4 citations
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October 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this study, researchers observed that alterations in scalp microbiota might be linked to inflammation associated with alopecia areata, but it's unclear if these microbiota changes cause or result from hair loss, necessitating further investigation into their causal relationship and mechanisms.
This study found that multimodal recruitment strategies successfully achieved target recruitment quickly and created a racially diverse cohort to study ovulation and menstruation health, with higher survey completion rates noted among participants recruited via the internet and community fairs than in clinics.
5 citations
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August 1983 in “PubMed” This study found that isozyme profiles in polyoma virus-induced tumors were consistent and distinctive for each tumor type, except for salivary and mammary tumors which shared a profile.
February 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found a significant association between pseudofolliculitis barbae and mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, but not with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Infection” This source underscores the need for a multidisciplinary effort to raise awareness of Demodex and demodicosis, suggesting that prioritizing research, diagnostics, and treatment development could enhance global health outcomes and improve quality of life for affected individuals.
14 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” This study found evidence that polythelia pilosa, previously excluded from classification, should be reintroduced as it marks true aberrant mammary structures in men and hirsute women.
8 citations
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February 2025 in “Cell Systems” This study developed a genetic toolbox to engineer Cutibacterium acnes for dermal applications, successfully creating a strain that secretes antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress in a UV stress model.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” This study found that a nutritional intervention in dogs can alleviate atopic dermatitis symptoms by modulating immune responses and altering skin microbiome composition, which includes reducing fungal diversity and the abundance of pathogenic species such as Malassezia pachydermatis.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that a combined genotypic and phenotypic reanalysis increased molecular diagnostic accuracy from 9% to 26% in a cohort of unresolved monogenic diabetes cases, identifying five previously overlooked genetic defects.
December 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” This research discussed the historical use of plants as dermatologic remedies and how some botanicals independently gained recognition for their medicinal properties across cultures, contributing to the field of pharmacognosy and modern skincare.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sex and race affect immune responses and treatment outcomes in Hidradenitis suppurativa.
This study discusses the genetic and environmental factors contributing to psoriasis, highlighting its complex immune-mediated nature and the influence of triggers like stress, infections, and medications.
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December 2012 in “Papers on Anthropology” This study found that psoriatic skin lesions commonly express the cytokines IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-alpha along with a moderate presence of the antimicrobial protein defensin.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports” This meta-analysis suggests that certain VEGF gene polymorphisms may be linked to polycystic ovary syndrome risk, potentially serving as early detection biomarkers.
This study found that a significant portion of the Beyond-COVID cohort reported persistent symptoms, with Omicron variants showing lower rates and severity of symptoms compared to other variants.
155 citations
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May 2016 in “Nature communications” This study found that mouse skin CD4(+) memory T cells are in equilibrium with the circulation under steady state but increase in specific clusters in response to infection or inflammation.
January 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study developed a rapid ATP assay that effectively measures microbial populations on the skin and tracks changes after microbiome dysbiosis, with findings suggesting that ethanol-cleansed skin takes longer to recover than tape-stripped skin.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” April 2024 in “International Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases” This study observed a marked increase in syphilis frequency within the studied population in 2020, along with dynamic patterns of clinical manifestations and increasing re-infection rates.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Biophysical Journal” In this study, researchers found that epithelial cells exhibit density-dependent metabolic heterogeneity, particularly in the pre-epithelial transition stage, where metabolic patterns correlate with cell proliferation and are influenced by actomyosin contractility.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new hydrogel can kill resistant bacteria and help heal infected burn wounds.
38 citations
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June 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” This review suggests that skin may largely protect itself from CYP-generated reactive metabolites due to higher conjugating enzyme activities, while highlighting limitations in modeling human skin metabolism experimentally.
49 citations
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April 2017 in “AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY” In this study, the authors explore the use of endophytic fungi as biofactories for producing eco-friendly silver nanoparticles, emphasizing their antimicrobial potential and the methods for their synthesis and analysis in nanobiotechnology.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the bidirectional interactions between human mast cells and CD8 T cells in the skin, particularly in the context of disorders like psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo, and reports no new findings.
17 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that fermented Flammulina velutipes polysaccharides showed higher antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities than non-fermented ones, suggesting potential use in functional foods and health products.
2 citations
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May 2014 in “BMC Infectious Diseases” In this study, anal beta-papillomavirus infection was found to be highly prevalent among Slovenian MSM, with higher rates observed in HIV-1 positive individuals and those using alkyl nitrates.
26 citations
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that a bacterial endophyte from Zea nicaraguensis effectively targets and colonizes plant root hair cells, promoting growth and solubilizing insoluble phosphorus for nutrient uptake.
September 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that in women with PCOS, lipid-induced NFκB activation is independent of obesity and exhibited evidence of LPS tolerance in combination with obesity and hyperandrogenism.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review synthesizes both traditional and emerging molecular mechanisms of tissue remodeling across different organs, aiming to establish a theoretical basis for precision interventions in pathological conditions, according to the authors.