January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This research highlights major advancements in vaccinology, such as mRNA vaccines and nanoparticle delivery systems, enhancing vaccine efficacy and paving the way for novel vaccine development against infectious and non-infectious diseases like cancer, with implications for improved global health outcomes.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” In this case report, a one-year-old male husky with canine demodicosis exhibited significant improvement in skin condition after receiving treatment with Nexgard®, antibiotics, and supportive therapies, suggesting Nexgard® as an effective option for managing this condition.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This source describes the journal Nemesis, which publishes peer-reviewed studies providing negative results in fields like oral and maxillofacial surgery. It emphasizes that sharing unsuccessful outcomes is crucial for scientific progress and is freely accessible without charges.
January 2024 in “Journal of Applied Health Sciences and Medicine” In this study, Nephrolepis biserrata extract significantly improved fertility indices in male Wistar rats with testosterone propionate-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia, showing increased sperm count and reduced prostate weight, suggesting potential pro-fertility benefits for BPH-related infertility.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” In this case report, the authors describe a rare association of alopecia universalis with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome in a 3-year-old girl, suggesting a possible genetic and immune-related cause, and note that tofacitinib treatment was ineffective in her case.
January 2024 in “Repositorio Digital de la Universidad Villanueva”
December 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This case report describes Halo Scalp Ring, a rare type of non-scarring alopecia in newborns, emphasizing the importance of proper diagnosis to avoid unnecessary tests and timely referral for potential hair restoration if scarring alopecia develops.
November 2023 in “Global Medical Genetics” This case report describes a 1-month-old male infant with Netherton syndrome, characterized by severe hypernatremia, skin and scalp issues, highlighting the syndrome's complications, including growth retardation and infection risks in early life.
November 2023 in “ACS Nano” In a mouse model of deep skin burns, this study found that a neuro-inspired biomimetic microreactor, when delivered through a hydrogel and activated by near-infrared light, significantly promoted functional skin regeneration, sensory recovery, and hair follicle formation.
In this case report, a patient's atypical neuropsychiatric and dermatological symptoms were crucial for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the disease's clinical heterogeneity and the importance of early detection to prevent organ damage.
October 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes a 1.5-month-old baby with Schimmelpenning-Feuerstein-Mims syndrome, manifested by skin and ocular abnormalities along with developmental delays and hearing loss observed later, highlighting the syndrome's progression and need for multidisciplinary management.
October 2023 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” In this case report, researchers described a rare association of Pyoderma Gangrenosum with Neurofibromatosis, noting the occurrence of bone marrow suppression and acute Telogen Effluvium after treatment with Azathioprine, underlining the importance of monitoring for myelosuppression.
October 2023 in “IBRO neuroscience reports” Rat hair follicle stem cells have functional oxytocin receptors, useful for studying neuropsychiatric disorders.
September 2023 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Stopping finasteride for male pattern hair loss changes neuroactive steroid levels in the brain and blood.
September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study involving ICR mice, researchers found that Korean red pine bark extract improved cognitive functions impaired by TMT through mechanisms like antioxidant system protection, cholinergic and synaptic support, mitochondrial regulation, and reduction of neuro-inflammation and apoptosis.
September 2023 in “Nature communications” This study found that VE-cadherin and Alk1, traditionally linked to vascular functions, also play crucial roles in maintaining nerve homeostasis in mice during hair growth cycles by modulating certain cell populations.
September 2023 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” This study reported a rare case of necrobiosis lipoidica occurring on the scalp, leading to scarring alopecia, and highlighted a positive response to glucocorticoid therapy by reducing the brightness and growth of plaques over one month.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, FOL-026, a peptide based on osteopontin, was shown to promote angiogenesis and stimulate vascular cell proliferation and migration through neuropilin-1, similar to VEGF, suggesting potential therapeutic applications in vascular repair and angiogenesis-related conditions.
September 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that TNC + fibroblasts are crucial in neuro-immune interactions in various skin diseases, particularly inflammation and tumors, by engaging extensively with immune cells and overexpressing inflammatory genes, suggesting their significant role in skin abnormalities.
August 2023 in “Molecules and Cells” In this review, researchers explored how various cell types and molecular mechanisms contribute to wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic approach for regenerating hair follicles and minimizing scar formation after injury.
August 2023 in “Scientific reports” In this study, researchers differentiated human induced pluripotent stem cells into dermal papilla-like cells and observed gene expression dynamics during five stages of dermal differentiation, demonstrating the potential of these cells to interact with epidermal cells in functional assays.
August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Senescent melanocytes in nevus skin boost hair growth.
August 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review highlights recent advancements in prostate cancer treatments, particularly new drugs targeting signaling pathways and showing promise in clinical trials, but notes the high recurrence rate of castration-resistant cancer post-therapy, requiring ongoing efforts for effective solutions.
August 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports”
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses various treatments for primary cicatricial alopecia with a focus on early intervention to manage symptoms and improve hair density, but it reports no new clinical results.
August 2023 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” In this case report, two patients with acne necrotica, one in early and one in late stages, showed improvement after treatment with topical mometasone furoate cream and doxycycline tablets, highlighting the under-recognition of this skin condition.
August 2023 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study found that minoxidil may treat androgenetic alopecia by affecting hormonal and enzymatic pathways, identifying new targets CYP17A1 and CYP19A1 and demonstrating its inhibition of androgenic receptors.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that women with Female Pattern Hair Loss had lower serum BDNF levels, which correlated with higher stress and depression, suggesting BDNF as a potential marker for psychological impacts in these patients.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers found that both direct and witnessed trauma in mice were linked to lower levels of the neurosteroid allopregnanolone, and that boosting neurosteroidogenesis may alleviate PTSD-like symptoms, suggesting potential treatment strategies for PTSD stemming from either trauma type.