January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” This study found trichoscopy to be a quick and effective method for diagnosing and monitoring tinea capitis in children, with improvements in trichoscopic features observed by week 2 and full recoveries confirmed mycologically by week 8.
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June 2023 in “Medical Mycology Case Reports” In this case report, the researchers detailed an older man with seborrheic dermatitis-like tinea capitis caused by *Trichophyton rubrum*, highlighting the condition's potential for misdiagnosis and emphasizing the importance of timely mycological examinations and antifungal treatment.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study concluded that overexpressing TERT and BMI1 in cultured human dermal papilla cells extended their lifespan and enhanced their ability to induce hair growth in mice.
February 2024 in “Neurophotonics” This review highlights the potential of transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) as a non-invasive and affordable treatment for brain diseases, summarizing recent advances and successful protocols based on over two decades of research.
January 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article describes a new T-Fast multi-implanter that potentially reduces operating costs and surgical time by implanting two follicular unit excision grafts simultaneously, which may encourage clinics to adopt this technique.
July 2026 in “Cosmoderma” In this case report, a 5-year-old boy presented with an itchy patch of hair loss in the frontotemporal region, with trichoscopy revealing specific hair shaft features, such as black dots and corkscrew hairs.
54 citations
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June 2008 in “Planta Medica” This study found that hinokitiol effectively suppressed TNF-α production in activated macrophage-like cells, suggesting it may help alleviate hair loss by mitigating factors that promote follicular apoptosis.
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December 2017 in “Small Ruminant Research” This study reports that variation in the ovine TCHH gene may influence wool fibre curvature, with specific gene variants affecting the mean fibre curvature in sheep.
4 citations
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May 2023 in “Cells” In this study, baricitinib treatment improved the differentiation of skin-derived precursors into adipocytes for diseases like Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, suggesting potential benefits when combined with lonafarnib.
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May 2019 in “Cytotherapy” In this study, only a subset of proposed biomarkers universally responded to priming in mesenchymal stromal cells, suggesting limited utility for standardized potency assays across different MSC types and conditions.
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January 2019 in “Methods in molecular biology” In this study, researchers showed that multiphoton microscopy with fluorescent protein tagging enables single-cell imaging and tracking in live transgenic mice, offering new insights into cell dynamics in stem cell research compared to traditional histological methods.
28 citations
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December 2002 in “Der Hautarzt” TrichoScan accurately measures hair growth and loss, showing increased hair counts and thickness with treatment.
January 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study highlights that Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII, primarily transmitted sexually among men who have sex with men, has established itself in Europe, necessitating awareness and surveillance to prevent its spread.
5 citations
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July 2019 in “Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy” This study reports a case of a 59-year-old female with refractory follicular mucinosis and diffuse scalp alopecia who achieved complete clinical remission following treatment with a combination of topical tacalcitol and photodynamic therapy.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This pilot study suggests that topical melatonin may protect hair follicle stem cells from paclitaxel-induced damage, potentially preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia and enhancing the effects of scalp cooling caps.
75 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that the combination of MT-DADMe-ImmA and MTA selectively induced apoptosis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cell lines FaDu and Cal27, but not in normal fibroblasts or MTAP-deficient breast cancer cells.
15 citations
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January 2020 in “ILAR Journal” This review discusses the occurrence and impact of background histopathologic changes in nonhuman primate research, emphasizing the importance of understanding these factors to enhance study validity and interpretation.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “European Journal of Research in Dentistry” This study found that topical application of tideglusib in a bacterial cellulose-based hydrogel showed positive effects on the healing of palatal wounds in rats.
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January 2014 in “Pediatric Research”
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October 2003 in “Australian Prescriber” This article describes the Australian Medicines Handbook as a compact, readable, and comprehensive drug reference guide for Australian practitioners, but it does not present new research findings.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine” Thuja orientalis extract significantly promotes hair growth in mice with hair loss.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” The researchers reported two brothers with a new variant of X-linked trichothiodystrophy associated with an RNF113A gene mutation, highlighting features such as intellectual disability and growth failure, but without previously reported endocrinological or genital abnormalities, underlining the importance of genetic counseling for such variants.
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February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study identified two major antibody-binding sites on tyrosine hydroxylase in vitiligo and alopecia areata patients, suggesting that their immune response is heterogeneous and can target multiple epitopes.
January 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This review synthesizes research on Thuja species, highlighting their diverse biological effects, traditional and economic uses, and various phytoconstituents, and suggests they are promising candidates for further studies to potentially develop new drugs.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report documents a rare instance of body-focused repetitive behavior in a 37-year-old male physician who compulsively pulled hair from his thighs due to exam stress, highlighting the variability in presentation and demographics of such disorders and the potential for psychiatric comorbidity.
January 2024 in “Defence life science journal” This review explores the potential of non-invasive photobiomodulation therapy for managing combat and traumatic soft tissue injuries, emphasizing its benefits, efficacy, and underlying mechanisms, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 1991 in “Soviet physics. Doklady” This article suggests that testosterone therapy might be considered if other treatments fail, but emphasizes discussing potential risks and benefits with patients before prescribing.
August 2021 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” This review discusses recent advancements in behavioral and pharmacological treatments for trichotillomania but does not report new clinical results, emphasizing the need for rigorous future research.
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October 1981 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a 36-year-old man with tinea incognito manifesting as asymptomatic, flat patches of alopecia, which did not improve with standard treatments.
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October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report details a 52-year-old man's successful hair regrowth following treatment with griseofulvin for Trichophyton tonsurans-induced scalp ringworm.