3 citations
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July 2004 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” This case study describes a 4-year-old girl's diagnosis of erythrokeratodermia variabilis despite various ineffective treatments, highlighting a rare skin condition with persistent symptoms.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cluster Science” This review explores the potential of metal nanoparticles as innovative treatments for alopecia, highlighting their effectiveness in promoting hair regrowth, enhancing drug delivery, and modulating gene expression while also assessing the related experimental methodologies and regulatory considerations.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, Rosa rugosa water extract improved hair length and thickness in a mouse model of DHT-induced alopecia by enhancing the expression of hair growth-promoting factors while inhibiting growth-suppressive proteins, suggesting its potential as a natural therapy for hair loss prevention.
70 citations
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January 2014 in “International review of cell and molecular biology” This review discusses the role of keratins in maintaining epidermal structure and function and reports no new results; the authors emphasize the lack of rational therapies for skin disorders linked to keratin mutations.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study suggests that maternal hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance may induce ferroptosis in the gravid uterus and placenta in rats, but through distinct molecular mechanisms.
23 citations
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May 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, no association was found between the AR gene and type II androgenetic alopecia in Egyptian women, suggesting it is not a useful biomarker for predisposition.
20 citations
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May 2023 in “Biological Trace Element Research” This study found that repeated oral intake of 0.5 or 5 mg/kg of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles induced pulmonary toxicity in rats, with dose-dependent oxidative stress and inflammation observed, but no notable toxicity was seen at a 0.05 mg/kg dose.
17 citations
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August 2015 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that deferiprone significantly reduced dermal fibrosis and skin thickness in mice with chronic kidney disease treated with Omniscan, suggesting iron's role in gadolinium chelate toxicity and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.
16 citations
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February 2018 in “BMC Genomics” This paper reviews genome-based personalized medicine developments using Web services for analyzing SNPs in reproductive potential but reports no new clinical findings.
13 citations
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October 2021 in “The Journal of Microbiology” This study found that human placenta hydrolysate reduced SARS-CoV-2 replication and improved immune response in ferret models, suggesting potential as a COVID-19 treatment.
June 2023 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” This study found that 12-week oral supplementation of Ageratum conyzoides extract significantly reduced hairline recession and affected prostaglandin levels in adults with hair loss, though hair density increases were not statistically significant, and no improvements were found in other hair loss measures compared to placebo.
January 2019 in “Springer Reference Medizin” This article reviews the role of factor Xa inhibitors like Rivaroxaban and suggests they may eventually replace vitamin K antagonists, but their side effects require further clarification.
April 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses potential mechanisms and treatments for trichodynia, noting a lack of strong literature support and reporting no new clinical results; the authors highlight several hypotheses and available treatment options.
17 citations
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April 2023 in “Cell Biology International” This review examines the role of red cell distribution width and its association with iron metabolism and other factors in diagnosing and monitoring various anemic and non-anemic conditions, reporting no new clinical findings.
23 citations
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” This review highlights the mixed roles of testosterone in COVID-19, noting both potential benefits through anti-inflammatory effects and risks due to increased virus entry, with low testosterone linked to increased severity.
7 citations
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May 2024 in “Life” This study found no significant laboratory differences between Caucasian adults with non-cicatricial alopecia and healthy controls, but reported that affected individuals were significantly younger, suggesting that lifestyle and diet might contribute to early hair loss risk.
December 2025 in “Antioxidants” This study reported that fermented yeast complex extract may promote hair regrowth by modulating antioxidative and anti-inflammatory pathways in dermal papilla cells and increasing hair follicle numbers in an animal model.
January 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” This case study details the successful treatment of macrophage activation syndrome with dexamethasone and cyclosporine in a 36-year-old woman with adult-onset Still's disease, highlighting the critical importance of timely aggressive treatment.
March 2026 in “Molecules” This review reports that Dang Gui (Radix Angelica sinensis) possesses bidirectional immunoregulatory effects, enhancing immune cell proliferation and function, and may benefit immune-related diseases such as cancer and anemia. It also evaluates regulatory and safety aspects, aiming to guide future research and clinical use.
104 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This study suggests that in rats, maternal hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance lead to activation of ferroptosis in the gravid uterus and placenta, mediated by different molecular and cellular mechanisms.
This study observed that a combination of sinapic acid and glabridin from Zhimo herbal extract improved hair growth and reduced oxidative stress in a DHT-induced model of androgenetic alopecia in mice by preventing ferroptosis and stabilizing β-Catenin, offering potential application for AGA treatment.
April 2011 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” This study found that an anti-atopic lotion containing fucoidan helped heal skin damage in hairless mice with atopic dermatitis by reducing skin thickness and modulating immune responses.
3 citations
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April 2020 in “American Journal of Case Reports” This case report describes the first instance of juvenile hemochromatosis type 2A associated with secondary hypothyroidism, linked to a novel mutation in the HJV gene.
1 citations
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November 2001 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
The document concludes that hair loss in women is complex, often linked to aging, health conditions, and nutritional deficiencies, and emotional impacts should not be underestimated.
October 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mice treatments didn't grow hair, a patient treatment may affect immune response, and people with hair loss often feel anxious or depressed.
105 citations
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January 2009 in “Medicine” This study found that ethinylestradiol and high-dose cyproterone acetate significantly reduced hirsutism scores and were effective for treating acne and alopecia in women with hyperandrogenism.
20 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that lower serum and tissue vitamin D receptor levels in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia patients may play a role in the pathogenesis of these hair diseases.
This chapter reviews the prevalence, pathogenesis, and management of hair and scalp disorders but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair follicle stem cells have significant potential for treating various disorders.