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September 2021 in “Cureus” This study found that the rs1128977 SNP in the RXRG gene may be linked to altered clinical characteristics such as higher HDL-cholesterol levels and increased body mass index in individuals with dyslipidemia.
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that combining diagonal earlobe crease with lipoprotein(a) provides strong diagnostic value for coronary heart disease.
July 2017 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers investigated the role of the ATX-LPA axis in asthma pathogenesis using human and mouse models and highlighted the potential for developing new ATX inhibitors as effective asthma treatments.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports the discovery of LX-38, a new high-affinity non-steroidal antagonist that could provide the therapeutic benefits of current BPH and AGA treatments without the hormonal side effects, utilizing a distinct "Orthogonal T-Stacking" scaffold for binding.
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May 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This abstract discusses Lichen Sclerosus, a chronic skin condition affecting the genitals, highlighting its symptoms, complications, and impact on quality of life, but reports no new clinical findings.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that in a mouse model of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia, treatment with lithium carbonate improved skin disease symptoms compared to controls, though disease severity varied and posed interpretation challenges.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” This case report describes a 61-year-old Italian man with a rare, localized variant of junctional epidermolysis bullosa linked to the R795X mutation in the COL17A1 gene, highlighting the importance of precise diagnosis for effective management of rare genetic disorders.
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March 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” This case report describes a 12-year-old boy with severe skin scaling due to novel compound heterozygous null truncation mutations in the TGM1 gene, resulting in loss of transglutaminase 1 activity.
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September 2020 in “Journal of dermatology” This study identified a novel mutation and confirmed a previous mutation in the LIPH gene in a woman with autosomal recessive woolly hair, expanding the mutation spectrum for this condition.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that PX-12 inhibited the NLRP3 inflammasome and reduced psoriasis-like symptoms in a mouse model, suggesting its potential as a treatment for psoriasis.
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April 2000 in “Gene” This review discusses the expression patterns and biochemical roles of Msx and Dlx genes during development but does not present new research findings.
Lupus is a complex disease that requires personalized treatment because it varies greatly between individuals.
November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The electronic version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index is as effective as the paper version, with most patients preferring it.
This article discusses the lack of effective drugs for treating graying hair and explores current therapies for age-related hair changes, emphasizing the importance of addressing general health issues and nutrient supplementation for hair health.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the immunological characterization of ichthyoses as psoriasiform or atopic patterns could help improve treatment, highlighting the need for targeted therapies to address itch and skin inflammation.
February 2021 in “Facta Universitatis” This review discusses the current understanding of prolactin's role in female reproductive health and the diagnosis and treatment of hyperprolactinaemia but reports no new clinical findings.
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April 2021 in “Advanced synthesis & catalysis” This study reports that the dye peri-xanthenoxanthene (PXX) can act as an efficient photocatalyst for various radical reactions, including complex dual catalytic processes and the synthesis of an investigational drug intermediate.
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February 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report of an infant with IPEX syndrome highlights the importance of early recognition and treatment, as the patient experienced severe symptoms and succumbed before stem cell transplantation.
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January 2020 in “Korean Journal of Family Medicine” This case study reported a rare occurrence of lepromatous leprosy with Lucio phenomenon in a 50-year-old Indonesian living in Malaysia, highlighting the necessity for primary care practitioners, even in non-endemic areas, to recognize this serious leprosy reaction to prevent complications and transmission.
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Epidemiology” In this study, researchers emphasized the need for standardized definitions and improved methodologies in assessing LC prevalence, suggesting that future research explore prospective cohorts to refine estimates and examine long-term health outcomes.
January 2026 in “Diagnostics” This study reports that publicly available large language models are currently less accurate than human experts in diagnosing trichoscopic images, suggesting the need for further development and specialized training for these AI tools in trichology.
This study suggests that the long non-coding RNA Xist is a key factor in sex differences in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, affecting immune cell behavior and inflammatory pathways in women.
This study found a direct correlation between IL6 and insulin, glucose, and cholesterol serum levels in patients with oral lichen planus, suggesting a potential increased cardiovascular risk.
In this case report, a 59-year-old woman experienced burning sensations and developed atrophic, hypopigmented, ivory papules and plaques on her palms and soles over three years, which worsened after walking for extended periods.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The researchers reported a case of falsely elevated testosterone in a teen, due to immunoassay interference, demonstrating that liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry provides more accurate testosterone measurement, emphasizing the need for thorough analysis when clinical results are inconsistent.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports that a patient with rare linear lichen planopilaris experienced complete hair regrowth after 12 weeks of treatment with the antibody ixekizumab, suggesting it as a potential targeted therapy.
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that LY320236 is a competitive inhibitor of type I and a non-competitive inhibitor of type II steroid 5alpha-reductase, indicating its potential as a dual inhibitor with differing modes of activity.
This study found that patients with lichen planopilaris exhibit a higher pro-atherogenic lipid profile and elevated atherogenic indexes, suggesting a need for increased cardiovascular and lipid monitoring in these individuals.
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May 2012 in “Arthritis & Rheumatism” This study found that the new SLICC classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus were more sensitive and resulted in fewer misclassifications than the current ACR criteria, although they had lower specificity.
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September 1987 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this study, the researchers used structural studies and molecular calculations to suggest that the enzyme in RXLI patient hair follicles is less efficient, rather than completely inactive.