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January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this report, a 61-year-old woman with vitiligo showed significant improvement after tofacitinib treatment but developed lung adenocarcinoma, highlighting potential cancer risks associated with JAK inhibitors.
December 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Practice and Medical Case Report.” This study reports that androgenetic alopecia, the most common form of hair loss affecting both men and women, impacts 50% of the population by age 50.
April 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Hematology” Nilotinib may cause gray hair to return to its original color.
In this case study, a patient experienced darkening of hair color after taking acitretin, an oral retinoid known for potentially causing alopecia, marking a rare and undocumented phenomenon.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
February 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review summarizes therapeutic advances reported in English-language literature from December 1987 to December 1988 and states no new clinical results.
January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” This study found that antroquinonol inhibited CD8+ T cell proliferation and reduced proinflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro, while also ameliorating H2O2-induced depigmentation and resisting reductions in hair follicle length, skin thickness, and tyrosinase expression in mice.
8 citations
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January 2022 in “Burns and trauma” This review discusses the role of extracellular vesicles from specific skin cells in wound healing, emphasizing their potential in regenerative medicine and reporting no new experimental results.
58 citations
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February 2016 in “Scientific reports” This study found that dual inhibition of BACE1 and BACE2 in mice affects melanosome maturation and causes dose-dependent hair depigmentation without altering retinal morphology.
23 citations
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This review discusses the use of contact sensitizers for topical immunotherapy in dermatological conditions such as alopecia areata and viral warts, but it reports no new clinical findings.
19 citations
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October 2008 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article reviews the cutaneous reactions and characteristic skin changes associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and new targeted cancer treatments, reporting no new clinical results.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review discusses the varied cutaneous manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and outlines treatment approaches, but it reports no new clinical findings.
14 citations
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January 2008 in “Gene therapy” Gene therapy shows promise for enhancing physical traits but faces ethical, safety, and regulatory challenges.
9 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Glaucoma” This case report documents a patient experiencing paradoxical depigmentation of the periocular skin after one year of using latanoprost, a finding not previously associated with this medication.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that thymus transplantation in athymic mice resulted in T-cell-driven hair follicle depigmentation and loss, without multiorgan autoimmune disease, highlighting mechanisms of tissue-specific tolerance.
2 citations
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August 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” In this study, photodynamic therapy was found to achieve permanent reduction of nonpigmented hair in mice, unlike an 800-nm diode laser, by targeting the hair matrix through repeated sessions.
December 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This study reports that LED phototherapy is gaining popularity as a safe and effective non-invasive method for treating various skin conditions, enhancing skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and inflammation modulation, and is increasingly integrated into clinical protocols for conditions like acne vulgaris and signs of aging.
December 2024 in “World s Veterinary Journal” This case study from Ukraine describes a 5-year-old Akita dog diagnosed with sebaceous adenitis, presenting with pruritus, alopecia, and inflammation; treatment over 30 days led to complete restoration of affected areas, implicating potential heritability in Akitas.
33 citations
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January 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This review suggested that low-level light therapy using red/near-infrared light could be a safe and effective treatment for various skin and hair conditions, though more robust trials are needed to solidify its clinical utility.
6 citations
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June 2008 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This paper discusses a case of acrodermatitis continua that was resistant to treatment with etanercept, highlighting the therapeutic challenges faced, but reports no new research results.
157 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case study reported significant but temporary hair regrowth and skin repigmentation in a patient with vitiligo and alopecia areata during treatment with oral ruxolitinib.
30 citations
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May 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This review discusses immune pathways involved in alopecia areata and explores emerging, more targeted therapeutic strategies, noting their potential for better safety and effectiveness compared to traditional immune suppressants.
3 citations
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May 2010 in “Archives of dermatology” This excerpt discusses website navigation and access details for JAMA Dermatology and reports no new research findings.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study reviewed the literature on atopic dermatitis and found a strong connection with several other skin conditions, such as psoriasis and alopecia areata, while highlighting potential treatments like JAK inhibitors and dupilumab that show promise for these comorbidities.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes a unique occurrence of alopecia totalis resulting in pigmented hair growth over superficial scalp veins in an adult female using augmented betamethasone dipropionate ointment.
21 citations
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” This study investigated the use of dissolving microneedle patches to improve the skin-lightening effects of alpha-arbutin and resveratrol, finding that the patches enhanced intradermal delivery and slightly decreased the melanin index without affecting skin hydration or causing irritation over 24 hours.
19 citations
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October 2020 in “Biomedical Microdevices” This review discusses the use of derma rollers for cosmetic purposes and their potential in transdermal drug delivery by summarizing evidence on their design, efficacy, safety, and concerns from preclinical and clinical reports.
12 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatology” This study found that hyperpigmentation following contact immunotherapy for severe alopecia areata may indicate poor treatment responsiveness and aligns with characteristics of pigmented contact dermatitis.
41 citations
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that low-level laser therapy may significantly improve androgenic alopecia in both men and women, either alone or alongside treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.