March 2015 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” The study found that CK15 expression, representing hair follicle stem cell activity, was reduced or absent in scarred primary cicatricial alopecia lesions, suggesting stem cell damage may contribute to the scarring process.
January 2022 in “Social Science Research Network” This study found that activating both PKM2 and Wnt/β-catenin signaling enhanced hair re-growth and HFSCs proliferation in mice, suggesting a potential treatment strategy for alopecia.
April 2024 in “Dermatovenerologiâ, kosmetologiâ” This study provides a comprehensive overview of actinic keratosis, highlighting its potential to progress to squamous cell carcinoma and noting that routine treatment poses a significant burden on healthcare providers.
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May 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” This review discusses recent advancements in understanding and managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia, including improvements in screening, diagnostics, and potential genetic and cell-based treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
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March 1991 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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March 2017 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that the revised 43-item PCOSQ had better validity and reliability than the original version, although further studies are needed to assess its predictive efficacy.
April 1906 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans causes skin scarring and might be treated with a new synthetic retinoid.
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March 2012 in “Arab Journal of Urology” This study found that cromakalim and pinacidil significantly inhibited porcine detrusor muscle contractions, suggesting these ATP-sensitive potassium channel openers may have potential in treating certain bladder diseases.
June 2025 in “Basrah Journal of veterinary Research” This article reviews the genetic diversity, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention strategies of feline calicivirus in domestic cats, but reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of vaccination and proper hygiene.
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April 2022 in “Cutis” This article reviews central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, particularly in women of African descent, and explains its progression and symptoms but provides no new clinical findings.
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses evidence-based guidance for managing primary cicatricial alopecias but reports no new clinical results, highlighting significant gaps in knowledge and the need for more quality trials.
February 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This report presents a case of a seven-year-old girl with porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus manifesting as hyperkeratotic verrucous papules on her left foot.
June 2026 in “Strathprints: The University of Strathclyde institutional repository (University of Strathclyde)” In this study, researchers found that inhibiting IKKα in patient-derived CCS tumour models reduces tumour viability, supporting the potential for topical IKKα inhibitors as a treatment for CCS.
March 2010 in “Ejc Supplements” This review discusses the paradoxical effects of valproic acid on hair, noting that it can both cause alopecia and stimulate hair growth, but reports no new experimental findings.
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August 2020 in “Gastroenterology report” This review discusses the characteristics and challenges in treating Cronkhite–Canada syndrome but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for better understanding and uniform treatment approaches.
11 citations
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May 2018 in “Frontiers in plant science” This study found that overexpressing the PCaP2 protein in Arabidopsis enhanced drought tolerance by influencing ABA and SA signaling pathways and regulating root hair growth, suggesting a key role in water deficit response.
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November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This study aims to determine if an integrated early childhood development package can reduce developmental delays among two-year-old children in public health centers in Pakistan.
June 2018 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Three related Persian cats have a rare, likely hereditary skin condition causing hair loss and poor coat quality, with limited treatment options.
This study found that Plakophilin 1 regulates innate immune responses in keratinocytes by controlling RNA helicase activity, balancing inflammation during epidermal immune challenges.
41 citations
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June 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that men with Kennedy disease have a significantly lower risk of androgenetic alopecia, likely due to androgen receptor gene alterations from the disease's polyglutamine expansion.
November 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study documented a case of an 11-month-old with PKU who developed acrodermatitis enteropathica-like symptoms due to severe phenylalanine deficiency, requiring dietary adjustment to restore phenylalanine levels.
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April 2005 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study identified the expression sites of five KAP5 genes on human chromosome 11q13.5 in scalp skin sections but did not explore their detailed distribution within hair follicles.
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October 2014 in “Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology” This study found that keratoacanthoma of the lip likely arises from outer root sheath cells, based on the presence of specific keratin markers and periodic acid-Schiff staining patterns.
June 2026 in “Annals of Middle Eastern Medicine” This study found significant gaps in knowledge about PCOS and related health practices among women in southwestern Saudi Arabia, with older age and lower education predicting inadequate understanding.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Nursing Education and Research” This study found that a structured teaching program significantly improved adolescent girls' knowledge of polycystic ovary syndrome.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The new treatment improved keratosis pilaris symptoms and mood in 28 days.
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January 2018 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing and managing polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the need for an integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare model tailored to the diverse needs of women with PCOS; it reports no new clinical findings.
November 2025 in “PubMed” This study identified nine pathogenic variants in the PADI3 gene, and variants in the S100A3 and TCHH genes, which may disrupt protein function and contribute to central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
The project developed and tested a method using plasma rich platelets to treat hair loss.