5 citations
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April 2024 in “BMC Neurology” The researchers reported that non-motor symptoms like taste disorders and alopecia are associated with myasthenia gravis, particularly in severe cases and those linked to thymoma.
5 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology” This study suggests that hair analysis could serve as a diagnostic tool for detecting calcium channel activity, which influences hair calcium levels and may indicate calcium deficiency or related disease states.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Modern Rheumatology Case Reports” This case report details a rare instance of simultaneous onset of systemic lupus erythematosus and IgG4-related disease in a 73-year-old woman, where treatment improved symptoms by using high-dose glucocorticoids, hydroxychloroquine, and belimumab.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of fiber science and technology” This study found that chitin nanofibrils prepared by the aqueous counter collision process exhibited superior emulsifying properties for stabilizing oil droplets in Pickering emulsions compared to cellulose nanofibrils.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports” This case report describes a patient with a NUDT15 minor variant who experienced severe myelosuppression due to azathioprine, emphasizing typical symptoms as clues to the adverse reaction.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Balding men have harder scalps.
1 citations
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Oncology” In this study, lysocellin induced G1 phase arrest in human osteosarcoma cells, but diminished the cytotoxic efficacy of etoposide, while its derivative alopestatin may reduce etoposide-induced alopecia in a rat model.
January 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” This study investigated the integration of crystal engineering and microneedle technology for androgenetic alopecia treatment, finding that microneedles loaded with newly developed Kopexil multicomponent crystals reduced drug diffusion rates in vitro compared to standard formulations.
September 2025 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” This study suggests that finasteride may be a safe and effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia in transgender men undergoing testosterone replacement therapy, though it may influence testosterone's effects.
April 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that ring block anesthesia was the most acceptable method for reducing pain during platelet-rich plasma injections for hair loss.
March 2024 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” In this study, researchers found that a ring block technique was the most accepted anesthesia modality for platelet-rich plasma injections in hair loss treatment, with the least post-procedural pain compared to other methods like vibration anesthesia and nerve blocks.
September 2023 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” This article reviews the growing interest and potential health benefits of nutraceuticals, especially herbal products, highlighting their role in maintaining health, preventing diseases, and improving quality of life, while also discussing developments in nutraceutical research and challenges related to aging skin.
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.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identified a specific genetic variant in the CCHCR1 gene that may contribute to alopecia areata through impaired keratinization, suggesting an alternative mechanism beyond autoimmune causes.
57 citations
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May 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Langerhans cells are crucial for skin immunity and allergic reactions.
37 citations
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December 2019 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” This Italian guideline discusses the diagnosis and treatment of alopecia areata but reports no new clinical trial results; the authors highlight the need for well-designed studies.
18 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study reports that sequential high- and low-dose prednisolone therapy effectively promotes complete hair regrowth in 62% of children with severe alopecia areata, while minimizing severe side effects.
April 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that treating moderate-to-severe prurigo nodularis with dupilumab significantly improved itch severity, skin condition, and quality of life over 104 weeks, with a favorable safety profile, even in elderly and comorbid patients.
May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy”
61 citations
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October 2010 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” This study found that dermatological issues, such as xerosis and pigmentation, are common in chronic kidney disease patients and increase with the severity and duration of the disease, indicating that dialysis often exacerbates these conditions.
60 citations
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December 2013 in “PLoS ONE” The researchers found that inhibiting soluble epoxide hydrolase, either genetically or pharmacologically, delayed the onset of chemically induced seizures related to GABA antagonism in experimental models.
23 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of female pattern hair loss, highlighting the importance of early medical intervention to arrest hair loss progression, but reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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June 2020 in “Lupus” This study found that treating a murine model of systemic lupus erythematosus with early and optimally dosed mesenchymal stem cells effectively suppressed disease severity.
12 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses the nocebo effect in dermatology, highlighting its mechanisms, implications, and strategies to manage it, but does not provide new clinical research findings.
11 citations
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November 2021 in “ACS applied nano materials” This study found that keratin-associated protein nanoparticles extracted from human hair significantly reduced clotting time, suggesting their potential as a hemostatic agent for bleeding control, though further research is needed to understand their precise role in coagulation processes.
6 citations
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November 2018 in “Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy (Print)” This study found that fluconazole was associated with telogen effluvium in both a rat model and human patients, although retinoic acid levels were not identified as a causal factor.
6 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine” This case report documented a successful treatment of alopecia areata using Ayurvedic management, highlighting the potential of Ayurveda to address autoimmune diseases with fewer side effects compared to conventional treatments.
5 citations
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that extracts from Indian gooseberry leaves showed strong antimalarial activity against Plasmodium falciparum, with low cytotoxicity, suggesting potential for developing new antimalarial drugs.
4 citations
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August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, researchers reported that both progestin-only injectable contraceptives, DMPA-IM and NET-EN, significantly decreased serum testosterone and SHBG levels among HIV-negative women in South Africa, yet this did not explain prior findings of no reduction in risky sexual behavior or sexual function.
2 citations
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March 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Science and Engineering” This review highlights that nanoemulsions, especially those with droplet sizes under 200 nm, show promise in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics by improving drug stability, bioavailability, and reducing side effects, with potential applications in CNS diseases, cancer treatments, and skincare products.