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January 1991 in “Reproductive Toxicology” The study observed that finasteride reduced fertility in male Sprague-Dawley rats by impairing the formation of copulatory plugs, an effect considered specific to rats and not applicable to species without this reproductive feature.
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January 2022 in “Medical Mycology Journal” This study observed Malassezia hyphae in the keratotic plugs of healthy individuals, which contrasts with previous findings of these hyphae primarily in lesions of pityriasis versicolor patients.
January 2024 in “Journal of Microorganism Control” In this study, researchers found that an antibacterial toner can penetrate keratin and sebum plugs and exhibits bactericidal effects against Cutibacterium acnes, as evidenced by a decrease in viable cell counts within artificial plugs inoculated with the bacteria.
July 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This promotional text about hair replacement options near Lauderdale Lakes argues against hair plugs, implants, laser transplants, and robotic surgery but provides no clinical research findings.
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March 2004 in “Neuropediatrics” This article presents an update on a family with Coats' plus disorder, documenting additional symptoms and two new similar cases, and reviews literature suggesting a link to dyskeratosis congenita for potential molecular insights.