This study utilized polarized light microscopy to examine hair shafts in ten children with rare genetic disorders, such as Netherton syndrome and ectodermal dysplasia, providing valuable diagnostic insights into hair thickness, composition, and structural irregularities associated with these conditions.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” In this overview, researchers highlighted the potential for using traditional knowledge from Ayurveda and other systems to identify plant compounds for herbal cosmetics, emphasizing a hair serum that hydrates the scalp and promotes hair growth as an area of interest. Results were not reported.
April 2024 in “JMIR infodemiology” This study found that TikTok provides valuable insights into experiences with lupus erythematosus, highlighting distress from symptoms, negative perceptions of pharmacologic treatments, and issues with feeling "medically gaslighted.
April 2024 in “Dermatovenerologiâ, kosmetologiâ” This material provides comprehensive information about actinic keratosis, highlighting its potential outcomes, risk factors, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment considerations for medical specialists.
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.
March 2024 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” This study observed that exposure to different wavelengths of light affects opsin and clock gene responses in skin cells, suggesting potential therapeutic approaches using photobiomodulation for dermatological conditions like psoriasis and wound healing.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that 12.5% moringa seed oil demonstrated optimal anti-alopecia activity in rabbits, significantly improving hair weight compared to the treatment with 0.1% finasteride.
September 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This review highlights the medicinal potential and pharmacological activities of the plant Plumbago zeylanica, while emphasizing the critical need for mass propagation methods to address its over-exploitation and support the development of novel herbal medicines.
August 2023 in “International journal of medical science and clinical research studies” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for pediatric surgical wound care, evaluating its potential as an adjunctive treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
This study used TikTok videos to explore experiences of individuals with lupus erythematosus, revealing that mucocutaneous symptoms significantly impact mental health and body image, while pharmacologic treatments are often viewed negatively, leading to important implications for clinical interactions and validation.
This study demonstrated that cryogelation of human hair keratin allows the development of 3D scaffolds with tunable properties, supporting cell adhesion and proliferation for potential biomedical applications.
November 2021 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This study found that air pollution and dust particles are major contributors to hair fall among young adults living in urban areas.
July 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified 21 candidate genes linked to immunoglobulin levels in colostrum and serum of dairy cattle, suggesting potential for genetic selection to enhance immunity.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review discusses the interplay between signaling/transcription factor-mediated and epigenetic mechanisms in skin development and regeneration, highlighting the need for further exploration of epigenome reorganization in these processes.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This research outlines how retinoids, compounds based on vitamin A, activate nuclear receptors to influence cellular processes such as differentiation and carcinogenesis, with benefits like anti-inflammatory properties but requiring careful management of dose-dependent side effects.
December 2015 in “Revista Chilena de Dermatología” This article discusses the dermatological manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome and emphasizes the importance of recognizing acne, hirsutism, and alopecia for early diagnosis; it reports no new clinical results.
August 2014 in “Warwick Research Archive Portal (University of Warwick)” This study found that obesity in women may impair endometrial stromal function and contribute to reproductive complications, possibly due to metabolic influences rather than immune cell differences.
September 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This meeting abstract volume for the Society for Pediatric Dermatology reports no new clinical results.
October 2008 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article provides a multiple-choice quiz based on dermatology information but shares no new research findings.
May 1993 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses diagnostic approaches for childhood skin diseases with fever through clinical observations and covers recent advances in understanding the pathogenesis and epidemiology of related infections, without reporting new clinical results.
May 1991 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews the relationship between the skin and the immune system and discusses how skin manifestations can indicate immunodeficiencies but reports no new research findings.
July 2020 in “Environmental Science and Pollution Research” This study found that finasteride and melengestrol acetate exhibit varying levels of toxicity to freshwater mussels, amphipods, and mayflies, but current environmental concentrations suggest minimal direct effects on these aquatic invertebrates.
January 2020 in “Archives of urology” This review discusses concerns about persistent side effects of finasteride, such as sexual dysfunction and suicidal ideation, urging the medical community to recognize and address these issues.
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August 2014 in “Cell metabolism” This perspective suggests that browning agents may not directly enhance UCP1 expression in white adipose tissue but instead induce browning through increased heat loss, prompting thermogenesis to compensate.
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January 2013 in “Nature Cell Biology” Understanding where cancer cells come from helps create better prevention and treatment methods.
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March 2016 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers identified 18 genetic associations with scalp and facial hair traits in Latin Americans, including novel loci for hair greying and balding, with implications for understanding hair evolution.
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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.
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February 2020 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This article discusses the potential of RNA-based biopesticides for sustainable agriculture and reports no new experimental results; it highlights the need for improved delivery systems and regulatory development to enhance deployment.
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March 2008 in “Mechanisms of Ageing and Development” This review discusses genome maintenance mechanisms critical for preventing age-related diseases by preserving stem and progenitor cell potential, but reports no new empirical findings.
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August 2020 in “Nanomaterials” This review discusses the development of electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds for promoting angiogenesis in tissue engineering but notes that their clinical application beyond bone and skin repair is still limited.