17 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study found that the gut microbiota composition in patients with post-finasteride syndrome differs significantly from healthy controls, with reduced diversity and specific microbial changes, suggesting a potential diagnostic marker and therapeutic target.
15 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that platelet-rich plasma treatments improved hair density and thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia, without serious adverse effects.
15 citations
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January 2020 in “RSC advances” In this study, researchers developed a new Supported Ionic Liquid Phase palladium catalyst that showed effectiveness in aminocarbonylation reactions for synthesizing pharmaceutical compounds like CX-546 and a precursor of Finasteride, though results were sensitive to substrate variations and prompted palladium leaching concerns.
13 citations
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May 2016 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” This study demonstrated that molecular dynamics simulations of keratin could effectively model the mechanical properties of hair, aligning well with experimental data, especially when conducted in vacuum conditions.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Metabolites” This study found differences in urinary androgen and estrogen concentrations between male pattern baldness patients treated with finasteride and healthy controls, suggesting potential biomarkers for post-finasteride syndrome.
8 citations
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September 2004 in “Contact dermatitis” Avoiding dyed wigs and clothing improved severe allergic reactions in a woman treated with diphencyprone.
8 citations
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June 1979 in “JAMA” This article discussed the ineffectiveness and dangers of implanting synthetic hair fibers for pattern baldness, noting they can cause severe infections, yet such clinics remain operational.
7 citations
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July 2015 in “Parasitology Research” This study found that the imidacloprid/flumethrin collar (Seresto®) is chemically compatible with major spot-on formulations and dermally and systemically safe for adult dogs and cats when used together.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “Immunological investigations” This report describes a rare case of alopecia areata universalis developing in a child during the recovery phase of phenobarbital-induced anti-convulsant hypersensitivity syndrome, which suggests a mechanism involving lymphocyte-related immune responses.
6 citations
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May 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This case study suggests a possible rare follicular variant of neutrophilic dermatosis linked to myelogenous leukemia, where skin lesions improved following chemotherapy treatment.
5 citations
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June 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports” This study suggests that vitamin D treatment may be less effective in reducing thyroid autoimmunity for euthyroid men with early-onset androgenic alopecia compared to other men with autoimmune thyroiditis.
5 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This case report describes a 22-year-old woman who developed persistent, non-scarring hair loss and premature ovarian failure following a myeloablative umbilical cord transplant for acute myeloid leukemia.
5 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies” This study successfully developed and validated a reverse-phase HPLC method for accurately determining finasteride and tamsulosin simultaneously in bulk and pharmaceutical formulations.
5 citations
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that minoxidil forms a reservoir in the skin, allowing sustained drug delivery even after cleansing, while propylene glycol does not.
4 citations
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October 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that autologous activated PRP injections significantly increased hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with patients reporting high satisfaction and few side effects.
4 citations
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December 2018 in “Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering” This study developed a reliable RP-HPLC-DAD method, finding that amino acid concentrations in bleached hair decrease with higher hydrogen peroxide levels, notably affecting cystine.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Case Reports in Rheumatology” This case report highlights that early recognition and management of underlying connective tissue diseases, such as lupus, are essential in young patients presenting with unexpected symptoms like blurry vision and stroke signs.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study found that a 12-week regimen of a botanical supplement significantly improved skin and scalp health in women exposed to high pollution, enhancing factors like skin radiance, moisturization, and reducing wrinkle depth and scalp redness compared to a placebo.
3 citations
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This study found that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia may experience less benefit from rosuvastatin treatment in terms of improving cardiometabolic risk factors compared to men with normal hair growth.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported that autologous whole fat injection in the scalp considerably increased hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study found that magnesium supplementation significantly improved overall quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but did not significantly affect acne, alopecia, or abnormal uterine bleeding.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “Skin” This report highlights hyperpigmentation as an underreported side effect of topical cidofovir treatment for trichodysplasia spinulosa.
2 citations
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August 2008 in “Journal of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences” This case report describes a twenty-year-old woman misdiagnosed with a sebaceous cyst that was actually pilomatrixoma, a benign skin lesion from hair matrix cells, confirmed by histopathology after excision.
2 citations
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January 1990 in “PubMed” This case study highlights a 20-year-old male with perforating folliculitis, proposing its classification within primary perforating dermatoses, and discusses failed keratolytic treatments and potential underlying causes.
April 2026 in “Human Genome Variation” This study identified a specific hemizygous intronic variant in the MBTPS2 gene associated with IFAP syndrome in a patient, revealing exon skipping and reduced normal transcript expression through long-read RNA sequencing.
April 2026 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” In this case report, authors described a pet golden hamster with a confirmed adrenocortical adenocarcinoma, where laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging enabled antemortem diagnosis, despite the species' rarity for these procedures.
In this case study, ischemic stroke occurred in a 20-year-old male taking finasteride for hair loss, with multiple genetic predispositions for thrombosis; while causality is uncertain, clinicians should exercise caution when prescribing finasteride to patients with thrombotic risk factors.
January 2026 in “BMC Veterinary Research” The researchers reported finding a recessive nonsense variant in the EGFR gene responsible for perinatal lethality in the "Blonde d'Aquitaine" cattle breed, prompting the development of a screening test to help eradicate this genetic flaw.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” This case report highlights that careful interpretation of ANA-IF titers and patterns is crucial for the early detection of systemic lupus erythematosus, underscoring the role of specific autoantibody profiling in achieving precise diagnosis.
November 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes a patient with Clouston syndrome who developed squamous cell carcinoma, highlighting the need for regular follow-up in patients with chronic paronychia that do not respond to conventional treatments.