November 2023 in “Stem cells and cloning” This study reported that adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cells-conditioned media significantly improved hair density, thickness, and follicular hair units in telogen effluvium patients, with positive outcomes in 70%-92% of cases, regardless of age.
355 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review reports no new results and highlights existing research suggesting JAK inhibitors may be effective in treating inflammatory skin conditions like alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and vitiligo.
This study found that in mice, the epidermal microenvironment reverses the oncogenic effects of GNAQQ209L in melanocytes, inhibiting their survival and proliferation through paracrine signals.
29 citations
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the role of Notch signaling in skin diseases such as Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “Heliyon” This review discusses infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome and therapeutic options, without reporting new results; it underscores the importance of personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and disease characteristics.
3 citations
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August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses various types of stem cells used in regenerative medicine, including adult stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and evaluates them based on their embryonic tissue origins to explore new therapeutic approaches.
This study identified discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq as the leading causes of scarring alopecia, highlighting the importance of skin punch biopsy for accurate diagnosis.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that the combination of PRP with topical minoxidil and finasteride showed the most significant improvement in hair pull tests and patient satisfaction for male androgenetic alopecia, surpassing individual therapies and placebo over a six-month period.
7 citations
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October 2006 in “Medical hypotheses” UV light might cause excessive hair growth by increasing PGE2 in the skin.
2 citations
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March 2022 in “Portuguese Journal of Nephrology & Hypertension” This manuscript describes two case reports of preterm newborns with a rare homozygous mutation in the epidermal growth factor receptor, leading to severe health issues and early mortality despite supportive care.
40 citations
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August 2010 in “Archives of dermatology” This case report describes the youngest known patient with viral-associated trichodysplasia of immunosuppression, where systemic valganciclovir therapy improved facial papule eruptions following cardiac transplantation.
8 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Finasteride can cause rare breast growth side effect, with varying recovery after stopping.
26 citations
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October 1978 in “JAMA” Minoxidil helps treat severe high blood pressure.
3 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a 54-year-old woman who developed hypertrichosis around a leg ulcer while using PGE1 ointment, suggesting a potential side effect of the treatment.
23 citations
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June 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Men with baldness have higher levels of specific proteins, suggesting local hormone production may play a role in hair loss.
20 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” In this study, among various treatments for localized alopecia areata, intralesional and topical steroids were found to be the most effective with no significant side effects.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” This chapter reviews various mucocutaneous manifestations of endocrine disorders and provides illustrative images of these clinical features, but reports no new research findings.
December 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study observed that Langerhans cells and melanocytes migrated to hair follicle sites during human embryogenesis, suggesting that Langerhans cells acquire immunoregulatory properties there.
June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A man's red tattoo caused a skin reaction and hair loss in his beard, which improved after treatment.
1 citations
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August 2017 in “Semiotica” This paper explores how the immunological responses of breast cancer patients are transformed into an economic process by commoditizing treatment-related needs, documenting this journey through an ethnographic study with a breast cancer charity.
This review discusses various syndromes of severe insulin resistance, their biochemical and clinical features, and potential therapeutic options, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 1989 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews studies on the side effects of cytostatics and immunosuppressive drugs, detailing various toxicities such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurotoxicity, but provides no new clinical results.
134 citations
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January 2019 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This review summarizes recent research on the skin microbiome's role in acne development and how antibiotic treatments affect skin microbes, but it reports no new clinical results.
75 citations
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January 2014 in “Korean Journal of Urology” This review discusses the adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors, finasteride and dutasteride, on sexual, psychological, and vascular health, emphasizing the need for physicians to inform patients of these risks.
52 citations
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June 1999 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This review concludes that antiandrogens with ovarian suppression may significantly improve hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia in women with PCOS, but treatment needs to continue unless the underlying PCOS cause is addressed.
21 citations
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May 2005 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.
18 citations
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July 1975 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Oral minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure quickly and safely.
17 citations
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February 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses ovarian hyperthecosis as a rare cause of androgenetic alopecia in postmenopausal women and reports no new results; the authors highlight the need to explore its relationship to alopecia further.
17 citations
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May 1987 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study reports a new association of follicular mucinosis occurring in a patient with Sézary syndrome.
17 citations
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May 1975 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics”