April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that short-term NB-UVB treatment significantly reduced anxiety levels in psoriasis patients, but not depression.
October 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” This study found that low-level laser therapy combined with NB-UVB therapy led to improvement in re-pigmentation for many stable vitiligo patients, with minimal and transient side effects.
October 2019 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this study, NB-UVB therapy significantly increased Wnt1 and β-catenin expression in hair follicles, which may play a role in vitiligo perifollicular repigmentation.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Various skin conditions can be treated effectively with different methods, such as discontinuing certain drugs, using specific vaccines, applying creams, and changing lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
November 2011 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Cellulite may be linked to low adiponectin, isotretinoin with UVB can treat psoriasis effectively, permanent alopecia post-chemotherapy resembles a unique hair loss, deodorants may cause fragrance allergies, desmoplastic melanoma is becoming more common, and intensive UVB treatment can give long-term psoriasis remission.
April 2024 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” This study reviewed phototherapy data for pediatric patients over 5 years, finding psoriasis as the most common condition treated. The researchers reported a lower incidence of side effects compared to similar studies but also noted lower treatment response rates.
August 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” This study found that incorporating keratin extracted from hair into NBR modestly enhanced the mechanical properties and biodegradability of the rubber.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” This study established a novel in vivo "whisker follicle microinjection assay" using mouse whiskers to evaluate hair growth and pigmentation effects of various chemicals and proteins, identifying minoxidil, ruxolitinib, and RSPO1 as growth promoters, while deoxyarbutin inhibited pigmentation and Nbl1 emerged as a growth inhibitor.
In this study, intralesional steroids were the most effective treatment for alopecia areata, achieving cosmetically acceptable hair regrowth in 88% of patients, compared to cryotherapy at 76%, phenol at 52%, and phototherapy at 36%.
This chapter discusses pediatric disorders like alopecia areata and vitiligo, identifying laser and light therapies as treatment options, and highlights that the pulsed dye laser is well tolerated and effective for treating molluscum contagiosum.
January 2008 in “Chinese Journal of Spectroscopy Laboratory” This study utilized a fluorescence probe to evaluate cysteine formation on hair fibers, finding that optimal fluorescence emission occurred at pH 4.5.
November 1997 in “Open Archive (Karolinska Institutet)” This research observed that mutations in the PTCH gene are common in both sporadic and hereditary basal cell cancers, suggesting a critical role of the PTCH signaling pathway in skin tumor development.
February 2023 in “Molecules” In this study, N. ottonis cactus cell extract applied to mice promoted hair growth and increased the number of hair follicles, suggesting its potential as a hair-growth-promoting agent.
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December 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” This case report describes a young Brazilian woman with scalp psoriasis that progressed to the rare complication of scarring alopecia.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study found that boosting the synthesis of neural-derived 17β-estradiol effectively counteracted the impairment of hippocampal long-term potentiation caused by amyloid beta 1-42 in rat hippocampal slices, with the effect seemingly linked to glutamate NMDAR signaling.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that NB-002 demonstrated clear antifungal activity and clinically significant nail clearing in subjects with distal subungual onychomycosis and ≤50% nail involvement, compared to a vehicle treatment.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that NB-002, a novel topical antifungal, showed significant antifungal activity and clinically meaningful nail clearing in patients with mild to moderate distal subungual onychomycosis.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that the novel antifungal emulsion NB-002 demonstrated significant antifungal activity and nail clearing in patients with distal subungual onychomycosis involving ≤50% of the nail.
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April 2019 in “Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare” This study found that a collaborative care model in rheumatoid arthritis clinics improved nb-DMARD dose optimization, adherence to monitoring guidelines, and detection of related adverse drug events compared to standard care.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
January 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” In this case report, a 16-year-old female with Netherton syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, exhibited symptoms such as skin issues, hair abnormalities, and elevated serum IgE levels. The diagnosis was supported by skin biopsy, and treatment included topical therapies, NB-UVB, and infliximab.
This case report of a four-year-old girl with Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome highlights severe atopic dermatitis and worsening alopecia, suggesting that SMARCA2 dysfunction may impact skin barrier integrity and hair health, necessitating aggressive dermatologic treatment.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” This review evaluates recent advances from 2016 to 2022 in the use of microbubbles and nanobubbles, highlighting their potential for safer diagnostic and therapeutic applications in radiology and medicine without the side effects associated with traditional methods.
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April 2021 in “Cancers” This study identified a small molecule that activates GLI1, suppressing neuroblastoma cell growth, which may aid in developing new treatments for high-risk neuroblastoma cases.
January 2026 in “Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry” This study developed a metal-free method for synthesizing sulfinimidate esters, showcasing their potential as versatile intermediates for enantioselective bond formation under mild conditions.
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June 2019 in “Asian Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that a herbal formulation made from Withania somnifera collected in Uttarakhand promoted in vivo hair growth in male Wistar rats, as supported by follicular histological analysis.
September 2026 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that a newly developed ultrasound-responsive hydrogel, incorporating ADSC-derived exosome nanobubbles, substantially improved wound healing in rats by enhancing skin closure, re-epithelialization, and hair follicle regeneration, while potentially reducing scar formation.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that non-balding dermal papilla cells emphasized extracellular matrix organization and reduced inflammation when cultured in 3D or with adipose-derived stem cells, unlike balding cells which maintained inflammatory pathways.
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November 2024 in “Viruses” This study found that cepharanthine significantly inhibits EqHV-8 infection in vitro and improves lung tissue pathology in infected mice by reducing oxidative stress through specific signaling pathways, suggesting its potential as a treatment for equid herpesvirus type 8.