3 citations
,
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review highlights bicalutamide as a promising oral therapy for female pattern hair loss, noting its safety, tolerability, and effectiveness in women with hyperandrogenic symptoms like acne and hirsutism, though further trials are needed to confirm its ideal dose and efficacy.
August 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In a randomized controlled trial, King et al. found that oral baricitinib at doses of 2 mg and 4 mg significantly improved hair regrowth in adults with alopecia areata compared to placebo, supporting its efficacy and safety for those with substantial scalp hair loss.
April 2026 in “Communications Biology” In this study of Danioninae species, researchers reported that the presence of breeding tubercles on the pectoral fins is conserved in certain species and linked to local androgen conversion, with steroid 5-α-reductase playing a crucial role in their development.
January 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining oral minoxidil and bicalutamide may help improve hair growth in adolescent girls.
April 2026 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This review analyzes quality of life instruments for pediatric alopecia areata and reports inconsistencies in their coverage, suggesting the need for new tools to comprehensively assess all affected life aspects.
This study successfully adapted the Alopecia Areata Quality of Life Index Questionnaire into Turkish, finding it to be valid and reliable for assessing the quality of life in Turkish patients with alopecia areata.
55 citations
,
July 1983 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case study of three siblings highlights the importance of recognizing dermatologic signs—alopecia and periorificial dermatitis—for early diagnosis and treatment of biotin-responsive multiple carboxylase deficiency.
January 2026 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study found that Yangxuebushen Decoction significantly promoted hair regrowth and improved hair follicle structure in a cyclophosphamide-induced alopecia mouse model by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis.
September 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article discusses the efficacy of different derma roller sizes compared to topical applications for administering QR678 Neo® in treating androgenetic alopecia, but provides no new clinical results.
13 citations
,
January 2015 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” This study suggests that minoxidil may serve as a suitable reference drug for high permeability classification in the Biopharmaceutics Classification System due to its consistent permeability across different intestinal segments and pH levels.
3 citations
,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that patients with recurrent dermatophytosis experienced significant impairment in quality of life, suggesting the importance of early treatment and counseling to reduce psychosocial effects.
2 citations
,
May 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis, innovative treatments, and considering systemic conditions are crucial in dermatological care.
1 citations
,
November 2001 in “Acc Current Journal Review” This review found that 5α‐reductase inhibitors were associated with slightly increased rates of decreased libido, erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction, gynecomastia, and mood disorders compared to placebo, though their long-term effects remain unclear.
39 citations
,
October 2012 in “Familial cancer” This review covers the molecular basis of Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome and its implications for potential therapeutic targets, but it does not report new experimental results.
May 2011 in “Psychiatric News” This article provides regulatory updates, legal briefs, and industry news, reporting no new clinical findings.
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.
86 citations
,
January 1990 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” This study suggests that biotin therapy may be beneficial for individuals with partial biotinidase deficiency, as some developed symptoms later, which resolved with treatment.
August 2025 in “JAAD International” Bicalutamide may take longer to work for female hair loss, and higher doses might be needed.
89 citations
,
February 1993 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This research article focuses on nonsteroidal inhibitors of human type I steroid 5-alpha-reductase but reports no new results.
34 citations
,
April 1982 in “BMJ”
August 2023 in “MPPKI (Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia) : The Indonesia journal of health promotion” In this study, researchers used a UV-Vis Spectrophotometer to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze Dutasteride residues in human plasma, achieving a total recovery rate of 64.992%, and determined that the BTB reagent effectively selected compounds not analyzed in their research.
1 citations
,
August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, baricitinib treatment led to significant regrowth of scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash hair in alopecia areata patients compared to placebo, with higher effectiveness seen at the 4-mg dose.
2 citations
,
October 2016 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study reports that the Swedish newborn screening program for phenylketonuria, galactosaemia, and biotinidase deficiency is effective, with high sensitivity and specificity, and lower false positive rates compared to other countries, while genetic variants impact detection and incidence patterns in Sweden.
10 citations
,
January 1992 in “Screening” This study concluded that newborn screening for biotinidase deficiency effectively identified cases and likely prevented irreversible complications from the disorder in some infants.
September 2016 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study undertook powder microscopy and preliminary phytochemical analysis of Buxus wallichiana's stem bark and leaves, identifying steroids, alkaloids, saponins, and glycosides without reporting clinical outcomes.
2 citations
,
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” The book is a useful guide for dermatologists studying for their board exam, with clinical images and features of skin diseases.
March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses a quiz related to seborrheic dermatitis diagnosis and key findings from a previous study, but reports no new clinical results.
This study investigated the health-related quality of life in individuals with androgenetic alopecia before and after photobiomodulation sessions, but the results of the assessment are not reported in the abstract.
18 citations
,
May 2013 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study suggests that cutaneous adverse reactions to bortezomib and lenalidomide are more frequent than reported, impacting patients' quality of life and may require dermatological consultation for proper management.
October 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” This study observed that skin diseases had a small to moderate impact on patients' quality of life at a primary healthcare setting, suggesting the need for better training and medication availability for healthcare professionals.