February 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study outlines a rare case of cryptococcoid Sweet syndrome linked to hydralazine use and previous cocaine exposure, emphasizing the importance of recognizing unique histopathological features such as multiple positive autoantibodies and mucosal involvement to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
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October 2024 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers developed a method to control the valence states of Mo in nanozymes, optimizing their activity for ROS-related therapies, particularly acute kidney injury treatment, and enabling real-time monitoring with photoacoustic imaging.
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September 1982 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study identified a sulfotransferase activity in rat liver that catalyzes the sulfation of minoxidil, contributing to its delayed hypotensive effects.
January 2008 in “Zhonghua linchuang mianyi he biantai fanying zazhi” This study found that treatment with Shunyou dispersible tablet and prednisone improved clinical symptoms in patients with lupus nephritis, showing significant benefits over time along with a good safety profile.
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July 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study identified a novel homozygous mutation in the 5'-UTR of the POMC gene, suggesting a new molecular mechanism for the syndrome of adrenal insufficiency, obesity, and red hair.
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January 2012 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that using a combination of iontophoresis and liposomal delivery facilitated the effective intradermal administration of superoxide dismutase in rats, reducing oxidative skin damage from UV exposure.
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March 1999 in “Biochemical Journal” In this study, transgenic mice overexpressing the SSAT gene were highly sensitive to polyamine analogues, leading to severe liver changes and high mortality rates after treatment.
This article discusses the relationship between zinc, chromium, and magnesium in hair and metabolic syndrome diseases, without reporting new experimental findings.
December 2022 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” This study found that HtrA2 inactivation in mnd2 mice is associated with delayed hair cycle phases and growth retardation of adipocytes, suggesting HtrA2's role in regulating adipogenesis-related hair growth.
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July 2017 in “Pediatric emergency care” This study suggests that most pediatric minoxidil exposures reported to Texas poison centers were unintentional, typically non-serious, and often manageable at home, despite concerns about serious adverse effects.
January 1990 in “Advances in behavioral biology”
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December 1962 in “European journal of endocrinology” Alloxan diabetes, methylthiouracil, cortisone, and adrenaline affect how white mice hair follicles use glucose and cystine and their cell division.
March 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that using an ultrasound hollow microneedle array enhanced transdermal delivery of finasteride, accelerating hair regrowth in mice with androgenetic alopecia compared to other delivery methods.
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May 2020 in “Medicine in Drug Discovery” This study found that arylsulfatase enzymes in hair follicles can convert the active form of minoxidil back to its inactive form, potentially affecting its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2015 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” In this study, metabolic syndrome was common among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, with a significant association with higher BMI and prevalent dyslipidemia.
June 2022 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, metabolic syndrome and hypertension were significantly more prevalent in patients with plantar callosities compared to controls, suggesting potential links that warrant further investigation.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Aquatic Research and Environmental Studies” In this experimental study, researchers developed and optimized metformin-loaded mucoadhesive microspheres for sustained anti-hyperglycemic and anticancer activity, demonstrating high entrapment efficiency, enhanced α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition, improved cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells, and promising stability.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” This case report presents a rare instance of recurrent ACTH-independent Cushing’s syndrome due to PBMAH, coinciding with the development of a pheochromocytoma, highlighting the need for thorough reevaluation in similar recurring cases.
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August 2021 in “Canadian journal of neurological sciences” This article offers HTML content and a downloadable PDF but does not provide an abstract or new findings for summary.
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January 2017 in “Ciência Rural” This case report highlights that equine multisystemic eosinophilic epitheliotropic disease should be considered in horses presenting with skin lesions and gastrointestinal symptoms, as illustrated by the progression in a 5-year-old horse despite treatment.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Liposomes improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles, enhancing treatment for hair loss.
August 2025 in “American Journal of Case Reports” In this case report, researchers describe a 13-year-old phenotypic female with 46,XY karyotype, previously misdiagnosed with androgen insensitivity syndrome, who was later identified to have 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 3 deficiency, underscoring the importance of genetic and hormonal tests for accurate diagnosis of sex development disorders.
January 2022 in “Wiadomości lekarskie (Warsaw Poland)” This study found that Methylsulfonylmethane significantly reduced hair loss and enhanced hair growth and follicle number in male mice, attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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October 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report describes a unique instance of a 6-year-old girl developing angioedema after treatment with squaric acid dibutylester for alopecia areata.
September 2012 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” This case report describes dizygotic twin sisters with congenital ichthyosis, mental retardation, myopathy, and anemia, who may represent a syndrome distinct from previously recognized disorders like Rud syndrome.
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August 2006 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers identified and examined males with 17 beta-HSD3 deficiency in a highly inbred Arab population, noting genetic findings and the progression of male characteristics despite being raised as females initially.
September 2025 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” In this study, researchers found that the compound BMS-470539 induced a senescence-like state in fibroblasts from systemic sclerosis patients, reducing fibrosis-associated markers in vitro and decreasing skin thickness in a mouse model of skin fibrosis, suggesting a novel therapeutic strategy for managing fibroblast-driven diseases.
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May 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells and their conditioned medium significantly improved symptoms in mouse models of atopic dermatitis, potentially through exosome-dependent pathways, suggesting a cell-free therapeutic strategy.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Translation” This study explored a dual-functional dressing with quaternized chitosan and magnesium, finding it enhanced wound healing and had strong antibacterial effects against drug-resistant bacteria in diabetic rat models with infected foot ulcers, suggesting promise for diabetic foot ulcer treatment.
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October 2021 in “AAPS PharmSciTech”