April 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Early hair loss in men could be a sign of non-cancerous prostate enlargement, and treating hair loss early might help prevent prostate issues later.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that psychiatric adverse drug reactions were more frequently reported with finasteride than with dutasteride, but it remains unclear if there is a causal relationship.
August 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study observed that Amarantha hair oil contains β-sitosterol, which is suggested to promote hair growth.
December 2023 in “Plants” The researchers investigated the phytochemical content and pharmacological properties of Fissistigma oldhamii and found multiple compounds, primarily in roots and stems, that may contribute to the plant's traditional anti-inflammatory uses in China, including potential antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial effects.
In this study, researchers found that melanoma risk factors and characteristics vary with age, noting distinct differences in younger, middle-aged, and older patients, with strong correlations in the oldest group.
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October 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study indicates that reduced activity of the matriptase-prostasin proteolytic cascade is likely the cause of human autosomal recessive ichthyosis with hypotrichosis, as demonstrated using a novel mouse model.
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November 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the importance of specialized skill in hair restoration surgery and emphasizes the potential impact of both surgeon and assistant errors on the success of the procedure; it reports no new results.
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January 2019 in “Case Reports in Surgery” This case report describes a patient self-injecting facial fillers, highlighting common complications that can mimic oral cancer, leading to diagnostic challenges and economic implications for the National Health Service.
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April 2008 in “Clinical Genetics” This report identifies a novel mutation in the ST14 gene in a female with autosomal recessive ichthyosis with hypotrichosis, highlighting similar features to previously reported cases.
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August 2006 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Pregnancy can cause specific skin conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment to protect both mother and baby.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses potential complications in surgical hair restoration and emphasizes the importance of both patient and physician actions in minimizing these risks; it reports no new results.
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July 2000 in “Dermatologic surgery” This paper contains author contact information and disclosures without reporting new research findings or results.
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April 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review covers complications of neck lift surgery, their causes, ways to reduce them, and management strategies, without offering new clinical findings.
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July 2006 in “European Urology Supplements” 5α-reductase inhibitors can reduce prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, needing more research.
This review provides an overview of the etiology, presentation, and diagnosis of steatocystomas, including subtypes and complications, while detailing their history, epidemiology, and management strategies.
January 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This review identifies recent advances in cholangiocarcinoma research, emphasizing the potential of alkaloids to induce apoptosis and inhibit cellular spread in cancer cell lines, offering insights into future therapeutic compound development.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review outlines various complications associated with hair transplantation, noting that while most are mild and manageable, serious complications like necrosis can occur if proper care is not taken.
August 2016 in “InTech eBooks” This source highlights the diverse scope of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, noting the specialty's adaptability to changing trends and ethnic preferences for aesthetic outcomes, without reporting specific study results.
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May 2011 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” This study in engineered mouse models suggests that some basal cell carcinomas may originate from hair follicle tissue stem cells upon leaving their stem cell niche.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This review discusses indole-based bifunctional aldose reductase inhibitors and antioxidants for diabetic complications and chronic inflammation-related pathologies, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2016 Hair restoration surgery can lead to issues like scarring, hair loss, and anxiety, but careful management before and after the procedure can minimize these complications.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” No direct link between matcha green tea and hair loss is proven.
June 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review examines the mechanisms behind pathological scarring like hypertrophic scars and keloids, highlights the limitations of current treatments, and suggests that biomaterial-enabled delivery of anti-fibrotic statins, such as atorvastatin, may offer a promising therapeutic avenue for managing these scars.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses the potential role of oxidative stress in hair graying and age-related alopecia, emphasizing the need for new strategies to counteract these effects, but reports no new results.
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November 1997 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review discusses the potential autoimmune etiology of vitiligo and its association with other autoimmune diseases but provides no new research findings; the authors highlight various treatment options.
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October 2013 in “Journal of Human Evolution/Journal of human evolution” This review highlights the significance and future potential of forensic DNA phenotyping for predicting human phenotypes from crime scene DNA but reports no new results.
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April 2006 in “PubMed” This review discusses current treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia and reports on the cost-effectiveness of alpha1-selective adrenergic receptor antagonists compared to other pharmacologic and invasive therapies without presenting new clinical results.
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April 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the skin conditions linked to eating disorders and emphasizes that treating the underlying disorder often improves these dermatological symptoms.
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June 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that human scalp hair significantly reduces solar radiation intake, with more tightly curled hair offering greater protection against heat gain compared to a naked scalp.
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June 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This study found that genes in the human keratin-associated protein 1 family may have evolved mainly through gene duplication of cysteine-repeat motifs.