September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that quercetin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles demonstrated positive protective effects on human hair against UV-B light, as they controlled microscopic surface roughness, reduced chemical changes, and minimized protein loss in vitro compared to other treatments.
This study identified a genetic locus associated with rhabdomyosarcoma susceptibility in mice and found that specific differentiation markers are linked to the regression of basal cell carcinoma.
October 2007 in “한방재활의학과학회지” This study found an imbalance in autonomic nervous system activity in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with increased sympathetic activity and decreased parasympathetic activity compared to a control group.
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March 2012 in “Experimental dermatology” This meeting report discusses the first symposium on natural gene therapy for skin, preceding the 41st annual meeting of the European Society for Dermatological Research, and reports no new experimental findings.
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November 2010 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” This preliminary study suggests that Raman micro-spectroscopy can help differentiate basal cell carcinoma from hair follicles in skin tissue sections, although some misclassification of hair follicles as carcinoma was observed.
18 citations
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February 2010 in “Odontology” This report describes Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome cases in two siblings and briefly reviews the literature, highlighting insulin receptor gene mutations as the underlying cause.
June 2012 in “International journal of scientific research” In this study, Raman micro-spectroscopy did not support the hypothesis of structural changes in hair follicles due to miniaturization in women with androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the pharmacological profile of teriflunomide for treating relapsing multiple sclerosis, highlighting its safety and effectiveness in reducing relapses and slowing disability progression, though direct comparisons with other oral medications are lacking.
This study introduced a new computational method for simulating vibrational frequencies, finding that the multi-molecular fragment model showed the best agreement with experimental data for Finasteride, Lamivudine, and Repaglinide, outperforming traditional models in accuracy.
This study found that a combination of spironolactone and oral contraceptive pills may improve hirsutism and hormonal profiles in women, although some experienced side effects such as persistent nausea.
October 2020 in “Revista médica sinergía/Revista médica sinergia” This review discusses the multifactorial nature of alopecia areata, noting its association with other autoimmune diseases, and highlights Janus kinase inhibitors as a new treatment option under investigation, but reports no clinical results.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” This study found that individuals with a nondipper blood pressure pattern had significantly higher 24-hour urinary aldosterone levels than those with a dipper pattern.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” This study found that individuals with a nondipper blood pressure pattern had higher 24-hour urinary aldosterone levels, suggesting a possible link to heart issues.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” Blood pressure that doesn't drop at night is linked to worse blood vessel function in people with high blood pressure.
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July 2011 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses clinical methods for diagnosing alopecia and examines current treatments for both cicatricial and noncicatricial forms but provides no new clinical results.
60 citations
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April 2018 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This review discusses the causes and diagnosis of traction alopecia, emphasizing education for high-risk populations as there is currently no cure, and presents no new clinical findings.
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April 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride for female hair loss has low side effects, more research needed.
August 2022 in “Case reports in medicine” This case report describes a 19-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus who exhibited eyelash trichomegaly, a rare disorder involving changes in eyelash characteristics, alongside diffuse alopecia.
February 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document provides a comprehensive guide for dermatologists to diagnose and treat hair loss.
232 citations
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October 2015 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the role of epidermal and other adult stem cells in skin repair, focusing on their potential therapeutic applications for non-healing wounds and other skin disorders, but reports no new research results.
60 citations
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December 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review concluded that FDA-cleared low-level laser therapy devices are safe and effective for patients with male and female pattern hair loss who do not respond to or tolerate standard treatments.
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December 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, 42% of healthy men aged 18-49 showed moderate to extensive male pattern hair loss, with prevalence increasing significantly with age.
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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.
36 citations
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June 2014 in “Experimental Neurology” This review outlines the main findings from clinical trials on teriflunomide's efficacy and safety for relapsing multiple sclerosis, noting clinical considerations and exploring its mechanisms based on various studies.
29 citations
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September 2014 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” This review discusses the efficacy and safety of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for treating androgenetic alopecia, noting concerns about sexual side effects, which are typically uncommon and often resolve over time.
28 citations
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review assessed evidence on laser therapies for alopecia areata, reporting that the 308-nm excimer laser showed hair regrowth in several studies, while more research is needed for other laser types.
17 citations
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November 2018 in “Dermatology” The authors concluded that Hispanic/Latino ethnicity, facial papules, and premenopausal status in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia may indicate a susceptibility to more severe disease, potentially necessitating early treatment.
16 citations
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April 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
14 citations
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November 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” This study identified 30 new compounds with significant androgen receptor binding affinity through a combination of virtual screening and in vitro testing.
11 citations
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April 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This review discusses the current knowledge on using special and immunohistochemical stains for diagnosing hair disorders, concluding that no stains are recommended for routine use in hair pathology.