37 citations
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April 2017 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This study found that platelet-derived growth factor signaling is crucial for maintaining the hair follicle dermal stem cell pool and supporting their regenerative capacity.
This study found that PRP injections may safely improve penile curvature and PDQ scores in men with stable-phase Peyronie's Disease, although the curvature reduction observed was not enough to determine long-term clinical significance.
November 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article summarizes Dr. Alan Jacobs's presentation at the 2016 ISHRS World Congress but reports no new research findings.
The project developed and tested a method using plasma rich platelets to treat hair loss.
December 2021 in “Figshare” This study found that BBS7 is crucial for maintaining Shh signaling and periodontal ligament homeostasis, with occlusal hypofunction leading to its downregulation and impacting cell migration and angiogenesis.
54 citations
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December 2014 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This study observed that autologous PRP and PDRN injections improved hair thickness and density in women with pattern hair loss, with combined therapy showing greater improvement in thickness than PDRN alone.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the complex nature of frontal fibrosing alopecia, suggesting it is a misnomer and possibly a subset of lichen planopilaris, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This article reviews Frambusia, a skin-contact-spread tropical infection, and stresses improving medical professionals' diagnostic and treatment skills to achieve the WHO's eradication target by 2030, without reporting new results.
35 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” This observational study aims to more accurately detect and localize Propionibacterium acnes in acne lesions by combining multiple microbiological visualization techniques, but it does not present new results on their causality to acne.
4 citations
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March 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a white man with mental retardation and suspected sensory neural hearing loss experienced resolution of cystic lesions and partial regeneration of facial fat after 1.5 months of pimozide therapy.
May 2005 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” In this study, transgenic mice with a truncated latent transforming growth factor-beta-binding protein showed reduced keratinocyte proliferation and alterations in the hair cycle due to mis-localization of transforming growth factor-beta.
24 citations
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May 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with pseudopelade affecting both the scalp and beard area, highlighting the unusual presentation of a rare hair disorder.
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the challenges in selecting optical parameters for photobiomodulation studies on hair regrowth and wound healing, reporting no new clinical results and recommending more rigorous, standardized research approaches.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found significant differences in gene expression, particularly in androgen receptor activity, between men with post-finasteride syndrome and healthy controls, suggesting a potential biological basis for the syndrome.
32 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, researchers reported that oral isotretinoin effectively treated facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia, with histopathologic findings suggesting the involvement of elastic fibers and sebaceous glands in papule formation beyond perifollicular inflammation.
17 citations
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October 2023 in “Molecules” In laboratory and artificial skin model experiments, this study found that plant-derived PDRN from Korean ginseng effectively promoted skin cell regeneration and strengthened the skin barrier, suggesting a sustainable alternative to animal-derived PDRN.
17 citations
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July 1977 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Proper shaving techniques and specific topical treatments can help manage pseudofolliculitis barbae.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers” This report suggests that patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax should be evaluated for FLCN mutations, as they may indicate Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome and associated cancer risks.
44 citations
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April 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study concluded that although RBP4 and adiponectin levels are associated with visceral fat, they do not independently contribute to the development of PCOS.
8 citations
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January 1977 in “Acta Haematologica” This study found that the PVP protocol, combining Peptichemio, vincristine, and 6-methylprednisolone, resulted in remission for diffuse non-Hodgkin's lymphomas with moderate side effects.
December 2023 in “Advances in Integrative Medicine” This case study suggests that using Boswellia sacra (Frankincense) both orally and topically, along with diet and lifestyle changes, may rapidly resolve pilonidal sinus disease, a condition commonly marked by high recurrence, although no prior studies have investigated this treatment for PNS.
9 citations
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December 2014 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” This study found that patients with vitiligo had significantly lower serum BDNF levels compared to healthy controls, which may relate to the condition's etiology or its association with psychiatric disorders.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrates that MPM-FLIM multimodal imaging can effectively assess the delivery and dissolution of zinc pyrithione particles in human skin follicles using different application techniques.
July 2026 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
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March 1982 in “American pharmacy” The Beverly Hills Diet is unhealthy and can cause serious health issues; pharmacists should advise against it and asthmatics should avoid nonprescription antihistamines.
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May 2018 in “Reproductive Sciences” In this randomized study, BAY 1158061, a prolactin receptor antibody, was found to be safe, well-tolerated, and exhibited low immunogenicity in healthy postmenopausal women, but had no effect on serum prolactin levels compared to placebo.
38 citations
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January 2017 in “PPAR Research” This review discusses the role of PPAR-γ in the pathogenesis of primary cicatricial alopecia, including its involvement in lichen planopilaris and treatment trials using PPAR-agonists, and reports no new clinical results.
91 citations
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March 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that TGFbeta is a key pathway causing age-related loss of dermal fat's antimicrobial function, suggesting that targeting TGFBR might help restore skin defense against infections in older age.
8 citations
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March 2022 in “Cancers” This study found that proton minibeam radiotherapy demonstrated a potential tissue-sparing effect in epidermis models by spatially confining DNA damage, suggesting reduced side effects in radiotherapy.