April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A young woman had a rare, aggressive ovarian tumor that was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to disease progression despite treatment.
September 2021 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Certain gene variations are linked to a higher risk of severe acne, suggesting a genetic influence on the condition.
May 2020 in “International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences” A Pug with skin issues was successfully treated for mite and bacterial infections.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The 3D-SeboSkin model effectively simulates Hidradenitis suppurativa and is useful for future research.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal Papilla Cells grown in 3D and with stem cells better mimic natural hair growth conditions than cells grown in 2D.
August 2019 in “Regenerative Medicine” In June 2019, the stem cell research field saw major progress, including new clinical trials, FDA approvals, and industry collaborations.
Kerion is a rare but serious scalp infection that needs proper treatment.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that certain characteristics like age, sex, race, marital status, and education level can influence whether alopecia patients stick to their hair loss treatment with topical minoxidil.
June 2018 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” Tailored treatment plans are crucial for managing canine dermatomyositis-like disease.
June 2018 in “Surgical Case Reports” S-1 treatment led to a complete response in pancreatic cancer with manageable side effects.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Androgens increase growth factors in skin cells, which may lead to acne.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Retinoids are effective for skin conditions like severe acne and psoriasis but must be used with caution due to potential side effects and risks during pregnancy.
September 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” OCT can effectively examine and reveal details about human hair and scalp conditions.
January 2014 in “Pathology” The document concludes that understanding nail anatomy is key for diagnosing nail diseases, early signs of nail melanoma may allow for less aggressive treatment, and specific genetic mutations are important in thyroid cancer prognosis and treatment.
January 2014 in “Pathology” Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.
January 2014 in “Pathology” RET mutation is important in familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, and BRAF mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma is linked to more aggressive cancer and higher death rates.
January 2014 in “Pathology” Early subungual melanoma might be treated with less aggressive surgery because it invades the skin under the nail more slowly.
December 2012 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Doctors use their experience to choose treatments for scarring hair loss because it's hard to diagnose and treat.
Obesity is linked to many gastrointestinal diseases and needs more research for treatment development.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” February 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Many adult women experience unexplained excessive hair shedding, often starting before age 40.
January 2011 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Tretinoin gel is safe for sun exposure, but tacalcitol doesn't significantly improve non-segmental vitiligo.
November 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” A device was made in 2008 to measure hair loss severity. Other findings include: frizzy mutation in mice isn't related to Fgfr2, C/EBPx marks preadipocytes, Cyclosporin A speeds up hair growth in mice, blocking plasmin and metalloproteinases hinders healing, hyperbaric oxygen helps ischemic wound healing, amniotic membranes heal wounds better than polyurethane foam, rhVEGF165 from a fibrin matrix improves tissue flap viability and induces VEGF-R2 expression, and bFGF enhances wound healing and reduces scarring in rabbits.
October 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” Veterinary Dermatology improved its impact and ranking, expanded content, planned online submissions, and emphasized the need for better-designed clinical trials.
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November 2018 in “Physiological Reviews” The document concludes that better targeted treatments are needed for wound healing, and single-cell technologies may improve cell-based therapies.
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February 2004 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.
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April 2004 in “Lancet Oncology” Chemotherapy in the first trimester of pregnancy is risky, but in the second and third trimesters, it's generally safe with careful drug selection and timing.
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January 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.
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September 2011 in “Cell” Fat-related cells are important for initiating hair growth.
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September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.