May 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” This case study observed that high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment significantly improved hair density and reduced hair loss in a female patient with androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse events reported.
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July 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The authors concluded that VSCAPSI, a videodermoscopy-based assessment tool, provides evidence for early diagnosis, differential diagnosis, follow-up, and screening of scalp psoriasis.
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February 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that trichoscopy is an effective noninvasive technique for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia, confirming its valuable role alongside traditional histopathological examination.
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October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study suggests that RCM may be a promising non-invasive diagnostic tool for alopecia areata incognita, showing substantial agreement with histopathology while noting some discrepancies.
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September 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this observational study, AC5 reduced hair loss in 89% of subjects with mild androgenic alopecia, and was well tolerated and appreciated by most participants.
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January 2020 in “IRIS UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)” This study found that Aminexil clinical 5 significantly reduced hair loss in men and women with mild alopecia and was well tolerated with high subject satisfaction.
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December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This correspondence article discusses the association between acquired silky African hair, malnutrition, and chronic diseases but reports no new research findings.
July 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that therapeutic isolated limb perfusion with melphalan for in-transit melanoma metastases resulted in a high response rate but was associated with some systemic toxicity, including nausea, vomiting, and transient bone marrow depression.
July 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found therapeutic isolated limb perfusion with melphalan to be effective for in-transit melanoma metastases on a limb, with a high response rate and transient systemic toxicity.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source reviews the influence of sex hormones on skin health, detailing how hormonal fluctuations impact dermatological conditions throughout a woman's life and highlighting the necessity for integrated dermatological, gynecological, and endocrine care alongside mental health support to address these conditions' physical and psychological effects.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review describes how sex hormones like estrogens and androgens influence skin health, linking hormonal fluctuations to conditions such as acne and hair loss, and underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment that includes mental health support.
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October 2011 in “Sports Medicine” This review covers dermatological conditions experienced by ice-skating athletes due to cold exposure, infections, and inflammation, providing no new clinical findings and emphasizing diagnosis and treatment strategies.
January 2026 in “EJC Skin Cancer” This research underscores the significant challenge of managing hair loss after cancer treatment and explores the need to evaluate new topical strategies to promote faster and higher-quality hair regrowth, as existing recovery processes are often slow and sometimes incomplete.
September 2023 in “F&S reports” This review examines theories linking PCOS with psychiatric disorders, highlighting dietary interventions like probiotics and nutrients as possible improvements, but reports no new clinical findings and calls for more research.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that blocking apoptosis during the catagen phase in mice disrupts hair follicle stem cell niche architecture, delaying subsequent hair regeneration cycles.
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March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes the successful treatment of severe bullous erythema multiforme in a patient using cyclosporine, where prior high-dose corticosteroids had only partially worked.
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March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” The author clarifies observations from their earlier article on psoriatic alopecia, including three types of hair loss associated with psoriasis, particularly noting hair loss within lesions due to dystrophic anagen follicles.
This study found that Nubian ibex have developed genetic adaptations in response to their desert environment, including enhanced skin barrier, DNA repair, viral response, and metabolism of toxic compounds.
Baricitinib may reactivate trichilemmal cysts in people with a history of these cysts.
October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study suggests that PGD2 may increase testosterone production in keratinocytes through oxidative stress pathways, with n-acetyl-cysteine blocking this effect.
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October 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that daily oral finasteride may increase hair count and improve hair appearance assessments in men with androgenetic alopecia, but it also appears to raise the risk of sexual dysfunction.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” This review discusses the role of the skin microbiome in the pathogenesis of various skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, and reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes potential therapeutic implications.
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January 2010 Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
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July 2002 in “EMBO journal” This study found that RXRα/RARγ heterodimers are necessary for retinoic acid-induced keratinocyte proliferation in the skin, while normal epidermal maintenance does not require RAR-mediated signaling.
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October 2005 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study reports that a hair shedding threshold of 100 hairs or more may provide the best concordance with clinical diagnosis for distinguishing chronic telogen effluvium from androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This research analyzed 72 primary scarring alopecia cases in a Barcelona hospital, finding that the majority involved women, with a lymphocytic infiltrate and subacute onset in many cases, leading to stable disease, while neutrophilic cases had more acute episodes.
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October 2018 in “Endocrinology” This study indicates that sheep prenatally androgenized with testosterone show wool fiber diameter changes that parallel the increased hair diameter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 2025 in “Editora Acadêmica Periodicojs eBooks” This review found that low-dose oral Minoxidil may be a viable alternative to topical Minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia, offering similar efficacy but with better adherence and different side effect profiles; consideration of patient-specific factors is important for treatment choice.
March 2023 in “Journal of clinical review & case reports” This study observed that in Mexico, Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia predominantly affects postmenopausal women, with an increased incidence in recent years, and highlights the challenge of early diagnosis to prevent irreversible hair loss.
This study found that while iron depletion through phlebotomies is safe for women with functional ovarian hyperandrogenism, it does not improve their cardio-metabolic profile and may reduce non-enzymatic antioxidant capacity.