This study highlights the successful design of recombinant fortilin constructs for potential drug development targeting atherosclerotic plaque formation in cardiovascular disease.
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November 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” In this study, researchers found that niosomes, bilosomes, and spanlastic formulations can enhance the oral anticoagulation efficiency of rivaroxaban in rats, with spanlastic ranked as the most effective in prolonging clotting, prothrombin, and tail bleeding times compared to unprocessed rivaroxaban.
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July 2023 in “Cosmetics” In this study, researchers highlighted that while hair lipids are crucial for hair health and protection, surfactants in shampoos and conditioners can partially remove these lipids, potentially affecting hair structure, though the exact mechanisms remain poorly understood and require further investigation.
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January 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, promoting significant hair regrowth.
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January 2019 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” In this rare case report, the researchers described a 66-year-old African woman with lipedematous alopecia, highlighting its clinical features, the significance of palpation in examinations, and the uncertainty of it being a distinct disease entity or a combination of two conditions.
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January 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study used cryoelectron microscopy to unveil the structure of LPA-bound human LPAR6, revealing unique ligand binding and recognition modes distinct from LPAR1, which may aid in designing targeted compounds for hair loss and cancer.
May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Higher LDL lipids may increase alopecia areata risk, while higher triglycerides may decrease it.
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July 2023 in “Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry” September 2025 in “Development” In this study, deleting the transcriptional pause factor Nelfb in mouse preadipocyte lineages led to defective dermal fat formation and lethal outcomes, while interventions targeting Pparg could rescue adipocyte differentiation and promote dermal white adipose tissue formation, underscoring Nelfb's critical role in adipogenesis.
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October 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study developed effervescent cleansing tablets containing asiatic-acid-loaded solid lipid microparticles, finding that they provided effective cleansing compared to water and showed good flow properties, pH, and hardness but were unstable at high temperature and humidity.
November 2021 in “International journal of life science and pharma research” This study reported that a solid lipid nanoparticle-based gel formulation, specifically optimized for psoriasis, improved drug loading capacity and release properties using high-pressure homogenization, suggesting its potential efficacy as a topical treatment.
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December 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” This letter reports a homozygous missense mutation in the LIPH gene causing autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex in a Chinese patient.
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that combining diagonal earlobe crease with lipoprotein(a) provides strong diagnostic value for coronary heart disease.
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December 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that in people with leprosy sequelae, ulcers on the lower limbs exhibited decreased microbial diversity and reduced abundance of specific bacteria compared to normal skin, with skin metabolites closely linked to these microbial changes.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study reported discovering a novel missense variant in a case of autosomal recessive woolly hair in a 31-year-old Chinese woman, which significantly reduced secretion of the encoded protein, likely leading to disease by impairing its hydrolytic function.
September 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, researchers detailed a 22-year-old Turkish woman diagnosed with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis (ARWH/H), linked to a mutation in the LIPH gene, resulting in sparse, poorly growing, curly hair, highlighting the need for genetic consideration in similar hair conditions.
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June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” In this study, researchers found that retinoids might improve lupus nephritis resistant to conventional treatments, but the sample size was too small for significant results, and side effects were noted.
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October 2017 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that compound 3, a tetrahydropyridoindole carboxymethylated at position 5, significantly inhibited sorbitol accumulation in both rat eye lenses and tissues affected by diabetes, indicating its potential as a lead compound for ALR2 inhibition.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study found that using 369LAB Lipid Bond, derived from plant oil triglycerides, can restore lipid content in damaged hair to natural levels and improve hair strength, integrity, and resilience after a single application, with benefits persisting even after discontinuation.
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January 2024 in “Egyptian Dental Journal /Egyptian Dental Journal” This study observed that injecting minimally cross-linked hyaluronic acid with PDO smooth threads in female patients with dry, cracked lips led to significant improvements in lip texture, elasticity, and reduced fissure depth, effects that lasted up to nine months with additional booster injections.
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March 2014 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” This study found that activating liver X receptors with an agonist reduced skin fibrosis in experimental models, particularly in inflammation-driven conditions, by inhibiting macrophage infiltration and interleukin-6 release.
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December 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that the oral JAK inhibitors ritlecitinib and brepocitinib were effective in maintaining hair regrowth in alopecia areata with continuous use, though efficacy decreased after withdrawal.
June 2021 in “SWU eJournals System (Srinakharinwirot University)” The study found that cyproterone acetate could be released over 15 days using coconut oil mixed with certain wax inhibitors, though further safety studies are needed.
June 2022 in “Journal of the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences” This study investigated the relationship between lichen planus and dyslipidemia but did not report any clinical findings.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that subtle modifications in ribosomal RNA methylation may influence cellular physiology and contribute to ribosome specialization in senescent human dermal fibroblasts.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review found that lip aging differs significantly from facial aging and suggests focusing on distinct anti-aging strategies for lips, considering gender differences and unique physiological characteristics.
April 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” In this literature review, the authors explored the physiological characteristics and age-related changes of the human lip vermilion, highlighting its unique structure and how these insights can aid future development of lip care products.
August 2026 in “Canadian Journal of Health Technologies” This study found that Litfulo improved hair regrowth in patients aged 12 and older with severe alopecia areata but did not meaningfully improve anxiety or depression symptoms compared to placebo.
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November 2017 in “PubMed” This case series reported that low-dose naltrexone may benefit patients with lichen planopilaris by reducing scalp symptoms and slowing disease progression, with no adverse effects observed in the patients.