October 2023 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” This study demonstrated that imidazole-based ionic liquids, particularly [Emim]DEP, effectively dissolved yak hair keratin, maintaining its structure better than other tested solvents, and also performed well on human hair and goat wool, with consistent performance even after five recycling cycles.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tavaborole is a safe and effective toenail fungus treatment, with the 5% solution being the best option.
October 2025 in “Advanced Materials” In this study, researchers developed ionizable coenzyme Q10-engineered lipid/fiber microplexes that restored mitochondrial-ribosomal function and enhanced mRNA translation in senescent cells, leading to increased hair follicle density and bone formation in mouse models compared to conventional lipid nanoparticles.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The researchers reported a case of falsely elevated testosterone in a teen, due to immunoassay interference, demonstrating that liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry provides more accurate testosterone measurement, emphasizing the need for thorough analysis when clinical results are inconsistent.
July 2026 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” February 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this study, therapy successfully resolved mite infections in a domestic cat, leading to improved skin and ear health, including reduced crusting and itchiness, and cleaner ears after 15 days.
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June 2024 in “BMC Public Health” This study observed that while TikTok offers the best flow for videos on laryngeal cancer, YouTube provides higher quality, but video quality overall needs professional enhancement and platform algorithm improvements.
January 2023 in “Dermatologìâ ta venerologìâ” This study found that using a combination of "Volvit tablets" (biotin 5 mg) and "Volvit intensive care shampoo" with biotin in patients with diffuse telogen alopecia stopped hair loss and restored hair follicles to normal function, suggesting effectiveness and safety for wide clinical use.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that hyperproliferative stimuli dysregulated the balance of stem cell divisions in keratinocytes, suggesting potential treatment strategies for both benign and cancerous hyperproliferative diseases.
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November 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine”
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July 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” Minoxidil solution applied twice daily improved hair growth in patients with Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis due to LIPH gene issues, with mild side effects.
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September 1953 in “Journal of Cell Science” This study found that the tetrazolium salt INT is the most effective for revealing dehydrogenase activity and certain histological structures in sheep and other mammals' skin.
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August 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that the combination of letrozole and quercetin loaded in spanlastics showed enhanced cytotoxicity and other anticancer effects against MCF-7 breast cancer cells compared to individual treatments.
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September 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, hirsute women with normal or medically normalized testosterone levels experienced similar, though declining, hair reduction from both intense pulsed light and long-pulsed diode laser treatments over six months.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a reliable RP-HPLC method for the simultaneous estimation of Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide, which was validated as accurate, precise, and robust for pharmaceutical applications.
April 2019 in “Biometrics” This discussion reviews a hybrid phase I-II/III clinical trial design that enables dose re-optimization in phase III, but reports no new findings.
April 2025 in “Journal of Reproductive Healthcare and Medicine” This study confirmed that an injectable implant known as RISUG-PH™, when administered via the vas deferens, successfully delivers the drug Finasteride to the prostate in male rats for up to 28 days, suggesting a potential localized alternative to oral delivery methods.
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June 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that betamethasone valerate in a foam vehicle has comparable total coverage to traditional topical corticosteroid vehicles, despite less coverage per unit of foam.
June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This commentary discusses challenges in maintaining proper blinding in placebo-controlled trials, illustrated by a study where zinc and placebo lozenges were nearly indistinguishable in taste by participants.
February 2017 in “Cancer Research” In this study involving women undergoing taxane-based chemotherapy, a twice-daily topical application of BPM31543 was well-tolerated and showed potential in reducing severe hair loss, prompting further investigation at higher doses.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study investigated the mechanism responsible for pili torti formation in Björnstad syndrome using a transmission electron microscope, but did not establish a definitive explanation.
May 2026 in “Bioorganic Chemistry”
August 2025 in “BMJ Open” In this randomized controlled trial, researchers are assessing the efficacy and safety of acupoint catgut embedding combined with topical 5% minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia among 70 men, with primary outcomes focusing on changes in hair count after 24 weeks of treatment.
December 2023 in “Trials” In this randomized controlled trial involving breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, this study investigated the efficacy of low-level light therapy for preventing hair loss, measuring outcomes like hair count and patient quality of life, but the abstract does not report specific results.
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October 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The study found that daily use of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% for one year was effective in improving eyelash growth and patient satisfaction in both idiopathic and chemotherapy-induced hypotrichosis, with no serious drug-related adverse events reported.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” This case series reports that home use of intense pulsed light devices may effectively reduce hair burden and prevent recurrence of pilonidal disease in patients unable to regularly attend clinic sessions.
January 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study observed significant repigmentation in localized stable vitiligo lesions treated with oral baricitinib, with even more improvement when combined with topical tacrolimus, and reported no side effects.
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November 1987 in “Pediatric dermatology” This report identified longitudinal grooves in the hair shafts of four children, diagnosing them with uncombable-hair syndrome.
January 2012 in “Modern Plastic Surgery” This review discusses Toe Tourniquet Syndrome, a frequently misdiagnosed condition that can lead to necrosis if untreated, and calls for increased clinician awareness, but reports no new clinical findings.
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September 2022 in “Biomaterials Research” This study found that the film-trigger applicator system enhanced drug delivery efficiency and skin penetration of dissolving microneedles compared to traditional patch systems in both lab and animal models.