This study reported a significant association between the SNP rs2479106 in the DENND1A gene and PCOS in Saudi Arabian females, while no association was found for SNPs rs10818854 and rs10986105.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that DPCP immunotherapy effectively treats alopecia areata, identifying factors that influence treatment response and patient satisfaction, which may aid in standardizing the treatment for improved outcomes.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that inhibiting DPP4 during a critical period post-wounding increases hair follicle regeneration and Wnt signaling in large skin wounds.
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February 2012 in “Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery” In this paper, three APS patients were followed over time, showing that the diagnosis and course of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome can evolve, highlighting the need for careful monitoring and potential re-evaluation.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Polarizing light microscopy can easily and reliably diagnose congenital keratinizing disorders like Netherton syndrome.
This article reviews the history and characteristics of the rare nude phenotype SCID, primarily distinguished by severe T cell immunodeficiency and notable skin and hair abnormalities, but reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This report discusses two cases of porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus and porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus, suggesting they may represent a single clinical entity, but reports no therapeutic outcomes.
September 2025 in “AESTHETIC OROFACIAL SCIENCE” This study found that polidioxanona threads increased hair density and satisfaction in treating various types of alopecia, with no adverse events reported, though the small sample limits broader conclusions.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” This review highlights pigment epithelium-derived factor's roles in ageing and development, focusing on its antioxidant functions and support of stem cell survival, but reports no new experimental results.
March 2026 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found that dermatology patients with tattoos or piercings may have a higher risk of body dysmorphic disorder tendencies and lower acceptance of their illness.
January 2026 in “JPRAS Open” In this pilot study, PDLLA scalp microinjections showed improvement in physician-rated Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale scores over 12-24 weeks for 90% of patients with non-scarring alopecia, with no serious adverse events reported, although findings remain preliminary due to methodological limitations.
July 2023 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” In this case report, a 60-year-old man with dermatosis pustular subkorneal showed improvement following treatment with systemic and topical corticosteroids over 4–5 weeks, as diagnosed through clinical and histopathological assessments.
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January 2019 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found a bidirectional relationship between major depressive disorder and alopecia areata, with each condition significantly increasing the risk of subsequently developing the other.
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September 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” This study reported four new cases of NISCH syndrome in a Moroccan family, confirming genetic variability in liver disease severity and suggesting potential benefits from early UDCA therapy.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This paper discusses the first reported case of post-finasteride syndrome in a long-term dermatotrichology setting, occurring in a 25-year-old male after dutasteride treatment, and highlights possible links to mental health disorders.
April 2023 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” In this study, researchers highlighted the complexity of managing psychocutaneous disorders, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach involving dermatologists, psychiatrists, family physicians, and social support to address associated psychiatric diagnoses, risk factors like suicide, and ensure effective treatment.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata often recurs after treatment with diphenylcyclopropenone.
July 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This study found that diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) was more effective and better tolerated than dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) in promoting hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
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November 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that home-use diphenylcyclopropenone (H-DPCP) is a cost-effective alternative to office-use for severe alopecia areata, showing similar effectiveness with reduced costs.
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study observed that common skin changes in patients with type 2 diabetes included peripheral hair loss, xerosis, anhydrosis, and nail alterations, underscoring the importance of controlling blood sugar and foot care to prevent neuropathy complications.
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September 2021 in “Dermatopathology” This study suggests that erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp may be part of the spectrum of autoinflammatory dermatoses, rather than a unique skin disorder.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The researchers reported that inhibiting 11β-HSD1 activity in human dermal papilla cells may reduce the negative effects of glucocorticoids on hair growth, suggesting potential treatment for stress-related hair loss.
May 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This research emphasizes the importance of integrating pre-treatment psychological assessments for individuals considering finasteride, highlighting that these assessments could help identify those prone to nocebo responses, potentially reducing adverse symptom development more related to cognitive vulnerabilities than to the drug itself.
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October 2015 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that a spontaneous deletion in the Dsg3 gene of mice leads to hypomorphic desmoglein 3 expression, resulting in severe immunodeficiency, cyclic hair loss, and wasting disease, without causing the blistering typical of pemphigus vulgaris.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Depression and hair loss may influence each other.
September 2025 in “Development” In this study, deleting the transcriptional pause factor Nelfb in mouse preadipocyte lineages led to defective dermal fat formation and lethal outcomes, while interventions targeting Pparg could rescue adipocyte differentiation and promote dermal white adipose tissue formation, underscoring Nelfb's critical role in adipogenesis.
December 2024 in “Nutrients” In this review, skin changes like hair loss and brittle nails linked to nutritional deficiencies common in eating disorders are examined as critical diagnostic tools, highlighting the need for integrated care involving dermatologists, psychiatrists, and nutritionists for effective management.
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April 2025 in “Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna” This research re-analyzed single-cell gene expression data from a mouse model, confirming that certain genes involved in the EDA-EDAR and WNT pathways are crucial for skin appendage development, suggesting that their restoration may mitigate the effects of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in children.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata without harmful side effects.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing” This study found that a continuing education program significantly improved rural nurse practitioners' knowledge about assessing, diagnosing, and managing PCOS.