January 2024 in “Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi” In this study, researchers found that oar-miR-377 regulates secondary hair follicle development in sheep by downregulating the SLC24A2 gene, and a specific SNP in oar-miR-377 is significantly associated with wool fiber diameter variation in Chinese Merino sheep.
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June 2018 in “Physiology & behavior” The study found that ondansetron decreased alcohol consumption only in adult rats that experienced altered neuroactive steroid levels from early post-natal finasteride exposure, suggesting increased 5HT3 receptor sensitivity in these rats.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study highlights a rare case of vitamin D-dependent rickets type 2A caused by a heterozygous mutation in the vitamin D receptor gene, emphasizing the complexity of managing this condition with high-dose calcium and vitamin D therapy.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers” This report suggests that patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax should be evaluated for FLCN mutations, as they may indicate Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome and associated cancer risks.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract describes a hair treatment series promising complete restoration of hair in cases of baldness and permanent hair removal, supported by theoretical formulations but without clinical result reports.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “UNC Libraries” This study suggests that residues Val-889 and Arg-752 in the androgen receptor's steroid binding domain are crucial for NH2-/carboxyl-terminal interaction, affecting receptor stability and function.
21 citations
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January 2006 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” In this case study, a girl with hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets had a novel mutation in the VDR gene that affected hair cycling without causing total alopecia, suggesting ligand-independent VDR function in hair cycling.
December 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's comprehensive focus on cosmetic and reconstructive skin procedures, but it reports no new research findings.
5 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis exhibit lower levels and activity of DNase1, impairing NET degradation, and suggests DNase1 administration as a potential treatment.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new test helps find drugs to treat head and neck cancer by targeting c-Rel.
32 citations
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January 2017 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” This article reviews the genetic basis, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options for nude severe combined immunodeficiency, but does not present any new research findings.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the KLHL24-ΔN28 protein variant disrupts hair follicle stem cells in a mouse model, leading to premature hair loss by degrading keratin 15.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that among men unresponsive to finasteride for androgenic alopecia, 56.25% showed significant hair improvement after six months of dutasteride treatment with reasonable adverse effects.
April 2017 in “IOSR journal of dental and medical sciences” This abstract discusses Netherton Syndrome, a genetic disorder with a characteristic triad of symptoms caused by SPINK5 gene mutation, and reports no new clinical findings or treatment advances.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” 50 citations
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September 2009 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” This study identified a novel V26M mutation in the vitamin D receptor as the cause of hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets in a patient, characterized by severe rickets and an unusual pattern of alopecia.
May 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” This study identified that patients with compound heterozygous mutations in FOXN1 exhibited severe T-cell lymphopenia but retained normal hair and nail development, indicating a distinct clinical phenotype from classic FOXN1 cases.
18 citations
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January 2018 in “BMC dermatology” This paper describes a case of epidermolysis bullosa simplex with muscular dystrophy associated with a novel PLEC mutation and diffuse alopecia, highlighting a potential genetic link that remains uncertain.
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” In this study, a novel DCAF17 gene mutation was identified in a Chinese family, suggesting a potential role in pancreatic β cell dysfunction and diabetes development in Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome.
24 citations
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July 2018 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study found that nano-transferosomal gel formulations of finasteride improved its delivery across skin layers, potentially reducing major side effects associated with oral administration for treating male pattern baldness.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source describes a collection of geometric medicine formulations aimed at comprehensive hair restoration and permanent hair removal, with claimed simulation results indicating complete baldness reversal and effective hair removal, but results are sourced from theoretical and simulation-based findings without reported clinical trials.
37 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Bone and Mineral Research” This study reported a case of hereditary vitamin D–resistant rickets caused by a single heterozygous missense mutation in the VDR gene, showing dominant-negative effects and reduced response to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3.
6 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that a novel R343H mutation in the vitamin D receptor gene impairs its transcription activity, contributing to hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets and alopecia in the affected family.
8 citations
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March 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports that the near-naked hairless mutation in mice is not an allele of the Hairless gene but may involve a mutation in a linked gene or a regulatory mutation.
12 citations
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June 2022 in “FARMACIA” This study found that a topical transethosomal system may enhance the skin penetration and deposition of naftifine compared to a marketed cream, potentially overcoming the stratum corneum barrier.
June 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” February 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract discusses the lack of understanding and sympathy for women experiencing alopecia but reports no new research findings.
41 citations
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December 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report indicates that trichoscopy may significantly improve the diagnosis of Netherton syndrome by noninvasively identifying typical hair abnormalities without the need to pull hair.