February 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study developed a NIR light-triggered NO-releasing hydrogel that promotes angiogenesis, repairs damaged dermal papilla cells, reduces inflammation, and improves the nutrient supply and follicular environment in animal models, offering a promising treatment strategy for androgenic alopecia.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution in Hispanic male patients often resembles androgenetic alopecia, with a tendency for earlier onset compared to European and North American populations.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Finasteride is not proven to cause depression or suicide, and careful patient monitoring is advised.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Finasteride can cause depression and suicidal thoughts; safer alternatives are recommended.
January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Dermatologists should know about cosmetic science and aesthetics because patients care about skin appearance and health.
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November 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study presents evidence suggesting that androgenetic alopecia is most likely inherited through a polygenic model, challenging the traditional view that it is caused by a simple Mendelian autosomal dominant gene.
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May 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” This study identified heterozygous mutations in the ABCC9 gene as the genetic basis of Cantú syndrome, suggesting the syndrome as a new member of potassium channelopathies.
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May 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study identified multiple mutations in the 5 alpha-reductase-2 gene among male pseudohermaphrodites in the Dominican Republic, suggesting they do not share a common ancestry.
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September 2002 in “Journal of Bone and Mineral Research” This study found that a specific VDR amino acid substitution in children with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets disrupts ligand binding and gene activation but does not impair hair follicle development.
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” This article reviews different perspectives on nevus comedonicus, discussing its classification and potential associations with systemic findings, but it reports no new results.
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September 2001 in “Annals of Neurology” This study found that somatic mosaic mutations in the doublecortin gene may cause subcortical band heterotopia in male patients, and molecular analysis using hair roots is a useful detection method.
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August 2005 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This article provides departmental contact information for Dr. Dirk M. Elston at the Geisinger Medical Center and reports no research findings.
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December 1982 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” The authors reviewed cases of six children with both hair-shaft abnormalities and neurological disorders, noting that such hair defects may indicate neurological conditions, including potentially treatable metabolic errors.
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June 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Different factors help diagnose and treat hair loss accurately.
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August 2005 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This article critically assesses literature favoring horizontal over vertical sections for diagnosing scalp diseases and concludes that a qualitative, vertical approach improves diagnostic precision for alopecias.
23 citations
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December 2006 in “Evaluation and Program Planning” This article presents a model for evaluating public R&D that emphasizes measuring capacity-based metrics over traditional outcome-based metrics, using the concept of a Knowledge Value Collective.
22 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes severe skin and nail issues and hair loss.
19 citations
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November 1971 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” In this study, the researchers found that the absence of the NFI-C transcription factor delayed the hair growth cycle in mice by affecting key gene expressions and signaling pathways.
18 citations
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June 1998 in “Circulation” This letter discusses how outdated measurement technology may obscure evidence of essential fatty acid deficiency in low-fat diet patients, potentially leading to undiagnosed EFA insufficiencies related to heart disease.
17 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Social Philosophy” This study discusses how beauty standards contribute to structural injustice by imposing rising demands and increasing body image anxiety across various demographics.
17 citations
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July 2006 in “The International Journal of Health Planning and Management” This article discusses strategies for healthcare organizations to navigate environmental challenges and competitive forces, emphasizing the need for focused strategic positioning and adaptable activity sets, but reports no new empirical results.
13 citations
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November 2018 in “Animal Genetics” This study suggests that a newly identified KRT 71 gene variant may be responsible for curly hair in Curly Coated Retrievers and potentially contributes to follicular dysplasia.
12 citations
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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.
9 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of dermatology” This case report describes a Thai male with TRPS1 who exhibited unique and unreported features such as hypoplastic mandibular condyles, double mental foramina, and distinctive hair abnormalities.
9 citations
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March 2019 in “Anthropology and Medicine” This exploration reports no new results but discusses how globalisation and liberalisation in India may have contributed to the rise of PCOS and metabolic disorders through sociocultural, environmental, and political-economic changes.
9 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The study suggests that lateral oblique forehead lines result from muscle contractions and can be effectively treated with onabotulinum toxin A, rather than being caused by sleeping position.
8 citations
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March 2019 in “Progress in Human Geography” This paper explores how hair functions as a geographical lens to redefine the body's borders, influencing perceptions of identity and power.
8 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This commentary critiques the definition of iron deficiency in hair loss studies, suggesting higher serum ferritin levels as a more accurate threshold for diagnosing deficiency in women.
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April 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” This text does not provide any research findings or results from a study.
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April 2018 in “Transplantation proceedings” This case report describes severe agranulocytosis and alopecia in a Japanese woman after starting azathioprine, highlighting the potential role of NUDT15 genetic screening in preventing adverse reactions to the drug.