July 2026 in “Pediatric Dermatology” In this study, pediatric and young adults with alopecia areata reported high satisfaction with oral Janus kinase inhibitors, decreased hair loss severity, and a willingness to continue treatment despite potential risks, citing improvements in hair regrowth, tolerability, quality of life, and mental health.
December 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study highlights the potential of ZDHHC17 methylation as a biomarker or therapeutic target in addressing skin aging, offering new insights into its molecular mechanisms.
This letter humorously reflects on aging and disputes the notion of "Geezer syndrome" linked to the Great Depression, emphasizing resilience and growth in knowledge over time.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this study, finasteride was found to significantly reduce DHT levels and affect spermatogenic markers in rats, while DA-9401 co-treatment indicated potential ameliorative effects.
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the immunological basis and development of Janus kinase inhibitors for treating skin diseases and reports no new clinical findings.
In this case report, interferon-alpha treatment for a man with hemophilia and hepatitis C was associated with unexpected diffuse hair growth, likely caused by the medication.
January 2013 in “Japan labor review” This study quantified relationships among various occupations in Japan, enabling comparisons with vocational aptitude test results using new numerical criteria developed from analysis of over three million survey panels.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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September 2012 in “Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development” This study reviewed the dosages of products approved in Japan from 2003-2010 and found that 28.1% were at different levels than in the U.S., with limited evidence suggesting different clinical responses.
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May 1995 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” October 1976 in “BMJ. British medical journal”
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December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study reviewed the role of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway in skin diseases and the potential of JAK inhibitors for treating conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Although the findings are promising, the authors concluded it is premature to establish their place in dermatological treatments.
May 2022 in “Reactions Weekly”
March 2022 in “JAMA Dermatology” In 2021, JAMA Dermatology published significant findings on skin conditions post-COVID vaccination, melanoma surveillance, atopic dermatitis treatments, and confirmed that sun protection does not harm bone health.
October 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This article discusses the surveillance and spread of hand, foot, and mouth disease in China, Singapore, and Indonesia, and reports no new results, emphasizing the need for improved prevention and management strategies.
May 2026 in “Mendeley Data” This abstract provides supplementary materials for a study on the efficacy and safety of a topical siRNA-based formulation targeting DKK-1 for androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new findings.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” N,N-Dimethylglycine sodium salt may improve skin health and treat hair loss.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this case study, treatment with the selective JAK1 inhibitor upadacitinib significantly improved symptoms in a patient with refractory alopecia areata, vitiligo, ankylosing spondylitis, and allergic asthma-nasal syndrome, though a transient liver function abnormality was noted.
August 2016 in “KU ScholarWorks (The University of Kansas)” This study demonstrated that transplanting in vitro differentiated Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells on acellular dermal grafts led to complete skin regeneration with appendages in a mouse model of full-thickness wounds.
July 2024 in “Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Putri Hijau” This study involved educating Dewantara Husada Health Vocational High School students about using meniran leaf extract in pomade formulations as a hair growth stimulant, demonstrating high engagement and interest in the topic.
July 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This piece honors the late Cheryl Pomerantz, RN, for her contributions to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, noting her significance to the organization but reports no new research findings.
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January 2020 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This article examines the potential of using oral minoxidil as an adjuvant treatment for patients with severe alopecia areata who do not respond to increased doses of Janus kinase inhibitors, but provides no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This systematic review reported that while combining low-dose oral minoxidil with Janus kinase inhibitors may enhance treatment outcomes in alopecia areata, the evidence remains weak due to limited sample sizes and potential publication bias, and more rigorous trials are necessary to assess efficacy and safety.
January 2016 in “The Australian Pharmacist” Tofacitinib might be used to treat hair loss.
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January 2024 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” In this case report, researchers described a 6-year-old girl with severe mandibuloacral dysplasia type A, noting unique physical deformities and a rare homozygous LMNA gene mutation not commonly associated with the condition.
August 2021 in “Revista Colombiana de Reumatología/Revista Colombiana de Reumatologia” This case study reported that a 24-year-old patient with severe, treatment-resistant alopecia areata experienced excellent clinical improvement after one month of treatment with tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor.
August 2026 in “Cell Biomaterials” D-chiral biomaterial scaffolds enhance tissue and hair regeneration by activating the body's immune system.
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report identifies a novel nonsense mutation in the CDH3 gene associated with hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy.
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August 2019 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This case report describes a 43-year-old man who developed lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei after discontinuation of cyclosporine A post-stem cell transplantation, successfully treated with oral isotretinoin and topical tacrolimus.