August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This review systematically analyzed 22 clinical trials on hair care, finding that while most studies employed appropriate statistical methods, significant inconsistencies in reporting test assumptions and effect sizes may hinder reproducibility, highlighting a need for better standardization and transparency in these research practices.
May 2025 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This case study described a girl with vitamin D-dependent rickets type 2A who developed long-standing tertiary hyperparathyroidism, yet this did not hinder the healing of her rickets or normalization of hypophosphatemia; high doses of intravenous calcium were pivotal for recovery.
April 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants” This narrative highlights a study underscoring that vitiligo and alopecia areata are complex autoimmune conditions, often misclassified as cosmetic, which can hinder patients' access to necessary treatments despite their profound impact on quality of life and associated comorbidities.
January 2025 in “HemaSphere” This review discusses the implications of renaming myelodysplastic syndromes as "myelodysplastic neoplasms" and argues that the "low-risk" label may misrepresent patient experiences and hinder research.
September 2024 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” The study observed that in women, the number of hair follicles with an internal root sheath decreases with age in the parietal region, also hinting at a reduction in hair follicle and shaft width.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This study used molecular docking to analyze nine compounds from the Siddha herbal formulation Kushtakudori ennai, finding that they may effectively interact with androgen receptors to hinder hair follicle shrinkage and potentially reduce hair loss, showing potential as anti-alopecia treatments.
March 2024 in “Revista Ciências da Saúde CEUMA” This study found that administering testosterone increased the expression of sexual behavior and elevated serum testosterone and DHT levels in female capuchin monkeys, hinting at potential insights into testosterone use and its risks in humans.
March 2024 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study on male rats found that finasteride treatment led to the differential expression of several genes in the hypothalamus and hippocampus, hinting at potential links to observed side effects like depression, anxiety, and cognitive disturbances.
February 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This study found that in atrophic acne scars, inflammation infiltrates the pilosebaceous unit over time, affecting resident stem cells and hindering the normal regeneration of the epidermis and adnexal structures, leading to scarring.
This study investigated how different 3D bioprinted scaffold structures affect immune responses and hair growth in mice, finding that moderate immune response induced by certain structures stimulates hair growth, while excessive immune response can hinder hair follicle development.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that extracellular matrix scaffold membranes performed less effectively in wound healing for aged mice compared to younger ones, with senescent SPP1+ macrophages potentially hindering epidermal and fibroblast repair abilities.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers found that while blocking either glycolysis or glutaminolysis in cancer cells did not prevent tumor growth due to metabolic flexibility, simultaneous inhibition of both pathways hindered carcinoma development, indicating multiple interventions may be necessary for effective metabolic manipulation in cancer treatment.
August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that TLR2 is crucial for maintaining hair follicle health and regeneration, and its stimulation by the metabolite CEP may promote hair growth, while decreases in TLR2 and CEP in aging and obesity may hinder hair growth.
May 2023 in “GSC biological and pharmaceutical sciences” According to this study, forensic DNA phenotyping using Next Generation Sequencing can reliably predict certain visible traits like eye, hair, and skin color, though its routine implementation in forensics is hindered by incomplete genetic knowledge and ethical concerns in some countries.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This research suggests that hair keratins evolved from claw keratins in a hairless ancestor, with Hoxc13 controlling their expression in tetrapods, evidenced by the knockout of Hoxc13 hindering claw formation in Xenopus tropicalis frogs.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most men with lichen planopilaris had it confirmed by biopsy and often had thyroid issues, sexual dysfunction, or prostate cancer, hinting at a link with hormonal problems.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that B cells have dual roles in tumor immunity, with regulatory B cells potentially hindering immune responses against tumors in the melanoma mouse model.
June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This letter highlights the challenge of implementing ethical principles in healthcare due to society's dependence on financial systems, suggesting this may hinder public health and environmental well-being.
December 1998 in “福井大学教育学部紀要 第4部 教育科学” This study found that the bioconjugate nanoparticle HA-P5 significantly alleviated acne and reduced sebum production by inhibiting key signaling pathways without inducing unwanted protein expression that hinders acne treatment.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This paper reviews advancements in 3D human skin models using bioprinting, organoid, and organ-on-a-chip technologies, noting improvements in physiological realism through vascularization and multi-omics data, but also highlighting challenges such as cost and lack of standardization that hinder clinical adoption.
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This study developed a nanoemulsion of garlic oil and apple cider vinegar loaded with minoxidil to enhance drug permeation through skin, reporting improved ex vivo skin permeation parameters compared to an aqueous dispersion of minoxidil, suggesting potential benefits for treating alopecia areata.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” This study observed that mature neutrophils and their extracellular traps inhibit wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis in mice, despite being stimulated by pro-regenerative cues.
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November 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” This review discusses the role of various genetic regulators in maintaining human mesenchymal stem cell stemness and highlights strategies for ex-vivo expansion, but reports no new clinical findings.
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August 2017 This article reviews the mechanism, usage, and alternatives of the medication minoxidil in dermatology and reports no new clinical outcomes.
December 2022 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that six months of combined estrogen-progestin pill therapy led to a significant reduction in serum AMH levels and improvement in hyperandrogenic symptoms among women with PCOS.
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October 1994 in “Brain Research” In this study, researchers observed that dorsal horn cells in fetal sheep begin responding to natural cutaneous stimulation by mid-gestation, coinciding with the initial innervation of the skin.
January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” Krox20 is important for cell differentiation in the brain and hair follicles.
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November 2024 in “Molecular Biomedicine” This review discusses the mechanisms and engineering techniques for enhancing the targeted delivery of extracellular vesicles in therapies but reports no new clinical findings; the authors encourage further exploration to advance clinical applications.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Extracellular Vesicles” This review examines various methods for purifying extracellular vesicles loaded with drugs, highlighting their principles, benefits, and drawbacks, and stresses the importance of standardized guidelines to enhance the reproducibility of EV-based drug delivery research.
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March 2024 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” This study explored how high glucose concentrations impact mesenchymal stromal cell survival in diabetic environments, highlighting mitochondrial factors as potential targets for enhancing cell viability.