October 2023 in “IJEM case reports” This case report describes the diagnosis and management of a 15-year-old girl with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, highlighting the importance of thorough physical exams for early detection and treatment planning.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case study, the authors observed that weight loss coupled with a brief use of oral contraceptives was associated with normalized testosterone levels in a woman with severe hyperandrogenism and PCOS.
September 2023 in “JAAD case reports” In this review, the authors noted that while baricitinib, a treatment for refractory rheumatoid arthritis and severe alopecia areata, shows promising efficacy, it may pose risks of serious infections and malignancy due to immune downregulation.
September 2023 in “Cells tissues organs” In this study, researchers observed that in mice, as they age beyond 200 days, unusual curved hair follicles and increased white hairs emerge, indicating stem cell-related changes in keratinocyte and melanocyte characteristics, providing insights into hair aging processes.
September 2023 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism” This study found that genetic risk factors for PCOS are linked to increased body mass index and earlier developmental milestones in childhood, indicating that PCOS may affect both sexes from early life.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CTP-543 significantly improved eyebrow and eyelash regrowth and patient satisfaction in adults with alopecia areata.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this commentary, the authors highlighted that valproic acid, unlike lamotrigine, is notably associated with alopecia in various studies, with an incidence rate up to 12% and mechanisms involving telogen effluvium and hyperandrogenism contributing to hair loss in patients.
August 2023 in “Journal of Periodontal Research” This study found a significant association between androgenic alopecia and periodontal disease in men aged 25–44, suggesting the relationship may begin early in adulthood.
July 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” In this study, photobiomodulation treatment using a red low-level laser significantly increased hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia over 10 weeks, yet no additional improvement was observed between the 5-week and 10-week marks.
In this study, researchers found that biotin levels increase with age but not gender, and there is a notable negative relationship between biotin levels and triglyceride levels, suggesting biotin should be checked in patients with high triglyceride levels.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article reviews how biopolymers are utilized in cosmetics, highlighting their biodegradable and non-toxic properties, recent structural developments, novel applications, and safety considerations in the formulation of skin, hair, and oral care products.
May 2023 in “Tạp chí Y Dược học Cần Thơ” In this study, researchers assessed the effects of a shampoo containing pomelo peel essential oil and Bồ Kết on hair growth in shaved white mice, finding it promoted faster, longer, and denser hair growth compared to untreated mice.
This Special Issue in Nutrients investigates the nutritional strategies and outcomes in managing severe anorexia nervosa, with the aim of improving clinical practices for patients with serious or common physical conditions associated with the disease.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report details the successful use of oral tofacitinib for six months, which led to significant hair regrowth in an adult male Indian patient with extensive and refractory alopecia areata, highlighting tofacitinib's potential in managing resistant cases within this population.
May 2023 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this study, researchers reported significant improvement in sexual function and related symptoms for four patients using off-label flibanserin, suggesting potential broader applications beyond premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study using a mouse model of Pemphigus vulgaris, researchers found that loss of desmoglein 3 adhesion in hair follicle stem cells triggers a regenerative program restoring stem cell function, requiring Hedgehog pathway suppression.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that while 51.3% of severe alopecia areata patients achieved significant hair regrowth with intravenous methylprednisolone, oral Janus kinase inhibitors may benefit those who do not respond to this treatment.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that phototherapy was more effective for patients with the multiple or totalis types of alopecia areata, with whole-body phototherapy potentially benefiting those with refractory universalis type.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that wildfire air pollution in California was associated with a delayed increase in clinic visits and online search interest for psoriasis in adults.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that matrix progenitor cells in hair follicles move in a conveyor-belt-like fashion along the dermal papilla, changing their transcriptional states and lineage potential as they differentiate into inner hair follicle layers.
April 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case study reported significant improvement in autoimmune-related symptoms, including complete hair regrowth, in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and alopecia areata after treatment with the LGS Protocol.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case report describes a 16-month-old girl with atypical acrodermatitis enteropathica who showed marked improvement after zinc supplementation despite normal serum zinc levels.
January 2023 in “Open veterinary journal” This report describes the first suspected case of dermatologic adverse effects from subcutaneous furosemide in cats, noting ulcerative skin lesions that resolved after switching the formulation.
January 2023 in “Figshare” This review discusses changes in hair follicle characteristics and stem cell dynamics as indicators of aging in mice, noting increased occurrences of white hairs and curved hair follicles at older ages.
This article discusses trichopigmentation as an innovative, reversible treatment for hair loss in both males and females, but it does not report new clinical results.
December 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” This article discusses the factors contributing to menstrual-ovarian cycle disorders among adolescent girls in Bukhara and emphasizes the need for early preventive measures to enhance reproductive health.
December 2022 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” This study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, outpatient dermatology visits decreased initially but older adults increased their visits, with a shift from cosmetic to non-cosmetic procedures observed.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study suggests that long-term treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid addiction may lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency, warranting further investigation.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study highlights the complexity of managing PCOS and its symptoms in transmen, suggesting hormonal fluctuations may lead to symptomatic relief with low dose estradiol.
November 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” In this case report, a 17-year-old male on sodium valproate therapy developed rare longitudinal melanonychia, suggesting sodium valproate can induce nail pigmentation as a side effect.