May 2026 in “Research Square” This study found that alopecia-related content on TikTok is generally low in quality, with dermatologist-created videos being higher quality but receiving less engagement compared to personal experience videos.
April 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study highlights the necessity for regionally tailored dermatology guidelines in Africa, given that existing international guidelines often overlook the continent's unique dermatological challenges, such as diverse skin presentations, cultural practices, and limited healthcare resources.
April 2026 in “Research Square” This study found that COVID-19 infection disrupts spermatogenesis, alters testicular cell populations, and may impact male fertility by causing long-term changes in testicular function and reduced sperm quality, as observed even in patients who have recovered from the acute phase of the infection.
March 2026 in “JAAD reviews.”
In this narrative review, researchers synthesized current evidence on topical metformin's potential benefits for various skin conditions, citing primarily preclinical studies that highlight its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and regenerative properties, although clinical translation requires further rigorous trials.
January 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This systematic review found that patients with androgenetic alopecia have an elevated prevalence of psychiatric conditions, which may increase their susceptibility to post-finasteride syndrome symptoms.
January 2026 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Androgenetic alopecia treatments focus on reducing hair loss by targeting hormones, with new therapies showing promise but needing more research.
June 2025 in “Histopathology” This study found that in superficial angiomyxomas, S100A4-positive mesenchymal niches may induce non-neoplastic adnexal epithelial growth, and highlighted evidence of mesenchymal-to-epithelial transition in eccrine duct branching, especially in Carney's complex cases.
January 2025 in “Human Reproduction Open” This study found that approximately 26% of women with Type 1 diabetes have undiagnosed androgen disorders, with polycystic ovary syndrome being the most common, particularly in those with premenarcheal onset of diabetes.
January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed significant racial disparities in alopecia quality of life research, with fewer studies and less funding focusing on Black patients compared to other racial groups, indicating a need for more inclusive and diverse participant recruitment.
In this case report, a two-year-old girl with acrodermatitis enteropathica was misdiagnosed for over a year before low serum zinc levels led to the correct diagnosis, and her skin lesions resolved completely after two weeks of zinc sulfate treatment.
April 2024 in “Cell death and differentiation” This study discusses how different modes of regulated cell death in keratinocytes affect skin stem cell niches, and their role in skin inflammation, injury repair, and cancer, based on findings from human dermatological conditions and experimental mouse models.
January 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, the researchers found that deleting ceramide synthase 4 in the skin's epidermis alters stem cell differentiation, disrupting hair follicle structure and barrier function, potentially leading to immune responses similar to atopic dermatitis.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” In this case report, a dog was diagnosed with dermatophytosis, a zoonotic fungal infection common in humid climates, presenting with alopecia in the neck and ear regions.
May 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause long-term skin problems and has changed how skin doctors work.
November 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article describes a case of pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy, a rare, benign skin condition that occurs in the later stages of pregnancy and resolves after delivery without affecting maternal or fetal health.
June 2021 in “Dermatologic surgery” This review discusses the measurement of patient satisfaction in acne scar treatment studies, highlighting the need for standardized satisfaction questions to enhance comparability and future research; it reports no new clinical results.
November 2020 in “UNC Libraries” In this study, researchers identified seven new genetic loci associated with prostate cancer susceptibility through a multi-stage genome-wide association study.
October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document honored Yvonne, announced upcoming dermatology events, and introduced new journal editors.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that dysregulated microRNA expression in mice may be linked to aberrant gene activity that contributes to the development of alopecia areata.
January 2016 in “The Australian Pharmacist” Tofacitinib might be used to treat hair loss.
November 2014 in “Surgical research updates” In this study, PRP improved capillary formation and increased hair follicle density after hair transplantation in rats, suggesting it may enhance the success of such procedures.
June 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that among HIV-infected women, central lipohypertrophy was associated with shorter eyelashes but not changes in scalp hair texture or inflammation.
This review outlines diagnostic and treatment approaches for hirsutism, highlighting spironolactone or cyproterone acetate with oral contraceptives as the most effective therapy, and reports no new empirical results.
January 1992 in “Biology of the Cell” Retinoic acid receptors are important for hair follicle development.
November 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” In this study, the authors successfully translated, culturally adapted, and validated the Women's Androgenetic Alopecia Quality of Life questionnaire into Spanish, demonstrating it as a reliable tool for assessing female pattern hair loss.
January 2022 in “Journal of Healthcare Sciences” This review discusses the epidemiology and available treatments for male androgenetic alopecia, noting that while current therapies can slow progression, they provide only partial hair restoration, and further research is needed for new strategies.
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April 2024 in “Metabolites” This study reviews the current research on the metabolomic profile and antimicrobial properties of the Cannabis plant, highlighting its effective antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria while noting a lack of studies on its impact on plant and aquatic pathogens, emphasizing potential agricultural benefits.
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January 2020 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This study found that serlopitant may reduce pruritus intensity compared to placebo in patients with chronic pruritus of unknown origin, though evidence is of low certainty and effects on other outcomes are unclear.
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October 2024 in “Food Science and Biotechnology”