June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this cross-sectional study, researchers observed that individuals with early-onset androgenetic alopecia showed significant differences in hair growth parameters and metabolic factors compared to those with normal-onset AGA, suggesting a potential association with metabolic syndrome, though more research is needed to clarify this relationship.
May 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that hair with lower levels of keratin associated proteins reduced the foreign body response in mouse subcutaneous implant tests compared to hair with higher keratin levels.
April 2024 in “Cell death and differentiation” This study discusses how different modes of regulated cell death in keratinocytes affect skin stem cell niches, and their role in skin inflammation, injury repair, and cancer, based on findings from human dermatological conditions and experimental mouse models.
This study found that while the over-the-counter market for minoxidil hair loss products is expanding, only 25% of these products report safety information, and none report adverse effects, highlighting a need for greater transparency and accuracy in their advertising.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” This review highlights evidence supporting the potential of blue light therapy as a non-invasive treatment for managing skin and hair conditions by modulating interactions between the skin microbiome and its host.
February 2024 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study aims to assess how daily life factors affect sleep patterns and describe individual sleep changes across the year, with results to be published in future research.
February 2024 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” This study found that pityriasis capitis was the most common skin disease among 507 hostellers in Pudukottai, followed by acne vulgaris and pediculosis capitis, with factors such as poor hygiene, lack of sunscreen use, junk food intake, and stress contributing to their prevalence.
February 2024 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study demonstrated that using a mass spectrometry imaging technique, researchers were able to visualize the incorporation of argan, avocado, and coconut oils into hair fibers, suggesting their potential in cosmetic and alopecia treatments by confirming oil absorption and fiber modification.
This study examined the molecular communication in psoriasis cells, highlighting unique immune cell interactions and identifying new features of the hair follicle cell-psoriasis axis. It suggests the potential for targeted therapies at the single-cell level to improve psoriasis treatment.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of two thioglycolate chemical depilatory creams for full genital hair removal in men and women, finding acceptable dermal tolerance despite some instances of irritation, supporting their use for pubic hair grooming.
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December 2023 in “Psychiatry Neurology and Medical Psychology” Alopecia can lead to mental health issues, so treatment should address both skin and emotional health.
November 2023 in “Curēus” In this case report, a 16-year-old African American girl with sebaceous filaments on her face was successfully treated with topical tretinoin, highlighting the importance of recognizing and treating this under-reported condition for improved appearance and quality of life.
October 2023 in “Urologie in der Praxis” This article reviews the diagnostics and medical transition options for adults with gender incongruence, reports no new clinical results, and highlights the importance of primary care knowledge in managing these patients.
October 2023 in “Russian Journal of Veterinary Pathology” This source reviews existing studies on treating canine noninflammatory alopecia, identifying microneedling and oral administration of certain drugs as optimal methods with fewer side effects, while noting that other treatments like mitotane and minoxidil cause serious side effects, limiting their future use.
September 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study found that a catalytically active version of Vav2 significantly altered gene expression patterns in hair follicle stem cells in mice, with these changes varying over the animals' lifespans.
September 2023 in “Nature communications” This study found that VE-cadherin and Alk1, traditionally linked to vascular functions, also play crucial roles in maintaining nerve homeostasis in mice during hair growth cycles by modulating certain cell populations.
September 2023 in “JP Journal of Biostatistics” This study found that a random forest algorithm most effectively detected COVID-19, with high specificity and accuracy, among 10,862 individuals in an Iranian hospital setting.
July 2023 in “Письма в Вавиловский журнал генетики и селекции” This review article discusses studies showing that extracellular nucleic acids play a role in tissue regeneration by triggering sterile inflammation through endosomal toll-like receptor activation, but notes that the regulatory transition from inflammation to proliferation phases remains incompletely understood.
This comprehensive review analyzes androgenetic alopecia treatments, discussing the mechanisms, costs, efficacy, and safety of FDA-approved drugs like minoxidil and finasteride, as well as newer non-FDA-approved options that have shown effectiveness across various studies.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” This case report describes a 28-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia who experienced hair improvement after four months of treatment with 5% minoxidil solution.
This article provides tables summarizing various medical conditions and symptoms related to COVID-19, sepsis, and cardiovascular issues, but it does not report new research findings.
December 2022 in “Deleted Journal” In this study, topical application of keratin extract from wool promoted hair growth in mice by reducing the time for initiation and completion of growth phases and improving hair quality.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that keratin-associated proteins related to metallothionein and occludin appear in various animals, suggesting they may have roles beyond hair characteristics and were later adapted for hair production.
This review found an increased prevalence of common skin disorders, such as infectious and inflammatory conditions, in patients with Down syndrome and highlighted the need for improved screening and management guidelines.
This article discusses tretinoin, noting its approved use for acne and photoaging and its broader application in treating various dermatological conditions, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2021 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” This study found that self-supervised pretraining significantly improves accuracy in medical image classifiers for dermatology and chest X-ray tasks, outperforming supervised baselines and showing robustness to distribution shifts with limited labeled data.
September 2020 in “Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi” This review investigates the relationship between certain gene polymorphisms associated with obesity (FTO and MC4R) and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, reporting no new results but suggesting a potential genetic link.
September 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that zebrafish and stickleback fish use similar genetic programs for tooth regeneration, despite differences in their dental structures.
June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that the HoxC gene cluster is crucial for the development of hair and nails in mice, with key regulation by two mammalian-specific enhancers.
February 2020 in “Scholars academic journal of pharmacy” This case report describes a 78-year-old patient whose orlistat treatment for obesity likely led to hepatotoxicity, which improved after the medication was discontinued.