33 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that hair follicle stem cells from hidradenitis suppurativa patients showed alterations in cell cycle regulation and DNA replication, potentially linking genetic predisposition to the skin inflammation characteristic of the disease.
3 citations
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study observed that spironolactone improved hidradenitis suppurativa in over 80% of female patients at 3 and 6 months, with no significant differences in response due to menstrual flares or polycystic ovarian syndrome, but mild adverse events were reported.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” This study reviews current systemic treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa, highlighting traditional methods and new options like biological agents, and suggests that pharmacological therapies show promise, particularly for non-advanced cases, despite the disease's complex etiology involving factors such as genetics and inflammation.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this case report, researchers observed that a female patient with severe hidradenitis suppurativa experienced complete resolution of her lesions after starting intramuscular exogenous testosterone as part of gender transition, suggesting its potential role in disease remission when other treatments were ineffective.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study constructed a consensus single-cell atlas for hidradenitis suppurativa tunnels, identifying distinct fibro-inflammatory microenvironments with potential drug targets, suggesting TNF blockade alone may not be effective for all lesion types.
12 citations
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November 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study's new single-cell atlas of hidradenitis suppurativa tunnels identifies distinct fibro-inflammatory microenvironments, suggesting that TNF blockade may not address the primary pathway in many lesions.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study suggests that combining LMWHA solution and HCO might improve mild to moderate urinary incontinence in women with GSM, potentially offering benefits over HA therapy alone, but further research is needed.
September 2015 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This project by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery aims to define best practices in hair restoration surgery but does not report new clinical findings.
April 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This source reports that a study by Liu et al. analyzed genetic factors influencing adalimumab response in hidradenitis suppurativa, finding a specific genetic variant (SNP rs59532114) associated with an inadequate response to the treatment due to increased abscess and inflammatory nodule counts.
9 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review examines the role of autoinflammation and immune dysregulation in hidradenitis suppurativa, linking it to genetic factors and autoinflammatory syndromes, but highlights the need for further research to fully understand its pathogenic mechanisms.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sex and race affect immune responses and treatment outcomes in Hidradenitis suppurativa.
1 citations
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September 2002 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This case study reports the clinical features of triple H syndrome in a 25-year-old man, including ACTH deficiency, alopecia universalis, and anterograde amnesia, which were improved with hydrocortisone treatment.
2 citations
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October 2000 This report discusses a request for a health hazard evaluation at Equifax in St. Petersburg, Florida concerning potential workplace exposures related to reported employee health issues, particularly hair loss, but provides no new results.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” This report describes a patient with symptoms suggestive of both loose anagen hair syndrome and uncombable hair syndrome, adding to previous instances of overlapping features between these conditions.
4 citations
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June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This review discusses current treatments and management strategies for hidradenitis suppurativa, noting the mixed effectiveness of various therapies, including surgery, antibiotics, and hormonal treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
February 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair cortisol concentration partly reflects HPA axis regulation but doesn't capture all its complexities.
December 2023 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” In this study, Hibiscus rosa-sinesis flower extract was found to contain 0.33% quercetin according to HPTLC analysis and 0.37% according to HPLC. Heavy metals measured were within acceptable limits, supporting the standardization of the plant material for efficacy and safety testing.
24 citations
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January 2004 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” This study found that HAIR-AN syndrome is prevalent among young women, and a multifaceted treatment approach effectively reduces symptom severity and prevents further consequences.
December 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This mini review discusses insights into the pathogenesis of hidradenitis suppurativa, highlighting genetic mutations, autoinflammation, and the effectiveness of biologics, and introduces the concept of autoinflammatory keratinization disease, without reporting new clinical results.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study found that androgen-regulated genes in hidradenitis suppurativa skin lesions are strongly linked to innate immunity pathways, indicating a potential connection between androgen signaling and inflammation in this condition.
19 citations
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October 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that spironolactone significantly reduced pain, lesion count, and disease severity in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, as reported in multiple patient cohorts.
10 citations
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April 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses the challenges in treating hidradenitis suppurativa, highlighting that adalimumab is currently the only FDA-approved treatment, and reports no clinical results.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “International journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences/International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses genetic mutations associated with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the importance of cardiovascular monitoring in management.
1 citations
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December 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, 85.9% of 120 hirsute Saudi women exhibited elevated androgen levels, suggesting the need for a comprehensive hormonal evaluation to identify underlying causes of hirsutism.
November 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Intense pulsed light with radiofrequency showed mixed results in improving quality of life for hidradenitis suppurativa patients, with no clinical improvements.
January 2025 in “Excellence in Pediatrics Abstracts” In this study, 55 pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa were assessed, revealing common comorbidities like obesity and acne, a frequent delay in diagnosis, and that most patients experienced symptom improvement with treatment including antibiotics and hormone therapy.
30 citations
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April 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This guideline provides recommendations for prescribing systemic testosterone to women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, emphasizing safe dosing, monitoring, and the need for informed consent despite regulatory challenges.
July 2015 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This project by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery reviews best practices in hair restoration surgery and reports no new research findings.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl had a rare hair disorder affecting only part of her scalp.