January 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified robust susceptibility genes and potential drug candidates for male-pattern baldness, providing insights into the condition's molecular mechanisms.
November 2023 in “Medical Immunology (Russia)” In this study, researchers found that children with alopecia areata exhibited immune system imbalances, including increased autoimmune and allergic markers and decreased phagocytic activity, along with a higher prevalence of autoimmune thyroiditis and allergic rhinitis compared to children without alopecia.
January 2022 in “Figshare” This study found that platelet-rich plasma is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatment for alopecia areata, with no significant difference between activated and non-activated PRP.
May 2020 in “Current developments in nutrition” This study suggests that retinoic acid synthesis and signaling may play a role in maintaining refractory telogen, potentially inhibiting the hair cycle in mice fed varying levels of vitamin A.
September 2015 in “Advances in small animal medicine and surgery” Deslorelin can help regrow hair in most intact male dogs with alopecia.
January 2014 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” The study observed that cell spheres formed from mesenchymal cells of newborn mice skin exhibited upregulation of markers linked to hair follicle regeneration, suggesting a potential hibernation-like state for maintaining viability.
October 2011 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This study found that methadone use in HCV-infected male veterans was associated with a significant increase in the risk of advanced liver fibrosis.
July 1985 in “American pharmacy” This study found that topical minoxidil significantly increased terminal hair growth in men with early male pattern baldness compared to placebo over a 4-month period.
This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy may offer a simple and cost-effective treatment option for androgenetic alopecia in men, with around 70% of participants showing mild to excellent improvement.
January 2021 in “Esculapio” This study found that autologous platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased the number of hairs in male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that the MXD/HP-β-CD GEL formulation promoted greater hair growth and improved gene expression related to hair growth in male rats compared to MXD solution or control groups.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Chemistry” This study isolated new geranylated coumarins from Mammea siamensis flowers and found that several of these compounds inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase.
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May 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study found that using age-specific AMH cut-off levels can help better identify PCOS patients across different age groups from 20 to 40 years.
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October 2010 in “European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics” Researchers developed a quick and sensitive way to measure finasteride in blood using a small sample size.
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This retrospective study observed that patients with vascular EDS on long-term angiotensin II receptor blockers or beta-blockers experienced fewer vascular events compared to those without cardiac medication under similar lifestyle and emergency care advice.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” This descriptive study observed that a "moth-eaten" pattern of hair loss can occur in several skin diseases, with lichen planopilaris and discoid lupus erythematosus being among the most common conditions identified in patients from Baghdad, emphasizing its potential as a diagnostic tool for clinicians.
November 2021 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” This study found that dermatological manifestations in COVID-19 patients with severe pneumonia were relatively rare, with the most frequent being the morbilliform viral exanthema and some cases of reversible androgenetic alopecia linked to disease severity.
May 2018 in “Endocrine Abstracts” SFRP-4 might be an early indicator of diabetes and hypertension in men with androgenic alopecia.
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the dermatologic features of PCOS as potential early indicators of the syndrome and notes that treatment of these conditions may enhance quality of life and psychological well-being, but it reports no new clinical results.
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November 2015 in “Journal of pharmacological sciences” This study found that applying α-mangostin-loaded nanoparticles significantly improved acne vulgaris in patients, with no notable skin irritation reported in human volunteers.
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study found that Iranian patients with androgenetic alopecia had a higher terminal to vellus hair ratio compared to previous studies in Whites, suggesting potential onset of miniaturization.
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January 2013 in “IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences” This study identified xerosis and diffuse hair loss as the most common skin manifestations in patients with hypothyroidism, observed in 38.09% and 34.8% of participants, respectively.
December 2025 in “Journal of World Economy” In this study, original natural organic cosmetics with a natural index of ≥ 90% and efficacy patents increased purchase intention and reduced promotional dependency in the US market.
The researchers reported that a combined oral minoxidil-finasteride regimen significantly improved hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia over 12 months, although further confirmation in different trials is suggested.
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October 2024 in “Cell Death Discovery” In this study on mice with severe thermal skin burns, researchers found that administering 4-aminopyridine (4-AP) helped reduce inflammation and apoptosis, promoted angiogenesis, and accelerated wound healing by enhancing specific cellular behaviors and signaling pathways.
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September 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This article reviews keratosis follicularis squamosa, a keratinizing disorder predominantly found in the Japanese population, but reports no new clinical results.
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that cooling combined with antioxidants can improve scalp cooling effectiveness in preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia by maintaining hair follicle viability and function.
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December 2016 in “Canadian Urological Association journal” This study suggests that male pattern baldness—especially moderate to severe—is an independent risk factor for prostate cancer and high-grade disease in men undergoing prostate biopsy.
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December 2021 in “F1000Research” This study found that many people in India lacked awareness and proper practices for managing COVID-19 at home, highlighting the need for suitable training programs.
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March 2023 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” This review discusses the potential of CBD for treating skin disorders, the challenges of its topical administration, and current strategies to improve its application, but reports no new clinical findings.