78 citations
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September 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This paper discusses the role of Malassezia yeast and inflammation in dandruff and highlights the potential of anti-inflammatory antidandruff formulations to improve scalp conditions and hair cycle disturbances; it presents no new experimental results.
5 citations
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February 1996 in “Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics/Clinical pharmacology & therapeutics” Minoxidil given intravenously caused small changes in diastolic blood pressure and increased heart rate at higher concentrations in patients with high blood pressure.
May 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” This randomized controlled trial found that intralesional vitamin D3 was as effective and safe as intralesional triamcinolone acetonide for treating patchy alopecia areata on the scalp, with no significant influence from serum vitamin D levels on treatment response.
3 citations
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January 2013 This chapter discusses hypothyroidism in dogs, highlighting that most cases are due to primary thyroid gland issues and that some breeds may have a hereditary predisposition; it reports no new clinical findings.
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.
30 citations
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November 2024 in “ACS Materials Au” This article provides an overview of microneedle technology for transcutaneous drug delivery, discussing microneedle designs, materials, and activation methods that enhance drug stability and regulated release, and outlines considerations for their successful clinical implementation, such as biocompatibility and production cost.
7 citations
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February 2024 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that PEGylated Ag₂S-ZnS@TGA-AA heteronanostructures, activated by light exposure, showed synergistic antibacterial effects against multidrug-resistant bacteria, significantly accelerating the healing of MRSA-infected wounds in comparison to untreated wounds.
39 citations
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June 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Different lab conditions and light treatment methods change how human skin cells respond to light therapy.
205 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This review discusses gender-linked skin differences, such as hormone metabolism and sebum production, and reports no new findings; it suggests these insights might inform male-specific dermatological treatments or cosmetic products.
14 citations
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April 2014 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article discusses the multifactorial etiopathogenesis of acne vulgaris, highlighting the roles of sebum production, keratosis, bacterial development, and inflammatory mediators, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The article concludes that hormonal therapy is an effective long-term acne treatment, even for those without hormonal imbalances.
4 citations
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November 2018 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” This report describes two cases of postmenopausal hyperandrogenism where GnRH analogue use suggested an ovarian source of excess androgens, leading to a diagnosis of benign ovarian tumors.
97 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” This review summarizes recent multidisciplinary advances in sebaceous gland research and highlights potential novel therapeutic strategies for skin diseases, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study highlights that hydrogel formulations unexpectedly prolonged healing in trials, pointing to a need for design based on detailed pathophysiological insights rather than empirical methods, and suggests technologies like AI materials optimization and 3D bioprinting to aid their clinical use for cancer survivors.
This study found that Plakophilin 1 regulates innate immune responses in keratinocytes by controlling RNA helicase activity, balancing inflammation during epidermal immune challenges.
46 citations
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November 1997 in “Journal of Neural Transmission” Seborrhea in Parkinson's disease may be linked to hormones, not autonomic impairment.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Cosmetics” This narrative review synthesized current research on hormonal therapies in cosmetic dermatology, finding they offer promising, evidence-based applications for conditions like aging skin, acne, and melasma, but noting that safety and personalized treatment approaches are essential for responsible clinical use.
January 2003 in “Elsevier eBooks” Androgens and other hormones affect hair growth and skin conditions like acne.
293 citations
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November 2005 in “Trends in Immunology” This study indicates that stress in mice recruits specific neuroimmunoendocrine elements, leading to neurogenic skin inflammation that inhibits hair growth and highlights the skin's role in stress response research.
11 citations
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January 2011 in “Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that iron deficiency anemia is a key factor in the development of telogen effluvium, and higher 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 levels in TE patients may be linked to increased UV exposure.
3 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma with microneedling for hair loss was mostly well tolerated, but some patients experienced mild side effects like scalp itching, transient hair shedding, and lymphadenopathy.
March 2026 in “Seven Editora eBooks” This study systematically reviewed the use of topical testosterone products such as creams, gels, and patches, finding they effectively raise serum testosterone but pose significant systemic risks like acne and gynecomastia, necessitating careful medical oversight.
29 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that photodynamic therapy using 5-aminolevulinic acid or methyl aminolevulinate is a safe and effective treatment for acne vulgaris, particularly with 30 to 60 minutes of contact time and three treatments for significant long-term improvement.
March 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers developed a new method called Enriched-GF, which enhances growth factor recovery from platelet concentrates through a combination of glass bead activation, freeze-thaw cycling, and calcium stimulation, outperforming conventional methods by providing higher and more consistent yields for regenerative medicine applications.
September 2025 in “Diseases” This study found that patients with patchy alopecia areata had significantly higher serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6, TNF-α, IL-17A, and IL-21 compared to healthy controls, with these levels correlating positively with disease severity, age, and disease duration.
49 citations
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May 2018 in “Endocrine” This study found that only eumenorrheic polycystic ovary syndrome patients showed a temporal coupling between kisspeptin and luteinizing hormone pulsatile secretions.
27 citations
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July 2017 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the role of microRNAs as epigenetic modulators in dermatology but reports no new clinical findings.
15 citations
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June 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses recent genetic findings on hormonal signaling pathways in androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new study results but highlighting the need for further investigation.
1 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences” Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.
October 2022 in “Southeast Asian journal of health professionals” This article discusses factors influencing hair greying, such as thyroid hormone levels and postmenopausal changes, and suggests lifestyle adjustments for hair health; it reports no new clinical findings.