January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The conference improved skills and knowledge in skin and aesthetic surgery.
July 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” New techniques and technologies are improving facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that the first book on mesotherapy lacks convincing evidence, the second book is good for beginners in facial rejuvenation, and the third book is valuable for understanding complications in skin surgery.
This study describes an adaptive hair extension method designed to improve comfort, durability, and aesthetics, based on analysis of hypothetical client profiles and their biomechanical tolerance.
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes a young girl with trichothiodystrophy and suggests the need for early diagnosis and multidisciplinary interventions for her educational challenges.
April 2016 in “Apollo (University of Cambridge)” This article reviews treatment approaches for trichotillomania, emphasizing differences from OCD therapies and recommending specific management strategies, without providing new experimental findings.
This study found that intrathyroidal injection of autologous platelet-rich plasma improved thyroid function and symptoms in hypothyroidism patients, without adverse events over one year.
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November 2011 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” This case report describes a 23-year-old Asian woman with fluoxetine non-responsive trichotillomania who showed significant improvement with bupropion and cognitive behavior therapy, though confirmation in larger trials is needed.
This case study documented that a 67-year-old woman with Netherton syndrome experienced significant improvements in skin inflammation, pruritus, and hair growth after treatment with dupilumab, addressing symptoms of the syndrome and showing promising results for resolving "bamboo" hair.
May 2022 in “European medical journal” This case report highlights a rare instance of gastric trichobezoar, or "Rapunzel syndrome," associated with trichotillomania, characterized by hair accumulation in the stomach of a patient.
37 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry” This article discusses the impact of trichotillomania on children, highlighting significant impairment and distress, but reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that intradermal injections of autologous cell-free fat extract significantly improved the condition of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation patients, with high patient satisfaction and minimal adverse effects.
48 citations
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January 2005 in “Treatments in Endocrinology”
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case study describes a previously unknown association of the PIBIDS complex with autoimmune thyroiditis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia in a five-year-old Indian child.
5 citations
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April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports on an ongoing Phase I/IIa clinical trial of ex vivo gene therapy for treating severe Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, involving six adult participants with COL7A1 mutations resulting in deficient type VII collagen production.
10 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case study reports the first documentation of the intermittent nature of chronic telogen effluvium and suggests a link between emotional stress and hair shedding severity.
April 2020 in “Trends in Immunotherapy” In this study, 60% of patients with alopecia totalis showed partial hair regrowth after being treated with triamcinolone acetonide injections, with one patient achieving complete regrowth and responding well to further immunotherapy.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this retrospective study, among transfeminine patients aged 19-81 receiving gender-affirming estrogen therapy, 100% achieved testosterone suppression without anti-androgens when serum estradiol exceeded 100pg/mL, predominantly using injectable estrogen.
17 citations
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January 2007 in “Annals of Medicine” This review discusses advancements and challenges in cutaneous gene therapy using direct and indirect techniques, noting that while clinical translation has begun, further developments are essential for progress.
April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” This case report describes an 8-year-old male with tinea capitis and Trichorrhexis invaginata, who showed significant improvement after treatment with oral micronized griseofulvin.
January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case report highlights a small bowel obstruction from hair ingestion in an African American woman, emphasizing the need for cultural awareness of Black hairstyles in trichotillomania and trichophagia.
April 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that in patients with androgenetic alopecia, microneedling therapy led to significantly higher treatment adherence compared to medication, with improved adherence linked to factors like age, education, income, reduced side effects, and enhanced treatment efficacy.
10 citations
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January 1997 in “The journal of sex research/The Journal of sex research” In this study of HIV+ men with low CD4 and testosterone levels, testosterone replacement therapy significantly improved sexual interest, erectile functioning, and sexual satisfaction over an eight-week period.
January 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”
April 2024 in “JMIR infodemiology” This study found that TikTok provides valuable insights into experiences with lupus erythematosus, highlighting distress from symptoms, negative perceptions of pharmacologic treatments, and issues with feeling "medically gaslighted.
262 citations
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May 2017 in “Nanomedicine” This review examines recent advancements in electrospun nanofibers for wound healing applications, but reports no new experimental results, highlighting their potential in sutures, dressings, and skin regeneration.
215 citations
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March 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” This study found that PM2.5 exposure induced oxidative stress in human keratinocytes and mouse skin, causing cellular damage, which was mitigated by the antioxidant N-acetyl cysteine.
197 citations
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January 2019 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” This review discusses sex differences in the neuroendocrine response to stress, focusing primarily on rodent studies, and highlights open questions about the roles of gonadal hormones and sex chromosomes.
129 citations
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January 2019 in “Clinical medicine insights” This review discusses the mechanisms linking obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome and explores potential management options, but it presents no original research findings.