50 citations
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November 2021 in “Viruses” This study observed that in vitro exposure to dihydrotestosterone worsened COVID-19 spike protein-induced endothelial injury, while spironolactone showed potential in reducing this effect, suggesting a rationale for further evaluation in treating COVID-19.
50 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses neuroimmune communication in skin disorders and peripheral neuropathic pain, highlighting the complex interactions between sensory neurons and immune cells; it reports no new clinical results but suggests potential future therapies.
September 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study reviewed existing literature and found that androgenic alopecia may be associated with cardiovascular risk factors, while evidence for alopecia areata and cicatricial alopecias is limited and sometimes contradictory.
33 citations
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September 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” In this review, the authors report that fractional resurfacing can be a safe and effective technique for treating scars and promoting photorejuvenation in Asian skin, though it requires cautious use to minimize risks like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and rebound melasma.
April 2026 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” In this study, clinical case reports of three patients with advanced plaque scalp psoriasis treated with combination therapy including betamethasone dipropionate cream showed symptom relief within 2–3 weeks, highlighting the effectiveness of this treatment approach for managing scalp psoriasis.
December 2022 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This review suggests that combining treatments such as oral supplements, topical minoxidil, and high-platelet plasma may be effective for addressing telogen effluvium after COVID-19 infection, which affects about 30% of patients.
May 2026 in “JAAD International” This article notes the lack of US prevalence data for primary lymphocytic cicatricial alopecias due to the recent introduction of subtype-specific ICD-10 codes and highlights the importance of early diagnosis for hair preservation.
353 citations
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February 2022 in “Nature Immunology” This review explores post-COVID-19 syndromes and the underlying mechanisms, including persistent inflammation, autoimmunity, and possible viral reservoirs, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the loss of SETDB1 in epidermal keratinocytes led to altered chromatin states, increased ERV expression, and activation of immune responses, while inhibiting these effects with certain antiviral drugs reduced skin inflammation and hair loss in a mouse model.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that targeting IL-17 signaling in aged skin reduces inflammation and delays age-related traits, suggesting a potential strategy to prevent age-associated skin ailments.
24 citations
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” In this study, researchers observed that African spiny mice, Acomys cahirinus, are capable of regenerating skeletal muscle in dermal wound sites, unlike common mice, Mus musculus.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “Cell Reports” This study found that mice lacking the CXCR2 receptor regenerated tissue scarlessly in various injury models and that administering plasma or G-CSF from these mice to wild-type mice also reduced scarring, suggesting potential therapeutic strategies to improve human skin wound healing.
January 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had altered levels of inflammatory and coagulation markers, suggesting an association with disease pathogenesis and potential predictive value.
December 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the clinical manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus and their potential mechanisms, but reports no new experimental results.
10 citations
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January 1985 in “Elsevier eBooks” Active oxygen species might be involved in skin tumor growth, but their exact role is unclear.
November 2024 in “Thrombosis Journal” This review highlights potential links between inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis and hypercoagulable states, but notes that more research is needed to understand these connections and their clinical implications.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with vitiligo in the United States had higher rates of autoimmune conditions, infections, and skin cancer compared to matched controls, with higher vitiligo prevalence in Asian and Hispanic populations.
12 citations
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January 2012 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review discusses recent trends in non-surgical cosmetic dermatology procedures in the United States and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for evidence-based evaluations of safety and efficacy.
September 2025 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” In this study, researchers found that the compound BMS-470539 induced a senescence-like state in fibroblasts from systemic sclerosis patients, reducing fibrosis-associated markers in vitro and decreasing skin thickness in a mouse model of skin fibrosis, suggesting a novel therapeutic strategy for managing fibroblast-driven diseases.
31 citations
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December 2023 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This review discusses the relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and inflammation, highlighting various inflammatory markers, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study observed that inflammatory stimuli significantly altered gene expression in rat theca-interstitial cells, affecting pathways related to growth and androgen production, which are central features of polycystic ovary syndrome.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This consensus statement from Saudi Arabia outlines evidence- and experience-based recommendations for diagnosing and managing alopecia areata, focusing on severity assessment, prognostic indicators, and therapeutic options, with special attention to pediatric patients and uncommon cases.
76 citations
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May 2020 in “Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound” This consensus document provides foundational position statements for dermatologic ultrasound but reports no clinical results; it aims to guide future evidence-based recommendations and guidelines.
216 citations
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February 2022 in “Nanomaterials” This review discusses the potential of electrospun gelatin-based nanofiber dressings for wound healing and skin regeneration, detailing their properties, enhanced functionalities through crosslinking and bioactive components, and their application in treating challenging wound types like burns and diabetic wounds.
57 citations
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that type 2 immunity may play a role in the development of alopecia areata in patients with extrinsic atopic dermatitis, indicating different immunological states compared to non-atopic patients.
48 citations
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October 2011 in “Sports Medicine” This review covers dermatological conditions experienced by ice-skating athletes due to cold exposure, infections, and inflammation, providing no new clinical findings and emphasizing diagnosis and treatment strategies.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that skin diseases like atopic dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis are associated with increased odds of alcohol use disorder, with psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression partially mediating this relationship, accounting for up to 80% of the risk.
January 2024 in “Pan African Medical Journal” This study aimed to document and compare the prevalence and characteristics of hair loss in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, noting the differences in trichoscopic and histopathologic evaluations between those with and without alopecia. Results are not reported.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of intelligent medicine.” This review consolidates various rational design strategies for nanozymes, emphasizing the mechanisms needed for precise design and exploring their applications in treating inflammatory diseases, diagnosing diseases, and environmental uses, while also discussing the challenges and future prospects in this emerging field.
90 citations
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October 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” This review highlights that unresolved inflammation is a major issue in diabetic foot ulcers and discusses emerging biomaterials-based strategies to modulate the inflammatory response, potentially aiding in tissue regeneration and healing in these chronic wounds.