March 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia had larger prostate volumes and lower urinary flow rates compared to those without the condition, suggesting a potential link between AGA and urinary symptoms.
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that men with more advanced androgenetic alopecia had increased epicardial fat thickness, suggesting a potential link to coronary risk.
January 2023 in “Editora Enterprising eBooks” This article presents a collection of interdisciplinary studies by Brazilian researchers that address various societal issues to contribute to the nation's social and scientific development; it reports no new results.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Contemporary Medicine” This study found that patients with alopecia areata have significantly lower serum PON1 levels compared to controls, indicating a potential link between oxidative stress and the pathogenesis of the disease.
This study found that genetic ablation of Tslp in an AEC mutant mouse model reduced skin inflammation and improved survival, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for AEC syndrome patients.
In this observational study, men with early onset androgenic alopecia exhibited a statistically significant correlation with more severe forms of coronary artery disease compared to those without the condition.
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study observed that numerical chromosomal aberrations were more common in men with severe male factor infertility and azoospermia compared to those with other sperm quality issues, while chromosomal translocations were significantly associated with oligoasthenozoospermia, highlighting important genetic counseling considerations.
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April 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This study reviewed existing literature and reported two cases of perinevoid alopecia, suggesting that melanocyte antigens may be involved in its development.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that polyamine levels in hair samples differ between androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata, suggesting potential non-invasive biomarkers to distinguish between these hair loss conditions.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers propose that the EDAR V370A allele's positive selection in East Asian populations may be linked to stable aquatic resources from Late Pleistocene ecosystems in northern China, suggesting a "nutritional niche construction" framework where these resources offset the allele's metabolic costs.
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April 2020 in “JIMD Reports” In this follow-up of three siblings with ATP6AP1 deficiency, the researchers observed progression to total hearing loss, hair loss, and proteinuria.
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July 2016 in “Genes” This study identified specific genetic variants as the cause of visual impairment and non-syndromic alopecia in two brothers, reinforcing the link between PDE6H variants and achromatopsia and LPAR6 variants and alopecia.
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June 2017 in “Skin” This study is the first to report that apremilast may be effective in treating refractory lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia, though some patients experienced adverse effects leading to discontinuation.
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August 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study suggests that variations in PCOS phenotypes observed across different ethnic groups may be due to a genetic gradient resulting from historical human migrations and genetic drift.
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study observed four consanguineous families with congenital atrichia with papular lesions and identified three novel mutations in the hairless gene, which may contribute to the disorder.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie” This study identified a novel mutation in the EDA gene, which may impair protein stabilization and be involved in the development of oligodontia and mild ectodermal dysplasia phenotypes.
March 2015 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” This study concluded that topical psoralen and ultraviolet A photochemotherapy is an effective and safe treatment for alopecia areata, as it produced a good response in 43.8% of patients.
This study introduced ElixirSeeker2, a computational framework for designing anti-aging peptides, and found that some newly identified peptides significantly delayed cellular senescence and enhanced cellular and locomotor functions in aged Caenorhabditis elegans.
Defective protein folding due to a mutation is key in ANE syndrome.
October 2024 in “Developmental Dynamics” This paper highlights advances in Developmental Dynamics, noting how epoa-deficient zebrafish can model Diamond-Blackfan anemia like disorders for drug screening, Alx4 mouse models offer insights into craniofacial development, and mTORC1 signaling is crucial for retinal development.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This article reviews androgen excess and cardiometabolic risks in women, highlighting increased cardiovascular disease risk in those with polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2012 in “Alzheimer s & Dementia” This case report describes a 57-year-old Navy veteran with mild cognitive impairment who showed cognitive improvement and reported better mood after CPAP treatment and medication adjustments.
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April 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This report describes a rare case of porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus in a 64-year-old woman, successfully treated with CO₂ laser, highlighting its potential occurrence in older adults.
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November 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This case study highlights a patient with alopecia areata who also has eosinophilic esophagitis, suggesting it may be considered an atopic disease and a potential trigger for alopecia areata in affected patients.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated Korean herbal compounds in silico and identified Biochanin A, Saponin Re, and Emodin as potential topical treatments for androgenetic alopecia, each with specific safety and efficacy considerations.
This study found that 62 plasma proteins are significantly associated with the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, offering potential targets for new therapeutic strategies.
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March 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, researchers found that androgen receptor gene polymorphism is associated with higher androgenetic alopecia grades and PSA levels in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but not with prostate cancer.
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” This study presents two cases correlating the clinical appearance of adult-onset foveomacular vitelliform dystrophy with optical coherence tomography findings, describing the location of the yellow vitelliform material.
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May 1994 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” This article reviews the clinical characterization and potential treatments for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting minoxidil's efficacy in hair regrowth and noting the need for further genetic research; it reports no new clinical results.