September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review highlights that while moderate physical activity benefits skin health by improving circulation and reducing stress, intense exercise or inadequate protective measures can harm the skin, emphasizing the need for sun protection and personalized care.
This study examined molecular predictors of ritlecitinib efficacy in treating alopecia areata, highlighting the role of JAK3-dependent inflammation and follicular integrity as important factors in understanding disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic effectiveness.
May 2024 in “European Journal of Immunology” This review discusses the potential of targeting Coenzyme A metabolism to restore metabolic balance, reduce chronic inflammation, and enhance immune function, particularly by modulating Vitamin B5 pathways involved in Th17-mediated inflammation and CD8-dependent anti-tumor immunity.
December 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This review explores the link between androgenetic alopecia, advanced glycation end products, and RAGE, noting their potential role in exacerbating oxidative stress and inflammation related to hair follicle miniaturization.
February 2016 in “PubMed” This review discusses testosterone replacement therapy, highlighting that most studies report no increased myocardial infarction risk when the therapy is properly administered with controlled hormone levels; it calls for careful consideration despite insurance coverage challenges.
May 2010 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” This article discusses cicatricial alopecias, focusing on diagnosis and management strategies, but reports no new clinical findings.
December 2019 in “Pubvet” This article discusses the diagnosis and management of allergic dermatoses in dogs, focusing on clinical diagnosis, complementary tests, and various treatment strategies, but it reports no new results.
October 2018 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” This review discusses mechanisms and potential dietary influences on alopecia, proposing molecular targets like TRPVs and endocannabinoids as avenues for treatment but reports no new clinical results.
January 2003 in “Jiepouxue zazhi” This study found that human hair keratin can serve as a matrix for skin structure restoration, as observed in rats where the graft was replaced by newly formed collagenous fibers over six weeks.
Hair disorders are complex and varied, including hair loss, excessive growth, color, and shaft issues.
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May 1998 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This article discusses the importance of oral and maxillofacial surgeons understanding the pathogenesis and treatment of acne vulgaris, but it presents no new research findings.
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October 1999 in “Journal of Cell Science” This study found that overexpression of PKCα in mouse epidermis increases expression of specific proinflammatory mediators and induces inflammation but does not significantly affect epidermal differentiation, proliferation, or tumor promotion with TPA.
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July 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” This review discusses immune privilege in anagen hair follicles and its collapse in alopecia areata, emphasizing the importance of restoring this function for effective management and disease relapse prevention.
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses the various roles of vitamin D in skin disorders, including established use in psoriasis and potential applications for atopic dermatitis and skin cancer prevention, but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2006 in “PubMed” This article reviews the diverse regulatory roles of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone in skin biology, highlighting its potential involvement in maintaining tissue homeostasis and protecting against inflammation-induced DNA damage but reports no new clinical findings.
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October 2014 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” This report advances the hypothesis that finasteride and dutasteride inhibit 5α-reductase activities, potentially altering steroid metabolism and increasing the risk of insulin resistance, diabetes, and vascular disease.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Critical Reviews in Immunology” This review suggests that mucosa-associated invariant T cells may regulate the host response to SARS-CoV-2 and could be potential targets for COVID-19 management, but it reports no new clinical results.
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March 1990 in “Pigment Cell Research” This animal study observed that while topical MBEH and intraperitoneal phenol induced hair graying in eumelanic mice, they had little effect on pheomelanic mice, and amcinonide reduced certain epidermal melanocytes in both.
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April 2023 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” In this review, researchers summarized findings from clinical studies on mesenchymal stem cells for diabetes treatment, noting their potential but also highlighting challenges like small sample sizes and the need for standardization in preparation and delivery methods.
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April 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This report describes a rare case of nonscarring alopecia linked to a tick bite on a 21-year-old male's scalp, with specific histological findings and proposed mechanisms.
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April 1978 in “PubMed” This article discusses the causes and diagnosis of telogen effluvium, highlighting traction alopecia as a useful model for studying hair loss, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review discusses the effects of chemical hair straighteners and reports associated side effects like scalp inflammation and hair damage, noting the variability of findings and the need for further research.
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January 2020 in “Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This article reviews the traditional uses of Citrullus colocynthis for various conditions like cancer and jaundice but reports no new clinical results, underscoring its role in folk medicine.
May 2026 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” This review discusses microneedling radiofrequency in cosmetic dermatology, particularly for skin texture improvement and various conditions, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “eKNUTSHIR” This study systematically analyzed the molecular and cellular mechanisms of wound healing and assessed the market potential for wound healing products based on natural proteins, projecting significant growth by 2033.
March 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that transgenic mice overexpressing IKZF1 developed lesions similar to alopecia areata, suggesting that Ikaros may play a role in the disease's pathogenesis. Ikaros expression was also higher in human alopecia areata patients compared to controls.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this overview of COPD exacerbations, it was reported that these events, often triggered by respiratory viruses, not only worsen symptoms but also increase the risk of cardiac events, highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention strategies such as vaccinations and new biologic therapies.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article reviews the clinical challenges in diagnosing tinea capitis due to its varying symptoms and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for careful differential diagnosis.
January 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This quiz article provides a series of dermatological diagnosis questions based on a Journal of Investigative Dermatology article and includes explanations but reports no original research findings.