June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia had higher hair shaft concentrations of titanium, zinc, aluminum, and iron, possibly linked to the use of metal-containing products.
March 2026 in “Food Science & Nutrition” In this study, high-dose Arachis hypogaea root extract significantly reduced prostate weight and markers of glandular hyperplasia in testosterone-induced BPH in mice, with associated changes in inflammatory gene expression and beneficial shifts in gut microbiota.
March 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” In this study, pre-treatment with 5-α-reductase inhibitors (finasteride/dutasteride) in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma was associated with better immune checkpoint inhibitor effectiveness and improved progression-free and overall survival, without increasing severe side effects.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This source discusses ichthyosis, a disorder causing dry, scaly skin, by exploring its genetic causes, potential systemic associations, and treatments, and correlates modern medical insights with Unani medicine principles focused on humoral balance and holistic care.
December 2025 in “Universities Journal of Phytochemistry and Ayurvedic Heights” This study highlights a comprehensive approach for authenticating and assessing the quality of herbal medicines using a combination of physiological, morphological, and molecular techniques, including HPTLC, ICP-MS, UV spectroscopy, and DNA barcoding, to ensure the standardization of herbal medicinal products, particularly Eclipta alba.
December 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this report, a unique female presentation of IFAP syndrome is described, featuring musculoskeletal contractures but no photophobia, highlighting the importance of early detection and multidisciplinary care to improve outcomes and prevent disability.
December 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that uric acid-linked microvascular dysfunction may play a role in alopecia areata, suggesting that targeting endothelial function and uric acid regulation could be a potential management strategy.
October 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics” In this case report and literature review, researchers identified a novel mutation in the CLDN1 gene linked to neonatal ichthyosis-sclerosing cholangitis syndrome and found that its phenotype varies widely, suggesting a multidisciplinary approach is crucial for management.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Inherited ichthyosis negatively impacts quality of life, affecting daily activities, self-image, and reproductive decisions.
August 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study reported that topical ω‐0‐acylceramide improved skin barrier function in Jack Russell Terriers with TGM1-deficient autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis, normalizing skin pH and reducing transepidermal water loss.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” In this study, exome sequencing revealed that two brothers with ichthyosis, born to consanguineous parents, had NIPAL4 autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis, while the older brother's blindness resulted from separate mutations in the peroxidasin gene, which were also found in an unaffected sister.
December 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case report describes an 8-year-old boy in Saudi Arabia diagnosed with IFAP syndrome, highlighting its distinct characteristics and distinguishing features from similar conditions, and notes successful genetic confirmation of the disorder.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” This article reviews the genetic foundations of keratins in maintaining epithelial tissue integrity and links specific keratin variants to diverse ichthyosis forms, without presenting new clinical findings.
January 2023 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” This case study reported the first diagnosis of IFAP syndrome in Brazil with molecular investigation, identifying a rare MBTPS2 gene variant and expanding the known mutational spectrum associated with the condition.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the immunological characterization of ichthyoses as psoriasiform or atopic patterns could help improve treatment, highlighting the need for targeted therapies to address itch and skin inflammation.
This case series observed that patients with persistent post-COVID-19 symptoms reported considerable improvement after using icosapent ethyl, suggesting potential therapeutic success warranting further research.
March 2022 in “Journal of South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry” This case report discusses dental considerations and management strategies for a 7-year-old girl with Ichthyosis Vulgaris; it presents no new clinical results and suggests early preventive therapies.
September 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” This case study describes a 7-month-old boy diagnosed with keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome due to a de novo GJB2 gene mutation, highlighting the challenges in treatment and eventual fatal outcome due to severe complications.
January 2021 in “Veterinary research forum” In this study of a Holstein calf with severe congenital ichthyosis, researchers found increased plasma parameters and specific skin changes, highlighting the genetic and incurable nature of this disease in livestock.
This report presents a case of IFAP syndrome with the typical symptoms of alopecia universalis, severe photophobia, and follicular ichthyosis, but provides no additional clinical findings or conclusions.
June 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” This case report highlights a 73-year-old man developing rosacea-like dermatitis after taking icotinib hydrochloride for NSCLC, suggesting awareness of this side effect is important for clinicians.
June 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Ichthyoses are skin disorders causing scales, with treatment depending on type and severity.
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September 2012 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” This case report describes dizygotic twin sisters with congenital ichthyosis, mental retardation, myopathy, and anemia, who may represent a syndrome distinct from previously recognized disorders like Rud syndrome.
October 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” 152 citations
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study presents evidence that keratitis–ichthyosis–deafness syndrome is caused by a mutation in the connexin 26 gene, expanding the gene's known involvement in various disorders.
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January 2011 in “Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience” The researchers reported that differences in brain functional connectivity between unmedicated seasonal affective disorder patients and healthy controls vary with ICA model order, peaking in volume at model order 70.
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June 2012 in “European journal of human genetics” This review outlines a diagnostic framework for clinicians to distinguish different types of inherited ichthyoses and suggests further testing and treatment strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” These guidelines review the management of complications and specific forms of congenital ichthyosis and report no new results; they summarize expert and evidence-based recommendations for clinicians.