April 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that novel thiol-reactive cross-linking agents, particularly APA, significantly improved the tensile strength and elasticity of human hair fibers by effectively regenerating disulfide bridges, with potential applications for advanced hair repair treatments in the cosmetic industry.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in microbiology” This study found that certain gut microbiota are linked with androgenetic alopecia, identifying both risk and protective microbial factors, which could inform targeted probiotic strategies for managing AGA.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Celebrity endorsements can greatly increase interest in cosmetic procedures.
May 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Online resources for hair loss need better quality and readability.
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that a 10-week course of clindamycin and rifampicin was commonly used for treating folliculitis decalvans but the evidence on its efficacy remains inconclusive due to the low quality of available studies.
26 citations
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January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that livedoid and acro-ischemic skin manifestations were significantly associated with severe COVID-19, while chilblains-like eruptions appeared in less severe cases.
26 citations
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February 2015 in “Pediatric blood & cancer” This study analyzed 19 clinical trials and found that dermatologic adverse events, such as rash, xerosis, and mucositis, frequently occur in pediatric patients receiving targeted anticancer therapies.
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August 2015 in “Behaviour change” This study identified six belief themes that may contribute to hairpulling behavior in women with trichotillomania, suggesting an important role for cognitions in this disorder's phenomenology.
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July 2016 in “Genetica” This study found that in Liaoning cashmere goats, the BMP4 gene shows increased transcription from the anagen stage to telogen, and higher gene methylation correlates with reduced expression in skin tissue.
11 citations
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January 2021 in “Breast Care” This study found that quality of life, overall survival, and progression-free survival are the most important factors for postmenopausal patients with advanced breast cancer when considering treatment options.
7 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” This review concludes that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improve knee joint function compared to alternative treatments in managing knee osteoarthritis.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that isotretinoin therapy for acne vulgaris typically causes mild mucocutaneous adverse events, which are reversible and vary individually.
6 citations
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February 2023 in “Advances in Therapy” This study found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata receiving baricitinib had low incidence rates of adverse events, especially among low-risk individuals, with varying rates among those at higher risk.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” This study found no significant increase in depression risk associated with taking five-alpha reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia or alopecia, although further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
3 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Epidemiology” This study found that non-blinded assessors in randomized clinical trials exaggerated the effects of experimental interventions by about 29% compared to blinded assessors, indicating a significant potential for observer bias in treatment evaluations.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Biomedicines” This study found that, in male patients with patellar tendinopathy, bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cell treatment improved tendon regeneration, organization, strength, and pain relief more effectively than leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma over 12 months.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Cancers” This study observed that COVID-19 infection in cancer patients may worsen lung damage, leading to over a 50% reduction in lung volume and increased lung density due to scar tissue formation.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that microinfusion of 0.5% minoxidil in the scalp led to a significant reduction in diastolic blood pressure, indicating systemic absorption, while the control group experienced a rise in systolic pressure possibly due to procedural pain.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “JMIR AI” This study highlights potential benefits for public health agencies and policymakers in understanding and communicating about PCC symptomatology and experiences.
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, female pattern hair loss in Chinese Han patients was characterized by decreased hair density and shaft diameter, with minor gender differences and the vertex most affected.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study conducted a large-scale comparison using FAERS data to assess the post-marketing safety profiles of spironolactone, eplerenone, and finerenone, finding unique adverse event patterns for each drug and highlighting the need for personalized safety monitoring and further investigation in other pharmacovigilance databases.
February 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” September 2025 in “Animals” This study identified novel genetic variations in the KRTAP22-2 gene among eight sheep breeds but found no association between these genotypes and wool fibre traits, indicating possible species-specific differences compared to goats.
July 2025 in “Genome biology” This study highlighted the effectiveness of HT-scCAT-seq as a tool for understanding gene regulation in single cells, offering insights into embryonic skin development and proposing a framework for exploring regulatory mechanisms in various biological and disease contexts.
This study utilized the USFDA AERS to identify significant associations between various medications—such as anti-osteoporotic drugs and phenytoin—and gingival disorders, noting emergent signals with finasteride, COVID-19 vaccine, and levothyroxine, suggesting a need for awareness of oral side effects.
December 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
February 2024 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This study reviewed 562 alopecia areata patients in Colombia, observing a higher prevalence in women and common use of steroid injections and topical minoxidil as treatments.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study found that higher expression of the Hoxc13 gene in specific areas of hair follicles is associated with longer wool length in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
25 citations
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December 2022 in “Indonesian Journal of Science and Technology” This study found that ethyl acetate extract from peanut stems demonstrated very strong antioxidant properties and moderate cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 cell lines in in-vitro and in-silico settings.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” This source highlights that while plant sterols show potential benefits and applications in various industries, significant research gaps, including their complex structures and mechanisms, hinder their broader use, emphasizing the need for innovative sources and sustainable methods for their study.