5 citations
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September 1989 in “Pediatric dermatology” Persistent papular plaques on children's faces need better understanding and treatment.
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May 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study reported that heterozygosity for FHIT affects mice's susceptibility to spontaneous alopecia areata and to certain preneoplastic lesions induced by benzo[a]pyrene, but does not change how they respond to budesonide and N-acetyl-L-cysteine.
December 2021 in “Figshare” This study found that BBS7 is important for Sonic hedgehog signaling activity, which may be crucial for maintaining periodontal ligament homeostasis in occlusal hypofunction.
November 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, combining photobiomodulation therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy over 24 weeks significantly increased hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to a sham device control, with minimal side effects reported.
December 2021 in “Figshare” This study found that BBS7 expression is crucial for maintaining Sonic hedgehog signaling and periodontal ligament homeostasis in occlusal hypofunctional conditions.
May 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified genetic factors associated with frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting a protective effect of a specific CYP1B1 gene variant, which may offer insights into the disease's pathogenesis and future risk mitigation strategies.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, PP-PTKL exhibited antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and pro-melanogenic effects in laboratory settings, suggesting its potential role in preventing or treating hair greying. Further animal and human studies are needed to verify these findings.
July 2023 in “Developmental medicine and child neurology/Developmental medicine & child neurology” This study found that patients with Bachmann-Bupp syndrome treated with DFMO showed improvements in hair growth, muscle tone, and development.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This policy brief found that post-drug syndromes are under-recognized in current pharmacovigilance systems, leading to inadequate risk assessments and prolonged patient harm from persistent drug-induced conditions.
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November 2017 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This study found that scalp involvement in pemphigus is linked to greater disease severity and longer times to achieve both clinical and serological remission, suggesting it may require more aggressive treatment.
August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this clinical trial, oral consumption of a persimmon leaf extract-containing complex significantly increased hair density and thickness over 24 weeks compared to a placebo, although improvements in hair gloss were not statistically significant.
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August 2025 in “Cureus” In this study conducted at Sir Ganga Ram Teaching Hospital in Pakistan, researchers found that preoperative use of finasteride significantly reduced intraoperative blood loss and shortened hospital stay for benign prostatic hyperplasia patients undergoing bipolar TURP, compared to those not receiving finasteride.
May 2026 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study found that PEGylated LUT-Aspasomes significantly improved neuroprotective effects in stressed rats, enhancing spatial memory, reducing depressive-like behavior, and preserving hippocampal architecture better than free luteolin. Additionally, it increased brain delivery and stability, suggesting potential for treating stress-related neurobehavioral disorders.
June 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” This article reviews the potential uses of PDRN in regenerative and aesthetic medicine, noting promising results in various treatments but highlighting the need for further long-term studies to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
November 2015 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” This study concluded that platelet concentrates can promote both soft and hard tissue regeneration, suggesting their potential application in clinical regenerative therapies.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” The study observed that consuming Pflorida soup, made from UV-exposed oyster mushrooms, maintained significant vitamin D levels comparable to recommended daily intake, despite storage and cooking reducing the vitamin content.
6 citations
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September 2017 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study found that two short peptides derived from pigment epithelium-derived factor significantly accelerated full-thickness skin wound healing in mice through mechanisms that may involve increased cell proliferation and stem cell mobilization.
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July 2024 in “Bioengineering” This study found that platelet-rich fibrin lysates modulate chemokine expression, reducing inflammation in oral squamous carcinoma cells, but increasing expression in primary oral epithelial cells.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that PD-MSCs overexpressing PRL-1 inhibited adipogenesis in orbital fibroblasts from Graves' ophthalmopathy patients, potentially offering a new therapeutic approach for degenerative diseases.
December 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the novel powered FUE (P-FUE) technique reduced harvesting time and graft transection rates in hair restoration compared to manual FUE, with broader patient applicability.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that DPCP immunotherapy effectively treats alopecia areata, identifying factors that influence treatment response and patient satisfaction, which may aid in standardizing the treatment for improved outcomes.
April 2024 in “Applied biological chemistry” In this study involving mice on a high-fat diet, piperine from black pepper was observed to reduce sebaceous gland size and fat accumulation, suggesting its potential in controlling hair oiliness by inhibiting adipogenesis in hair stem cells.
January 2026 in “European Journal of Therapeutics” In this study, researchers reported that applying topical 7.5% dapsone led to a significant decline in lichen planopilaris activity within a month and a sustained two-year remission in a patient intolerant to other treatments, suggesting dapsone as a promising alternative for managing this condition.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reports that a new mouse model with a CARD14 mutation successfully mimics key human PRP symptoms, and anti-IL-17A antibody significantly reduces these symptoms.
42 citations
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February 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that PNU 157706 is a highly potent inhibitor of human 5α-reductase enzymes, showing a stronger and longer-lasting antiprostatic effect in rats compared to finasteride.
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January 2002 in “PubMed” The researchers reported that both finasteride and PM-9 competitively inhibit the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme in P. crustosum broth.
July 2020 in “Vestnik urologii” This review examines the contentious issue of post-finasteride syndrome linked to 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and reports mixed findings on its sexual, physical, and psychological effects; the authors call for more rigorous studies.
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June 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for cicatricial alopecias like lichen planopilaris and reports no confirmed new clinical results; the authors highlight ongoing uncertainty about its effectiveness and potential risks.
December 2023 in “The journal of physical chemistry. B (1997 : Online)” This study explored the potential of human hair keratin as a filtration material, finding that it may effectively absorb the pollutants diclofenac and perfluorobutanesulfonate. The researchers reported significant binding affinities through molecular simulations, supporting further investigation into keratin's use for water purification.
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November 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study suggests that trichoscopy may assist in diagnosing pemphigus, particularly for scalp-specific lesions, by identifying certain characteristic features.