May 2025 in “Cellular Oncology” This study suggests that dual inhibition of P-cadherin and c-Met could be an effective treatment strategy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by targeting resistant tumor cells.
14 citations
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April 2014 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article discusses the multifactorial etiopathogenesis of acne vulgaris, highlighting the roles of sebum production, keratosis, bacterial development, and inflammatory mediators, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that a transdermal delivery system using 3% azone and P407 gel may enhance the skin permeation of doxazosin and finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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November 2024 in “Cureus” This case report describes a rare aggressive variant of squamous cell carcinoma on the scalp of a non-immunosuppressed older male, highlighting its high biological risk for metastasis and poor outcomes.
December 2021 in “Pathologica” This case report describes a rare instance of trichogerminoma with unusually numerous mitotic figures and a higher Ki67 proliferative rate, distinguishing it from previously documented cases.
14 citations
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March 2018 in “Current Drug Delivery” In this study, researchers reviewed literature on topical delivery of finasteride for androgenetic alopecia, finding that liposomal gels with specific additives showed the highest skin permeation rates, suggesting potential for reducing systemic side effects compared to oral formulations.
December 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Topical finasteride is promising for hair loss with minimal side effects but needs more research and approval.
20 citations
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December 2019 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” In this study, ustekinumab did not promote hair regrowth in human patients with alopecia areata or prevent disease development in an AA mouse model, suggesting limited efficacy for this treatment.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Materials” In this study, researchers developed iron-curcumin-coordinated nanoparticles to enhance curcumin's bioavailability and therapeutic effects, finding that these nanoparticles accelerate wound healing in diabetic mice by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress more effectively than free curcumin.
20 citations
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March 2019 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” This report describes two cases where patients developed alopecia while undergoing treatment for psoriasis with IL-17 inhibitors, suggesting an unexpected paradoxical reaction.
24 citations
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November 2008 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia” In this study, mutations in the vitamin D receptor were identified in Brazilian children with rickets and alopecia, leading to impaired receptor activation and reduced 24-hydroxylase expression.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This article discusses junctional epidermolysis bullosa caused by COL17 deficiency, noting a lack of experimental therapies and the impact of nonsense mutations, but it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal of neurosurgery” This study found that endoscopy-assisted craniectomies with postoperative molding helmets led to excellent outcomes in infants with sagittal synostosis, with low morbidity and minimal complications.
5 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This paper presents a new device for navigational surgery utilizing the fluorescent properties of Indocyanine Green, offering enhanced intra-operative imaging capabilities by identifying tissues with an infrared CMOS camera.
86 citations
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September 1977 in “BMJ” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but has serious side effects and causes hair growth in women.
91 citations
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May 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” In this study, a novel mutation in the glucocorticoid receptor gene was identified in a young woman, impairing glucocorticoid signaling and leading to generalized glucocorticoid resistance.
15 citations
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January 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that maternal iron-restricted diets increased alopecia incidence in IL-10-deficient mouse pups with mast cells, implicating mast cells as potential effectors in this process.
September 2025 in “Cell Reports” This study found that a single instance of acute skin stretching can enhance immune surveillance and improve vaccine delivery by increasing skin permeability and promoting immune cell recruitment without causing tissue damage.
97 citations
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March 2002 in “Molecular and cellular biology” This study found that mice with a mutant CDP/Cux protein lacking the homeodomain showed severely impaired growth, high postnatal mortality, and reduced fertility, highlighting CDP/Cux's role in developmental regulation.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” In this study, the FIII micro emulsion formulation of virgin coconut oil and rice bran oil showed the best results for hair growth, increasing rabbit hair length by 1.26 cm in 18 days.
55 citations
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October 1975 in “Circulation” Minoxidil, propranolol, and furosemide effectively control severe hypertension, but may cause sodium retention.
18 citations
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April 2011 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study found that dihydrotestosterone (DHT) regulates the degradation of p27 in MCF-7 breast cancer and OVCAR-3 ovarian cancer cells, involving SKP2 as a key factor.
278 citations
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March 2013 in “Gut” In this study, nearly 5% of anti-TNF-treated patients with IBD developed psoriasiform skin lesions, with smoking identified as a main risk factor, and ustekinumab proved highly effective in severe cases.
34 citations
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October 2014 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that adapalene-loaded solid lipid microparticles may enhance targeted drug delivery into sebum due to their similarity to sebum components, although both this formulation and a standard cream showed equivalent follicular penetration.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study confirmed that the novel solid lipid microparticle formulation of adapalene demonstrated follicular penetration potential and targeted particle erosion in sebum in in vitro tests.
6 citations
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March 2016 in “Scandinavian journal of immunology” This review discusses various potential treatments for alopecia areata, highlighting the promise of Janus kinase inhibitors but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology” This report reviews peer-reviewed case studies indicating potential efficacy of ustekinumab for treating challenging forms of psoriasis but notes the need for further research on cost-effectiveness and risk-benefit.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study reviews advances in targeted therapies for moderate-severe dermatological conditions like plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, reporting on newly approved treatments and highlighting the need for further innovations in managing rare inflammatory skin diseases through emerging laboratory techniques and trials.
September 2024 in “Cureus” This case report describes how changing treatment from adalimumab to guselkumab successfully controlled both pustulotic arthro-osteitis and paradoxical skin reactions in a patient with palmoplantar pustulosis.
In this case report, a 65-year-old man's neck lesion was initially misdiagnosed as benign but later identified as trichilemmal carcinoma, with the authors recommending Mohs Micrographic Surgery as the preferred treatment option for this rare condition.