15 citations
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November 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” In this ex vivo and mouse model study, Tofacitinib-loaded nanoparticles demonstrated enhanced delivery of the drug into hair follicles and reduced inflammatory effects compared to conventional forms, indicating potential for safer, topical use in treating alopecia areata.
80 citations
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” This study suggests that the GPX-PDE1 and GPX-PDE2 genes in white lupin enhance root hair development and contribute to Pi limitation acclimation by facilitating glycerophosphodiester degradation.
26 citations
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March 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” This study found that forsythiaside-A, a natural compound from Forsythia suspensa, was more effective than finasteride at preventing apoptosis of hair cells and delaying the catagen phase entry in an androgenic alopecia mouse model.
22 citations
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January 2014 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that ginsenoside F2 may suppress hair cell apoptosis and improve hair growth outcomes in a DHT-induced hair loss model more effectively than finasteride.
This study explored the structure and function of lipocalin prostaglandin D synthase, revealing its dual role in substrate catalysis and as a lipophilic ligand carrier, potentially informing future drug delivery design.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” QMSI effectively maps and quantifies drug distribution in skin tissues.
18 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review found that the DLQI is widely used as a benchmark in the development and validation of dermatology quality-of-life measures.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance” This study established a new reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography method to accurately and precisely quantify silodosin and dutasteride in mixtures, meeting International Council of Harmonization validation criteria for stability, sensitivity, and recovery.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that Quantitative Mass Spectrometry Imaging offers precise localization and quantification of active compounds in skin tissues, demonstrating benefits over traditional LC-MS in drug penetration studies.
22 citations
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August 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” In this study, the DLQI demonstrated reliable psychometric properties and a unidimensional structure for assessing health-related quality of life in Brazilian patients with various skin conditions.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Using Selenium Disulfide shampoo weekly helps prevent scalp dermatitis flare-ups.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This introduction highlights that a common challenge with managing dandruff, a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis, is compliance with treatment, and notes that selenium disulfide shampoo is beneficial for this condition.
February 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review explores how seborrheic dermatitis impacts patients' quality of life but does not present new research findings; it highlights a need for further studies on influencing factors.
November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The electronic version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index is as effective as the paper version, with most patients preferring it.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study observed that a self-emulsifying drug delivery system for finasteride significantly enhanced bioavailability in rats compared to commercial tablets, but the formulation was found to be thermodynamically unstable.
March 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” In this study, selenium disulfide shampoo was found to reduce dandruff severity and rebalance the scalp microbiome in individuals with all hair types experiencing moderate to severe dandruff, with subjects reporting high satisfaction and good tolerance over a 6-week period.
188 citations
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October 2012 in “The AAPS Journal” This review discusses strategies for developing semi-solid topical generic products to match the quality of reference-listed drugs, using concepts like quality by design and reverse-engineering, but reports no new results.
December 2013 in “Praxis medica” In this study, a strong correlation was found between the scores of two dermatology-specific quality of life instruments, DLQI and Skindex-16, suggesting they can provide complementary insights for assessing patients with skin diseases.
June 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that inhibiting the interaction between HOTAIR and EZH2 can block pro-fibrotic gene expression in fibroblasts and interfere with tissue remodeling in systemic sclerosis patient skin.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Using a call center to collect data in a trial for eye disease in diabetics led to high response rates and very little missing information.
13 citations
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April 2021 in “Value in Health” This review categorizes 59 modifications of the Dermatology Life Quality Index across multiple studies, highlighting the need for further validation of these customized health-related quality of life tools in dermatology.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” This study developed a rapid and sensitive method for determining finasteride concentrations in pharmaceuticals, with results comparable to those from the standard HPLC method.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that intradermal QR678 Neo® therapy improved scalp condition in men and women with seborrheic dermatitis unresponsive to standard treatments, reducing flaking and inflammation after eight sessions, with high patient satisfaction reported.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Biological and Environmental Investigations” This study developed and validated a reliable RP-HPLC method for accurately quantifying dutasteride in pharmaceutical formulations and bulk pharmaceuticals using a Shiseido C18 analytical column, demonstrating precision, accuracy, and sensitivity across a concentration range of 10 to 22 ppm.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This review summarizes existing validation research on the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), highlighting its reliability and responsiveness while identifying the need for further validation regarding racial and ethnic inclusivity.
5 citations
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May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This study developed a double-wavelength laser scanning microphotometer to measure hair shaft and follicle absorbance, improving spatial resolution and reducing light scattering effects in vitro.
45 citations
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” This study validated the VQ-Dermato, the first dermatology-specific quality of life instrument in French, and found it to be reliable, acceptable for routine use, and more responsive than the SF36.
3 citations
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August 2010 in “Letters in Drug Design & Discovery”
2 citations
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November 2018 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education” This study designed a novel model for 5a-reductase enzyme inhibitors using pharmacophore and 3D QSAR techniques, potentially allowing for improved prediction and development of drug therapies targeting benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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.