January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A boy with Pachyonychia congenita has a confirmed gene mutation, highlighting the need for a local genetic database in India.
June 2017 in “The Medical Journal of Australia” The man's rash, hair loss, and vision issues were due to syphilis, not CMV.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Hormonal imbalances contribute to female hair loss, and trichoscopy is a useful diagnostic tool.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “PubMed” Hair dyes, shampoos, and conditioners often cause scalp allergies due to common allergens like p-phenylenediamine and nickel.
169 citations
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January 2018 in “Cell Reports” Scientists grew hair follicles from mouse stem cells in a lab setting.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The new wound dressing improves healing and tissue repair better than conventional dressings.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” Most trichological shampoo ingredients lack strong evidence for effectiveness against hair loss.
April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” Melanocytes are important for normal body functions and have potential uses in regenerative medicine and disease treatment.
52 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Thoracic Oncology” Effective vaccines and treatments are crucial for long-term COVID-19 control.
44 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genetic markers, especially the MICA gene, are linked to alopecia areata.
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January 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The document concludes that understanding genetic mutations in the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway can lead to better diagnosis and treatment for certain genetic skin disorders.
17 citations
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” New therapies and trials are needed for Merkel cell carcinoma, a tough skin cancer.
10 citations
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August 2021 in “Cosmetics” The best shampoo formula used 1% high-weight hyaluronic acid, 10% acidic sophorolipid, and 1% salt for effective hair conditioning and cleansing without sulfates or silicones.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “Biomacromolecules” The model helps test drugs for clubfoot fibrosis by mimicking cell environments and shows minoxidil reduces harmful collagen links.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
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June 2020 in “Medicine” A patient with a rare disease had a unique genetic mutation linked to their symptoms.
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September 2021 Patients with alopecia areata may have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.
July 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Azathioprine can cause unexpected hair loss and severe bone marrow issues, so careful monitoring is needed.
June 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Accurate diagnosis is crucial to distinguish between PCOS and rare ovarian tumors in teens with similar symptoms.
June 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” Researchers created 10 new compounds similar to cercidin, which could lead to new antibiotics.
August 2022 in “Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics” A girl with a rare genetic disorder had a unique bone condition, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis and suggesting the disorder might be more common than thought.
5 citations
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April 2023 in “Life” CCCA affects adolescents too, with genetic and environmental links, requiring careful diagnosis.
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August 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
38 citations
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April 2016 in “The Journal of Pathology” Alkaline ceramidase 1 is crucial for healthy skin and energy balance.
32 citations
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July 2017 in “Oncotarget” Alternating treatment with two drugs could help cells in a rapid aging disease.
12 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of pathology” Oncogenic K-ras causes rapid cancerous changes in the mouth's lining.
48 citations
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February 2014 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with PCOS often have hair loss, which is linked to acne or excess body hair but not to worse hormone or metabolic issues.
46 citations
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June 2015 in “Fertility and Sterility” Insulin resistance is significantly linked to a higher risk of depression in women with PCOS.
28 citations
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April 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.
52 citations
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March 2016 in “JAMA dermatology” Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.