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June 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical compounding” This study found that compounded minoxidil solutions in a propylene glycol-free and alcohol-reduced foam remained stable for 180 days, meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for strength, pH, and antimicrobial effectiveness.
33 citations
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November 1994 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” 12 citations
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January 1995 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery”
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April 2004 in “Acta Clinica Belgica” This study found that ultraviolet light-enhanced visualization can detect subtle skin changes linked to carotene and vitamin A deficiency, which improved with dietary correction in deficient individuals.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” In this study, topical MR blockade improved delayed wound healing in glucocorticoid-pretreated mice by promoting anti-inflammatory macrophages and enhancing angiogenesis.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review highlights how serendipitous drug discoveries have significantly advanced dermatology by repurposing existing medications for new therapeutic uses through careful clinical observation and investigation.
January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology”
January 2022 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” This article reviews two cases of monilethrix in siblings, detailing their clinical and dermatoscopic characteristics, but reports no new findings.
25 citations
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September 2018 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that morroniside enhanced hair follicle growth and transition through the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in a mouse model, suggesting its potential as a treatment for hair loss.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks” 4 citations
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October 2023 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” In this case report, the researchers highlighted the diagnostic challenge of Majocchi’s granuloma, a deep fungal infection that mimics other skin conditions and resists initial treatment, emphasizing the importance of considering it as a diagnosis even after failed topical antifungal therapies.
43 citations
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April 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 7 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” This study found that a novel hydrogel scaffold, cGEL, significantly increased melanin production and melanotic gene expression in human melanocytes compared to other graft materials, suggesting its potential as a superior carrier for skin grafting.
44 citations
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February 2016 in “Science” Researchers developed a new type of memory using antiferromagnets that is stable, not disrupted by magnets, and works at room temperature.
133 citations
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May 2016 in “Cell Host & Microbe” In this study, human dermal fibroblasts were identified as natural host cells that support productive Merkel cell polyomavirus infection, and the MEK antagonist trametinib was introduced as an effective inhibitor to control the virus.
August 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” This case study reports a patient with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome manifesting later in life, who was treated with acitretin to prevent non-melanoma skin cancer associated with the condition.
January 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” November 2024 in “Reactions Weekly” May 2023 in “Reactions Weekly”
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” This preliminary study found that Melandrium firmum extract may promote hair growth and inhibit 5α-reductase, suggesting potential as a candidate for treating androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry” This study found that a two-staged screening method for identifying youth at high risk for psychosis in Telangana showed high concordant validity and good predictive validity for transition to psychosis.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers identified an autosomal dominant mutation (E402K) in exon 7 of the KRT86 gene as a cause of Monilethrix in a large family from Turkey.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this study, researchers at the Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine WUM are exploring the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-19 infection, focusing on stem cell mobilization and engraftment processes, and utilizing advanced diagnostic techniques to develop algorithms for rare disease classification, including amyloidosis.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Recognizing minor skin lesions can help identify serious cancer syndromes.
68 citations
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” This study found that in vivo, a novel microneedle system for valproic acid delivery may improve hair regrowth efficacy by upregulating hair follicle development pathways more effectively than topical application.
7 citations
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March 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”
January 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study observed that topical application of maslinic acid stimulated hair growth in mice comparably to minoxidil, possibly through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and involving ciliary gene activity, highlighting increased levels of trichogenic gene expression and protein levels.
October 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Minoxidil and platelet-rich plasma can help turn thin hair into thicker hair in male pattern baldness.