6 citations
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February 1996 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Scale created to measure hair loss in men and women; MK-386 reduces acne; Niaspan treats dyslipidemia; minoxidil increases heart rate.
10 citations
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November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case report documents acquired progressive kinking of the hair in a prepubertal boy but does not provide new clinical results.
3 citations
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March 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this case series from Nepal, microneedling in combination with oral finasteride and minoxidil was associated with moderate to significant hair growth improvement in androgenetic alopecia patients, with high satisfaction and no complications reported.
32 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” This research identified K31 as a new marker for distinguishing clear secretory cells in human eccrine sweat glands, aiding in differentiating between distinct cell types within these glands.
This pilot study found that a novel regimen including NuH Hair led to significant hair growth in male patients with androgenic alopecia, regardless of atopy status, with quicker results when additional treatment components were used.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses the chronic inflammatory skin diseases acne keloidalis nuchae and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, focusing on their shared etiology and differing progression, and reports no new clinical findings.
January 1990 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that keratoacanthomas may be distinguished from squamous cell carcinoma by identifying hair follicle structures, based on keratin expression and histological features observed in tumor samples.
October 2024 in “Internal Medicine” In this case report, a 47-year-old man experienced systemic hair loss after starting hemodialysis, which resolved after discontinuing the antipruritic drug nalfurafine, suggesting its role in causing hair follicle capillary regression.
March 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study identified altered mRNA and lncRNA profiles in NS scalp tissues, highlighting CDKN2AIP as a downregulated gene involved in a ceRNA network.
This case report highlights a unique instance where the use of naproxen was associated with concurrent eosinophilic pneumonitis and diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, conditions not previously linked to NSAIDs.
May 2026 in “Mendeley Data” This document contains supplementary materials for a study on the efficacy and safety of a topical siRNA-based formulation targeting DKK-1 in androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new findings.
119 citations
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January 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that keratin expression patterns vary within nail unit structures, with the nail matrix uniquely expressing the acidic hair-type keratin Ha1.
20 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” This study found that NGAL expression increased in calcium-induced keratinocyte differentiation in vitro and was highly elevated in psoriasis-like skin conditions and skin cancers, suggesting a role in skin hyperplasia and homeostasis.
8 citations
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June 2023 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This study identified serum androsterone as a robust biomarker for monitoring response to AKR1C3 inhibitor treatment in women and found that a 4-week administration of aldo-keto reductase 1C3 inhibitors did not impact ovarian function.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology”
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter highlights concerns about transient lymphadenopathy as a potential adverse effect of platelet-rich plasma combined with microneedling for alopecia, emphasizing the need to understand its underlying cause.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” In this clinical study, researchers found that treating hair loss with Anutaila Nasya combined with Keshamitra Yoga was more effective in alleviating symptoms of Keshpatana compared to Keshamitra Yoga alone, with a significant reduction in hair fall observed.
July 2025 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study reported that a non-ablative fractional laser effectively improved visible hair growth and scalp appearance in both men and women with androgenetic alopecia, with a high success rate in identifying post-treatment improvements, and no adverse events were documented among the 132 patients evaluated.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATR12-351 ointment safely delivers LEKTI protein to the skin, reducing enzyme activity in Netherton syndrome.
March 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that transgenic mice overexpressing IKZF1 developed lesions similar to alopecia areata, suggesting that Ikaros may play a role in the disease's pathogenesis. Ikaros expression was also higher in human alopecia areata patients compared to controls.
14 citations
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April 1976 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This case report observed a subepidermal calcified nodule on the face of a 15-year-old boy, thought to originate from hair follicles, with calcium being eliminated through the skin.
December 2024 in “European journal of medical research” This study suggests that the NCSTN knockout mouse could serve as an HS animal model, with tamoxifen potentially used for gene deletion in mice.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports” This abstract discusses Alopecic and aseptic nodule of the scalp as a rare alopecia condition that may be underdiagnosed and reports doxycycline as a safe and effective treatment option.
17 citations
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August 2012 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Acankoreoside J from Acanthopanax koreanum may help promote hair growth.
October 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of MNC-QQ cell therapy in five men with androgenic alopecia, reporting no adverse effects and improvements in hair growth, hair density, and quality of life over six months.
31 citations
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April 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a newly identified gene, mK17n, may explain the lack of nail issues in mK17 null mice by compensating for mK17's function in the nail bed.
5 citations
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March 2020 in “Thoracic Cancer” In this phase I study, CT-707, a new ALK inhibitor, showed a 77% response rate among Chinese patients with advanced ALK-rearranged non-small cell lung cancer, suggesting clinical effectiveness despite some adverse events like diarrhea and liver enzyme elevation.
70 citations
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September 2017 in “Expert opinion on therapeutic patents” This review examines the patent literature on AKR1C3 inhibitors and suggests that although numerous potent inhibitors exist, further preclinical optimization is necessary before assessing their therapeutic potential in human diseases.
1 citations
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December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This review discusses the National Alopecia Areata Foundation's efforts to evaluate and advance alopecia areata research, focusing on immunology and drug development, and reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that taking oral FKH supplements for 90 days improved facial skin, hair, and nail appearance, and highlighted the role of free L-amino acids as potentially beneficial beyond their protein-building functions.