May 2023 in “Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy” This study developed a synchronized fluorescence spectroscopic approach to quantify finasteride and tadalafil in various forms, achieving high accuracy with %recoveries of about 99.62% and 100.19% respectively, and demonstrated superior environmental friendliness compared to previous methods.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in genetics” This case report illustrates how SNP array testing helped identify a DCAF17 mutation linked to Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in consanguineous Qatari siblings with shared features including alopecia and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” In this study, amputees in Shanghai with amputation stump skin disease experienced severely reduced quality of life, with fungal infections and extended prosthetic wear identified as significant risk factors.
16 citations
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January 2023 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study reported that a new bioinspired injectable hydrogel, CQCS@gel, showed promise as a multifunctional wound dressing by achieving rapid hemostasis and promoting the healing of infected skin wounds in both in vitro and in vivo tests.
September 2022 in “Annals of medicine and surgery” This case report discusses the diagnostic challenges and management options for three siblings with 46, XY DSD due to type 2 5-α reductase deficiency, highlighting the genetic basis and impact on their quality of life.
61 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that hidradenitis suppurativa significantly impaired quality of life in German patients, with severity linked to skin and certain extra-cutaneous changes, but not reduced by surgical or conventional medicamentous treatments.
May 2023 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” 75 citations
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August 2018 in “Plant physiology” In this study, researchers found that increased hydrogen sulfide levels in Arabidopsis disrupted actin dynamics through S-sulfhydration, leading to the depolymerization of actin filaments and inhibited root hair growth.
December 2021 in “Figshare” This study found that BBS7 is crucial for maintaining Shh signaling and periodontal ligament homeostasis, with occlusal hypofunction leading to its downregulation and impacting cell migration and angiogenesis.
36 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study demonstrates that confocal laser scanning microscopy can effectively visualize the rapid diffusion and penetration pathway of a dye into the hair follicle in fresh human scalp skin.
September 2016 in “Annals of occupational and environmental medicine” In this study, cleanroom workers in a secondary battery factory reported worse dermatologic life quality compared to non-cleanroom workers, as measured by the Skindex-29 questionnaire.
December 2021 in “Figshare” This study found that BBS7 is downregulated in occlusal hypofunctional periodontal ligament, suggesting it plays a crucial role in maintaining Shh signaling for PDL homeostasis.
August 2026 in “Journal of international research in medical and pharmaceutical sciences” This study evaluated the impact of hair disorders on quality of life in Moroccan patients, finding significant impairment particularly among younger, single individuals living in rural areas, which improved noticeably after six months of treatment.
42 citations
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August 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this study, 28.5% of patients with extensive alopecia areata had complete hair regrowth during treatment with squaric acid dibutylester, with outcomes linked to shorter alopecia duration and prompt dermatitis development.
December 2021 in “Figshare” This study found that downregulation of BBS7 in periodontal ligament cells was associated with reduced Sonic hedgehog signaling, which plays a crucial role in maintaining PDL homeostasis.
3 citations
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July 2016 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that the proposed LC-MS/MS method accurately quantified the drug content in split tablets of finasteride and terbinafine, revealing significant variability and suggesting that non-scored tablets should not be split.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” January 2002 in “China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics” This study compared shampoos and found that shampoo D, containing polyquaternium-10, guar gum, and dimethicone, was most effective in restoring chemically permed hair.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” In this study, body dysmorphic disorder symptoms in dermatological patients were strongly linked to psychiatric issues and reduced quality of life, particularly among those with unclassified dermatoses.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, the researchers developed a quantum algorithm, QuantAnts machines, which identified complexes of CD9, CD34, and CD74 as potential targets for certain cancers involving the RAS pathway.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, dandruff treatment with anti-dandruff shampoos was found to effectively reduce symptoms and enhance emotional wellbeing, indirectly improving daily functioning by alleviating scalp-related emotional distress, though it did not affect self-esteem.
September 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article discusses the efficacy of different derma roller sizes compared to topical applications for administering QR678 Neo® in treating androgenetic alopecia, but provides no new clinical results.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Natural Products” In this chemical investigation, cyclospongiaquinone 1 from the sponge Verongula cf. rigida showed strong steroid 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, comparable to that of finasteride.
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June 2022 in “Cells” The study found that growing dermal papilla cells in 3D spheroids enhances their activity with hair growth-promoting agents, such as minoxidil and TCQA, compared to traditional 2D cultures.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Molecules” This study found that a quinazoline derivative, SH-340, increased skin barrier-associated factors and inhibited TSLP expression and STAT6 phosphorylation in human primary keratinocytes, suggesting potential benefits for alleviating inflammation and improving skin barrier function in atopic dermatitis.
8 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This article describes a new subcision technique intended to simplify the procedure for surgeons without reporting clinical results or outcomes.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
February 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The ZIP13 variant is linked to abnormal hair quality.
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September 2012 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis” This study developed and validated a second derivative spectrophotometric method for accurately estimating tamsulosin and finasteride in bulk and pharmaceutical formulations.
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January 1968 This study found that high concentrations of dimethyl sulfoxide are needed to cause significant swelling in hair fibers, though the swelling is reversible, unlike the effects on skin.