344 citations
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May 2018 in “EMBO journal” This review discusses the regulation of the MiT-TFE family transcription factors, particularly TFEB, through phosphorylation-mediated subcellular localization and reports no new clinical results.
78 citations
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August 2017 in “Endocrine Reviews” This review discusses the free hormone hypothesis for measuring "free" testosterone and critiques its theoretical basis and clinical application, noting it lacks critical empirical testing and has inconsistent utility in assessing androgen status.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that STAT3 directly inhibits the sheep FST gene and cell proliferation, shedding light on the molecular mechanisms of hair follicle development and wool characteristics.
November 2023 in “Anticancer Research” The researchers reported that pulsed FUS can enhance the tumor-killing effects of cisplatin by unbinding it from albumin in cervical cancer, but further study is needed to measure its selective delivery to tumors.
46 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that trichoscopic features, such as perifollicular erythema and cicatricial white patches, are independently associated with pruritus and the severity of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
September 2026 in “Apollo Medicine” In this case report, researchers observed that a 35-year-old male with alopecia universalis achieved full regrowth of scalp, eyebrow, and facial hair with oral upadacitinib treatment after previous therapies failed to provide lasting relief.
24 citations
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February 2023 in “BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies” This study found that Forsythiaside A may protect against sepsis-induced acute kidney injury in mice by reducing inflammation and apoptosis through modulation of ER stress responses.
May 2022 in “Reactions Weekly” 3 citations
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July 2016 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that the proposed LC-MS/MS method accurately quantified the drug content in split tablets of finasteride and terbinafine, revealing significant variability and suggesting that non-scored tablets should not be split.
14 citations
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June 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This paper presents consensus guidelines for standardized diagnostic criteria and assessment methods for frontal fibrosing alopecia to improve clinical research and data collection globally.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This report analyzed an FDA adverse event database and aimed to evaluate and describe post-finasteride syndrome potentially related to dutasteride, but it does not report new clinical findings.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This meta-analysis suggests a significant association between the use of facial sunscreen and moisturizer and frontal fibrosing alopecia, while finding no significant relationship with hair products or treatments.
49 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses the limited treatment options for pediatric alopecia areata and the lack of controlled studies for therapies like systemic and off-label immunosuppressive drugs, without reporting new clinical results.
16 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This case study reports that a 23-year-old woman with alopecia universalis experienced complete hair regrowth after six months of treatment with tofacitinib, a JAK-3 inhibitor.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” In this retrospective study of 1,415 male hair transplant patients, punch technology improvements for the FUE method were associated with an increased number of total grafts and multi-hair follicular units over time, making FUE a preferred choice for hair transplantation.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” FFA in men shows unique features and treatment results vary widely.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is a potential alternative treatment for alopecia totalis, especially in patients with a shorter duration of the condition and more preserved hair follicles, but the overall response rate is low.
2 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a helpful and quick method to diagnose hair loss without shaving.
July 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This report describes the integration of follicular unit extraction (FUE) into a medical practice and notes a learning curve for both the physician and staff, but presents no clinical results.
October 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” This case study demonstrated that off-label tofacitinib treatment led to full regrowth of scalp hair after 18 months in a patient with alopecia areata universalis, following unsuccessful therapies.
June 2026 in “Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia” This study concluded that oral tofacitinib significantly improved symptoms in patients with lichen planus pigmentosus who did not respond to conventional treatments, showing it as a viable alternative.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, sublingual tofacitinib achieved a longer estimated half-life than oral administration in treatment-resistant alopecia areata patients, potentially supporting daily dosing; overall treatment response was modest.
11 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the various designs of follicular unit excision punches used in hair transplantation without reporting new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of understanding each punch's benefits and limitations.
10 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that sterile fucoidan promotes T cell proliferation but reduces differentiation at higher concentrations and suppresses osteogenic differentiation in co-cultured environments.
16 citations
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May 2004 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article describes efforts in the field of hair restoration to achieve complete results in fewer sessions, but it does not report new clinical outcomes.
21 citations
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January 2000 in “Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy” This study found that trichothiodystrophy can be diagnosed prenatally in the second trimester using an endoscopically-guided fetal eyebrow biopsy, with sulfur content analysis being the most reliable test.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “Czech Journal of Animal Science” This study found that specific SNPs in the sheep FAT1 gene are significantly associated with wool quality traits, suggesting potential markers for improving wool crimp, fibre length, and fibre diameter in breeding.
September 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This article reviews Frambusia, a skin-contact-spread tropical infection, and stresses improving medical professionals' diagnostic and treatment skills to achieve the WHO's eradication target by 2030, without reporting new results.
13 citations
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September 2019 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, high levels of the protein Flii in mice were associated with worsened symptoms and inflammation in ulcerative colitis, suggesting Flii may inhibit mucosal healing.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract discusses the FitSpresso weight loss supplement's potential benefits and mechanisms but provides no clinical research findings; it reports on its ingredients and consumer ratings instead.