22 citations
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March 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study investigated the role of NLRP3 inflammasomes in alopecia areata and found that outer root sheath cells may contribute to inflammation by increasing IL-1β and HMGB1 secretion when stimulated with double-stranded RNA.
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July 2023 in “Phytotherapy Research” This study found that people taking Serenoa repens for more than 14 days had a higher likelihood of serious adverse reactions, particularly when also using multiple or interacting supplements, although higher SR doses were linked to lower risk.
March 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that ritlecitinib 50 mg is cost-effective compared to no treatment for patients in Japan with alopecia areata and significant scalp hair loss, demonstrating an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio below the country's cost-effectiveness threshold.
April 2019 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” After the FDA's 2011 warning about a potential prostate cancer risk with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, this study observed a significant decrease in their prescriptions, notably a 49% drop among men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, while primary care providers reduced prescriptions by 60%.
This study found that 4-(ethoxycarbophenyl) retinamide (RI) exhibited significantly lower acute, subacute, and chronic toxicity compared to other retinoids in mouse and rat models.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” This study observed that JAK inhibitor therapy may be safely administered to patients with alopecia areata and latent HBV or stable TB, without reactivation of these infections, when appropriate monitoring and prophylaxis are used.
5 citations
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July 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 1 citations
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June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” In this study, researchers found that retinoids might improve lupus nephritis resistant to conventional treatments, but the sample size was too small for significant results, and side effects were noted.
9 citations
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December 2021 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the characteristics and treatment recommendations for skin-related adverse effects from immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer treatment, and notes an observed association with favorable oncology outcomes that requires careful interpretation.
October 2016 in “Letters in Drug Design & Discovery” 138 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that treatment with ritlecitinib or brepocitinib was effective in improving scalp hair loss for patients with alopecia areata over 24 weeks compared to placebo.
July 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reports no new findings but provides corrected figures for the long-term safety and efficacy of ritlecitinib in treating alopecia areata from the ALLEGRO-LT phase 3 study.
12 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study developed a reliable and convenient cell-based model to screen for type II 5α-reductase inhibitors, identifying Curcumae longae and Mori ramulus extracts as potential candidates.
37 citations
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December 2020 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” In this study, the researchers identified a temperature-sensitive mutant in Arabidopsis thaliana, showing disrupted root hair formation and altered responses to plant hormone treatments at elevated temperatures.
6 citations
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August 2017 in “Physiological Research” This study suggests that setipiprant's inhibitory effect on aldose reductase may contribute to its anti-inflammatory properties, adding a possible mechanism beyond its known action on the prostaglandin D2 receptor.
December 2025 in “Cureus” In this retrospective cohort study, researchers found that patients with androgenetic alopecia using 5α-reductase inhibitors had a significantly higher risk of developing dry eye disease compared to those not using these medications.
September 2017 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This listing describes job openings at a hair restoration clinic that emphasizes quality, ethics, and natural results; no research findings are reported.
223 citations
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September 2018 in “Rheumatology” This review examines clinical data on the efficacy and safety of JAK inhibitors used for immune-mediated conditions beyond rheumatoid arthritis, highlighting their potential therapeutic roles in various inflammatory diseases.
July 1995 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article summarizes the first meeting of the ISHRS held in Rome, noting over 150 attendees but presenting no new research findings.
22 citations
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May 2003 in “Planta Medica” This study found that torilin from Torilis japonica fruit extract inhibited 5 alpha-reductase in vitro more effectively than alpha-linolenic acid but less effectively than finasteride.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report links sorafenib treatment in a 22-year-old man with relapsed acute myeloid leukemia to a rare instance of drug-induced pityriasis rubra pilaris-like eruption.
3 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that Ritlecitinib significantly reduced hair loss in patients with alopecia areata by lowering SALT scores at weeks 12 and 24 compared to placebo, with acceptable safety but increased minor side effects like headaches and acne.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” This review discusses the promising role of JAK inhibitors in managing alopecia areata, reporting significant hair regrowth and acceptable safety profiles but noting the need for further research on dosing and long-term safety.
January 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article introduces a new column focusing on global hair societies, following the ethos of the Global Council of Hair Restoration Surgery, but presents no new research findings.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this study, ritlecitinib 50-mg showed clinically meaningful efficacy, with improvements in the Severity of Alopecia Tool score observed in patients with alopecia areata over a 3-year period, demonstrating long-term benefit in both clinician- and patient-reported outcomes.
3 citations
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March 2018 in “European Urology Supplements” This study found that Finnish men using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors before or after bladder cancer diagnosis had improved disease-specific survival compared to non-users, suggesting potential benefits of the treatment.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors don't increase breast cancer or benign breast disorder risk in women.
September 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the XV Congress of the Italian Society of Hair Restoration held in Ortigia and reports no clinical findings.
January 2023 in “Editora Enterprising eBooks” The text discusses whether Brazil's Vice-Presidency is a strategic tool or just a ceremonial government position.