43 citations
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December 2013 in “Stem Cells” Stretching skin increases a certain protein that attracts stem cells, helping skin regeneration.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report highlights the importance of trans-esophageal echocardiography in distinguishing Libman-Sacks endocarditis from infective endocarditis in systemic lupus erythematosus patients, guiding appropriate treatment for associated cerebrovascular disease.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report describes a young female with pediatric SLE and latent TB who was found to have gastrointestinal tuberculosis, a rarely recognized and often misdiagnosed condition, highlighting the diagnostic challenges and need for early recognition in such cases.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, a 64-year-old woman diagnosed with both NMOSD and SLE showed mild improvement in vision and recovered from thrombocytopenia after treatment with glucocorticoids and Rituximab, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment for overlapping autoimmune disorders.
73 citations
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June 2010 in “PLoS Genetics” This study identified that a deficiency in the palmitoyl transferase enzyme, due to a mutation in the Zdhhc13 gene, led to severe physiological abnormalities in mice, including skin, bone, and systemic amyloid issues.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study observed that in individuals with stroke, the GNRI has a significant negative association with FI and FISI, mediated by the SII index and OBS, suggesting the importance of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant strategies to reduce FI risk.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study investigated how keratinocytes in the skin respond to different iron levels and found they play a significant role in regulating iron homeostasis by storing iron, affecting epidermal differentiation, and influencing inflammation-related gene expression in mice.
July 2026 in “Research Data Repository, Duke University” This study observed that DMAP scaffolds in a full-thickness wound model promote dermal appendage regeneration by activating humoral immunity, specifically through B cell activation and antibody production, even when adaptive immune cells' infiltration is restricted.
35 citations
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June 2017 in “Pharmaceutical research” This study presented a new two-dimensional model that successfully predicts transdermal permeation of caffeine, highlighting the significant role of the follicular pathway in increasing systemic bioavailability.
71 citations
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May 2019 in “Rheumatology” This study observed that PD-1+CXCR5-CD4+T peripheral helper cells are significantly elevated in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and are correlated with disease activity indicators, suggesting their potential role in lupus pathogenesis.
August 2026 in “Cell Biomaterials” D-chiral biomaterial scaffolds enhance tissue and hair regeneration by activating the body's immune system.
4 citations
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September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the safety of dermatological medications used during pregnancy, highlighting that retinoids have strong teratogenic risks and should be used with caution; it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This source reviews various herbal remedies for treating hair loss, highlighting their potential benefits and reduced side effects compared to synthetic treatments, which often do not deliver lasting results and can cause adverse reactions.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” This report describes cases of transient thyrotoxicosis potentially linked to oral retinoid treatment, suggesting a possible mechanism involving increased iodine uptake by thyroid cells.
September 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This abstract highlights that Theobroma cacao, commonly associated with chocolate, has potential benefits for hair health beyond its culinary appeal, though specific results are not reported.
January 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In a rat model, this study found that a hydrogel incorporating adipose-derived stem cells and nerve growth factor may aid in the recovery of erectile function following cavernous nerve injury.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This article discusses various synthetic and herbal treatments for alopecia, noting limited effectiveness and associated side effects of synthetic options, and reports no new clinical results.
37 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significant systemic inflammation and vitamin D deficiency, with both conditions more pronounced as disease severity increased.
8 citations
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February 2006 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” A woman with lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome had bone damage, showing the need for careful treatment.
8 citations
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study explores the potential connection between circulating cytokines and immune skin diseases, offering insights that may enhance understanding of their causes, diagnosis, and treatment approaches.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that oral dutasteride increased hair count more than intralesional administration in androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed for a reliable comparison.
2 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” This review discusses various causes of hair loss, emphasizing the importance of a structured diagnostic approach, and reports no new clinical findings.
May 2025 in “Preprints.org” This study identified a unique circulating microRNA signature associated with severe alopecia areata, distinguishing it from other inflammatory skin conditions and suggesting these miRNAs as non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosis and potential therapeutic targets.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that AGA patients had higher serum and epidermal irisin levels, which were associated with metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, and abnormal carotid intima media thickness, suggesting potential irisin resistance affecting cardiometabolic health.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that oral dexamethasone and DPCP were more effective for treating severe alopecia areata compared to oral ritlecitinib and baricitinib, but oral ritlecitinib had better safety outcomes.
151 citations
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July 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review discusses various strategies to enhance drug delivery through the skin barrier, highlighting liposomes as promising carriers for increased dermal concentrations in topical therapies, but reports no new research results.
141 citations
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November 2005 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This review examines the role of hair follicles and sebaceous glands in percutaneous drug delivery but does not report new clinical results; it calls for further exploration of follicle-targeting therapies.
130 citations
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August 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This review discusses various nanoparticles used to enhance skin permeation and target delivery to skin organelles, but reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “EBioMedicine” Women have a higher DHT/testosterone ratio than men, possibly due to gut bacteria activity.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter reviews the hair follicle's role in drug and chemical penetration through the skin but does not present new experimental findings.