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July 2024 in “BMC Zoology” This study found that the structure and mineral content of dromedary camel hair, specifically the medulla patterns, medulla index, and elemental composition, change with age, revealing differences among camels aged 1 year, 3-5 years, and 8-10 years.
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December 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that topical metformin was as effective as triple combination cream in reducing melasma severity, with minimal adverse events.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that people with alopecia areata have a higher likelihood of experiencing anxiety and depression, and a moderate negative impact on their quality of life compared to healthy individuals.
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August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that women with PCOS have significantly higher prevalence and levels of thyroid autoantibodies, with these elevated levels suggesting a potential independent autoimmune activation associated with PCOS.
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July 2025 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study found that chromium, inositol, and Omega-3 are beneficial for improving lipid profiles in women with PCOS, and various supplements help alleviate other symptoms.
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February 2025 in “Medicine” This study found that among individuals with hair loss-related conditions, there was a significant association between alopecia and anxiety disorders, with affected individuals experiencing anxiety more frequently.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” In this study, researchers identified genes IRF2BP2 and EGFR as key to understanding double-coated fleece formation in Hetian sheep, offering insights that may advance machine learning-driven multi-omics selection models in sheep breeding.
July 2026 in “European Urology Focus” This study found a significant association between baldness patterns, particularly vertex and early-onset baldness, and an increased risk of prostate cancer.
February 2026 in “British Journal of Sports Medicine” Transgender women have similar fitness to cisgender women, while transgender men have higher fat and lower strength than cisgender men; hormone therapy affects body composition and strength.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This systematic review found that intralesional dutasteride treatments for androgenic alopecia in adults improved hair density and thickness with minimal adverse effects, although study methodologies varied and lacked large-scale trials.
November 2025 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that low-dose minoxidil treatment effectively enhances facial hair development with relatively minimal side effects, which can be beneficial in primary care settings.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that patients with primary cicatricial alopecia are at higher risk of developing various comorbidities, including systemic lupus erythematosus, hypothyroidism, and dermatological conditions, compared to controls.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the authors examined single-spin versus double-spin centrifugation protocols for PRP in patients with androgenic alopecia and found no significant difference in platelet concentration, hair density, or hair types between the protocols.
June 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that oral minoxidil improved hair loss symptoms in many patients, with significant improvement in 35%, but 27% experienced adverse events, highlighting the need for further research to confirm its safety and efficacy.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that patients with alopecia, particularly alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss, often have vitamin D deficiency, suggesting that screening for vitamin D could benefit these patients.
July 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” PRP injections can increase hair density in people with androgenic alopecia.
May 2024 in “Skin research and technology” This study used Mendelian randomization analysis to identify Scyllo-inositol and Alpha-ketoglutarate as potential protective factors and Heme and 2-palmitoylglycerophosphocholine as risk factors for androgenic alopecia, suggesting a causal link between these metabolites and the condition.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases” This study observed a marked increase in syphilis frequency within the studied population in 2020, along with dynamic patterns of clinical manifestations and increasing re-infection rates.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in microbiology” This study found that certain gut microbiota are linked with androgenetic alopecia, identifying both risk and protective microbial factors, which could inform targeted probiotic strategies for managing AGA.
January 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that ALRV5XR showed the highest efficacy for terminal hair regrowth in both men and women with androgenetic alopecia, with less treatment resistance compared to other therapies.
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August 2014 in “Genome Biology and Evolution” This study found that the differential expression of α- and β-keratin genes in feathers may explain their morphological and structural diversity, highlighting the chicken as a model for studying keratin-related diseases.
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, the researchers used Mendelian randomization to suggest a potential causal link between various gut microbiota and alopecia areata, finding that certain bacteria like Butyricimonas and Phascolarctobacterium may have protective effects, whereas others like Ruminococcaceae UCG003 might increase risk.
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January 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” This review highlights recent research using single-cell RNA sequencing and machine learning in wound healing, revealing significant insights into fibroblast diversity, immune cell dynamics, and the spatial organization of cells, which may transform therapeutic strategies for chronic wounds, fibrosis, and tissue regeneration.
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March 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study proposed a model that accurately predicts skin condition using genotype information and machine learning, suggesting potential for creating customized cosmetics.
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study was retracted.
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May 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” This study found no significant increase in depression risk associated with taking five-alpha reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia or alopecia, although further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
December 2025 in “Biomedicines” In this study, researchers identified two person-centered sexual function profiles among women, linked to physical and psychological factors, with PCOS showing greater, though not significant, presence in the dysfunction profile. The dysfunction was associated with higher adiposity and body-image distress.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that for straight hair, friction mainly influences fragment formation during combing, suggesting no direct connection to tensile fatigue failure, while with textured hair, combing performance may be more complex.
This study identified specific gut bacterial pathways that may serve as potential therapeutic targets for managing androgenetic alopecia in obese individuals.
May 2025 in “Annals of surgical case reports & images.” Certain gut bacteria may protect against hair loss, while others may increase the risk.