March 2025 in “Journal of Bio Innovation” This review examines the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of dermatophytosis (ringworm) in dogs and cats, highlighting the role of Microsporum canis and the public health implications of zoophilic dermatophytes, affecting roughly 20-25% of the global population.
This source provides a comprehensive reference on recent advancements and innovative approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of common dermatological conditions, highlighting significant updates for clinical practice in dermatology.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Morphology” In this study conducted on mouse fetuses, valproic acid was found to reduce Sonic Hedgehog expression in the skin and hair follicles, but the inclusion of vitamin E helped mitigate this effect, supporting its potential role in managing valproic acid-induced changes.
In this narrative review, researchers evaluated existing literature on the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia, finding that while no curative treatment exists, clinical improvements can be achieved through personalized and combined therapy approaches.
December 2024 in “Turkish Journal of Forensic Medicine” This review examines the role and significance of next-generation sequencing technologies in forensic identification and other forensic applications, but reports no new findings.
In this study, researchers identified an elite germplasm of the medicinal plant Eclipta alba, known for its liver disease benefits, with higher growth, yield, and wedelolactone content, suitable for large-scale cultivation to reduce strain on wild populations.
This research explores if COVID-19, analogous to SARS-CoV, may result in long-term pulmonary fibrosis in recovered patients, although current evidence on the persistence or resolution of lung changes over time remains unknown.
October 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This article discusses the surveillance and spread of hand, foot, and mouth disease in China, Singapore, and Indonesia, and reports no new results, emphasizing the need for improved prevention and management strategies.
This study reviewed the etiology, mechanisms, and treatments of scarring alopecias and noted that early and accurate identification is crucial due to overlapping features among different types, making differential diagnosis challenging.
August 2024 in “Polo del Conocimiento” This article discusses psoriasis, highlighting its common triggers, such as trauma and infections, and potential treatment options ranging from topical therapies to systemic medications like methotrexate for severe cases.
June 2024 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” In this case report, a 44-year-old woman underwent a successful hair transplantation using follicular unit extraction on a myocutaneous free flap, resulting in an 80 to 85% hair survival rate after 12 months and significant improvement in external alopecia aesthetics.
June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, significant upregulation of the genes SFRP2 and PTGDS was found in bald hair follicles of female pattern hair loss patients compared to non-bald follicles, suggesting these genes may be biomarkers and play a role in hair loss for this condition.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified a network of interactions between miRNAs and mRNAs that involve key signaling pathways, suggesting new insights into the mechanisms behind androgenetic alopecia.
This study developed a topical dutasteride-loaded Insitu-emulgel for treating androgenetic alopecia, finding it effectively controls drug release, enhances skin penetration, and may improve patient compliance compared to traditional topical treatments, though further clinical research is underway.
May 2024 in “SPIRE - Sciences Po Institutional REpository” This study reviewed existing literature to provide comprehensive insights into diagnosing and managing alopecia areata, emphasizing the importance of understanding its classification, etiology, and the diverse treatment options available for improved patient care.
This review of existing literature reports that photobiomodulation shows high effectiveness and safety in treating dermatological conditions like acne, psoriasis, and alopecia, though standardized clinical trials are needed to further validate its therapeutic benefits.
In this retrospective study, researchers found that baricitinib was effective for treating moderate to severe alopecia areata, with response rates in 24 patients comparable to existing real-world data, and no new safety concerns were identified.
This study in diabetic db/db mice found that treatment with the antihypertensive agents minoxidil or nebivolol stimulated elastogenesis and inhibited elastolysis, leading to restored elastic fibers, reduced aortic stiffening, and normalized blood pressure.
March 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and drug research” In this review, the authors explored current and novel treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, noting both FDA-approved pharmacologic treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride and various non-pharmacologic and surgical methods, including hair transplantation and scalp micro-pigmentation.
March 2024 in “Vestnik Rossijskogo universiteta družby narodov. Seriâ Agronomiâ i životnovodstvo” In this study, the researchers used a transgenic mouse model to examine how Wnt and Shh signalling impact skin tumour development when BMP is inhibited, finding that inhibiting Wnt and Shh pathways significantly slows tumour formation in these mice.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology” This review highlights the important role of lymphatic vessels in skin regeneration and their interaction with skin stem cells, emphasizing recent research advancements and potential implications for managing skin diseases.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology” In this review, the authors explore strategies for inducing scarless skin regeneration by modulating dermal signaling or specific fibroblast subsets to promote the formation of new hair follicles in wounds, particularly focusing on mimicking neonatal skin's regenerative capabilities.
January 2024 in “La Ciencia al Servicio de la Salud y Nutrición” This narrative review attributes antiandrogenic properties to spironolactone, reporting its effectiveness in treating dermatological conditions like alopecia androgenica, acne, and hirsutism, though highlighting necessary attention to potential adverse effects and contraindications.
January 2024 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” In this study, combining Ginkgo biloba extract dropping pills with butylphthalide capsules improved cognitive and neurological function, daily living activities, and reduced inflammatory responses in patients with cognitive dysfunction following an acute ischemic stroke, compared to butylphthalide treatment alone.
In this study, low-dose oral minoxidil was found to have a favorable safety profile for treating alopecia, with mostly mild side effects, in both general and hypertensive populations.
January 2024 in “Journal of Hard Tissue Biology” In this study, researchers found that a high-fat diet in mice induced downregulation of certain Krtap genes in the tongue, which may be linked to structural issues or oral cancer risk, highlighting a potential connection between oral health and systemic diseases like metabolic syndrome.
January 2024 in “Journal of chemical health risks” In this study, gold nanoparticles-embedded ceria nanoparticles with enhanced antioxidant activities effectively reduced inflammation and colon injury in a colitis mouse model, suggesting their potential as a nano-therapeutic for inflammatory bowel disease.
December 2023 in “Communications biology” This study found that inhibiting the HEDGEHOG-GLI1 pathway could reduce keloid size and gene expression, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic target for keloid pathogenesis.
December 2023 in “Juan Cuevas eBooks” This source describes the fourth volume of the "Guía de Procedimientos en Cirugía Plástica Reconstructiva" as an essential, expert-compiled reference detailing the latest advanced techniques in reconstructive plastic surgery for surgeons, residents, and professionals in the field.
November 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” This study found that engineered reconstituted skin can form morphogenetic units that promote tissue patterning and hair regeneration, with certain signaling pathways restoring this ability in adult and fetal cells.