February 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This case study found that multiparametric ultrasound can be an effective non-invasive diagnostic tool for evaluating scalp changes in alopecia areata following repeated corticosteroid injections, potentially offering an alternative to biopsy.
February 2026 in “Biomaterials” BOOST is a promising, easy-to-use treatment for diabetic foot ulcers that improves healing by reducing inflammation and promoting blood vessel growth.
April 2024 in “Dermatologic surgery” This source does not report specific results or findings, instead it provides details about the affiliation of the researchers and reference details for the publication.
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September 2007 This study found that valproate sustained-release monotherapy provided effective short-term seizure control and was well tolerated in newly-diagnosed epileptic patients with partial seizures in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses the scalp microinfusion MMP® technique for hair loss treatment and reports no new results; it emphasizes the need for more standardized studies.
May 2026 in “Drug Delivery” This study introduces a co-design framework using finite element analysis to optimize separable bubble microneedles, demonstrating enhanced transdermal and sublingual drug delivery in preclinical models. In vivo results showed faster hair regrowth and glucose lowering in animals, indicating potential improvements over traditional methods.
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March 2020 in “International journal of dermatology and clinical research” In this study, microneedling with minoxidil solution showed a significantly better response in treating male androgenetic alopecia compared to microneedling with a hair multivitamin solution.
July 2026 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” The researchers designed a Janus microneedle system for treating vitiligo, which targets the skin’s layers to regulate the immune response, promote melanocyte regeneration, and enhance pigment transfer, offering a new precise treatment approach for this condition.
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August 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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February 2025 in “Science Advances” This review discusses the potential of biomimetic synthetic vesicles to advance precision diagnostics and medicine by combining the beneficial properties of naturally occurring extracellular vesicles and synthetic nanoparticles, although no new clinical results are reported.
This study found that the FER/MLO signaling module plays a crucial role in calcium oscillations and ROS production in root hair tip growth, with the MLO15 protein regulating these processes and restoring disrupted growth and signaling in fer mutant root hairs.
June 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that engineered extracellular vesicles (293F-EGF-EV), enriched in EGF mRNA, significantly aided skin wound healing in vitro and in a rat model by promoting fibroblast activity and improving wound recovery through processes like angiogenesis and reduced scarring.
May 2024 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” In this study, a clinical trial on a vegan patient with Vitamin B12 deficiency showed that administering Amra Beej Majja Churna over two months increased serum Vitamin B12 levels and alleviated symptoms like hair loss and tingling sensations in the lower limbs.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” This case report observed that treatment with human placental mesenchymal stromal cell-derived exosome-enriched extracellular vesicles may improve symptoms of chronic cutaneous graft-versus-host disease, including hyperpigmentation and skin ulcers, in a patient resistant to conventional therapies.
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June 2018 in “Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research” This review discusses the potential of microneedle arrays for drug delivery and in the cosmetic market, but reports no new clinical results; factors for commercial therapeutic use are explored.
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April 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that transplantation of autologous stromal vascular fraction cells increased skin thickness and improved regeneration when combined with mechanical stretching, without severe adverse events.
January 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research” This report documents a case where a healthy female developed alopecia universalis after receiving the 9-valent HPV vaccine, highlighting the potential for autoimmune reactions and the importance of prompt medical attention.
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” This paper reports two cases of telogen effluvium in children following HPV vaccination, resolving spontaneously but associated with social and emotional distress.
December 2023 in “Annales Pharmaceutiques Françaises” This study concluded that Trilayer Dissolving Microneedles show promise in enhancing Minoxidil delivery for treating alopecia areata by improving its bioavailability and reducing side effects.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” This case report details an unusual instance of multiple eruptive milia in an otherwise healthy 3-month-old baby, characterized by widespread distribution and believed to be idiopathic due to the absence of associated genodermatoses.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that longer disease duration in psoriasis patients was significantly associated with increased incidence of cerebral atrophy, suggesting a potential need for central nervous system screening in these patients.
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September 1997 in “Molecular carcinogenesis” This study found that mirex and TPA promote papilloma formation in CD-1 mouse skin through distinct populations of mutant Ha-ras cells, resulting in additive tumor yields.
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March 1991 in “Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry” Manganese levels in hair may be linked to multiple sclerosis.
This research concluded that the novel hydrogel PlacMA, derived from human placenta and curable by visible light, shows promise for cell culture and tissue engineering applications due to its tunable properties.
The study reported that vismodegib showed significant effectiveness in treating basal cell carcinoma, particularly in patients with Gorlin-Goltz syndrome or locally advanced BCC, but also highlighted substantial side effects, requiring careful management to prevent treatment resistance and maintain remission.
July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Applying valproic acid on the scalp increased hair growth in men with hair loss.
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that Activin B at 10 ng/mL may promote vibrissae follicle growth in mice by enhancing hair matrix cell proliferation and cell cycle progression via ERK signaling pathways.
January 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reports that adjusting the valence states of Mo in Pluronic F127-coated MoO3-x nanozymes enhances their selective H2O2-related catalytic activity, showing promise in acute kidney injury treatment and enabling real-time monitoring of therapy effectiveness through ROS-responsive photoacoustic imaging.
August 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study presents the first reported case of cutis verticis gyrata resulting from long-term, high-concentration topical minoxidil use for treating male androgenetic alopecia, highlighting a potential link to insulin-like growth factor effects.
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January 2022 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” This article discusses the potential of novel microneedle transdermal systems for enhanced drug and vaccine delivery through the skin, but reports no clinical results and emphasizes ongoing trials.