial benefits.
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October 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” In this case report, an elderly woman with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp showed complete closure of eroded areas after treatment with prednisone and topical tacrolimus, resulting in stable scarring alopecia.
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August 2018 in “The FASEB journal” This study found that Hoxc13-/- rabbits exhibit complete hair loss on the head and dorsum, providing a potential model for understanding human ECTD-9 and related dermatological conditions.
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, highlighting clinical features, potential viral reactivations, and treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
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February 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study of 20 patients with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, using trichoscopy improved diagnosis, and treatments with high-potency steroids or topical tacrolimus effectively reduced inflammatory signs, suggesting these as first-line treatments.
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that pigmented hair-thickening fibers improved the appearance of scalp alopecia in patients with epidermolysis bullosa, although they may cause pruritus and should be used cautiously.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article reports a case of erosive pustular dermatosis on the scalp of an elderly male, highlighting its complex diagnosis and successful treatment with high-potency topical corticosteroids.