23 citations
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July 2016 in “JAMA Ophthalmology” This study observed that CDH3-related congenital hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy presents with childhood-onset progressive chorioretinal atrophy and universally thin and sparse scalp hair.
20 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that applying a cream with 5% vitamin C reduced dermatoporosis-related purpura, suggesting the condition may be linked to vitamin C deficiency.
19 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of diabetes science and technology” This study found that both metformin and rosiglitazone improved ovulation and insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS, with rosiglitazone showing a more pronounced increase in adiponectin levels.
16 citations
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September 2016 in “Neuropharmacology” This study suggests that in an ex vivo rat glaucoma model, TSPO activation is involved in Allopregnanolone synthesis and may help prevent retinal damage, with TSPO agonists as potential therapeutic agents.
16 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report illustrates the risk of skin necrosis in patients with high antiphospholipid antibody levels after stopping anticoagulation therapy, highlighting the necessity for careful monitoring.
15 citations
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May 2013 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” In this case study, repetitive botulinum type A toxin injections led to almost complete resolution of severe chronic pain in a patient with Parry-Romberg syndrome.
15 citations
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July 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that fluorescence excitation spectroscopy could be a promising noninvasive tool for assessing the effects of comedolytic agents like retinoids on acne-like lesions in rhino mice.
14 citations
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July 2022 in “Nutrients” This review discusses new research on the role of retinoids in skin and hair health and reports no clinical results.
10 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of surfactants and detergents” This study found that shampoos with sugar-derived surfactants improved hair cleansing properties, were less cytotoxic, and resulted in easier hair combing compared to formulations containing sodium laureth sulfate.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” This case report identifies a novel CDH3 gene mutation associated with hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy in a 13-year-old Turkish girl, highlighting implications for future genetic analysis and counseling.
9 citations
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September 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This article presents a case of central serous chorioretinopathy occurring after the use of topical minoxidil solution, but reports no clinical study findings.
6 citations
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study suggests that vitamin A may inhibit hair follicle stem cells during refractory telogen in a dose-dependent manner, based on retinyl ester levels and vitamin A metabolism protein localization in mice.
4 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR) may be an effective alternative to tretinoin for anti-aging skin treatments, offering similar collagen production benefits without increased skin irritation.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that while both professional and home-use lasers effectively reduced axillary hair, the professional Diode laser was significantly more effective, achieving 85-88% reduction compared to 46-52% with the home-use laser, which still offers some safety for users.
3 citations
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April 2010 in “Journal of Receptors and Signal Transduction” This review discusses the higher prevalence of retinal changes in alopecia areata patients and suggests a potential connection to Minoxidil, but emphasizes the lack of a proposed mechanism or extensive literature on this association.
3 citations
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September 2019 in “PLOS ONE” In this study, the authors identified the DHRS9 SNP rs72623193 as most significantly associated with response to dutasteride in treating male pattern hair loss, with additional variants potentially contributing.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine” This study reported the formulation of a new cream combining niacinamide and retinol aimed at reducing hyperpigmentation and providing anti-aging and moisturizing effects. It found that the cream remained stable under various environmental conditions and did not cause skin irritation in patch tests.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this review, experts discuss the low but significant risk of serious eye complications from popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedures like fillers and botulinum toxin injections, underscoring the need for awareness, careful patient selection, and adherence to safe practices to help prevent these outcomes.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” This case report highlights the risk of retinal injuries from laser epilation, emphasizing the importance of practitioner training and protective eyewear to prevent irreversible vision damage.
May 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study investigated the role of the ABCA4 gene in human keratinocytes and hair follicle stem cells and found that silencing the ABCA4 gene increases the harmful effects of all-trans-retinal on hair follicle stem cells.
This study found that proretinal nanoparticles, applied topically, are safe and effective for penetration into hair follicles, enhancing retinoid biological activity in the skin while reducing irritation compared to conventional retinal formulations.
September 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study reviewed cases of ocular adverse events linked to minoxidil use, finding central serous chorioretinopathy as the most common issue, with symptoms improving after discontinuation in many cases, yet causality remains uncertain.
April 2026 in “The National Medical Journal of India” This case report highlights a 42-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus who exhibited fundus changes indicating retinal vasculitis, underlining the importance of regular ocular fundus examinations for early detection of severe disease complications.
January 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case study highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing and managing Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome, particularly emphasizing the role dermatologists can play in identifying early signs such as hair loss.
March 2024 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” This case report describes a young, healthy patient experiencing central retinal vein occlusion with cystoid macular edema while taking minoxidil for hair loss, which resolved without intervention after stopping the drug, leading to a recommendation for thorough medication history evaluations in similar cases.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report describes an 8-year-old boy with neurofibromatosis type one presenting with the rare conditions of trichothiodystrophy and retinal atrophy.
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.
March 2021 in “Indian Journal of Case Reports” This case report describes a young adult female with late-stage Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease featuring panuveitis, retinal detachment, hearing loss, alopecia, and vitiligo, who was successfully treated in a hospital.
This case report suggests that Minoxidil may be a potential cause of central serous chorioretinopathy in a 39-year-old cardiologist using it for androgenic alopecia.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that external light can rapidly activate hair follicle stem cells in animals via a retinal light-sensing pathway linked to the central and autonomic nervous systems.