6 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of receptor and signal transduction research” This study found that minoxidil increases cytosolic-free Ca2+ levels and induces cytotoxicity in PC3 human prostate cancer cells, with the cytotoxicity occurring in a Ca2+-independent manner.
10 citations
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February 1976 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that topical γ‐Oryzanol significantly stimulated sebaceous gland cell activity and sebum production in rats.
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October 2019 in “The Journal of surgical research/Journal of surgical research” This study demonstrated that sodium valproate accelerates skin healing and reduces necrosis in a rat model of skin flap potentially through mechanisms involving GABA and histone deacetylase pathways.
44 citations
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October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the broadening scope of botulinum toxin applications beyond traditional uses, highlighting its effects on non-neuronal cells and potential in treating various dermatological conditions, without reporting new clinical findings.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that terminally differentiated effector memory Vδ1T-cells and their cytotoxic activation markers were elevated in alopecia areata patients, suggesting these cells may contribute to its early pathogenesis.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In a guinea pig model of dermatophytosis, this study found that subcutaneous CD101, dosed once weekly, demonstrated significant clinical and mycological efficacy compared to the vehicle control and the oral antifungal terbinafine, suggesting potential for CD101 in treating fungal skin infections.
January 2008 in “中山醫學大學醫學研究所學位論文” This study found that Danthron induced apoptosis in a human malignant melanoma cell line through mitochondrial, endoplasmic reticulum, and death receptor pathways.
65 citations
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April 1999 in “Journal of Parasitology” This study found that all lesions in mice treated with a new topical formulation, WR 279,396, healed completely without relapse, outperforming other formulations and showing no toxicity.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study reported the development of new pyrazole-based MPC inhibitors that effectively inhibit mitochondrial pyruvate transport, showing potential as therapeutic candidates for conditions like metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis without activating PPARγ.
46 citations
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April 2020 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that hydroquinone caused structural damage to the skin of rats, while aloe vera reduced this damage, suggesting potential concerns for its use in skin lightening creams.
October 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that overexpression of the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 in mice disrupted cell death during the hair cycle, impairing hair regeneration by delaying anagen entry and hair growth.
July 2025 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” In this study, intralesional triamcinolone acetonide combined with 5-fluorouracil was more effective for treating keloids, showing a good to excellent response in 95% of cases and fewer side effects, compared to triamcinolone acetonide alone, which achieved a 70% response rate.
11 citations
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October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” In this study, subcutaneous recombinant human IL-12 showed a 43% partial response rate in early-stage mycosis fungoides patients refractory to previous treatments, with generally mild to moderate adverse events reported.
57 citations
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March 2022 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that methanol extract from Anisomeles indica has significant antidepressant and antidiarrheal effects in animal models and notable anti-inflammatory activity in vitro.
August 2020 in “Prosiding Farmasi” This study reviewed existing literature and reported that 1% Zinc pyrithione in anti-dandruff shampoo effectively inhibits the growth of fungi responsible for dandruff, aligning with the regulatory limits set by Indonesian health authorities.
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October 2025 in “Ophthalmology Science” In this experimental study, researchers found that intravitreal injections of up to 100μg of topotecan in rabbits caused no systemic or ocular toxicity, while 200μg doses resulted in localized retinal changes and decreased electroretinography amplitudes near the injection site.
April 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the new cocrystal formulation KET-PABA improved the antimycotic efficiency of ketoconazole and induced an anti-inflammatory response without causing skin sensitization in mice.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review reports on the potential for deucravacitinib, an oral TYK2 inhibitor approved for psoriasis, to treat various immune-mediated diseases, with emerging research suggesting possible uses in neurodegenerative diseases and certain cancers.
12 citations
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June 2001 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that octahydrobenzo[c]quinolizin-3-one derivatives, particularly compound 3, were potent and selective inhibitors of the enzyme 5α-reductase type 1.
11 citations
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January 1997 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that bisindolylmaleimide PKC inhibitors increased DNA synthesis in mouse hair follicles, suggesting that PKC may inhibit hair follicle proliferation.
15 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Infection” This study's meta-analysis found that COVID-19 vaccines are effective and safe for children, with inactivated vaccines showing the highest effectiveness and causing less injection site pain compared to attenuated vaccines.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, a cleanser gel with salicylic acid, vitamin C, and Lens esculenta seed extract reduced facial oiliness by 44.9% after 2 hours and by 19.1% after 4 hours in subjects with oily skin, using a novel facial oiliness mapping method.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study demonstrated that mitochondrial function in keratinocytes is crucial for maintaining skin homeostasis and hair follicle development, as its impairment led to disrupted hair morphogenesis and early death in mice.
32 citations
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December 1963 in “Pharmacological Reviews” This article reviews how various chemical agents affect human hair and skin, suggesting the need for more research on their pharmacologic and dermatologic effects; it does not report new experimental results.
January 2025 in “Journal of Bioresource Management” This study found that inhibiting the ATR kinase with VE-822 impairs DNA repair capability in quiescent human keratinocytes exposed to solar-simulated UV radiation, suggesting ATR's critical role in facilitating effective DNA damage repair and cellular recovery under UV stress conditions.
This study introduced a customizable ELISA for detecting antibodies against botulinum neurotoxin that matches or surpasses other tests in sensitivity and allows for more efficient and animal-friendly testing when combined with the hemidiaphragm assay.
April 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study reviews the efficacy and safety of advanced therapies like TNFα inhibitors and IL-17/IL-23 inhibitors for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, finding TNFα inhibitors particularly effective for severe or refractory cases, although prospective validation is needed for early intervention benefits.
48 citations
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February 1999 in “PubMed” This study found that the anticonvulsant effects of progesterone against PTZ-induced seizures in mice require conversion to allopregnanolone, as shown by the reversal of these effects with a 5alpha-reductase inhibitor.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Daylight photodynamic therapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating actinic keratoses with minimal side effects.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Neuroscience Research” In this study, HDAC inhibitors promoted the differentiation of rat C6 glioma cells through the production of 5α‐reduced neurosteroids, enhancing serotonin-stimulated BDNF gene expression.