In this case report, an African American male with signs of acne keloidalis nuchae highlights the condition's chronic nature and need for early intervention to minimize permanent scarring and its psychosocial impact.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study observed that topical application of palmitate or oleate accelerated the onset of the hair growth phase in mice, whereas glycolysis end product lactate delayed it, suggesting metabolic regulation as a promising approach for influencing hair growth.
This study found that contact dermatitis of the hands, acne, and telogen effluvium were the most prevalent dermatoses among resident doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic, with notable facial post-inflammatory hyperchromia also linked to protective equipment use.
January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology” In this study, exposure to e-cigarette vapor was reported to trigger the release of proinflammatory cytokines IL-6, IL-8, and IL-10, which could contribute to dermatological issues.
January 2024 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” In this publication, the authors explored whether there is a scientific basis for using lymecycline to treat frontal fibrosing alopecia, but the abstract does not provide study results or conclusions on its efficacy.
January 2024 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This review explores the inflammatory pathogenesis and clinical presentation of hidradenitis suppurativa, highlighting the complexity of treatment and the impact on patients' quality of life, while also examining emerging therapeutic options.
May 2020 in “International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences” This case report describes a 3-year-old pug with mixed Demodicosis and Staphylococcal infections that recovered completely after two months of combined antiparasitic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory treatment, and supportive therapy.
December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article does not contain an abstract, so it provides no new research findings or clinical results.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lichen planus may be associated with a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
December 2015 in “Vascular Pharmacology” Hair papilla cells are crucial for blood vessel development in hair follicles, affecting hair growth and loss.
February 2026 in “Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms and therapeutic effectiveness of Janus Kinase Inhibitors for inflammatory skin diseases, suggesting these inhibitors have a rapid onset and favorable safety profile compared to conventional treatments.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” In this study, higher dietary antioxidant intake was linked to a decreased risk of androgenic alopecia, while higher dietary inflammatory intake increased the risk, especially among women, although these links were influenced by metabolic syndrome presence.
August 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Daclizumab may cause psoriasis-like skin problems in multiple sclerosis patients.
May 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain drugs and supplements may contribute to hair loss in the frontal hairline in older women.
October 2012 in “Humana Press eBooks” This article discusses the historical and current uses of grape seeds in various industries but reports no new research findings.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
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December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
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July 2015 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This abstract discusses the role of advanced glycation end-products in aging-related skin damage, but does not provide new findings on their impact on alopecia.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Research” This review examines the potential role of homoeopathy in managing autoimmune diseases, focusing on evidence from recent case reports and studies. It discusses clinical outcomes in various conditions and explores possible immunomodulatory mechanisms associated with homoeopathic interventions.
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
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June 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that in mice, dermal adipocytes initiate inflammation and aid repair after skin injury by releasing lipids, suggesting a role in managing inflammatory diseases and impaired wound healing.
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This review examines dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, highlighting the role of Malassezia yeasts in inflammation and hyper-proliferation, and reports no new clinical findings.
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February 2021 in “Cureus” This study found that in males with mild COVID-19, treatment with dutasteride, along with standard therapy, may reduce viral shedding and inflammation compared to placebo.
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October 2023 in “Biomedicines” This study found that chronic low-grade inflammation exists independently of excess weight or obesity in women with PCOS, with notable increases in specific cytokines such as IL-9, MCP-3, and MIP-1α.
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July 2022 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” This study found that oral probiotic supplementation over 12 weeks may improve hair growth, skin condition, metabolic health, and stress responses in Chinese adults with hair loss and a high risk of metabolic syndrome.
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition best treated early with surgery for better outcomes and less recurrence.
July 2026 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” In this study, Quercetin-loaded black seed oil nanoemulsion effectively mitigated testosterone-induced testicular oxidative stress and inflammation in rats undergoing exercise and restraint stress, with improved antioxidant levels and reduced inflammatory markers compared to other treatment groups.
May 2026 in “Endocrine Connections” This review posits that alopecia in PCOS results from the interaction between local follicular signaling failures, insulin resistance, inflammation, and genetic predispositions, rather than solely from androgen excess, and recommends a systems-level framework for its management.
February 2026 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” The researchers emphasize the limited scope of existing studies on lip aging, highlighting issues that include collagen loss and the deepening of lip lines with age, and suggesting a need for further research to guide cosmetic and clinical interventions.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review examines the potential of apigenin and ellagic acid as adjunct or alternative treatments for PCOS, but reports no new clinical results and highlights the need for further trials to confirm their efficacy and optimize dosing and delivery.