In this study, researchers developed a method using stencils to create controlled stiffness gradients in alginate hydrogels, revealing that stiffer regions within the gels promote deeper invasion by breast cancer cells, facilitating the study of mechanosensitive cellular behaviors.
January 2025 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” This narrative review explores contraindications for fractional CO2 laser treatment of aesthetic disorders, highlighting conditions such as pigmentary disorders, active skin conditions, photosensitivity, and recent isotretinoin use, emphasizing the importance of careful patient selection to minimize risks and enhance safety and effectiveness.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PH-762 shows promise in treating skin cancer by effectively targeting and silencing PD-1 in tumors with minimal side effects.
May 2019 in “International Journal of Research In Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Analysis” This study developed and validated a UV spectrophotometric method for accurately estimating Minoxidil in tablet form, showing linearity across concentrations from 1-6µg/ml.
October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study suggests that PGD2 may increase testosterone production in keratinocytes through oxidative stress pathways, with n-acetyl-cysteine blocking this effect.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, distinct molecular mechanisms of action were identified for three drugs used in alopecia areata clinical trials, providing insights for precision medicine and treatment selection.
January 2009 in “Journal watch” This study enrolled nine patients to investigate the effects of oral psoralen and ultraviolet A therapy plus oral prednisolone for treating alopecia areata.
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April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the hair follicle microbiome's interaction with the immune system, discussing its potential clinical implications for scalp health and disease but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review outlines the historical and ongoing evolution in understanding and treating alopecia areata, highlighting current research frontiers in genetics, immune mechanisms, and potential new treatments, but reports no new results.
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July 2004 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case study describes a patient with rapidly progressing follicular mycosis fungoides, highlighting its unusual histology and challenges in diagnosing it against cutaneous B-cell lymphoma.
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February 2008 in “International Journal of Andrology” This study found that a 400-mg dose of oral testosterone with dutasteride increases serum testosterone levels for 8–10 hours in hypogonadal men, with the nanomilled formulation unaffected by food, suggesting a practical twice-daily therapy option.
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December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This review discusses the National Alopecia Areata Foundation's efforts to evaluate and advance alopecia areata research, focusing on immunology and drug development, and reports no new clinical results.
This study developed consensus guidelines for the use of low-dose oral and topical minoxidil in male and female pattern hair loss, recommending specific doses, monitoring procedures, and timing of application around hair transplant surgeries.
This study developed expert consensus guidelines on using low-dose oral and topical minoxidil for pattern hair loss around hair transplant surgery, recommending specific doses, monitoring practices, and timing of use for both male and female patients.
February 2026 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This study established consensus-based guidelines for using low-dose oral and topical minoxidil in managing pattern hair loss for patients undergoing hair transplant surgery, recommending specific dosages, monitoring procedures, and timing for initiation post-surgery.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that injecting mouse hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells (moMSCORS) into C57BL/6 mice reduced the incidence and severity of type 1 diabetes by modulating immune responses, suggesting potential for therapeutic use due to their immunosuppressive effects.
December 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” In this study, a 55-year-old man with a localized patch of alopecia areata achieved hair regrowth through intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injections, demonstrating this treatment as an effective initial therapy for localized alopecia areata.
January 2021 in “Figshare” This study found that Coenzyme Q10 delivered through transethosomes improved clinical outcomes for androgenic alopecia patients compared to CoQ10 solution.
August 2004 in “Journal of the American College of Surgeons” This study found that endothelial cells under serum deprivation significantly upregulated genes related to inflammation and coagulation, which may impact outcomes in tissue transfer procedures.
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November 2020 in “Nature Materials” This study found that D-peptide crosslinked MAP hydrogel accelerated material degradation in vivo but significantly enhanced skin regeneration, suggesting an adaptive immune response can drive regenerative healing even with rapid scaffold breakdown.
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August 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata is caused by an immune response, and targeting immune cells might help treat it.
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July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the effects of hormonal changes on hair follicles, concluding that hormones like androgens and estradiol significantly influence hair growth and cycle, while the roles of other hormones are still being researched.
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August 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article discusses a new global consensus on the classification of vitiligo, describing histopathological findings and outlining treatment strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2024 in “New England Journal of Medicine” This study investigated the impact of the JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib on APS-1 patients, reporting that treatment decreased excessive T-cell-derived interferon-γ, normalized inflammatory markers, and led to remission of several autoimmune symptoms without serious adverse effects.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses progress in targeted therapies for vitiligo, focusing on Janus kinase inhibitors and the potential of mesenchymal stem cells, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2005 in “PubMed” This paper discusses risk factors and prevention strategies for acute urinary retention secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia, emphasizing the role of PSA levels and the benefits of medications like finasteride and alpha-blockers, but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This manuscript reviews the latest understanding of alopecia areata's pathogenesis, highlighting the roles of genetic, immunological, and environmental factors, with a focus on immune responses involving IFN-γ and cytotoxic CD8+ T-cells as key contributors to hair follicle inflammation and function disruption without follicle destruction.
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October 2018 in “JCI Insight” In a preclinical mouse model, this study found that early treatment with the selective SYK inhibitor entospletinib significantly improved survival rates and clinical outcomes for graft-versus-host disease after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation compared to placebo.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that increased intracellular expression of thymosin β4 is necessary and sufficient to induce PAI-1 gene expression in endothelial cells, potentially mediated through Ku80 as a novel receptor.
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August 2016 in “Science Signaling” This study developed PiSCES biosignatures that distinguished alopecia areata patients from controls, revealing enhanced basal TCR signaling and a potential disease-specific signaling network signature.