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This study developed a straightforward HPTLC method for detecting nicotine and cotinine in human plasma and urine, concluding that liquid-liquid extraction with methanol: chloroform: ammonia achieved optimal separation and is applicable for forensic analysis of lethal nicotine intoxication.

This study is the first to report that apremilast may be effective in treating refractory lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia, though some patients experienced adverse effects leading to discontinuation.

This study in South Sulawesi Province developed a shampoo using ethanol extract from Pondoh salak fruit peel, which met physical stability tests and demonstrated strong inhibitory effects against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Candida albicans, with formulations ranging from 10% to 20% concentrations.

This study reports that a patient with rare linear lichen planopilaris experienced complete hair regrowth after 12 weeks of treatment with the antibody ixekizumab, suggesting it as a potential targeted therapy.

A new genetic mutation in the CAST gene may link PLACK syndrome to alopecia areata.

In this study, a five-year-old Labrador with pemphigus, characterized by erythematous lesions and confirmed through cytology, was successfully treated with a six-week regimen of oral immunosuppressive azathioprine and supportive medications, resulting in total recovery.

This study examined a shampoo containing chili pepper extract and biopolymer microspheres for hair loss treatment, finding that it was well tolerated by volunteers, particularly due to the exfoliation sensation.

This study successfully developed a method to measure four flavonoids from Platycladus orientalis leaves in rat plasma, which was used in a pharmacokinetic study on healthy rats.

This review discusses the potential use of essential oils and melatonin as nutraceuticals in dogs, highlighting their promising applications for addressing conditions like stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, and alopecia.

This study demonstrated that Periplaneta americana extract significantly promoted hair regeneration in depilated mice by enhancing superoxide dismutase activity, upregulating vascular endothelial growth factor, modulating the FOXO/PI3K/AKT pathway, and restoring skin microbiome balance, suggesting its potential as a novel therapeutic candidate for alopecia.

This review explores the therapeutic potential and diverse pharmacological properties of the tree Tectona grandis, highlighting its anti-ulcerogenic, antihyperglycemic, antifungal, and other activities, as well as recent advancements in using its extracts for metal nanoparticle synthesis with antimicrobial applications.

This study found that topical application of carpronium chloride led to arteriolar vasodilation and increased blood flow in rat mesenteric arterioles, without affecting systemic blood pressure.

This article describes the extraction and characterization method for wedelolactone from Eclipta alba but presents no new clinical results.

This study tested the acute toxicity of Ficus platyphylla methanol leaf extract in Wistar rats and found no mortality or significant liver enzyme changes at doses up to 5000 mg/kg, suggesting a high margin of acute safety and supporting its traditional use under short-term exposure.

This paper describes Grahams Little Piccardi Lassueur Syndrome, a rare type of Lichen Planopilaris that causes different types of alopecia and distinctive skin papules, primarily affecting females aged 40 to 70, and notes the current challenges in treatment options, particularly once scarring occurs.

In this study, researchers developed and validated a method to quantify pyrrolizidine alkaloids in honey and flour, increasing alkaloid recovery rates through successive extractions, achieving up to 86% recovery for honey and 76% for flour.

This case report describes a woman with lichen planopilaris in the hair part line, with a history of long-term use of spray-on sunscreen on that area.

This case report describes the effective use of spironolactone for hirsutism in a patient with porphyria cutanea tarda.

This case report found that adding lokivetmab to prednisolone treatment improved and maintained remission of pruritus in a dog with cutaneous epitheliotropic lymphoma.

This study found that in Lichen Planopilaris, the Microbacteriaceae family was negatively correlated with IL-23 expression, suggesting a role in the disease's inflammation and microbiota composition.

In this case report, a 4-year-old Indian girl with linear and annular lupus panniculitis of the scalp achieved complete remission and hair regrowth with oral corticosteroids, showing no relapse after 6 months of follow-up.

This study concluded that oral tofacitinib significantly improved symptoms in patients with lichen planus pigmentosus who did not respond to conventional treatments, showing it as a viable alternative.

In this study, the researchers evaluated the quality of 20 commercial dog shampoos in Mexico City, finding pH variations and non-compliance with labeling regulations, but all products met other quality standards, assisting veterinarians in product recommendation and informing dog owners about product safety and value.

This case report in a child suggests that lichen planus pemphigoides may represent a heterogeneous group of disorders, potentially triggered by conditions like varicella.

This study found that treatment improved symptoms and stopped disease progression for 75% of lichen planopilaris patients whose follow-up data were available.

This case report describes a 73-year-old male with numerous colon polyps whose long-term use of Cape Aloe likely caused melanosis coli, which helped highlight the polyps' locations.

This study identified a new PNPLA1 mutation in a Spanish family with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis.

This paper reviews treatments for lichen planopilaris, including low-level laser therapy, but reports no new clinical results and highlights the need for further research.

This study found that topical and intralesional corticosteroids are effective in treating the primary symptoms of lichen planopilaris and promoting hair regrowth in the active perimeter of alopecic patches.

In this report, researchers describe a case of scalp discoid lupus erythematosus unresponsive to topical treatments, where hydroxychloroquine administered at 200 mg/day led to complete resolution of skin lesions in five months.