28 citations
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May 2015 in “Addiction Biology” This study found that early life stress significantly affects hedonic sensitivity to high-palatable food by altering gonadal hormones in prenatally-stressed male and female rats, with sex-dependent changes in reward-related behaviors and neurochemistry.
26 citations
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October 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” This review explores skin manifestations associated with autoimmune liver diseases and highlights known and probable links, such as vitiligo's strong association with autoimmune hepatitis.
14 citations
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October 2012 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Adding stem cells to fat grafts for facial rejuvenation might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
5 citations
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February 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that older patients with Cushing's syndrome had fewer typical symptoms of hypercortisolism, more comorbidities, and were more often treated conservatively compared to younger patients.
2 citations
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May 2015 in “PloS one” This study found that radiation negatively impacts the survival and proliferation of fibroblasts on human dermis transplants, but hair follicle pores enhance cell viability even after irradiation.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” This review examines AAS-related deaths and finds that anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse may lead to severe cardiac abnormalities, contributing to fatal arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in young athletes and bodybuilders.
This study investigated the effects of pathological α-synuclein on sebaceous gland cells in Parkinson's disease, finding that α-synuclein exposure altered cellular differentiation and lipid production, suggesting a potential link between α-synuclein and lipid dysregulation in the skin of PD patients.
February 2026 in “Materials” This study evaluated Humulus lupulus (hops) extract in cosmetic formulations and found it to maintain antioxidant and anti-irritant properties, reducing erythema by 10% after three weeks of use, supporting its potential for skin health improvement in plant-based cosmetics.
March 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that HairTime, a novel non-invasive assay using hair samples, accurately estimates chronotype and reveals its plasticity influenced by work schedules and lifestyle factors.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the limited evidence on the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma for treating endocrine therapy-induced and permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bullous pemphigoid can look like erythema multiforme, so awareness is needed for proper treatment.
November 2020 in “UNC Libraries” In this study, researchers identified seven new genetic loci associated with prostate cancer susceptibility through a multi-stage genome-wide association study.
September 2020 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” In this study, common side effects of isotretinoin, including dry lips, mucous membrane dryness, tiredness, and mood changes, were frequently reported among Polish patients, though their severity was usually mild.
August 2024 in “Life Science Alliance” This study found that topical application of TGF-β mimic promoted enhanced wound healing and tissue regeneration in mice, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic option for improving wound healing.
17 citations
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July 2003 in “Metabolism-clinical and Experimental” This study found that young women with female-pattern hair loss exhibit increased testosterone production rates while dihydrotestosterone production rates remain within or below the normal range.
12 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that soluble CD83 (sCD83) accelerated chronic and hard-to-heal wound healing and improved inflammatory and pro-resolving cytokine profiles, suggesting potential for therapeutic use.
9 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of international medical research” This study found no correlation between the extent of frontal fibrosing alopecia and quality of life, but observed a strong association with thyroid disease in affected women.
9 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study provides the most comprehensive review to date of published cases of frontal fibrosing alopecia, emphasizing a notable association with thyroid disease.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “PeerJ” This study found significant structural and compositional differences in hair affected by alopecia areata compared to healthy hair, using a range of physico-chemical investigation methods.
January 2017 in “Dermatology Review” This article discusses skin lesions in chronic graft-versus-host disease and highlights the importance of coordinated care between haematologists and dermatologists for effective management; it presents no new clinical results.
January 2008 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” This study found that the gene for the enzyme aromatase is expressed in scalp hair follicles of women and is negatively correlated with LH levels, potentially reflecting the hormonal environment of hair follicles in PCOS.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study indicates that a helminth-derived protein, TGF-β mimic, may accelerate wound healing and promote regenerative processes in skin tissue by interacting with TGF-β receptors.
May 2022 in “Journal of Immunology” In this study, a TGF-β mimic molecule from Heligmosomoides polygyrus was observed to enhance wound healing in mice, with improved tissue regeneration and specific immune cell recruitment without increased scarring.
66 citations
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June 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” These guidelines review the management of complications and specific forms of congenital ichthyosis and report no new results; they summarize expert and evidence-based recommendations for clinicians.
49 citations
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January 2009 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” DHEA treatment helps grow pubic hair and boosts mood in girls with adrenal issues.
46 citations
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August 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, engineered skin substitutes containing murine dermal papilla cells developed hair follicle-like structures when grafted onto mice, suggesting a model for generating chimeric hair.
40 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study revealed that deficiency in the enzyme FA2H in mice affected sebaceous gland function, altered sebum composition, and caused cycling alopecia, highlighting FA2H's role in hair follicle homeostasis.
1 citations
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December 2016 in “Revista română de medicină de laborator” This study reported the first case of a NIPAL4 c.527C>A mutation in Romanian patients with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis, finding that NIPAL4 mutations are more common than TGM1 mutations in this population.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review synthesizes current evidence on the Warburg effect in anaplastic thyroid carcinoma and discusses potential therapeutic targets, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, analysis of over 800 Iranian patients with epidermolysis bullosa identified 15 with pathogenic PLEC variants, highlighting a correlation between variant locations and phenotypic manifestations of plectinopathies.