April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that stimulating olfactory receptors in human hair follicles with Sandalore® increases antimicrobial activity by upregulating dermcidin production, potentially offering a novel approach for treating hair follicle diseases with bacterial issues.
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April 2006 in “Experimental Neurology” Finasteride blocks deoxycorticosterone's anticonvulsant effects in infant rats, but indomethacin doesn't.
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March 2022 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” This study found that quality of life was significantly impaired among Chinese rosacea patients, especially those aged 21-40, with recent disease onset, appearance-dependent jobs, and severe symptoms.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in genetics” This case report illustrates how SNP array testing helped identify a DCAF17 mutation linked to Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in consanguineous Qatari siblings with shared features including alopecia and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
January 2026 in “Figshare” In this study, women with female pattern hair loss using low-dose oral minoxidil reported significant improvements in hair loss severity and quality of life, with most experiencing mild or moderate unwanted hair growth but continuing treatment regardless.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports the discovery of LX-38, a new high-affinity non-steroidal antagonist that could provide the therapeutic benefits of current BPH and AGA treatments without the hormonal side effects, utilizing a distinct "Orthogonal T-Stacking" scaffold for binding.
January 2025 in “KeiO Associated Repository of Academic Resources (Keio University)” Stronger regulations and protections are needed for digital platforms to ensure safety and fairness in health, education, and labor.
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October 2018 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” This study suggests that the anogenital distance measure AGDAC may moderately discriminate the presence of polycystic ovarian syndrome and could be a useful clinical tool.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Research®” In this study, researchers developed a novel method combining in silico and in vitro techniques to discover Aromoline, a potential osteoarthritis treatment that increases type II collagen expression in chondrocytes by targeting the dopamine receptor D4.
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April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral dexamethasone may help regrow hair in adults with alopecia totalis and universalis.
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February 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that plucking hair from rats' dorsal skin rapidly decreased ornithine decarboxylase activity, possibly due to an inhibitory substance that was activated by ammonium sulfate treatment.
This study found that enhancing quercetin bioavailability with EubioQuercetin significantly improved external aging signs in mice and influenced gut microbiota and intestinal gene expression, suggesting potential modulation through the gut microbiota–intestinal barrier axis.
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November 2018 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education” This study designed a novel model for 5a-reductase enzyme inhibitors using pharmacophore and 3D QSAR techniques, potentially allowing for improved prediction and development of drug therapies targeting benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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November 2005 in “Epilepsia” This study suggests that the anticonvulsant effects of deoxycorticosterone in young rats may be mediated by its metabolites and interactions with multiple receptors, including mineralocorticoid and progesterone receptors.
January 2026 in “Figshare” This study found that women with female pattern hair loss experienced improvements in hair loss severity and quality of life from low-dose oral minoxidil use, despite a common side effect of unwanted hair growth, which most did not consider a reason to stop treatment.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 1 citations
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April 2007 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, D6D knockout mice showed severe deficiency in AA and DHA, leading to unexpected effects on skin health, fertility, and immune cell development.
September 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This piece reflects on the past year of editing the Assistants' Corner and presents no new research findings.
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December 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that nano-sized lipid particles improved the skin accumulation and retention of dexamethasone compared to a base cream, suggesting potential benefits for inflammatory skin disease treatment.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adalimumab significantly improves quality of life for patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
This research found that liposome drug delivery systems, particularly with targeted modifications, show promise for improving effectiveness and reducing toxicity in combination cancer therapies.
February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Both skin products were equally effective in improving facial discoloration and skin quality.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study suggests that 3,4,5-tri-O-caffeoylquinic acid activates β-catenin to enhance pigmentation in mouse hair follicles, human melanocytes, and melanoma cells during the hair cycle's growth phase.
5 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study of 20 female patients with Covid-19-induced persistent Telogen Effluvium, intra-dermal QR678 Neo® treatments led to significant reductions in hair fall and increases in hair growth and density, sustained even post-therapy.
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July 2024 in “PharmacoEconomics - Open” This study indicates that the EQ-5D-5L may not effectively capture the burden of alopecia areata on patients' health-related quality of life, and suggests that alternative measures might better assess treatment benefits related to hair regrowth.
July 2025 in “Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology” This study found that nanobubble-encapsulated diclofenac with ultrasound-targeted microbubble destruction (DNBs-UTMD) can enhance the anti-tumor efficacy of Doxil® by regulating the tumor immune microenvironment, improving drug uptake, and increasing T cell responses while reducing immune-suppressive cells in the process.
January 2012 in “Nei Mongol Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” In this study, Zusanli acupoint injections of metoclopramide significantly improved dyspeptic symptoms in patients with functional dyspepsia more than oral domperidone, with no adverse reactions in either group.
February 2025 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” In this study, conducted during the 22nd FIFA World Cup in Qatar, doping control analysis of 1612 samples showed negative results for prohibited substances, except for two instances each of codeine and carboxy finasteride.
August 2020 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study identified three EDAR gene variants potentially linked to hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in three Pakistani families, which could aid in genetic counseling for similar cases.