January 2023 in “Editora Enterprising eBooks” This collection presents interdisciplinary research aimed at advancing social development in Brazil, showcasing diverse academic contributions but does not report new empirical findings.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Regular follow-up visits, especially with dermatologists, can lower death rates for melanoma patients, with socioeconomic factors also affecting outcomes.
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This study found that overexpression of R-spondin 3 in a mice model impaired hair morphogenesis and regeneration by reducing hair matrix progenitor cell proliferation, thus disrupting the Wnt pathway's regulation of stem cells.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Materials” This review discusses the potential of metal organic frameworks for drug delivery in wound treatment, highlighting their unique properties and recent research advancements, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this study, researchers demonstrated that fibroblasts derived from human embryonic stem cells can be used to create tissue-engineered dermal substitutes, effectively repairing mouse skin wounds within 20 days, highlighting a promising method for clinical applications in skin repair.
January 2024 in “Journal of cellular immunology” This review explores the complex interactions of intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms that regulate hair follicle stem cells and their role in skin homeostasis, aiming to advance understanding that could support future research on skin disorders.
This case study describes a young girl with sparse, brittle scalp hair and multiple keratotic papules, but no systemic or familial abnormalities were found.
This abstract describes a diagnostic case of a 37-year-old woman with an erythematous scalp plaque and unexplained hair loss, without concluding which condition it represents.
This article highlights the gap between medically necessary dermatologic gender-affirming procedures and insurance coverage for transgender and gender diverse service members in the US Military, and discusses how dermatologists can support gender-affirming care and address existing healthcare disparities.
This case report describes a 41-year-old man with preauricular and postauricular plaques unresponsive to topical treatments, with lab results indicating low-titer antibodies for Sjögren syndrome A and B.
July 2025 in “BMC Public Health” This study found that patients with alopecia areata have poor knowledge about their condition, but they maintain positive attitudes and engage in proactive practices for disease management, underlining the need for enhanced patient education to improve outcomes.
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March 2012 in “Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association /Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association” This study found that general practitioners in the Qassim region have satisfactory knowledge of alopecia areata and engage in fair treatment practices, but identified gaps indicating a need for ongoing educational programs.
15 citations
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December 2018 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” This study observed that Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) can inhibit phosphorylation of STAT1 and reduce a specific subset of immune cells in vitro and ex vivo, suggesting a potential role in maintaining immune privilege in alopecia areata.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that living with Alopecia Areata patients is associated with a poorer quality of life, increased anxiety and depression, and reduced sexual satisfaction among cohabitants.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” This study reported that alopecia areata significantly negatively affects quality of life, especially in female patients with long-standing or severe disease, suggesting a need for additional psychological support.
September 2024 in “South Eastern European Journal of Public Health” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had increased levels of serum immunoglobulin E and interleukin-13 compared to healthy controls, with additional variation in levels observed across age and weight.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that short-term exposure to PM2.5 and Asian dust particles did not increase skin symptoms in schoolchildren.
March 2015 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” This study found that capillaroscopic patterns varied among patients with systemic scleroderma, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and alopecia, suggesting potential microcirculation disturbances; however, no correlations were observed with serum angiogenic markers.
December 2025 in “Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health” This narrative review highlights the critical role of pharmacists in optimizing topical corticosteroid therapy through proper agent selection, dosing, and patient education to manage various steroid-responsive skin conditions effectively.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” In this study, researchers explored the dermatologic manifestations of celiac disease in children, highlighting dermatitis herpetiformis and other common skin conditions, and concluded that early recognition and management with a gluten-free diet and possible pharmacological interventions enhance outcomes.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” This study found that 37.4% of high-school students in rural Eskisehir had alopecia, with affected students experiencing poorer health-related quality of life, particularly in general health perception, vitality, and mental health.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain scalp tissue features can predict how well alopecia areata responds to steroid injections.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” This case report documents a cancer survivor who experienced cyclic alopecia areata following chemotherapy, suggesting potential autoimmune changes related to the treatment.
January 2016 in “Journal of The Korean Medical Association” This paper discusses alopecia areata, its autoimmune nature, factors influencing susceptibility, diagnostic challenges, and treatment limitations, concluding that no current therapy is curative or preventive; it reports no new clinical results.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Pubic hair transplantation can help women with little to no pubic hair, using scalp hair for a natural look and requires careful aftercare.
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December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” This review discusses genetic and environmental factors contributing to autoimmunity in alopecia areata and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for further study on its aetiology and pathophysiology.
20 citations
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January 2013 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study found that TGPC plus CGT was more effective than CGT alone in reducing alopecia areata severity in children over 12 months, with similar safety profiles.
20 citations
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June 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study identified 14 genes affected by copy number variants that may contribute to alopecia areata, including four genes notably involved in autophagy and chromatin remodeling.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “Faṣlnāmah-i bīmārīhā-yi pūst” This study found no significant association between vitamin D levels and alopecia areata in patients when gender was accounted for, but vitamin D levels were lower in patients with nail involvement.
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May 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, plasma levels of MSH and cortisol in patients with alopecia areata did not show significant changes compared to healthy controls.