6 citations
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March 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this ongoing phase 3 study, ritlecitinib demonstrated sustained efficacy up to 24 months in patients aged 12 or older with alopecia areata, showing increased response rates with or without an initial loading dose and supporting its long-term use.
December 2018 in “Bioscience Journal” This study reports the first known occurrence of Leporacarus gibbus infestation alongside Cheyletiella parasitovorax and Psoropotes cuniculi in a domestic rabbit in Espírito Santo, Brazil.
64 citations
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March 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study describes GPRC5D's unique expression pattern in tissues that produce hard keratin, with retinoic acid inducing its expression in hair bulb cells and affecting keratin gene regulation.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that short-term treatment with ROCKi significantly increased keratinocyte stem cell proliferation without affecting their stemness, suggesting a potential safe approach for improving in vitro keratinocyte cultures for clinical applications.
2 citations
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August 2017 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” This article reviews various updates in dermatology, including drug safety alerts and treatment options, and reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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October 2004 in “Differentiation” This study identified a large deletion in the desmoglein 4 gene as the genetic basis of the Iffa Credo "hairless" rat's skin phenotype, linking it to lanceolate hair mutations.
July 2023 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” More research is needed on CCCA in children, especially Black and Asian adolescents.
12 citations
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July 2004 in “Molecular genetics and genomics” This study identifies a new mutation in the Scd1 gene in a strain of Kunming mice, causing skin and hair defects with the mildest impact among similar mutations.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TEDAR is crucial for skin cell differentiation and barrier formation.
January 1995 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article describes the inaugural meeting of the ASHRS, detailing its organization and schedule, but reports no research findings.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” This study modeled how differences in trial settings and protocols, such as biopsy compliance and control arm screening, can explain the varying prostate cancer mortality reductions observed in the ERSPC and PLCO trials.
This review discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and emphasizes the need for more research to understand and manage the disease, while also suggesting initiatives like educating hairstylists for early detection.
5 citations
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July 2017 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” This study described the clinical and genetic features of two Iranian siblings with hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets, identifying a specific VDR gene mutation contributing to their symptoms.
March 1998 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the diverse membership of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and presents no new research results.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found that daily treatment with ritlecitinib 50 mg over 24 months reduced the number of patients in the highest categories of scalp hair loss, with improvements seen in patient responses over time.
August 2025 in “Therapeutics” In this study, low concentrations of DMSO were found to decrease androgen receptor expression and inhibit the migration of prostate cancer cells, suggesting potential as an anticancer therapy.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology” This study indicates that central serous chorioretinopathy linked to topical minoxidil use is rare, suggesting the need for early detection and discontinuation if it occurs.
6 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” In this study, eight patients with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets who share a specific VDR mutation showed improved clinical symptoms except alopecia after up to 11 years of treatment.
This study introduced the C-CAT, a new assessment tool for central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, and found that established treatments improved symptoms in most patients over six months.
1 citations
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May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This paper presents an RGB video microscopic system to monitor optical properties of hair shafts and follicles in vitro, but reports no new clinical results.
September 1994 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the financial independence of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery's forum and reports no new findings.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the formation and membership of the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons and reports no clinical findings.
21 citations
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January 2013 in “Clinical Endoscopy” This study reports the first case in South Korea of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome associated with malignant colon polyp and serrated adenoma.
2 citations
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July 2014 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science” The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” In this study, the incidence of androgenic alopecia among transgender patients increased after starting masculinizing hormone therapy, with the highest incidence observed in the fourth year of treatment.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Cancer research” This study reports that side-population stem cells, distinct from hair follicle stem cells, may play a significant role in the malignant progression of squamous cell carcinomas in mice.
July 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found that some patients with alopecia areata who did not respond to ritlecitinib treatment by Week 24 achieved a positive response with continued therapy by Week 48, with tolerable side effects.
June 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article describes Amy Senior's evolving views on the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners and reports no new research findings.
July 2025 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article discusses initiatives by the ABHRS to enhance hair restoration surgery standards but presents no new research findings.
2 citations
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November 2004 in “Blood” In this study, researchers reported that the Pinkie mutation in mice, affecting RXRa activity, leads to skewed Th1 development and suggests RXRa's role in Th2 differentiation, impacting immune responses.