June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that Black women with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia had a higher prevalence of uterine leiomyomas compared to those with lichen planopilaris, suggesting a potential association between the conditions.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This report reviews the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment options for Polycystic Ovarian Disease, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and individualized management, but it does not provide new research findings.
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April 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for facial rejuvenation, acne scarring, and androgenic alopecia and reports positive outcomes but emphasizes the need for standardized preparation and application methods.
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January 2016 in “South African family practice” This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma shows potential for improving alopecia areata and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed as evidence primarily supports short-term outcomes in orthopaedic applications.
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January 1999 in “Endocrinology” This study found that cortisol increases mac25/IGFBP-rP1 expression in osteoblast-enriched cells from fetal rat calvariae, indicating transcriptional regulation which may influence IGF and insulin effects in bone.
September 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” This study found that combining topical calcipotriol with intralesional autologous PRP injection significantly reduced Severity of Alopecia Tool scores in patients with alopecia areata, more effectively than either treatment alone.
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July 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study observed that while topical drug therapy for erosive pustular dermatosis rarely leads to complete resolution, surgery may achieve remission in male patients.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Regenerative Medicine” This study found that intraovarian PRP treatment in women with low ovarian reserve was associated with significant increases in serum AMH levels in some patients, typically within four weeks.
This case report highlights the successful use of platelet-rich plasma infiltration to treat vasopressin-induced bilateral foot digit gangrene in a 20-year-old female, suggesting its potential in stimulating angiogenesis and wound healing, though further research is necessary to assess its general efficacy.
October 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” In this study, intralesional platelet-rich plasma was found to be a beneficial and safe treatment option for oral lichen planus, an inflammatory disease affecting the oral mucosa.
This review discusses various oral drugs used for chronic central serous chorioretinopathy but reports no multi-center randomized clinical trials or long-term effect findings.
January 2024 in “Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research” This study concluded that adding platelet-rich plasma to hair transplantation in patients with cicatricial alopecia enhances hair density and shortens recovery time.
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Control symptoms and use safe treatments for skin conditions like lichen planopilaris and chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
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December 2022 in “The journal of the Intensive Care Society/Journal of the Intensive Care Society” This review discusses the challenges and considerations in managing transgender patients in critical care, noting gaps in current medical curricula and suggesting improvements in education.
April 2026 in “Brain Sciences” This pharmacovigilance study analyzed FAERS data and found that finasteride is more frequently associated with neuropsychiatric reactions like depression and suicide risk, especially in younger men using it for alopecia, compared to dutasteride.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study investigated autophagy activator ICP5249 and found it promotes hair growth by enhancing cell proliferation and autophagy-related markers in human dermal papilla cells and hair follicles, with AMPKα playing a regulatory role, suggesting its potential as a hair growth ingredient.
PRP hair treatment is generally safe but may cause minor pain, bleeding, redness, and scalp tightness, and isn't suitable for everyone.
December 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” In this study, Ritlecitinib was reported as a newly approved treatment for alopecia areata that can be used in patients aged 12 and older; after 24 weeks, it resulted in 80% or more scalp hair coverage in treated patients compared to a placebo.
June 2023 in “Journal of dermatology for physician assistants” This case report highlights a misdiagnosis of traction alopecia that progressed to lichen planopilaris in a patient of color, emphasizing the need to consider LPP in similar cases due to differing treatments.
December 2021 in “Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” In this case report, a 13-year-old girl with pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus experienced rare ischemic vaso-occlusive retinopathy as a first symptom, and early interventions improved her visual acuity and fever but did not fully restore vision.
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October 2011 This article discusses revised SLE classification criteria by the SLICC and reports no new research results.
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November 2016 in “Molecules” This review discusses the historical and current use of ribosome-inactivating protein-expressing plants in traditional medicine across various cultures and regions, highlighting their role despite a lack of scientific validation.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” This case report presents a rare instance of recurrent ACTH-independent Cushing’s syndrome due to PBMAH, coinciding with the development of a pheochromocytoma, highlighting the need for thorough reevaluation in similar recurring cases.
This study found that mutations in the PADI3 gene, which is important for hair shaft formation, may contribute to central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia among patients.
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October 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia may have a higher risk of breast and colorectal cancer.
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September 2024 in “Porto Biomedical Journal” This case report illustrates the diagnostic challenges and importance of early detection in primary vitreoretinal lymphoma, highlighting a successful treatment outcome with systemic chemotherapy in preventing CNS progression.
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November 2018 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” This case report identifies a mutation in the TRPS1 gene, leading to the diagnosis of trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I in a young girl and her family, highlighting the importance of detailed clinical and family history for proper diagnosis.
April 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Diagnosing and treating CCCA requires understanding multiple causes and using various diagnostic tools.
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December 2006 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This case report describes a 12-year-old boy with congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis and progressing acro-osteolysis, highlighting the severe complications and the necessity for early intervention.
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January 2025 in “Translational Psychiatry” In this study, remote photobiomodulation therapy to the lungs improved behavioral and neurological outcomes in rats with repeated closed-head injuries, suggesting potential preventive benefits for brain health.