31 citations
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April 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that foot shock stress prolonged the telogen stage and delayed anagen induction in the hair cycle of non-depilated mice, potentially through stress-induced actions of substance P.
This study found that patient-reported outcomes revealed the persistence of neuropathy, insomnia, and nail changes in breast cancer patients beyond chemotherapy, emphasizing the importance of monitoring long-term adverse events.
September 2019 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study analyzed online patient reviews for abdominoplasty and found significant themes affecting satisfaction, highlighting that higher ratings were strongly associated with positive aesthetic outcomes, staff interactions, and postoperative care.
May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article introduces a novel, inexpensive hair preparation technique using glove-finger sheaths to secure and protect hair during calvarial surgery, reducing procedure time and hair damage without the need for full scalp shaving.
1 citations
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December 2016 in “Revista română de medicină de laborator” This study reported the first case of a NIPAL4 c.527C>A mutation in Romanian patients with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis, finding that NIPAL4 mutations are more common than TGM1 mutations in this population.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “Life science alliance” This study observed that disrupting the Pnkp gene in adult mice resulted in a premature aging-like phenotype, suggesting PNKP's vital role in maintaining normal growth and survival of certain progenitor cell populations.
49 citations
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December 1997 in “Urology” This study found that low-dose tamoxifen may effectively treat painful gynecomastia in patients receiving flutamide and finasteride for advanced prostate cancer.
38 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews current guidelines for managing androgenetic alopecia and highlights the need for guidelines tailored to Japan; it reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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April 1994 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This report presents the second known case of erythema nodosum without typical associated conditions, which could be linked to mycoplasma infection, although no testing was conducted to confirm this in the patient.
11 citations
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October 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that decorin may help maintain hair follicle stem cells and its reduced expression could contribute to age-related hair loss.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of veterinary medical science” In this study, otitis externa in toy poodles and miniature dachshunds was successfully treated using a video otoscope alongside systemic antibiotics and antifungals, with all dogs recovering fully.
4 citations
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January 1994 in “Yakugaku zasshi” In this study, EPC-K, a compound with antioxidant and moisturizing effects, was found to decompose significantly under certain conditions, impacting its stability in quasi drug hair-growing products.
3 citations
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July 2017 in “Current sports medicine reports” This comprehensive review outlines the management and prevention strategies for mechanical, environmental, and infectious skin injuries in athletes but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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July 2013 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” This study found that topically applied Chinese black tea extract, when fermented and combined with capsaicin, significantly promoted hair growth in mice, potentially involving estrogen receptor interactions.
3 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of Japan Oil Chemists Society” This study examined the effects of six surfactants on hair and scalp, finding varying irritation levels and impacts on protein denaturation and scalp turnover time, with AMT suggested as a good detergent.
2 citations
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March 2017 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study demonstrated that herbal therapy with oil extract increased triglyceride content in dog hair, suggesting potential benefits on coat quality that require further investigation.
2 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of Toxicologic Pathology” This study identified a single autosomal recessive gene responsible for hypotrichosis in a mutant rabbit strain, affecting hair growth and causing epidermal and hair follicle abnormalities.
1 citations
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Oncology” In this study, lysocellin induced G1 phase arrest in human osteosarcoma cells, but diminished the cytotoxic efficacy of etoposide, while its derivative alopestatin may reduce etoposide-induced alopecia in a rat model.
March 2026 in “Cancer Diagnosis & Prognosis” In this study, researchers used a patient-reported outcome questionnaire to assess long-term adverse effects in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, finding persistent symptoms like neuropathy, dysgeusia, insomnia, and nail loss. Peripheral neuropathy was notably prolonged in those receiving anthracycline- and taxane-based regimens compared to docetaxel/cyclophosphamide.
January 2024 in “Journal of Hard Tissue Biology” In this study, researchers found that a high-fat diet in mice induced downregulation of certain Krtap genes in the tongue, which may be linked to structural issues or oral cancer risk, highlighting a potential connection between oral health and systemic diseases like metabolic syndrome.
October 2022 in “Medical Clinical Update Journal” This case report describes a 7.5-year-old girl with precocious puberty displaying significant secondary sexual development and advanced bone age, treated monthly with Leuprolide.
June 2020 in “Nihon Ika Daigaku Igakkai Zasshi” This study found that aPKCλ, but not aPKCζ, plays a critical role in maintaining hair follicle stem cell populations and promoting wound healing in the epidermis.
September 2018 in “Gynecology & Obstetrics” In a meta-analysis of 210 hair tourniquet syndrome cases, this study reported that 44.2% involved the penis, 40.4% the toes, and 8.6% fingers, highlighting the condition's potential severity and underreporting, especially in infants and some adults with cognitive impairments.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
February 2009 in “Springer eBooks” Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and may not fully fade after birth; melasma, also frequent, can persist but has limited treatment options during pregnancy.
December 2004 in “Medicine” This review examines different skin conditions during pregnancy, including physiological changes and pregnancy-exclusive dermatoses, and reports no new clinical findings.
49 citations
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January 2006 in “Developmental Dynamics” This research observed that the skeletal abnormalities in Noggin null mice varied based on genetic background, and identified haploinsufficiency leading to joint fusions, similar to human conditions associated with NOGGIN deficiency.
21 citations
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March 2018 in “American Journal Of Pathology” In this study, it was observed that NIPAL4 mutations linked to autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis lead to abnormal skin barrier function due to cytotoxic effects disrupting lipid structure and organization, which topical treatments only partially ameliorated.
37 citations
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December 1995 in “Journal of Cell Science” This study found that nexin 1 mRNA, a potent protease inhibitor, is prevalent in rat follicular papilla cells and may play a role in regulating hair follicular growth.
208 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the classification and diagnosis of pregnancy-related skin conditions and reports no new clinical findings.