February 2026 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” This study found that cis-urocanic acid can engage in non-enzymatic reactions with reactive sulphur species, forming new metabolites, and suggests sulphide donors may protect against UVB-related toxicity.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article proposes two new categories of cicatricial alopecia—“unstable” and “stable”—and suggests surgical excision as preferred over hair transplantation, especially for unstable cases.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study found that combining plasma rich in growth factors with conventional treatment significantly improved hair regrowth and reduced symptoms in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia compared to conventional treatment alone.
This research focused on formulating finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil with cyclodextrins to enhance their solubility and skin penetration for topical use, potentially reducing scalp irritation from current alcohol-based preparations.
This case report describes an 11-year-old canine diagnosed with Pemphigus Foliaceus, illustrating the role of trichogram, skin scraping, cytology, and histopathology in achieving an accurate diagnosis.
December 2012 in “Journal of undergraduate research in Alberta” This study suggests that primary cilia may enhance the proliferation of skin-derived precursors when combined with lithium chloride and platelet-derived growth factor, potentially targeting them for stem cell-based therapies.
This study found that genomic instability in mouse models impair hair follicle regeneration, suggesting potential parallels in age-related hair loss in humans.
This study showed that in mice, anti-inflammatory macrophages are crucial for hair follicle regeneration in response to skin injury by activating stem cells and promoting hair growth.
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January 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” In this study, higher scores of HOMA-IR and FIRI suggested that male patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia may have insulin resistance, although no significant differences in metabolic syndrome were found compared to controls.
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March 2014 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study found that while isotretinoin lowered levels of female hormones in patients with severe acne, it did not significantly impact ovarian reserve function.
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November 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that topical clobetasol propionate cream provided a modest improvement in hair regrowth for alopecia areata patients, though those with atopy had higher relapse rates after treatment completion.
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July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that topical pimecrolimus is as effective as clobetasol propionate for treating alopecia areata, with better tolerability in terms of side effects.
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September 2013 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, sensorineural hearing loss was significantly more frequent in patients with alopecia areata compared to healthy controls, suggesting a relationship between the autoimmune condition and hearing function.
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May 2007 in “PubMed” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia were more insulin resistant than healthy controls, suggesting the use of beta cell function and insulin sensitivity indices to measure insulin resistance in this population.
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March 2015 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” This study found that hyperbaric oxygen treatment in rats led to structural changes in epidermis and dermis, including decreased E-cadherin expression and increased connective tissue.
December 2025 in “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring” This study found that while pulverization yielded slightly higher hair cortisol extraction, the significant interindividual differences observed suggest that any of the methods could be used effectively.
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
March 2016 in “Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association” The woman likely has a hormonal imbalance causing excessive hair growth.
March 2015 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” This study found that basal serum cortisol levels are not significantly related to the form or duration of vitiligo in patients, suggesting their inadequacy in diagnosing subclinical adrenal insufficiency.
May 2009 in “Endocrinologist” This study found that female pattern hair loss is more common in women with thyroid disease and is associated with the duration of the disease, while alopecia areata is not more frequent.
In this study, 1% pimekrolimus cream was found to be more effective than 0.05% clobetasol propionate for treating active plaques in patients with alopecia areata.
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January 2020 in “PubMed” This review discusses biotinidase deficiency, noting that biotin treatment from birth can prevent symptoms, but acknowledges the complexity and need for further understanding due to late-onset cases with varied clinical findings.
This study evaluated AI chatbots' responses to scabies-related questions, finding DeepSeek had the highest accuracy despite higher hallucination rates, while ChatGPT-5.2 provided more readable and reliable information, highlighting variability and the need for cautious use of AI in health queries.
February 2026 in “Immunity Inflammation and Disease” This study evaluated 386 patients with inborn errors of immunity and found that over half exhibited cutaneous, ocular, or hair manifestations, with bacterial skin infections and eczema being particularly prevalent. These findings may aid early diagnosis, especially in pediatric cases.
October 2014 in “Archives of disease in childhood” This study found that parents of children with cancer experienced significant somatic health issues during and after their child's treatment, with increased complications reported after treatment.
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December 2009 in “Cell stem cell” This study suggests that skin-derived precursors from Sox2(+) hair follicle dermal cells have the potential to function as dermal stem cells, supporting hair morphogenesis, dermal maintenance, and wound-healing.
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September 2018 in “Cell Reports” This study found that macrophages play a crucial role in nerve regeneration by regulating Schwann cell dynamics and remyelination, with Gas6 identified as a key factor in this process.
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April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the role of hair follicle dermal stem cells in skin regeneration and restorative therapies, but it reports no new experimental results.
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March 2019 in “Experimental dermatology” This study found that injury affects the behavior of hair follicle dermal stem cells, steering them towards recruitment into the dermal papilla, a shift influenced by the hair cycle stage.
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May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports increased instances of trichotillomania-related hair loss in young girls during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may be linked to social isolation and school closures.