April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report described a 62-year-old postmenopausal woman with hirsutism whose symptoms improved after a hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy, revealing bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis.
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January 2003 in “International Journal of Gynecological Pathology” This research observed that multifocal pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia may explain some cases of squamous nests in vulvar lichen sclerosus with lichen simplex chronicus, potentially as a reaction to tissue damage rather than squamous cell carcinoma.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that a hair serum containing Acanthus ebracteatus extract improved hair regrowth in men with androgenic alopecia, increasing hair count and density of anagen hairs over a 6-month period, with combination treatments showing early effectiveness.
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January 2018 in “Molecular and integrative toxicology” This review discusses the dual role of selenium in human health, highlighting both the dangers of deficiency and potential toxicity from over-supplementation, without presenting new clinical results.
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July 1997 in “PubMed” This study suggests that the harlequin ichthyosis mouse model closely resembles human type 2 harlequin ichthyosis, indicating its potential as a useful model for studying the human condition.
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March 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case study reports that selenium shampoo, bacterial infection with trichomycosis axillaris, and possibly strongyloides larvae may have contributed to acquired hair shaft abnormalities resembling trichorrhexis nodosa in two patients.
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April 1955 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study reports that hydrocortisone ointment significantly improved eyebrow erythema and hair growth in a 10-year-old with ulerythema ophryogenes.
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June 1992 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” In this case study, electron microscopy revealed that harlequin ichthyosis involves giant mitochondria in keratinocytes and abnormal lamellar granule development, which may contribute to pathogenesis through altered lipid metabolism.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that anagen hair follicles can quickly regenerate after radiation damage by forming new progenitor cells outside the bulge, bypassing the need for telogen entry.
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July 2013 in “Acta Clinica Belgica” This review discusses idiopathic hirsutism and suggests that combination treatment, including androgen suppression and cosmetic methods, is most effective, but notes that its pathogenesis remains unclear.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion” This article highlights the health risks associated with adding paraphenylenediamine to mehndi, such as contact dermatitis and asthma, and emphasizes the need for regulatory checks as its use grows among cancer patients, women with alopecia, and pregnant individuals.
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January 2007 in “Endocrine Practice” This case report describes a 60-year-old postmenopausal woman with virilization and hirsutism caused by hilus-cell hyperplasia, which was confirmed following bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
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December 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found HLA and beta 2-microglobulin antigens in various skin structures, with specific localization patterns in keratinocytes and hair follicle components, but not in eccrine or apocrine glands.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Morphology” This study found that using henna dye positively affected hair cuticula pattern and diameters compared to undyed hair, though the degree of change may vary based on hair phenotype and condition prior to treatment.
June 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study found a novel R430Q gene mutation in hHb6, which may be linked to the hereditary hair disorder monilethrix in the examined family.
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April 2008 in “PubMed” This study identified the c.1204G to A (p.E402K) mutation in the hHB6 gene as a cause of monilethrix in a Chinese family, highlighting the gene's role in the condition.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study observed that patients using Erol(®) Energy shampoo and tonic reported improved symptoms of scalp irritation and rated product tolerance as good to excellent.
July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” This correspondence reports that using cantharidin on warts can result in lymphangitis, and dermatologists should consider all potential complications of treatments.
October 2018 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This case study highlights the importance of early detection and management of pembrolizumab-induced hepatitis, suggesting that early steroid treatment could potentially prevent severe complications.
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December 1996 in “PubMed” This study observed that the intestinal absorption of selenium varies depending on its chemical form, with selenomethionine being absorbed efficiently and selenium as selenodiglutathione or selenodicysteine being absorbed faster than selenite.
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April 1956 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” This study found that using selenium sulfide shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis was associated with hair loss, which ceased after discontinuing the shampoo.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that DC-HIL+ myeloid derived suppressor cells are increased in the blood and skin of patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus and show immunosuppressive properties.
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August 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study identified a monoclonal antibody, HKN-2, that recognizes specific cells in human skin and may indicate a common antigenic determinant between hair and other skin epithelial tissues.
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March 2011 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This article describes protocols for isolating and expanding human epidermal neural crest stem cells and discusses their potential for cell-based therapies in regenerative medicine, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2024 in “Bionatura journal :” This study found that the hydromethanolic extract of Carthamus caeruleus L. rhizome demonstrated significantly higher antioxidant and cytotoxic activities compared to the chloroformic extract, particularly against NCI-H460 lung carcinoma cells, suggesting its potential use as a traditional treatment for burns.
October 2023 in “Applied sciences” In this study, Iris germanica L. rhizome-derived exosomes were found to reduce oxidative stress, enhance antioxidant enzyme transcription, and restore cellular function in human epidermal keratinocytes, suggesting potential protective effects against oxidative-stress-induced skin damage.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair oil containing Euphorbia hirta extract showed promising results for promoting hair growth in testosterone-induced alopecia in mice, suggesting it as a potential alternative to synthetic treatments.
17 citations
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September 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” This report describes a case of widespread Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus in a 15-year-old woman with keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome, involving both eccrine ostia and hair follicle infundibula.
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February 2020 in “Scientific reports” In this study, the Selenium-Chitosan-Mupirocin nanohybrid system significantly enhanced wound healing in a rat model of diabetic wound infection compared to the control, suggesting potential for treating mild diabetic wounds.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case study, a 26-year-old woman with hypothyroidism experienced significant improvements in energy, emotional balance, and physical discomfort after individualized homeopathic treatment with Kalium carbonium, demonstrating the potential benefits of a holistic approach to care.