November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keloid fibroblasts cause itch and pain by releasing more histamine.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermocosmetics significantly reduce itch and skin sensitivity in atopic dermatitis patients.
January 2022 in “Figshare” This study found that knocking down lncRNA MTC in Liaoning Cashmere goat skin fibroblasts reduced cell proliferation and altered protein expression, suggesting its role in hair growth and regulatory pathways.
October 2014 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” This study identified a new subset of Ret-positive sensory neurons involved in itch perception, characterized by their unique expression profile and response to specific itch-inducing molecules.
This study found that subcutaneous administration of Botulinum toxin type A significantly reduced histamine-induced itch intensity and neurogenic inflammation in human skin compared to saline.
July 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This meeting summary discusses the ISHR's focus on hair restoration, featuring Julius Caesar's image, but reports no new research findings.
July 2006 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract mentions the XI International Congress of the ISHR in Bari but reports no new research findings.
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January 1996 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review discusses the effects of protein-based cosmetics on hair properties and reports no new research findings, suggesting potential benefits for developing advanced, sustainable hair products.
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” This study identifies six novel keratin genes from the chromosome 17q21.2 region, suggesting their association with hair follicles, while all 27 keratin genes in the domain have been characterized transcriptionally.
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March 2008 in “Growth hormone & IGF research” Raspberry ketone may help grow hair and improve skin elasticity.
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February 2024 in “Growth Hormone & IGF Research” In this study, DHT was found to inhibit hair growth in mice by decreasing IGF-I production in dermal papillae through reduced sensory neuron stimulation.
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November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This paper proposes a systematic approach to evaluating scalp itch using the SCALLP acronym and highlights the importance of classifying cases based on the presence of dermatological lesions and hair loss, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study observed that frontal fibrosing alopecia is increasingly diagnosed in Italian Caucasian females, often showing premenopausal onset and eyebrow alopecia as an early sign.
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June 2017 in “Gene” This is the first report of the FOXN1 p.R255X mutation from India, demonstrating the global spread of this genetic mutation previously found only in an Italian community.
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” This article reviews valproate's impact on hair health, reporting both hair loss linked with oral use and early signs of hair regeneration from topical applications, without presenting new clinical results.
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July 2015 in “Gene” This study found that dihydrotestosterone (DHT) suppresses prostaglandin E2 and TGF-β induced IGF-I gene promoter activity in osteoblasts, suggesting complex interactions among bone growth regulators and potential complications from anabolic steroid use.
6 citations
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February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract lists affiliations and states no financial interests but provides no research findings to summarize.
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December 2020 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” This guideline summarizes evidence-based and expert-based recommendations for treating androgenetic alopecia, adapted by an Italian expert group in alignment with Italian pharmacological policies.
4 citations
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December 2013 in “Archivio italiano di urologia, andrologia” This study found that dutasteride may reduce the likelihood of hospitalization for BPH-related surgery and newly detected prostate cancer, compared to finasteride, and suggests a budgetary benefit.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Maintaining a balanced scalp microbiome can help reduce itchiness.
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November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study found that the Spanish version of the hair-specific Skindex-29 questionnaire effectively detected changes in health-related quality of life among women with female-pattern hair loss, and the scores were significantly correlated with the SF-12 survey results after treatment with a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor.
January 2023 in “Journal of The American Society of Nephrology” This article discusses the potential benefits and challenges of metatrials as a new clinical trial methodology during COVID-19 and reflects on its application in nephrology, but reports no new results.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Platelet-rich plasma therapy may have benefits and is generally safe, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
September 2015 in “Journal watch” Triamcinolone acetonide injections help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case study observed that Ayurvedic treatments significantly improved hair density and scalp health while reducing hair fall, itching, and dandruff in a 22-year-old woman with chronic symptoms, and without adverse effects.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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.
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that ureteroileal anastomosis with direct intraluminal visualization had a 4.2% stricture rate, which compares favorably to other techniques with rates between 3.5% and 11.1%.
January 2005 in “Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University)” This article examines how the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 allows ineffective herbal remedies for hair loss to remain on the market, potentially misleading consumers, and suggests possible solutions.
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.