May 2023 in “The Journal of Immunology” In this study of C3H/HeJ mice, researchers observed that alopecia areata is associated with the expansion of exhausted-memory CD8 T cells in multiple organs, with autoreactive activation not fully explained by known mechanisms, shedding light on the immunological dynamics underlying the condition.
April 2023 in “Bulletin of the National Research Centre” This review discusses the potential use of autologous platelet-rich plasma to enhance ovarian reserve by interacting with follicles and other ovarian components, and it reports no new clinical results.
This study reported that belimumab helped over 40% of active systemic lupus erythematosus patients achieve low disease activity, with more than 20% able to stop glucocorticoids completely.
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April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” This case report presents a rare manifestation of secondary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma as erythematous macules coalescing into reticular patches on the scalp and forehead.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for treating various types of alopecia, reporting promising preliminary hair regrowth results but noting a lack of quantitative evidence from well-designed clinical trials.
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that thymus transplantation in athymic mice resulted in T-cell-driven hair follicle depigmentation and loss, without multiorgan autoimmune disease, highlighting mechanisms of tissue-specific tolerance.
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March 2022 in “PubMed” This review discusses the applications of platelet-rich plasma for non-scarring alopecia, including AGA and AA, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This paper discusses the balance between target tissue destruction and recovery rates in autoimmune diseases, proposing that high recovery rates are crucial for remitting-relapsing patterns, while exercise might not be neuroprotective in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This study found that FLASH radiation within a Spread-out Bragg Peak retained its normal tissue-sparing effect compared to conventional radiation, with a 40% reduction in acute skin damage and an 18% reduction in fibrotic development in mice.
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August 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that PBX1 enhances the proliferation and reprogramming of hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells by activating the AKT/GSK3β signaling pathway, promoting NANOG expression, and inhibiting apoptosis.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses the current evidence on platelet-rich plasma therapy's biological mechanisms and clinical applications, highlighting its promise in regenerative medicine and the challenges to its integration in nursing practice.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” This case report describes a 16-year-old liver transplant patient with previous chicken pox infection experiencing disseminated varicella zoster virus infection with pneumonia, highlighting the importance of early acyclovir treatment in immunocompromised patients.
July 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” This review highlights encouraging findings on platelet-rich plasma's effectiveness in improving skin texture, firmness, and elasticity in aesthetic procedures but emphasizes the need for more standardized protocols and robust clinical trials.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study from PRP Bristol suggests that PRP therapy may stimulate hair growth by revitalizing dormant follicles, noting its rising popularity as a non-surgical option for hair restoration.
June 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This letter to the editor addresses previously published work about risk factors of rituximab-induced thrombocytopenia in autoimmune bullous disease patients but presents no new research findings.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that combining UVB irradiation with anti-CD154 antibody improves the survival of hair follicle allografts in a humanized mouse model, suggesting a synergistic effect for allogeneic hair transplantation.
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January 2021 This review covers the use of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology for wound healing, hair restoration, skin rejuvenation, and dermal augmentation, and notes the need for standardized guidelines.
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September 2002 in “Genes to Cells” This study suggests that label-retaining cells in the hair follicle contribute to follicular renewal, indicating a specific role in the hair cycle by proliferating during the late telogen phase.
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March 2017 in “Bone Marrow Transplantation” In this study, permanent alopecia after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation was found in 16% of patients and was significantly associated with conditioning regimens involving busulphan.
May 2023 in “Asian Journal of Transfusion Science” In this study, conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Chennai, adverse events during blood donation were observed in 0.42% of donors, predominantly affecting first-time male donors, and were mostly vasovagal reactions such as giddiness and sweating.
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August 2018 in “Disease Models & Mechanisms” This review discusses cellular plasticity in skin and intestine, hypothesizing that mature cell reprogramming might contribute to tumorigenesis, and reports no new clinical results.
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review explores the expression of Perforin by gamma delta T cells in human skin and its role in cytotoxicity but reports no new experimental results.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that NKG2D+ Vδ1 T cells may contribute to hair follicle pathology in alopecia areata by recognizing stressed keratinocytes and inducing immune privilege collapse.
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February 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This review discusses the potential applications of platelet rich plasma in dermatology and cosmetology for conditions like alopecia and skin rejuvenation and reports no new clinical findings.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review explores the potential links between PRP treatments for hair loss and scalp skin cancer risk, finding current evidence supports PRP's safety but emphasizes the need for further studies and routine monitoring.
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August 2023 in “The EMBO Journal” This study explored the epigenetic mechanisms of dermal fibroblast progenitor differentiation and found that the repressive chromatin profile from H3K27me3 prevents these progenitors from reforming skin in allograft assays, despite their multipotent potential.
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February 2009 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that hair germ cells, derived from bulge stem cells, respond faster to dermal papilla signals and have limited proliferation compared to bulge cells during hair regeneration.
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July 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study reported that using platelet-rich plasma as a storage medium for hair grafts in hair restoration surgery may improve graft survival rates and accelerate healing.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that exosomes derived from platelet-rich plasma show preclinical promise for wound healing but lack sufficient data for other dermatological uses like hair growth and skin rejuvenation.
December 2020 in “American Journal of Transplantation” This article discusses a journal-based CME activity on rare viral skin eruptions in pediatric transplant patients and reports no new clinical results; it aims to improve physicians' knowledge and treatment of this condition.