December 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that trichoscopy and histopathology can effectively diagnose alopecia areata incognito and differentiate it from telogen effluvium or androgenetic alopecia, aiding clinicians in better hair regrowth management.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses alopecia areata incognito, highlighting its diffuse hair loss pattern and favorable response to steroid treatment, but it reports no new clinical data.
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition that can be slowed but not permanently reversed with available therapies.
September 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reviews the challenges in effectively treating androgenic alopecia and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing its impact on patients' appearance and mental health.
This study developed a novel Smart DNA Biosensor for easy and efficient primary diagnosis of androgen receptors overexpression, which may aid in the rapid differential diagnosis of conditions like acne and androgenetic alopecia.
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May 2012 in “Endocrine Research” This study found diverse responses to the androgen dihydrotestosterone in rodent tissues, with most androgen-regulated processes being specific to particular tissues.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
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January 2002 in “Clinics in dermatology” This study found that AHCC supplementation significantly reduced alopecia severity in Ara-C treated rats and mitigated liver injury-related side effects in mice treated with 6-MP and MTX.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that osteopontin mRNA is abundantly expressed in dermal papilla cells during the catagen phase of hair growth in rats, suggesting a role in this phase.
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January 1993 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This paper reviews diffuse androgen-dependent alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium in women, highlighting diagnostic challenges and management issues, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest effective treatments are available.
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November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the non-steroidal antiandrogen RU58841 increased hair growth rates and promoted hair cycle initiation in balding human scalp grafts on testosterone-conditioned nude mice, indicating a positive effect on hair growth.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” This study found that higher levels of adiponectin were associated with reduced inflammation and osteolysis, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for patients with aseptic loosening of joint replacements.
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April 2007 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that artocarpin delivered via alginate/chitosan microparticles effectively suppressed the growth of hamster flank organs compared to artocarpin in solution form, without significant systemic effects.
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the potential of mesenchymal stromal cell secretome therapies for facial nerve palsy, emphasizing their standardization advantages over cell transplantation, but provides no new clinical results.
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October 2020 in “Drugs” This article reviews the development milestones of clascoterone up to its first approval for treating acne vulgaris, reporting no new clinical results for androgenetic alopecia.
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October 1999 in “Archives of Dermatology” This discussion suggests that acquired progressive kinking of hair in androgen-dependent scalp areas may indicate the early stages of androgenetic alopecia with a poor prognosis, but it offers no new clinical findings.
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August 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
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January 2000 in “Der Hautarzt” This review describes how male hypogonadism can lead to various skin and hair symptoms, as well as potential dermatological reactions to hormone treatments and reports no new clinical results.
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August 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.
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June 2004 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” This study found that testosterone therapy can enhance sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women on oestrogen, though ongoing monitoring and research are needed to assess long-term safety and effects in other groups.
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November 2022 in “Biosensors” This study introduced a new spectrofluorometric method using a synthesized organic fluorophore to effectively analyze darolutamide and thalidomide in pharmaceutical preparations and biofluids.
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July 1999 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” This article discusses the various cosmetic, medical, and surgical treatment options for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the importance of differential diagnosis in treatment planning.
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October 2019 in “مجله كليه طب الكندي” In this study, researchers highlight the role of androgens like dihydrotestosterone in the pathophysiology of acne, pointing to the enzyme 5a-reductase type 1 as potentially more active in individuals with acne, which may contribute to hormonal influences in the condition's development.
January 2026 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This article examines the use of legal amphetamines by French political figures from the Liberation to the 1960s, highlighting their impact on health and their prevalence among Communist activists, influenced by habits from the Resistance.
April 2025 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study developed and tested Bicalutamide-loaded lipid vesicles in dissolving microarray patches for topical application, finding that they effectively deliver Bicalutamide through murine skin while maintaining a favorable safety profile, suggesting potential to improve treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
August 2024 in “Latin American Journal of Development” In this review, the authors highlight the involvement of the 5α-reductase enzyme family in androgen-dependent disorders, noting the discovery of a novel isoform, SRD5A3, which is overexpressed in cancers with poor prognosis.
November 1978 in “PubMed” This review discusses the role of antiandrogenic gestagens in treating androgen-dependent skin disorders and highlights the need for dermatologists to collaborate with endocrinologists and gynecologists for effective management.
June 2007 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review discusses female pattern hair loss, the most common cause of hair loss in women, highlighting medical treatments like oral antiandrogens and topical minoxidil but reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Industrial Crops and Products” In this study, oral administration of ginsenoside Rf from Panax ginseng promoted hair regrowth and increased hair thickness in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia by enhancing androgen receptor degradation, highlighting its potential for cosmetic and functional food applications.
January 2013 in “Revista Clínica Española” This review discusses female hyperandrogenism, detailing diagnostic criteria and treatment options without reporting new study results; it emphasizes improving health and quality of life for affected women.