September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Recognizing IPPP is crucial to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Physics” This study found that Mueller Matrix microscopy can accurately identify, detect, and evaluate hair follicles in mouse skin tissue, suggesting its potential for skin structure research and dermatological applications.
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April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” This clinical trial found that topical rosuvastatin and melatonin creams significantly reduced the severity of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis over 12 weeks, with a satisfactory safety profile.
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August 2011 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” 74 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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December 2004 in “Dermatology” This review discusses the term "skin pore," its different meanings, and current methods to objectively describe skin pores, but reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2025 in “Gels” This study developed cilostazol-loaded formulations for nose-to-brain delivery, finding that these formulations improved cilostazol's bioavailability by enhancing solubility, absorption, and permeability, achieving nearly 100% drug release in vitro within 2 hours.
October 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)”
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January 2023 in “Ophthalmology and Therapy” In this study, more than 25% of children experienced axial length shortening greater than 0.05 mm/year following repeated low-level red-light therapy.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study describes the development of microneedle array patches for finasteride that released the drug over 7 to 14 days in vitro, suggesting a potential alternative to oral treatments for long-term management of benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenic alopecia.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report suggests that a proactive physical therapy model can be effective for improving physical function and meeting exercise guidelines in patients newly diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus.
In this study, pilomatricoma, a benign skin tumor from hair follicle matrix cells, is highlighted as an important consideration when diagnosing painless, firm subcutaneous nodules, with accurate diagnosis relying on histopathological examination.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
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May 2005 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” This study observed unique ultrastructural changes in a 4-year-old girl with pili trianguli et canaliculi that may affect hair shaft surface characteristics due to inner root sheath alterations.
October 2014 in “Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology” This paper presents a therapeutic approach with excellent results in a case of lichen planopilaris overlapping with dermatomyositis and scleroderma, although broader applicability is not discussed.
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November 2010 in “Value in Health” Pill splitting increased generic finasteride sales but didn't affect branded finasteride sales.
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January 2012 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, curcumin was successfully encapsulated in ethyl cellulose and its blend with methyl cellulose, enhancing its skin penetration efficacy through o/w and w/o lotions compared to water suspensions.
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that finasteride-loaded microemulsions using poloxamer 124 significantly enhanced skin penetration of the drug compared to a standard solution, primarily through targeting hair follicles via the transfollicular pathway, with intercluster, intercellular, and transcellular pathways contributing less.
9 citations
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January 2020 This case series observed that macular changes from popper use can resolve completely after cessation, even in individuals with chronic use.
January 2015 in “INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY” This study developed a simple HPLC method for accurately estimating tamsulosin and finasteride in pharmaceutical forms, demonstrating good precision and potential application in combined dosage analysis.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bimekizumab quickly improves psoriasis symptoms and skin at the molecular level.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” PDE inhibitors, especially PDE4 inhibitors like apremilast, are effective for certain inflammatory skin conditions but have side effects and can be costly.
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December 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ( P-ISSN 1683 - 3597 E-ISSN 2521 - 3512)” This study investigated spanlastic nanovascular drug delivery systems and found that they can effectively enhance the transport and continuous release of medicines with small particle size, low polydispersity index, and satisfactory entrapment efficiency, showing potential as carriers for drug delivery.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study investigated the mechanism responsible for pili torti formation in Björnstad syndrome using a transmission electron microscope, but did not establish a definitive explanation.
September 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses Fluxactive Complete, a natural supplement for prostate health, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report describes a 33-year-old male with treatment-resistant psoriasis who experienced complete resolution of symptoms and hair regrowth after following an integrated Shodhana-Shamana chikitsa regimen, with no relapse noted at follow-up, suggesting its potential for sustainable Ekakustha management.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In a post-hoc analysis of six trials, this study observed that both adult and pediatric patients with moderate-to-severe palmoplantar psoriasis treated with ixekizumab experienced rapid and complete clearance of lesions, sustained for up to 5 years in adults and 2 years in children.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” In this case report, a rare instance of Graham–Little–Piccardi–Lassueur syndrome coexisting with linear lichen planus was identified in a 35-year-old male, highlighting the condition's rarity in males, with dermoscopy aiding diagnosis through distinctive scalp and trunk lesion features.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride solution helps treat hair loss.
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November 2024 in “BMC Ophthalmology” This case report describes a rare instance of a giant and atypical proliferating pilomatrixoma on the eyelid, successfully treated with surgical excision, with no recurrence observed after one year, emphasizing the need to excise and histologically evaluate enlarging periocular masses to rule out malignancy.