7 citations
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March 2017 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that short-term exposure to PM2.5 and Asian dust particles did not increase skin symptoms in schoolchildren.
3 citations
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January 1992 in “Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology” This study observed wide clinical diversity among five patients with the same VDR gene mutation causing vitamin D-dependent rickets type II, suggesting involvement of a nuclear accessory factor and a nongenomic action of the vitamin.
January 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” This commentary elaborates on Edwin Epstein's journey into hair restoration surgery without presenting new research findings.
January 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” This case study details the successful treatment of macrophage activation syndrome with dexamethasone and cyclosporine in a 36-year-old woman with adult-onset Still's disease, highlighting the critical importance of timely aggressive treatment.
112 citations
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” In this study, two unique mutations in the RBPJ gene were identified and linked to Adams-Oliver syndrome, confirming impaired DNA binding of mutated RBPJ as a factor in this rare genetic disorder.
January 2026 in “Skin Health and Disease” This study conducted a survey among consultant dermatologists in Ireland to explore their use of JAK inhibitors for treating alopecia areata, acknowledging challenges posed by the lack of global guidelines and long-term safety data.
67 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that dermoscopy can be a useful tool for diagnosing androgenetic alopecia, particularly in determining hair diameter diversity as an essential feature in Asian populations.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” In this clinical report, oriental medicine treatment was observed to regrow hair on alopecia areata patches and reduce lymphadenopathy symptoms in a 27-year-old patient.
January 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this case report, complete hair regrowth was observed in a patient with autoimmune-related alopecia areata after treatment with a Janus kinase inhibitor, suggesting its potential effectiveness for both genetic and sporadic forms of the condition.
6 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” This study investigates the pharmacognostic properties of jojoba roots, focusing on microscopic characteristics, physico-chemical constants, fluorescence analysis, and preliminary phytochemical evaluation, but it does not report new clinical findings.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 1 citations
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March 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study provided insight into unexpected uses and abuse of oral contraceptive pills by Jordanian males, primarily for bodybuilding, as reported by community pharmacists.
39 citations
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September 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This case report describes a 32-month-old girl with a newly identified pediatric disorder linked to a de novo mutation in the ODC1 gene, mirroring symptoms seen in a transgenic mouse model.
9 citations
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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” This study isolated a bioactive peptide from Trapa japonica fruit and found that it may protect human dermal papilla cells from DHT-induced stress, suggesting potential for biomedical applications.
March 2022 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This article reviews the mode of action, efficacy, and safety of Janus kinase inhibitors in autoimmune dermatological conditions but reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Advances in Therapy” This study found that clinicians treating alopecia areata prioritize JAK inhibitor treatments with higher efficacy and faster initial hair growth, regardless of dosing frequency, and preferred the treatment option with ritlecitinib 50-mg data the least among several blinded profiles.
May 2021 in “Medicina internă” This case report highlights a 31-year-old male with Adult Onset Still Disease, whose symptoms, including high fever, responded only to pulse-therapy with Methylprednisolone after failing to improve with usual treatments.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that acetyl zingerone methyl ether (MAZ) in hair dyes and haircare products may reduce oxidative damage, improve hair condition, and enhance the longevity and quality of dyed hair color.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Chinese Medicine” This study found that Shi-Bi-Man significantly promotes hair regeneration in cynomolgus monkeys by increasing hair follicle stem cells and up-regulating metabolic pathways.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” A specific gene mutation (Y449H in K10) was found in a patient with severe skin disorder.
6 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes a case where a 23-year-old woman with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis developed generalized ichthyosiform eruption due to sarcoidosis after long-term use of systemic corticosteroids.
September 1999 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This abstract recounts the personal experience of the founder of DermMatch, Inc. with hair treatments and transplants but presents no new research findings.
March 2023 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” 7 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” This study identified a specific LIPH gene mutation (736T>A) as common in Japanese patients with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis, potentially indicating its role in the condition's manifestation within this population.
This study found that dermal papilla cell-derived exosomes may enhance hair follicle regeneration during wound healing by boosting fibroblast hair-inducing capacity and activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
34 citations
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September 2010 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study identified a new heterozygous mutation in the connexin 26 gene (c.263C>T; p.Ala88Val) in a premature neonate with KID syndrome, who later died from complications.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that particulate matter can induce inflammation in human outer root sheath cells, potentially affecting hair growth, through oxidative stress-dependent MAPK and JAK-STAT signaling pathways.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Jeffi Chao Hui Wu documented physiological transformations from his "Danben Origin" practice, including the natural reversal of conditions like androgenetic alopecia, macular degeneration, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
15 citations
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June 2019 in “Biochemical Journal” This study identified a heterozygous de novo mutation in the ODC1 gene causing a new disorder characterized by overgrowth and developmental delay, and suggests that DFMO treatment may help manage elevated ODC activity and putrescine levels.