8 citations
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December 2021 in “BMJ neurology open” This study on Alzheimer's patients found that chronic sodium selenate treatment (up to 23 months) was safe and well-tolerated, with most adverse events being mild, and suggested potential slowing of cognitive decline, though confirmation requires further controlled studies.
June 2022 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reports no results yet and only indicates an ongoing randomized placebo-controlled trial investigating the effects of microneedling combined with topical dutasteride solution for treating androgenetic alopecia.
91 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that overexpression of the enzyme SSAT in a mouse model significantly reduced prostate tumor size and progression, suggesting it could be a promising strategy against prostate cancer.
39 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry” In this study, a novel electrochemical sensor using a molecularly imprinted polymer was developed for the sensitive detection of minoxidil, successfully measuring its concentration in real samples.
33 citations
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November 2006 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” This report discusses the various causes and clinical assessment of madarosis, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and diagnosing associated vision or life-threatening conditions, without presenting new findings.
21 citations
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October 2017 in “Cell death and disease” This study found that the absence of the stress-responsive protein Sesn2 increased hair cell susceptibility to gentamicin in the inner ear, indicating Sesn2's potential protective role against aminoglycoside-induced damage.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Eastern Journal Of Medicine” In this case report, a 9-year-old girl using topical minoxidil for alopecia experienced a 6-second asystole with syncope, suggesting careful cardiac monitoring may be needed for minoxidil users.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” This study reports two cases of Alopecia Universalis as a secondary autoimmune manifestation following Alemtuzumab treatment, highlighting the importance of screening and monitoring for such autoimmune responses.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Wiadomości lekarskie (Warsaw Poland)” This study found that patients with GERD and UCTD have significantly more frequent phenotypic and visceral markers than those with GERD alone, which should inform early diagnostic and treatment strategies.
September 2014 in “Emergency Medicine News” This case report describes the diagnosis of pseudoporphyria in a hemodialysis patient, highlighting the importance of discontinuing causative medications and advising patients on sun protection to manage this photosensitive condition.
21 citations
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October 2025 in “Advanced Materials” This study found that a newly created biomimetic microneedle platform effectively expedited wound repair in diabetic animal models by reducing inflammation, enhancing angiogenesis, and promoting skin regeneration through targeted drug delivery and immune response modification.
23 citations
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November 1964 in “Journal of Dairy Science” This study found that high molybdenum levels in the diet, especially with added sulfate sulfur, led to symptoms like alopecia and hair color loss in heifers; however, these were corrected by adding copper.
22 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” This study found that minoxidil prevents long-term serotonergic toxicity induced by MDMA in rats, primarily by opening mitochondrial KATP channels and involving Akt and MAP kinases in its neuroprotective mechanism.
27 citations
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May 2019 in “Cosmetics” This review explores the structure and development of the hair cuticle, highlighting difficulties in studying some aspects and proposing new experimental approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study reviewed literature on pediatric acrodermatitis enteropathica and found that zinc deficiency occurred in 75.9% of cases, with zinc supplementation showing therapeutic efficacy in 91.4% of patients; however, it was often ineffective in those with underlying metabolic disorders.
186 citations
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October 1957 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology” This paper presents a collection of unusual cases observed over seven years, with detailed histological descriptions but no definitive diagnoses, aiming to encourage further discussion and understanding of the disease process.
1 citations
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February 2021 in “Gastroenterology” This report discusses a case of vesiculopustular eruption in a patient with ulcerative colitis, highlighting the effective use of ustekinumab for treatment and suggesting its consideration in similar cases of IBD-related skin lesions.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study introduced an innovative nanozyme system called MCP@G, which was shown to improve diabetic wound healing in rats by alleviating mitochondrial oxidative stress, enhancing fibroblast migration, and promoting blood vessel and hair follicle regeneration, offering a promising approach for treating challenging diabetic wounds.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study observed that a self-emulsifying drug delivery system for finasteride significantly enhanced bioavailability in rats compared to commercial tablets, but the formulation was found to be thermodynamically unstable.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found a considerable prevalence of metabolic syndrome among women with melasma, with 29.3% meeting criteria for this condition, suggesting the importance of considering metabolic factors in managing melasma and preventing related complications.
14 citations
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June 2014 in “World Journal of Urology” This study found that the herbal combination PRO 160/120 significantly improved nocturnal voiding frequency in patients with moderate-to-severe LUTS/BPH compared to placebo, with similar effectiveness to tamsulosin and finasteride.
22 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” This study found that monocytes/macrophages with a pro-inflammatory M1-like phenotype may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of hidradenitis suppurativa, suggesting potential therapeutic targets.
January 2025 in “Stem Cells International” This study found that exosomes from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in UVB-induced skin injury in cell and mouse models, suggesting their potential for treating UV-damaged skin by influencing Nrf2 and NF-κB pathways.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” This case study describes a 23-year-old woman with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp who later developed multiple sclerosis, suggesting a possible shared immunological etiology involving neutrophil hyperactivation.
June 2023 in “Romanian Medical Journal” In this case study, a 53-year-old female with multiple autoimmune symptoms was diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, confirmed by specific antibodies, and showed significant clinical improvement after one year of treatment.
September 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” In this report, two pediatric patients with short anagen syndrome, a condition causing difficulty in growing long scalp hair, showed positive responses to low‐dose oral minoxidil treatment.
407 citations
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January 2008 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This review found that glucocorticoid corticosteroids can improve muscle strength and function in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the short term, but they are associated with significant short-term adverse effects.
January 2025 in “Journal of Medical Biochemistry” This review explores the roles of superoxide dismutases in cellular processes and cancer, highlighting the potential of SOD mimetics in enhancing cancer treatment strategies, but it reports no new clinical findings.
17 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Cell Science” In this study, the researchers discovered that specific polyamine depletion enhances stemness in hair follicle stem cells through a mechanism independent of mRNA translation.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that a recent outbreak of diffuse hair loss in Maharashtra's Buldhana district was linked to anagen effluvium, possibly caused by high selenium levels, along with strontium and zinc excess in patients' serum and local water sources.