March 2026 in “Bioconjugate Chemistry” This review highlights the potential of peptide-based PROTACs (pPROTACs) in expanding the target range of protein degraders beyond small-molecule limitations, particularly for undruggable proteins, by utilizing advances in design, conjugation, and bioPROTAC technology.
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November 2019 in “The application of clinical genetics” This study identified a significant genetic association between the TNFα gene and alopecia areata susceptibility in the Jordanian Arab population.
May 2026 in “JID Innovations” This study found a significant overlap between gene expression signatures of alopecia areata and certain chronic inflammatory skin disorders, suggesting shared biological processes may drive their co-occurrence and providing a foundation for future research into distinct comorbid subtypes.
June 2025 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” This study examined Chinese adult patients' discussions on social media about JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata, highlighting significant interest in these treatments but also concerns about efficacy, relapse, side effects, and the emotional impact of the condition.
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May 2024 in “Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study supports the use of a national registry as an effective tool for documenting epidemiological data, disease progression, treatment responses, and quality of life impacts in patients with alopecia areata.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this randomized controlled trial, the nutritional supplement PPT5 α was associated with increased terminal hair percentages and improved self-assessed hair parameters in women with early-stage androgenetic alopecia.
September 2026 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” In this review, the researchers discuss the potential effectiveness of azelaic acid peels for treating acne vulgaris, melasma, and other skin conditions, while acknowledging that the precise role of these peels in dermatology is not yet fully established due to limited studies.
December 2007 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that while the new cytopurine/pentadecanoic glyceride topical solution significantly improved total hair and daily shed hair counts in AGA patients, it did not show significant differences compared to placebo in other measures.
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February 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article addresses the pathogenesis of alopecia areata and discusses the emerging role of oral and topical JAK inhibitors in its treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that the HDAC9 gene is a third susceptibility gene for male-pattern baldness, with significant associations found in both German and Australian samples.
In this study, a 46-year-old patient with alopecia areata experienced successful hair regrowth and improved quality of life after three monthly applications of platelet-rich plasma, which the authors noted is a relatively effective, safe, and minimally invasive treatment option.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that a standardized PRP application protocol was effective as a coadjuvant therapy in most patients with androgenetic alopecia who did not respond to minoxidil or finasteride, based on improvements in Ebling's scale.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports that improvements to the EczemaNet pipeline, incorporating pixel-level segmentation and data augmentation, enhanced the reliability and interpretability of assessing atopic dermatitis severity from digital images.
August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that androgenic alopecia is common in polycystic ovary syndrome, correlates with other hyperandrogenism signs, but not with increased biochemical or metabolic risk compared to PCOS alone.
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July 2017 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” This study found widespread use of performance enhancing agents among gym users in Saudi Arabia and suggests that improving knowledge and awareness could reduce consumption despite accessibility and social influences.
October 2023 in “Skin health and disease” This study found that individuals with alopecia areata in the UK, particularly women and those of Asian ethnicity with lower income and severe symptoms, spent a significant portion of their disposable income on managing the condition, highlighting wigs and private dermatology services as primary expenses.
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November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” In this study, clinicians in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, most commonly reported using a blended consultation model, which combines elements from various approaches to enhance doctor-patient interactions.
October 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study introduces the Hair Cell Analysis Toolbox (HCAT), a machine-learning software that automates the analysis of cochlear hair cells, enabling unbiased and comprehensive imaging data interpretation.
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a combination therapy of autologous platelet-rich plasma and non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid increased hair density significantly in women with female androgenetic alopecia, without serious adverse effects.
April 2024 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This study observed that although 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors reduce PSA density in patients on active surveillance for prostate cancer, those who progress to more serious disease still show higher PSA densities, suggesting these inhibitors accentuate differences in clinically significant cases.
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January 2013 in “MedChemComm” This study characterized the SARM PF-05314882, finding it demonstrates anabolic activity in rats with minimal effects on the prostate, seminal vesicles, and luteinizing hormone levels.
July 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that young male patients with grade III and IV androgenetic alopecia had elevated levels of serum amyloid A3, suggesting a higher risk of developing atherosclerosis compared to those without the condition.
April 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This review examines the use of platelet rich fibrin for treating post-acne scars and reports no new clinical results; it highlights that fibrin's matrix enables a prolonged release of growth factors.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that African American men with prostate cancer have higher rates of somatic and germline androgen receptor mutations than Caucasian American men, which may contribute to ethnic differences in disease progression and outcomes.
August 2026 in “Ebers Papyrus” This study concluded that allele-specific PCR (AS-PCR) is more reliable than tetra-primer ARMS-PCR for genotyping the SNP rs1998076 due to better stability and interpretability.
This study identified the best cream-mask base composition for treating androgenetic alopecia using Saw palmetto and Sophora Japonica, which includes specific emulsifiers and polymers for optimal consumer and pharmaco-technological properties.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” In this study, 65% TCA showed better improvement for acne scars compared to 50% GA, but GA may be a safer alternative with fewer adverse effects.
April 2024 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” In this study, researchers analyzed alpaca skin morphology and found that type I and IV collagen are present in both the epidermis and dermis, while type III collagen is found only in the dermis.
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May 2023 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice”
March 2021 in “The British Journal of Psychiatry” The abstract for this research is not provided, so results or conclusions from this study are not available.