73 citations
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February 2023 in “Polymers” This review discusses the unique properties, design, and fabrication of peptide hydrogels for biomedical applications, focusing on advances in drug delivery, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine; it reports no new clinical results.
59 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” This study found IL-17/IL-36 signaling to be predominant in both endotypes of Netherton syndrome, with distinct molecular profiles between NS-ILC and NS-SE lesions, offering potential therapeutic targets.
54 citations
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December 2004 in “PubMed” This study suggests that topical Cyclosporin A formulations, with or without a penetration enhancer, effectively stimulated hair regrowth in a rat model of alopecia areata.
44 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of applied ecology” This review discusses the use of hair analysis for examining stress and reproduction hormone levels in wildlife and highlights the need for more comprehensive physiological validations across species.
42 citations
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August 2021 in “Narra J” This study found that many COVID-19 survivors experience persistent psychological symptoms, hair loss, and other health issues, highlighting the need for further long-term research on these prolonged effects.
39 citations
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November 2013 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that massaging the skin significantly increases follicular penetration of liposomes in an ex vivo setting, while occlusion only enhanced penetration for rigid liposomes.
33 citations
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January 2017 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study of Danish women found no evidence linking hair cortisol concentration to hair dyeing status or the frequency of hair washing.
30 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” This review discusses the role of the TMPRSS2 gene in SARS-CoV-2 infection susceptibility and outcomes, highlighting its differential expression in ethnic groups and potential as a target for COVID-19 treatments, but reports no new results.
18 citations
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February 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” This study demonstrated that a new topical treatment using ketotifen-loaded microneedles, designed for prolonged release, significantly reduced inflammatory markers in an animal model of allergic conjunctivitis, suggesting enhanced therapeutic delivery and sustained ocular benefits.
8 citations
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May 2024 in “Advanced NanoBiomed Research” This review examines advancements in lipid and inorganic nanocarriers, such as liposomes and inorganic nanoparticles, for transdermal drug delivery, noting enhanced absorption and stability but acknowledging that few have reached clinical use.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Invasomes effectively deliver drugs through the skin and have potential for improved treatments.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study suggests that wearing the hijab may lead to an earlier onset of alopecia in women, with vitamin D deficiency and seborrheic dermatitis contributing to the risk of developing telogen effluvium.
2 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” T cells affect skin cell genes in inflammatory diseases, and therapy can normalize these changes.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study found that topical calcipotriol was significantly more effective than topical tacrolimus in promoting hair growth for alopecia areata patients, demonstrating 67% efficacy compared to 33% efficacy with tacrolimus over a 6-month period.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Community Medicine & Public Health” In this study, researchers observed that low-risk COVID-19 hospital staff experienced similar persistent symptoms for at least 30 days after discharge, suggesting the need for targeted monitoring and parameter indicators post-infection clearance.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found that hospitalized pediatric COVID-19 patients frequently display skin, mucosal, and nail manifestations, particularly periorbital erythema and edema, and the authors suggest COVID-19 be considered among childhood viral exanthem rashes.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “KnE medicine” This study demonstrated that a nanoemulsion hair tonic containing 7% candlenut oil accelerated hair growth more effectively in Mus musculus than both lower concentrations and a commercial ginseng tonic.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” This case report highlights a rare adverse event where a patient with inactive idiopathic papilledema experienced increased intracranial pressure after taking spironolactone, which resolved upon discontinuation of the drug.
January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study demonstrated that aqueous and hydroethanolic extracts of Catharanthus roseus and Schwenckia americana showed no acute oral toxicity at the tested dose in rats, although histological changes in kidney and liver tissues were observed.
May 2026 in “Science Advances” This research observed that translation initiation shifts from cap-dependent to IRES-mediated pathways varied across tissues and cell types under stress and differentiation conditions in mice, with low IRES/Cap ratios signaling high stemness and potential multipotency, mediated by the RNA processing protein PTBP1.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This research systematically reviewed studies on natural-based hydrogel, hydrocolloid, and hydrofiber dressings for diabetic wound healing, finding they exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and other beneficial effects, but noted the need for standardized models and regulatory compliance to enhance clinical translation.
March 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This narrative review highlights important religious and cultural factors influencing dermatologic care for Muslim patients and proposes culturally sensitive strategies to improve patient-centered care, emphasizing respect for privacy, dignity, and spiritual values.
In this six-year study of a Saudi cohort, oral tofacitinib showed favorable long-term effectiveness for patients with AA, with manageable adverse events requiring regular monitoring.
September 2025 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study compared the effectiveness of adding Biotin supplements to PRP treatment against using PRP alone for androgenetic alopecia patients and found no additional benefits in hair regrowth when Biotin was included.
September 2025 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This randomized controlled trial reported that combining oral Biotin supplements with PRP offered no additional benefits for hair regrowth in patients with Androgenetic Alopecia compared to PRP alone.
In this study, researchers observed that IRES/Cap translation initiation increased during caloric stress across cell differentiation states and also unexpectedly rose during normal differentiation processes in mice, with lower IRES/Cap being linked to higher stem cell potential, mediated by PTBP1, a RNA processing protein.
January 2025 in “ANNALS OF PAKISTAN MEDICAL & ALLIED PROFESSIONALS” This study found that insulin resistance is common among Pakistani women with PCOS and is independently associated with increased hyperandrogenism, as indicated by correlations with testosterone levels and other androgenic measures.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” In this study, researchers explored the dermatologic manifestations of celiac disease in children, highlighting dermatitis herpetiformis and other common skin conditions, and concluded that early recognition and management with a gluten-free diet and possible pharmacological interventions enhance outcomes.
September 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” This study found that primary health physicians in Saudi Arabia generally have low knowledge and practice scores regarding the use of vitamins and minerals for treating hair loss, with no significant difference between more or less experienced doctors.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” In this study, dermatophytosis in cattle around Parbhani was found to have a prevalence of 17.2%, with Clove oil treatment showing the quickest recovery in 7 days.