April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that disrupting Sdf1-Cxcr4 signaling promoted tissue regeneration in wild-type mice, hinting at potential strategies to induce such regeneration in mammals.
October 1982 in “American Journal of Nursing” Wound healing is a complex process involving different cells and stages, leading to scar tissue formation and strength increase over time.
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October 2009 in “Javma-journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association” Foals with Rhodococcus equi infection often have other health problems that lower their chances of survival.
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March 1976 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed no correlation between Demodex species and skin condition among Aborigines, though D. brevis was associated with sebaceous gland degeneration in one case.
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January 2021 in “Agrobiological Records” This study reported that allethrin caused dose-dependent toxico-pathological effects, including decreased feed intake, body weight, and blood parameters, and organ damage in adult male albino rats.
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August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the therapeutic use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in dermatology, specifically its challenges and potential in treating conditions like lichen planopilaris, but reports no new findings.
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March 2021 in “Parasitology Research” This case study reports the first clinical case of besnoitiosis in two donkeys in Italy, suggesting a wider distribution of the disease in European equids than previously expected.
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May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” This study found that patients with ovarian metastases from breast cancer had a better prognosis after tumor debulking if they exhibited high estrogen and progesterone receptor expression in both the primary tumor and metastases.
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January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, a case of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp was reported in a man after starting dupilumab therapy, highlighting potential immune pathways involved and the importance of recognizing such paradoxical inflammatory reactions to prevent irreversible alopecia.
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that hydralazine and minoxidil, two direct vasodilators, may worsen abdominal aortic aneurysm progression by increasing aortic degeneration and inflammation.
This study found that local heterologous leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma improved distal skin flap viability in rats by reducing necrosis compared to the control group.
April 2026 in “Diagnostics” This review outlines the use of quantitative imaging techniques in monitoring tendon response to platelet-rich plasma treatment for chronic tendinopathy and reports that these methods may aid in tailoring PRP protocols.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata involves complex immune cell interactions, especially between CD8+ T cells and macrophages, which could help develop new treatments.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This study suggests that topical minoxidil could promote hair regrowth in individuals with alopecia areata by exerting a localized immunosuppressive effect, and that combining minoxidil with other treatments may enhance hair growth outcomes.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this study, a two-month-old dog diagnosed with scabiosis and toxocariosis showed significant clinical improvement after being treated with sarolaner and pyrantel, evidenced by resolved skin lesions, hair regrowth, and a return to normal abdominal size and oral mucosa color after 30 days.
November 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In a case study, a 6-year-old Shih Tzu with both demodicosis and babesiosis showed improvement after treatment, which included medications like ivermectin and supportive care such as specialized shampoos and environmental spraying, evaluated up to the 21st day.
July 2023 in “Deleted Journal” In this case report from Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta, alopecia areata was identified as the most common type of baldness in the facility's skin and genital polyclinics from 2009 to 2011, representing 39.7% of cases.
January 2023 in “European endocrinology” This review explores the association between alopecia and thyroid autoimmune disease, also highlighting a linked increased risk of thyroid cancer, but presents no new clinical findings.
December 2022 in “Experimental and Clinical Physiology and Biochemistry” This study found that a lotion with 5% minoxidil significantly altered immune parameters and disrupted immunological balance in guinea pigs, suggesting a substantial impact on both cellular and humoral immunity.
January 2018 in “INTAS POLIVET” In this clinical case report, a Labrador dog with multiple skin issues was successfully treated for Demodex mites and Pemphigus foliaceus using Prednisolone, Cephalexin, Amitraz, Ivermectin, and Ketoconazole, resulting in an uneventful recovery.
January 2007 in “Pizhūhish va sāzandigī” This study describes the characteristics and potential research applications of the first hairless guinea pigs in Iran, noting their suitability for allergy, dermal, transplantation, and immunology studies.
January 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports various methods used by hair transplant surgeons to count and manage follicular grafts during follicular unit extraction hair restoration, including manual counting and the use of automated or digitalized graft counters.
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January 2007 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” This study identified four genetic loci on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 that may contribute to susceptibility for alopecia areata and suggested shared genetic factors with psoriasis.
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February 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that vitiligo patients in Turkey had a high prevalence of associated autoimmune diseases and auditory problems, suggesting vitiligo may be part of a systemic autoimmune process.
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July 2009 in “Current opinion in pediatrics, with evaluated MEDLINE/Current opinion in pediatrics” This article reviews recent findings on alopecia areata, highlighting genetic and immune factors in its pathogenesis but reporting no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for quality evidence on treatment efficacy.
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified somatostatin as a potential secretory factor contributing to the immune privilege of human hair follicles.
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May 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata is complex, with genetic and immune factors, and animal models are key for future treatment research.
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This case report describes a 67-year-old woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia and her daughter with lichen planopilaris, noting identical HLA D types which suggest a phenotypical link between these conditions.
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May 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a possible association between Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and linear IgA/IgG bullous dermatosis in a 35-year-old Japanese male, though coincidence cannot be ruled out.
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May 2003 in “PubMed” This study found that DNA is present at low levels in human hair shafts, with higher amounts near the root, and that its levels decrease after surfactant washing and colorant treatments.