March 2010 in “Ejc Supplements” This review discusses the paradoxical effects of valproic acid on hair, noting that it can both cause alopecia and stimulate hair growth, but reports no new experimental findings.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this pilot study, researchers observed a correlation between clinical severity and histologic severity of lichen planopilaris, suggesting that an immunohistochemical scoring system could aid in grading disease activity.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Cancer” This study reported that postnatal environmental factors, such as childhood height and early hospitalization for immune-related diseases, were associated with an increased risk of testicular germ-cell tumor, with minimal observed variation between seminomas and non-seminomas.
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February 2006 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Finasteride is effective for hair loss and may help prevent prostate cancer without increasing high-grade cancer risk.
October 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” An 86-year-old man with prostate cancer was diagnosed with a rare, low-grade breast cancer and underwent surgery but declined additional hormone therapy.
