August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this N=1 case study, a long-term zero-carbohydrate diet adult male experienced an increase in fasting plasma ascorbic acid from 0.1 mg/dL to 2.0 mg/dL within two months of daily 1 g vitamin C supplementation, along with subjective health improvements.
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November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In a rare case described by this source, a woman in her thirties was diagnosed with primary essential cutis verticis gyrata, a condition marked by thick scalp folds, after secondary causes were ruled out through clinical evaluations and biopsy.
CaBP1 and CaBP2 are important for maintaining hearing by supporting continuous calcium currents and nerve signaling in the ear.
January 2007 in “The Year book of surgery” Mast cells and VEGF contribute to post-surgery adhesions, and blocking VEGF can reduce these adhesions; also, certain factors affect wound healing and fetal skin heals differently with age.
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May 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that topical immunotherapy affects angiogenesis and immune cell ratios in the scalp, potentially offering insights into the mechanisms underlying alopecia areata.
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July 2019 in “PeerJ” This study found that the vitamin D receptor plays a crucial role in hair follicle development in cashmere goats by regulating signaling pathways in dermal papilla cells.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine” This study reports that multifunctional electrospun scaffolds containing silver vanadate, hydroxyapatite, and graphene oxide significantly improved wound healing in a rat model, promoting rapid re-epithelialization, enhanced mechanical properties, and strong antibacterial activity, making them promising candidates for advanced wound care applications.
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September 2007 in “Neuromuscular disorders” This study suggests that long-term treatment with valproate, acetylcarnitine, folic acid, and vitamin B12 may benefit children with SMA types II and III by improving muscle strength and function without significant adverse effects.
This study reports that mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicle injections led to complete hair regrowth in a patient with persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Psychology” In this study, researchers found that venture capitalists with below-average physical attractiveness are more influenced by the attractiveness of entrepreneurs when making investment decisions, and this sensitivity changes between investment rounds.
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January 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Valproic acid can cause hair loss, but information on hair color change is not detailed.
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July 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” This study explored dermatoscopic and histopathologic findings of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia beyond the vertex scalp, suggesting that dermatoscopy might serve as a less invasive diagnostic tool for subclinical disease.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed ScalpViT, a novel deep learning model, to improve the automated diagnosis of visually similar scalp diseases, achieving 94.3% accuracy and outperforming existing models like ResNet-50 and EfficientNet-B3 when tested on a diverse dataset of 7,000 images.
June 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that engineered extracellular vesicles (293F-EGF-EV), enriched in EGF mRNA, significantly aided skin wound healing in vitro and in a rat model by promoting fibroblast activity and improving wound recovery through processes like angiogenesis and reduced scarring.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this case report, researchers described a treatment for post-aplasia cutis congenita alopecia using follicular unit transplantation, platelet-rich plasma, and fat grafting, which significantly improved hair follicles, skin quality, and sensitivity in the affected scalp area.
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June 1983 in “Cancer” This study found that a chemotherapy regimen combining CMFVP and ACP treatments for unresectable metastatic breast cancer yielded a 66.7% overall response rate, with premenopausal women responding more favorably than postmenopausal women.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that using a vibration anesthetic device during scalp mesotherapy significantly reduced pain in patients with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata compared to the non-vibration side.
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July 2020 in “Acta Neuropsychologica” This study observed that valproic acid treatment led to a significant reduction in aggressive and impulsive behaviors among patients with acquired brain injury, with varying effects based on cognitive impairment degree; the treatment was generally well-tolerated, though some patients experienced temporary side effects.
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January 2019 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that Adiantum capillus-veneris extract exhibited significant antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects in rats, likely due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
This community service event in Malang, Indonesia, reported positive responses to using virgin coconut oil and fish oil as supportive therapy for treating fungal infections in cats, promoting hair regeneration, and educating pet owners.
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May 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a Japanese bone marrow transplant recipient who developed a high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma on the scalp, potentially linked to long-term voriconazole use.
August 2022 in “Precision Clinical Medicine” This study found that the 3' UTR of JAM-A acts as a key competing endogenous RNA that supports dermal papilla cell function and hair follicle regeneration in alopecia areata.
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August 2017 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” This study established a rapid and accurate ultra-performance liquid chromatographic method for chemical fingerprinting and analyzing Platycladi cacumen, effectively distinguishing batches based on geographical and climatic conditions.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, topical methyl vanillate application increased hair count and hair mass index in women with androgenetic alopecia by enhancing WNT10B expression, suggesting a potential new treatment strategy.
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May 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review explores the potential role of caveolin-1 in cicatricial alopecia, particularly frontal fibrosing alopecia, and discusses possibilities for targeted therapies without providing new research results.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study developed and evaluated a photographic scale to assess CCCA pattern and severity in African American women, finding it reproducible when used by investigators and participants.
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April 2019 in “Seizure” This review found that valproic acid treatment significantly increases the risk of alopecia compared to other drugs, regardless of dose or treatment duration.
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January 2022 in “Biology” This study concluded that male mice are more susceptible to valproic acid-induced autism spectrum disorder than female mice, with noticeable differences in brain histoarchitecture and receptor protein levels.
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January 2025 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study suggests that supplementing with a cell-free fat extract might enhance embryo development and improve clinical outcomes in older women experiencing in vitro fertilization failure.
This review discusses the potential effectiveness and regenerative promise of Platelet-Rich Plasma in treating cicatricial alopecia, while emphasizing the need for standardized research methods and further studies.