January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology” In this study, exposure to e-cigarette vapor was reported to trigger the release of proinflammatory cytokines IL-6, IL-8, and IL-10, which could contribute to dermatological issues.
This case study indicates that older patients with NMOSD may show favorable clinical improvements with aggressive treatment, even when the intervention is initiated later in the disease course.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP)” This study found that a combination of cantigi and henna leaf extracts, in a 1:2 ratio, demonstrated the strongest antioxidant activity with an IC50 value of 29.85 µg/mL.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This study concluded that alcohol and tobacco products harm the skin by disrupting microcirculation, impairing the epidermal barrier, slowing wound healing, and accelerating the aging process.
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October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses the role of interleukin-15 and Janus kinase inhibitors in alopecia areata based on a murine model and reports no new experimental results.
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February 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” In this study, a silk-inspired hydrogel system was developed that combines photodynamic therapy and wound healing, which may significantly reduce melanoma recurrence and enhance healing of infected wounds.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the benefits, techniques, and unique considerations of follicular unit extraction for hair grafting, but reports no new clinical results.
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April 2013 in “Cell and Tissue Research” Bone-marrow and epidermal stem cells help heal wounds differently, with bone-marrow cells aiding in blood vessel formation and epidermal cells in hair growth.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that Wnt10b promotes melanocyte maturation and pigmentation in the hair bulbs of mice by activating canonical Wnt signaling.
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July 2017 in “Structure” In this study, researchers found that ligand homodimerization controls the receptor binding specificity of the FGF9 subfamily, preventing off-target activation of FGFR "b" isoforms.
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January 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that young women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia had impaired sexual function and mild depressive symptoms compared to healthy women.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that human primary adult hair matrix keratinocytes may have the potential to generate hair follicle organoids, suggesting possible applications in hair follicle neogenesis and preclinical hair growth agent screening.
June 2018 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This mini review discusses cellular plasticity in cutaneous wound healing and reports no clinical results; the authors aim to enhance regenerative medicine by examining underlying mechanisms.
March 2018 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” In this study, NKG2D polymorphism was not linked to increased susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus among Egyptian patients living in the Suez Canal area.
January 1984 in “Japanese Journal of Clinical Immunology” This case report describes a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed leukocytoclastic vasculitis, suggesting this skin condition may be related to SLE exacerbation.
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February 2025 in “Swiss Medical Weekly” This study observed that integrating best practices for anabolic androgenic steroid users into Swiss primary care is feasible and well-accepted, though current doping laws hinder adequate medical care for this population.
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December 2024 in “Bulletin of Osh State University” This review highlights the significant risks posed by mercury to the endocrine system, including disruptions in hormone synthesis and regulation, stress response, and potential reproductive dysfunction, while noting the need for further research on dose-response relationships and long-term impacts.
August 2025 in “Tobacco Induced Diseases” This study reported that active smokers, including e-cigarette and hookah users, had worse skin quality with more wrinkles and pigmentation compared to ex-smokers and non-smokers, suggesting smoking negatively impacts skin health and may motivate cessation efforts.
This congress summary highlights the COMEF 2023 event, which focused on medical ethics, education, and health through discussions with the theme "Learn, practice, excel," but reports no new research findings.
October 2023 in “Deleted Journal” In this study, the researchers found that using computers and modern technologies can aid smoking cessation efforts, highlighting that smoking cessation medications and informed awareness can help reduce smoking and its associated harms, which include severe health risks like cancer and heart disease.
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October 2008 in “Endocrine reviews” This research highlights that engineered mice lacking the vitamin D receptor show multiple health issues similar to human vitamin D deficiency, underscoring the widespread impacts of the vitamin D endocrine system.
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May 2008 in “Genes & Development” This review discusses the biochemical and biological functions of histone demethylases and their potential involvement in human diseases, including cancer, but reports no new findings.
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January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” This review discusses the cutaneous serotoninergic/melatoninergic system's potential role in skin function and resilience against environmental and internal stresses, but does not report new experimental findings.
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December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” This review discusses the various evidence-based and potential applications of metformin in treating and preventing symptoms and complications associated with polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2008 in “Nutrition reviews” This study identified new dietary ligands for the human vitamin D receptor, including curcumin and gamma-tocotrienol, which may influence its biological functions.
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June 2011 in “Cell” This study found that Wnt signaling in the hair follicle is crucial for coordinating the behavior of epithelial and melanocyte stem cells, which drives hair regeneration and melanocyte differentiation in mice.
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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.
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review discusses the role of intrinsic skin signals, rather than serum signals, in regulating melanin synthesis and hair pigmentation, but reports no new experimental data.
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December 2012 in “Cell Stem Cell” This review explores the role of TGF-β superfamily pathways in stem cell environments and their implications for tissue regeneration and cancer development, reporting no new experimental results.
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August 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This guideline reviews the diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia and offers expert consensus recommendations tailored to males, females, and adolescents, but reports no new clinical results.