71 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Proteome Research” In this study, distinct metabolic profiles were identified in women with PCOS, suggesting potential biomarkers for diagnosis based on changes in lipid and androgen metabolism.
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June 2023 in “Journal of applied crystallography” This study utilized the DNP–SANS technique on human hair for the first time and found significant changes in the SANS profile dependent on polarization conditions, providing insights into the structural composition and dynamic properties of keratin and its associated proteins.
November 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that incorporating CTA2-BADG, a modified hair-rebonding compound, into damaged hair significantly improved surface morphology and tensile strength by using charge-conversion chemistry to enhance penetration into the hair shaft.
1 citations
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January 2003 in “Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals” This study developed a new synthetic route for finasteride that omits the costly reagent 2,2′ dipyridyl disulfide, achieving an overall yield of 16%.
January 2011 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” This study found that a conditioner containing 18-MEA and SPDA can improve hair's smoothness and reduce flyaways, enhancing hair manageability.
April 1992 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” This study reports the development of novel 4-amido-Δ4,6-steroids as potential inhibitors of 5α-reductase, showing promising in vitro results for conditions like acne and benign prostatic cancer.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This study observed shifts in dermatological disease frequencies amid early COVID-19 pandemic lifestyle changes, noting significant increases in urticaria, drug eruptions, and alopecia areata, while bacterial and fungal infections decreased.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the rising demand for hair transplant surgery amid a global shortage of training and fellowship programs, and it reports no new results.
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May 2007 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses the safety of testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women and concludes that, aside from hirsutism and acne, it appears safe at physiological doses for several years, though more long-term studies are needed.
27 citations
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the use of zinc in treating dermatological conditions and concludes that, aside from systemic zinc deficiency, its efficacy as a primary treatment is unproven, though it may be useful as a supplementary therapy.
21 citations
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November 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review highlights the potential of several medicinal plants as treatments for seborrhea dermatitis by inhibiting Malassezia growth and reducing symptoms like itching and redness, amid challenges of drug adherence and side effects in existing therapies.
5 citations
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July 1994 in “PubMed” This study found that finasteride administered for 28 days had no significant effect on adrenal steroidogenesis in healthy men, aside from inhibiting androstenedione metabolism.
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August 2024 in “JAAD International” This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combining low-dose oral minoxidil with spironolactone for treating female androgenetic alopecia, amid concerns about potential blood pressure effects, though the results are not reported here.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This study highlights the efforts of the Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation in raising awareness and supporting lupus patients in Ghana, amid challenges like misdiagnosis and insufficient healthcare resources, revealing the impact of their advocacy and counseling initiatives on patients' lives.
In an observational study, researchers examined how wage increases during the COVID-19 Omicron variant period, amid historic inflation, were related to stress levels among early childhood educators.
April 2024 in “Advances in Redox Research” In this study, researchers found that polysulfides in human hair keratin contribute to hair strength and antioxidant capacity, with sulfur supplementation enhancing hair strength and cuticle structure amid oxidative stresses such as UV radiation.
This study investigated dermatology providers' attitudes and recommendation behaviors regarding the use of oral minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia, amid its rising utilization supported by recent clinical studies demonstrating its effectiveness. Results of these assessments are not reported in the abstract.
February 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study involved a Delphi-method consensus from 34 Spanish dermatologists, outlining structured recommendations for managing androgenetic alopecia based on available scientific evidence and expert opinions, aiming to guide clinical practice amid limited treatment approvals and varying effectiveness.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this study, researchers from the Swedish forensic medicine agency aimed to enhance routine practices by integrating affordable photogrammetry technology to improve 3D injury documentation, highlighting efforts to implement this in daily forensic work amid financial and staffing constraints.
69 citations
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January 2009 in “Advances in Materials Science and Engineering” This study demonstrated that keratin can be effectively extracted from wool using alkaline solutions and that the extracted keratin maintains reactivity similar to that from other low-value sources like cattle hair.
January 2015 in “Journals & Books Hosting (International Knowledge Sharing Platform)” This study synthesized and evaluated five 6-mercaptopurine derivatives for anticancer activity against three cancer cell lines, detailing the promising results of compound 1.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “European medical journal” This summary reports that the 31st EADV Congress in Milan featured over 170 sessions with more than 600 speakers, offering dermatology and venereology professionals a platform to innovate practices and enhance patient care through global collaboration.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “River Publishers eBooks” The document concludes that hair keratin-chitosan scaffolds were successfully made and are suitable for biomedical use.
11 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study reports that synthetic carbohydrate receptors effectively inhibit Zika virus infection in cell cultures by blocking early stages of viral entry.
In this study, researchers analyzed the waters of Ladakh's hotsprings, identifying 27 bioactive compounds with potential health benefits, but emphasize that further clinical trials are needed to confirm their therapeutic efficacy and safety.
28 citations
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January 2016 in “RSC Advances” This study found that non-toxic polycarboxylic acids can achieve satisfactory hair perming effects with limited strength loss, suggesting they have potential as a safer alternative to harmful perming chemicals.
10 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal Of Cutaneous Laser Therapy” Laser hair removal might also work by damaging blood vessels around hair follicles.
10 citations
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February 1976 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that topical γ‐Oryzanol significantly stimulated sebaceous gland cell activity and sebum production in rats.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This case report describes a 29-year-old male with relapsing hepatitis A, a rare complication of acute hepatitis A virus infection, characterized by prolonged elevated liver chemistries and persistent HAV IgM, managed conservatively.
September 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a new high-power, 810 nm diode laser for hair removal, finding it to be effective and safe, with a mean hair reduction of 74.4% in one session, and noted it worked efficiently on both large and small areas with minimal side effects.