December 2023 in “Research and reports in urology” This case report from the authors highlights a rare diagnosis of high-grade prostate cancer in a 35-year-old man, showing strong functional recovery and no detectable PSA one year after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy despite the usual onset being significantly later in life.
This study tested a natural hair dye made from papaya seed extract, celery leaf, and avocado, finding color change in animal hair but also noting tissue changes like hyperkeratosis.
This study found that applying topical cinnamon essential oil on male wistar rats increased hair length and hair follicle diameter similarly to 2% minoxidil over 30 days.
This study found that fetal canine hair follicle-derived stem cells exhibited pluripotency markers, suggesting potential for therapeutic applications in hair and skin repair.
September 2012 in “British Small Animal Veterinary Association eBooks” This article discusses pigmentation disorders in veterinary dermatology, focusing on the role of melanogenic pigmentation, and reports no new research results.
This study found that while there are some ethnic differences in skin and hair follicle characteristics, these differences are unlikely to significantly affect the penetration of topical substances, suggesting other factors such as cultural habits may also play a role.
October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This review examines obesity's role in PCOS and reports that obesity treatment guidelines can likely be applied to women with PCOS without substantial changes.
This study found that hair germ and epidermal basal cells differ in keratin expressions in rat hair tissues, with hair-specific keratins appearing after the differentiation of each layer.
This study found that finasteride use was significantly associated with the reporting of obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia compared to all other drugs in the FAERS database.
September 2015 in “Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy” In this study, topical minoxidil 7% with dutasteride 0.5 mg showed higher efficacy but more adverse effects compared to minoxidil 7% with finasteride 1 mg for treating androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2021 in “Mağallaẗ Kulliyyaẗ al-ṭibb Baġdād” This study observed that women with telogen effluvium had significantly lower vitamin D levels compared to control subjects, suggesting a possible link between vitamin D deficiency and this type of hair loss.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Surgery to fix a broken upper arm bone can sometimes lead to nerve damage.
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November 2020 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that intralesional injections of triamcinolone acetonide at 5 mg/mL are as effective and safe as 10 mg/mL for treating patchy alopecia areata on the scalp, with similar hair regrowth rates, side effects, and recurrence observed between the two dosages.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Electric current quickly reduces hand sweating but the effect doesn't last long.
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June 2019 in “Aging” This study found that treatment with the polyphenolic compound TCQA activated β-catenin, promoting hair regrowth and the initiation of the anagen phase in mice and human dermal papilla cells.
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July 2013 in “Gene” This study found that intron 3 VNTR polymorphism in the IL-4 gene may be associated with an increased risk of alopecia areata in the Turkish population.
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August 2021 in “BMC Medical Genomics” This study found that serum metabolic profiles differ significantly between polycystic ovary syndrome patients and healthy controls, highlighting potential metabolic markers for diagnosing and prognosing PCOS.
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January 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, a synthetic antagonist of the p75 neurotrophin receptor was found to significantly inhibit hair follicle regression in murine skin cultures, suggesting a potential role in treating hair disorders characterized by premature catagen entry.
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September 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that apremilast shows prolonged efficacy for up to 2 years in hidradenitis suppurativa patients who initially responded to the treatment, although further verification in a larger cohort is needed.
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December 2017 in “Cardiovascular diabetology” This study found that the DPP-4 inhibitor linagliptin slowed the progression of premature aging characteristics in klotho-/- mice, including improved body weight, cognitive function, and hair retention.
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January 2009 in “International review of cell and molecular biology” This review explains the mechanical composition and molecular interactions that determine hair's mechanical properties, without providing any new experimental findings.
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September 1983 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found that daily topical application of citral increased sebaceous gland lobules and cell hyperplasia in male rats after three months.
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March 2023 in “Processes” In this study, extracts from Chenopodium quinoa, Glycine max, and Malpighia emarginata demonstrated stability, low toxicity, and effective cleaning potential as surfactants in shampoo formulations, showing performance similar to or better than commercial shampoos in terms of surface and interfacial tension and sebum removal.
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August 2020 in “Current protocols in stem cell biology” This paper presents a protocol for differentiating human-induced pluripotent stem cells into keratinocyte progenitor cells and keratinocytes, suggesting potential applications for hair follicle restoration and burn or ulcer therapy.
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January 2019 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This meta-analysis reported a significant association between vitamin D receptor gene ApaI polymorphism and polycystic ovary syndrome risk, with variations observed between Asian and Caucasian populations.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” This article reviews the skin changes during pregnancy, categorizing them by their relation to pregnancy and highlighting cosmetic concerns, but reports no new results.
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May 2019 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” In this controlled study on hair transplantation, using autologous plasma as a graft holding solution resulted in better hair follicle cell survival, hair count, and density compared to Ringer's lactate, suggesting plasma's potential to enhance hair graft outcomes.
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June 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” No results are provided in this article as it lacks an available abstract, making it unclear what effects apremilast and tofacitinib have in a humanized mouse model of alopecia areata.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This research observed that nanoliposomes delivering a combination of bioactive peptides significantly promoted hair growth in vitro and in vivo by enhancing the proliferation and function of hair growth-targeted cells in C57BL/6 mice, suggesting a promising approach for treating androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2021 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This study found that evaluating terminal hair growth on the chin, thighs, and either the upper lip or lower abdomen could streamline the modified Ferriman-Gallwey scoring, aiding hirsutism diagnosis under pandemic conditions.