October 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, N-MXD (minoxidil nanoparticles) was shown to deliver more drug into hair bulbs and enhance IGF-1 and VEGF levels more effectively than commercial formulations, resulting in higher therapeutic efficiency for hair growth in C57BL/6 mice.
September 2017 in “PubMed” In this case report, a Danish family with monilethrix showed varying symptoms, diagnosed via dermatoscopy, microscopy, and gene sequencing. The study highlights that while no cure exists, oral minoxidil shows promise in a single case, and reducing hair trauma remains key for management.
February 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study proposes a metal-organic gel-encapsulated microneedle system with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and pro-angiogenic properties for treating infected wounds, demonstrating potential for precise and adaptive management by targeting various stages of wound healing.
8 citations
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December 2019 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism reports” This study found that early biochemical screening and molecular confirmation are crucial for distinguishing profound from partial biotinidase deficiency, which supports timely treatment and management in symptomatic children.
25 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that combining fractional radiofrequency microneedling with 5% topical minoxidil improved hair count and thickness more than minoxidil alone in Chinese men with male pattern hair loss.
5 citations
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December 2016 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” This study suggests that prenatal infusion of epidermal neural crest stem cells may improve certain neural markers and reduce cortical injury in a mouse model of methylazoxymethanol-induced malformations.
October 2019 in “Asian College of Neuropsychopharmacology” 5 citations
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January 2017 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia” This report describes a novel mutation in the CDH3 gene in an 11-year-old Iranian boy with hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy, indicating a new genetic variant associated with the disorder.
26 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The researchers suggest that combining microneedle technology with nanocarriers could enhance drug delivery systems for treating central neurological diseases due to nanoparticles' ability to prolong blood circulation time and improve brain targeting.
11 citations
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June 2012 in “Acta histochemica” This study found that Gsdma3 mutations in mice led to thicker skin and longer hair infundibula, possibly by negatively regulating β-catenin expression in the epidermis.
12 citations
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February 2010 in “Tetrahedron Letters” This article describes the synthesis of novel polyamine-modified minoxidil analogs and conjugates to potentially enhance minoxidil's biological activity, selectivity, and water solubility, but reports no new biological results.
35 citations
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January 2022 in “Frontiers in Neurology” This review utilizes clinical vignettes to detail various pain syndromes associated with multiple sclerosis, including their pathophysiology and management strategies, highlighting conditions like central neuropathic pain, Lhermitte's phenomenon, and trigeminal neuralgia as they relate to different lesion types.
28 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of cellular physiology” This study found that miR-124 may facilitate the differentiation of hair follicle stem cells into neuronal cells by targeting Sox9 and Ptbp1.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” This chapter reviews various mucocutaneous manifestations of endocrine disorders and provides illustrative images of these clinical features, but reports no new research findings.
18 citations
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April 1998 in “MIT Press eBooks” This study found that topical application of N,N-dimethylglycine sodium salt increased dermal blood flow and velocity in human subjects, likely through its effects on endothelial cells and NO-dependent vasodilation.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “Lupus” This case report is the first to associate NEMO syndrome with systemic lupus erythematosus, suggesting a potential role for NF-kB essential modulator in the pathogenesis of SLE.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” This case report presents a rare subtype of hypomyelinating leukodystrophy linked to a PYCR2 gene mutation, emphasizing exome sequencing's value in diagnosing undiagnosed childhood HLDs with atypical symptoms.
4 citations
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March 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” This case report describes a 47-year-old male with rare total melanonychia linked to vitamin B12 deficiency, whose nail discoloration and constitutional symptoms improved following vitamin B12 supplementation.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “American Journal of Case Reports” This case report details a 13-year-old Thai boy with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, who presented with cardiovascular complications, including coronary artery calcification and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
67 citations
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August 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study found that overexpression of the mineralocorticoid receptor in a mouse model led to premature epidermal barrier development, keratinocyte apoptosis, and postnatal alopecia, indicating new roles for MR signaling in skin physiology.
January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” In this review, researchers reported that anorexia nervosa leads to widespread medical complications across all body systems, particularly at low body weights, and these complications are primarily treated through nutritional rehabilitation with a multidisciplinary team approach.
23 citations
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January 2017 in “BMC Medical Genetics” This study presents the first reported Spanish case of Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy, identifying a new CDH3 mutation and highlighting the importance of clinical and genetic evaluation for accurate diagnosis.
39 citations
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June 2023 in “Advanced Materials” This review discusses the unique advantages and challenges of microneedle arrays for vaccine and immunotherapy delivery but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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April 1997 in “Muscle & Nerve” 5 citations
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April 1997 in “Muscle & Nerve” 1 citations
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April 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C Seminars in Medical Genetics” The researchers reported that repurposing the drug eflornithine may offer a treatment option for Bachmann-Bupp Syndrome, highlighting a potential model for other rare diseases.
49 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry” This review discusses non-motor symptoms in patients with thymoma-associated myasthenia gravis, suggesting these symptoms, which can be treatable, often go overlooked despite affecting multiple organs.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found significant hair growth improvement with microneedling radiofrequency treatment in most patients with patterned hair loss, with minimal short-term adverse effects.
January 2015 in “Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases” This case report describes two boys with Danon disease, initially misdiagnosed due to increased transaminases, who exhibited cardiac issues and muscle pseudohypertrophy.
3 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of Pain” In this exploratory study of trigeminal neuralgia patients undergoing microvascular decompression surgery, differential protein expression in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid was observed between responders and non-responders, suggesting potential biomarkers to predict surgical success and providing insights into the mechanisms of pain relief.