March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Jeffi Chao Hui Wu documented physiological transformations from his "Danben Origin" practice, including the natural reversal of conditions like androgenetic alopecia, macular degeneration, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
October 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study reports that using a hydrogel-based therapy that dynamically regulates reactive oxygen species helps achieve skin regeneration in infected wounds, promoting organized dermal architecture with improved hair follicle and blood vessel formation, rather than scar formation.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This study found that microneedling treatment improved hair regeneration in an animal model of alopecia areata and positively influenced the gut microbiome by restoring microbial diversity and altering short-chain fatty acid levels.
This literature review on neurocosmetics found that both nature-derived peptides and synthetic molecules can improve skin concerns like aging and pigmentation, while also promoting emotional well-being; however, gaps in long-term efficacy and personalized approaches remain.
May 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study found that using calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate cream in a real-world setting significantly improved clinical outcomes and patient quality of life for adults with mild-to-moderate scalp psoriasis, especially among those with higher adherence, demonstrating high treatment satisfaction.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This study found that Sudanese epilepsy patients prioritize medication intake despite cosmetic effects from antiepileptic drugs, which may be influenced by cultural perceptions unique to the population.
December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that topical cetirizine increased hair shaft thickness and improved clinical outcomes from the patients' perspective in female androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone, with similar side effect profiles.
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August 2023 in “Materials” This review highlights that synthetic biodegradable polymers like PVA, PCL, PLA, PLGA, PU, and PEO/PEG can address the limitations of natural polymers in wound healing, offering improved mechanical properties and slower degradation, thereby enhancing their application as wound dressings.
December 2018 in “Journal of harmonizrd research in applied science” This article discusses the development of a management strategy for baldness using complementary medicine, particularly Ayurveda and yoga, but reports no clinical results; further studies are needed.
4 citations
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February 2016 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Hair follicle samples effectively show how well the drug MK-0752 targets and engages with the Notch pathway.
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April 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review discusses recent advances in scarless wound healing, focusing on strategies to create pro-regenerative scaffolds for repairing damaged skin, and reports no new clinical results.
June 2025 in “Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology” This study found that the combination of minoxidil, microneedling, and platelet-rich plasma was more effective for androgenetic alopecia than minoxidil alone, although adverse effects were noted.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights that liposomes offer a promising method for delivering CRISPR/Cas9 components for precise and efficient genetic modifications, with potential applications in correcting genetic diseases and enhancing immune cell function.
22 citations
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August 2019 in “Environmental research” This study found that the Pseudomonas sp. T5-6-I strain significantly increased selenium accumulation and root hair density in Brassica oleracea, highlighting its potential for phytoremediation and biofortification.
This study found that a combination of minoxidil, microneedling, and PRP was significantly more effective than minoxidil alone in managing androgenetic alopecia over six months.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding Merkel cell carcinoma biology, including the development of genetically-engineered mouse models and potential therapeutic targets, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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March 2018 in “Current Opinion in Urology” This review discusses the clinical applications and adverse effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenic alopecia, noting controversies around their implications for other diseases, without reporting new results.
11 citations
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August 2019 in “BMJ” This article reviews ongoing concerns about the safety of 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride, highlighting the lack of long-term data on persistent depression and sexual side effects after drug discontinuation; no new clinical results are reported.
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February 2007 in “Nature” This review explores how adult skin epithelia preserve stem cell populations for hair follicle regeneration and wound healing, but reports no new experimental results.
December 2025 in “Cureus” This article discusses topical keratolytic therapy for keratosis pilaris, highlighting potential benefits while noting limitations in the current evidence base, and reports no clinical results.
December 2025 in “Academic Journal of Science and Technology” This review explores the potential of mesenchymal stem cells in skin regeneration and rejuvenation, highlighting their ability to modulate immune response and enhance extracellular matrix strength but does not provide new clinical evidence.
Dermatologists help detect gender-based violence by identifying skin signs of abuse.
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January 2008 in “Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology” This article reviews recent advancements in understanding skin stem cells and their roles in maintaining epidermal homeostasis and repairing wounds, without presenting new experimental findings.
69 citations
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses genetic and nutritional causes of hair loss, highlighting that around 90% of treated men show noticeable hair regrowth with a dual inhibitor, while women's hair loss may improve by correcting iron and l-lysine deficiencies.
41 citations
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June 2018 in “Medicine Health Care and Philosophy” This article proposes criteria to differentiate between medicalization and over-medicalization, examining the consequences and ethical considerations of misidentifying medical issues, and suggests guideline questions to help draw clearer boundaries in medicine.
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October 2006 in “Medical hypotheses” UV light might cause excessive hair growth by increasing PGE2 in the skin.
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January 1974 in “The BMJ” All medications can cause skin rashes, often without a clear cause, and better tests are needed to identify these drug-related skin issues.
4 citations
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January 1987 in “Annual reports in medicinal chemistry” This review discusses recent developments in dermatological treatments for skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, acute inflammation, and alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study describes a protocol for generating hair follicle germ-like organoids from human skin cells, which may aid in alopecia drug discovery and understanding hair follicle regeneration.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The document concludes that clear communication and a strong doctor-patient relationship are essential for effective informed consent in dermatology.