December 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, araliadiol, a plant-derived compound, exhibited senomorphic effects in three dermal fibroblast senescence models, suggesting its potential as a topical treatment to mitigate skin aging by reducing certain senescence-related markers and increasing procollagen type I content.
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January 2018 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” In this study, researchers found no significant difference in vitamin D levels between psoriasis patients and controls, suggesting no association between vitamin D deficiency and psoriasis.
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” This study reported that ultraviolet light treatment from a Kromayer lamp stimulated hair growth in four out of six patients with alopecia, whereas intralesional triamcinolone acetonide had a mixed effect.
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January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews historical uses of the term "lupus" for various skin disorders but provides no new clinical findings.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapeutics” This review discusses current and potential approaches using stem cells for treating hypopigmentation disorders like vitiligo but does not present new clinical findings.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil improved skin condition in a man with nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the expression of CK 15 and CK 19 in vitiligo patients undergoing phototherapy was correlated with improved repigmentation, suggesting their potential as markers for stem cell stimulation.
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August 2022 in “Federal Practitioner” This case report describes a patient with lamotrigine-associated drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome requiring prolonged and complex treatment, with observed complications including extensive alopecia areata and autoimmune thyroiditis.
October 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” This case study demonstrated that off-label tofacitinib treatment led to full regrowth of scalp hair after 18 months in a patient with alopecia areata universalis, following unsuccessful therapies.
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February 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review explores the causes and mechanisms of alopecia areata and discusses current treatments, reporting no new clinical findings.
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August 2005 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic links, treatable with certain medications, and can affect mental health.
May 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This study reports on a unique clinical presentation of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides in a 60-year-old man, highlighting complexities in diagnosis due to dense histiocytic infiltration, which led to xanthoma formation before treatment, and obscured lymphomatous features.
April 2024 in “Lasers in medical science” This study reviews the use of lasers and light therapies as treatment options for managing the two most common types of alopecia—androegenetic alopecia and alopecia areata—highlighting that existing FDA-approved drugs like minoxidil and finasteride are partially effective, necessitating additional therapeutic approaches.
July 1980 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.
October 2019 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this study, NB-UVB therapy significantly increased Wnt1 and β-catenin expression in hair follicles, which may play a role in vitiligo perifollicular repigmentation.
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May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” This study reports that permanent and severe alopecia is a newly identified complication of the FEC 100–docetaxel regimen used for adjuvant breast cancer treatment.
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October 2024 in “PubMed” The authors reviewed nine studies on various dermatological procedures for treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, noting significant efficacy in small cohorts with high patient satisfaction, but highlighted the need for further research to address challenges like cost, variable effectiveness, and long-term safety.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” In this research, RNA expression analysis of scalp biopsies from lichen planopilaris patients revealed changes in specific genes after treatments with hydroxychloroquine, narrow band UVB, or low level laser light therapy, suggesting potential biomarkers and implicating M2 macrophages in the disease's immunopathogenesis.
September 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This review found that various dermatological procedures for Seborrheic Dermatitis, such as phototherapy and laser treatments, showed significant efficacy in small cohorts with high patient satisfaction, but highlighted the need for further research to standardize protocols and evaluate long-term outcomes.
June 2025 in “Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry” In this study, researchers developed a precise and rapid method for simultaneously analyzing minoxidil and finasteride in local therapeutic formulations, ensuring that the excipients did not interfere, making it suitable for routine quality control.
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July 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article does not contain an abstract and presents no new clinical findings, instead discussing prior cases and literature on infant alopecia universalis and the potential role of topical PUVA therapy.
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July 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that adipose-derived stem cell extracellular vesicles reduced wrinkles and promoted cell proliferation in UVB-induced photoaging in mice by decreasing oxidative stress and inflammation.
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August 2009 in “The Journal of Rheumatology Supplement” This study noted that combining oral acitretin with narrowband ultraviolet B therapy may reduce treatment time and dosages for psoriasis, potentially lowering the long-term skin cancer risk.
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August 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the use of acitretin, a retinoid approved since 1997, for various forms of psoriasis and its potential benefits in combination therapy, but reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2014 This chapter reviews common cosmetic dermatology techniques but presents no new findings; it discusses treatments like emollients and laser therapy for conditions like photoaged skin and acne scarring.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” This review discusses the complex relationship between melasma and factors like female sex hormones, genetics, and ultraviolet light exposure, but reports no new clinical findings.
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study discusses the role of CD8+ T-cell and interferon γ signaling in vitiligo's pathogenesis and notes that JAK inhibitors, which are FDA-approved for other autoimmune diseases, may offer a potential treatment path by blocking this pathway.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that short-term NB-UVB treatment significantly reduced anxiety levels in psoriasis patients, but not depression.
This chapter discusses pediatric disorders like alopecia areata and vitiligo, identifying laser and light therapies as treatment options, and highlights that the pulsed dye laser is well tolerated and effective for treating molluscum contagiosum.