April 2012 in “Cancer research” In this study, the authors found that targeting mTORC1 with rapamycin inhibited TPA-induced skin tumor promotion by affecting keratinocyte proliferation, including critical stem cell populations in the mouse epidermis.
21 citations
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March 2015 in “Neurological Sciences” This study reports that a novel frameshift mutation in the HTRA1 gene in a CARASIL pedigree led to reduced HTRA1 protein and increased TGF-β1 expression, potentially causing severe CARASIL and peripheral small arterial disease.
June 2010 in “The Knowledge Bank (The Ohio State University)” This study found that inhibiting retinoic acid synthesis in mouse hair follicles allowed WNT signaling to remain active, suggesting potential implications for developing treatments for hair disorders and skin cancer.
December 1963 in “Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine” Radioiodine-131 significantly accumulates in skin and hair.
6 citations
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May 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study reports a novel missense mutation in the HR gene in a 68-year-old Hungarian woman with alopecia universalis and limb deformities, suggesting a need for further research on its role in these conditions.
4 citations
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June 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, fractional radiofrequency treatment was found to be effective, safe, and well-tolerated for patients with erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, with high satisfaction rates.
16 citations
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April 2021 in “Plant Signaling & Behavior” This study found that in Arabidopsis, the MYB30-EIN3 module plays a role in adapting root hair development to phosphate deficiency, potentially enhancing phosphate uptake from soil.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case study describes a previously unknown association of the PIBIDS complex with autoimmune thyroiditis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia in a five-year-old Indian child.
32 citations
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March 1948 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 30 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” This study reports that topical ruxolitinib failed to induce hair growth in a 66-year-old patient with alopecia areata, highlighting the need to explore factors affecting treatment response and compare topical vs oral administration outcomes.
155 citations
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December 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that thyroid-stimulating hormone receptors are functionally expressed in various skin cells, implying potential physiological and pathological roles in skin, especially in conditions like autoimmune diseases.
March 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” This study describes two thallium poisoning outbreaks, highlighting characteristic symptoms like hair loss and peripheral neuropathy, and emphasizes that such poisoning can stem from accidental or criminal ingestion.
This case report describes a young female with Rhupus syndrome, characterized by symptoms of both Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Rheumatoid Arthritis, who achieved clinical remission with treatment.
3 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that Ritlecitinib significantly reduced hair loss in patients with alopecia areata by lowering SALT scores at weeks 12 and 24 compared to placebo, with acceptable safety but increased minor side effects like headaches and acne.
This study found that a cell therapy product, RCS-01, was well tolerated in aged skin and led to significant increases in gene expression related to extracellular matrix homeostasis, although the small cohort size limited further efficacy analysis.
June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” This study found that methotrexate, when administered according to current recommendations, effectively manages rheumatoid arthritis for many patients in Poland, although regular monitoring is necessary due to possible adverse effects.
25 citations
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November 2018 in “Cell reports” This study found that the ablation of Esrp1 and Esrp2 disrupts epithelial tight junctions by affecting Arhgef11 isoform expressions, highlighting a potential mechanistic link between splicing alterations and epithelial barrier defects.
September 2024 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study reported a rare case of pityriasis rubra pilaris-like skin reaction in an 18-year-old woman after starting ponatinib treatment for relapsed Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which resolved after treatment adjustment and did not recur over 15 months.
January 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this case report, a four-year-old girl was diagnosed with vitamin D-dependent rickets type II, manifesting as diffuse alopecia, frontal bossing, hypoplastic teeth, and skin-colored papules, due to a genetic mutation causing resistance to 1.25-dihydroxy vitamin D.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In a case report, this study documented successful healing of a patient with alopecia totalis using the Remember/Regeneration Therapy Method, a holistic approach combining various complementary treatments, and noted the potential for consistent outcomes in managing alopecia and other autoimmune diseases.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, rapamycin was found to increase hair follicle pigmentation and prolong anagen duration in cultured human scalp hair follicles, suggesting it could be explored as an anti-greying agent.
August 2009 in “Mechanisms of Development” 10 citations
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study identified OsRopGEF3 as a key regulator in rice root hair growth, demonstrating that it interacts with proteins to promote reactive oxygen species production, affecting root hair length and width.
12 citations
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July 1957 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This historical observation found that parathyroid extract treatment in newborn rats led to a condition resembling scleroderma, characterized by skin hardening, calcium deposition, and possible necrosis.
In this study, Sox13 was identified as a novel marker for early hair follicle development and differentiation in mice, though it appears to be dispensable for overall epidermal and adnexal development.
April 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this report, a 35-year-old patient with beta thalassemia experienced thyroid dysfunction following repeated blood transfusions, highlighting that such disorders are common among transfused thalassemia patients.
36 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study identified a novel nonsense mutation in the VDR gene in two patients with hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets and alopecia, leading to resistance to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3.
6 citations
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August 1989 in “European journal of pediatrics” This case study describes a child with rickets and alopecia who responded to a small dose of 1-a-hydroxyvitamin D3, but her alopecia remained unchanged despite treatment.
178 citations
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October 2001 in “Genes & Development” This study found that the mammalian hairless gene encodes a corepressor protein that interacts with thyroid hormone receptors, providing insights into hair loss syndromes in humans and mice.
23 citations
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October 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” This article reviews the author's experience and favored techniques for using Radiesse in cosmetic treatments but reports no new clinical trial results.