January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Sciences” In this study conducted at a tertiary care center, androgenetic alopecia was found to be the most prevalent type of non-scarring alopecia, especially among males, while telogen effluvium was more common in females, with the highest incidence in individuals aged 21-30.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that treatment with ritlecitinib led to significant scalp hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata at Weeks 24 and 48, with higher response rates observed in those receiving 50 mg compared to 30 mg doses.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter reviews the history, dosing, pharmacology, toxicology, and administration techniques of scalp anesthesia for hair restoration surgery, and reports no new clinical results.
May 2015 in “European Journal of Paediatric Neurology” This study describes three additional cases of encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis, emphasizing the importance of examining patients with ocular and ipsilateral skin lesions for this rare neurocutaneous disorder.
109 citations
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November 2011 in “Nature Neuroscience”
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July 1990 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Diazoxide, minoxidil sulphate, and cromakalim relax rat blood vessels by opening K+ channels, with some differences in their actions.
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July 2015 in “Kidney International” This study found that blocking interleukin-3 improved lupus nephritis symptoms in MRL/Ipr mice, suggesting IL-3 may play a role in the disease's progression.
36 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” This review explores research on nanoformulations for enhancing the topical delivery of herbal medicines, noting potential benefits like improved bioavailability and sustained delivery, and emphasizes the need for safety and toxicity guidelines in developing these novel drug delivery systems.
9 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” This review presents the practice of using hair bioelement analysis to assess nutritional status or environmental exposure, proposing complex interactions and hypotheses regarding depression and autism but reports no new clinical results.
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December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that SYP123 and VAMP727 are involved in the secretion and transport of inner cell wall components, which is crucial for hardening the root hair shank in Arabidopsis.
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January 1992 in “Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku” This review discusses the hair growth mechanisms of minoxidil, suggesting both increased blood flow and a direct effect on hair follicles, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This article reviews the causes, characteristics, and treatment options for seborrheic dermatitis, discussing its prevalence in specific populations, without providing new research findings.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that overexpression of the SbbHLH85 gene in sweet sorghum increases root hair growth and Na+ absorption, but negatively affects salt tolerance.
196 citations
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May 2001 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that SZ95 sebocytes and HaCaT keratinocytes exhibit distinct enzyme expressions and activities, implicating their different roles in androgen metabolism and homeostasis in vitro.
138 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses how Western diet may contribute to acne vulgaris through insulin signaling and metabolomic changes, promoting a dietary approach for management, but reports no new experimental results.
70 citations
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April 2017 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that blue light at a wavelength of 453 nm promoted hair growth ex vivo, potentially through interacting with OPN3 receptors in human hair follicles.
48 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that valproic acid promoted human hair growth by increasing β-catenin levels, suggesting it may be a potential therapeutic option for alopecia.
35 citations
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July 2010 in “The FEBS journal” In this study, researchers identified a highly reactive, isozyme-specific sequence for TGase 3, contributing to understanding its distinct functional role and activity distribution in the mouse epidermis.
35 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this in vitro study, minoxidil, diazoxide, and the novel compound NNC 55-0118 increased hair follicle growth, supporting deer follicles as a viable bioassay for ATP-sensitive potassium channel modulators.
28 citations
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December 2018 in “Plant, cell & environment/Plant, cell and environment” This study found that the PLC2 gene plays a critical role in auxin-mediated root development in Arabidopsis, influencing root growth and PIN2 distribution.
26 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that some synthesized heterocyclic derivatives showed promising 5α-reductase inhibitor, antiviral, and anti-tumor activities, surpassing several reference drugs in effectiveness.
23 citations
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October 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, ritlecitinib showed sustained effectiveness and a favorable safety profile in treating alopecia areata in patients aged 12 and older over 24 months, with improvements observed in hair and eyebrow regrowth and patient satisfaction.
23 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study reported that baicalin activates the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in mouse hair follicles, suggesting its potential as a topical treatment for hair loss.
19 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of radiation research” This study found that high-dose radiation can induce accelerated cellular senescence, inflammation, and loss of epithelial stem cells in mouse and human skin, contributing to radiation dermatitis.
19 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Molecules” This study reported that compounds isolated from Alpinia zerumbet significantly promoted hair cell growth and exhibited anticancer activity in cell cultures, suggesting potential as treatments for alopecia and cancer.
12 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of pathology” In this study, activation of oncogenic K-ras in a mouse model caused the oral mucosa to rapidly progress from squamous hyperplasia to carcinoma within 14 days, demonstrating its acute sensitivity.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” This study identified novel 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one analogs as potent androgen receptor antagonists that show strong antiproliferative activity against prostate cancer cells, suggesting them as potential lead compounds for therapy development.
3 citations
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April 2018 in “Holzforschung” This study identified seven compounds from Cercidiphyllum japonicum twig extracts, including a newly discovered flavonoid, marking the first time these specific compounds have been isolated from this genus.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “PloS one” This study found that 2MbisP increases epidermal thickening more rapidly than atRA in rhino mice, while both compounds similarly reduce utricle size.