September 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” This case report identified a possible adverse effect of low-dose oral minoxidil for female pattern hair loss, as a 74-year-old woman developed significant dry mouth that resolved after stopping the medication and recurred upon rechallenge, suggesting a causal link.
October 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review examines scalp contact dermatitis, attributing most positive patch test reactions to hair dyes, hair cleansing products, and medicaments, but presents no new research findings.
March 2007 in “The FASEB Journal” This observational study reports a striking correlation between the use of henna hair dye and a specific pattern of hair loss, termed "hennapecia," but calls for experimental research to determine causality.
This literature review suggests that oral minoxidil may improve tolerability compared to its topical form for treating androgenetic alopecia, although individual treatment plans are necessary due to differing side effects and response patterns.
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July 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study suggests that minoxidil may improve hypotrichosis in patients with ARWH due to LIPH variants, but a possible genetic factor could affect its efficacy within families.
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September 2013 in “European Journal of Histochemistry” This study demonstrates a varied distribution of keratins in the epidermis of the Malayan pangolin, suggesting evolutionary adaptations related to their distinctive scales.
This review discusses the increasing role of machine learning in drug repurposing, demonstrating how algorithms can reveal new therapeutic uses for existing drugs and predict side effects, with potential benefits for precision medicine, while also addressing ethical and privacy concerns.
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April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Some medications for inflammation can cause a condition with scalp rashes and hair loss, often linked to Crohn's disease, and may require treatment changes to prevent permanent hair loss.
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March 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, a unique form of chronic superficial pyoderma gangrenosum with verrucous and ulcerative lesions was reported to heal without systemic corticosteroids in most patients.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Biological Research” This study identified 12 potential candidate biomarkers associated with hair loss by analyzing the differential expression of genes, suggesting possible therapeutic targets for alopecia.
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January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” This case report describes three Devon Rex cats with papular dermatitis due to dermatophytosis, which resolved with antifungal treatment.
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May 1987 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study reports a new association of follicular mucinosis occurring in a patient with Sézary syndrome.
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February 1999 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This article describes a woman's case of slowly progressive nonscarring alopecia with unique biopsy findings, suggesting the need to reexamine similar cases currently classified as chronic diffuse alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “Repository of the Academy's Library (Library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences)” This study involved analyzing hair-removal advertisements and conducting focus group interviews with 28 female university students in Budapest to explore societal attitudes toward female body hair removal, aiming to understand the reasons behind its strong norm compliance.
January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” Long-term use of minoxidil may cause hair follicles to transform into noticeable terminal hairs, leading to trichostasis spinulosa.
August 2009 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride caused breast enlargement in two men, which improved after stopping the medication.
January 2021 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride might cause rare blood clot in brain for baldness patients.
June 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride (Propecia) may cause depression and suicidal thoughts; stop use and inform a healthcare professional if symptoms develop.
February 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman got male pattern baldness from touching her husband's testosterone gel.
July 1987 in “Reactions (Auckland)” Oral minoxidil may slow male pattern baldness and cause body hair growth, but hair loss can happen after stopping it.
November 2020 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause lasting erectile dysfunction, low libido, and depression in some patients.
January 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” No clear link found between finasteride and suicidal thoughts or actions.
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February 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” This study reports that some patients with androgenetic alopecia may also exhibit clinical and histological features of inflammation and fibrosis, similar to those found in lichen planopilaris.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses various types of primary cicatricial alopecias and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective management.
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November 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” Finasteride may cause side effects; more research needed.
September 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, the researchers developed a computer-aided imaging system to quantitatively measure baldness in Chinese women with female pattern hair loss, potentially improving the precision of severity evaluation compared to traditional scales.
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August 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the medical management of male pattern hair loss and reports no new clinical findings.
June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A man's red tattoo caused a skin reaction and hair loss in his beard, which improved after treatment.
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December 2012 in “Current opinion in genetics & development” This review covers the recent advances in understanding how Turing models may explain various morphogenetic processes, but it reports no new experimental findings.