June 2022 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study found that autologous emulsified fat followed by hair transplantation using FUE was more effective than FUE alone in improving outcomes for patients with cicatricial alopecia after six months.
August 2021 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal (Print)” This study found that Follicular Unit Extraction for managing secondary cicatricial alopecia resulted in good to very good outcomes in 90% of the patients, with minimal post-operative scars and recovery times, though 45% required additional surgery.
November 2022 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal (Print)” This study observed that combining 5% topical spironolactone with 5% topical minoxidil in a single dose could enhance treatment efficacy for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, with significant hair growth improvements noted in group C after three months.
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article describes a technique for improving the aesthetic results of surgical hair restoration by recycling plug grafts into smaller grafts, which can be combined with other procedures like scalp lifting and reductions.
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June 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes newly designed tools that reportedly ease and enhance hair transplantation surgery by improving precision, reducing graft trauma, and monitoring essential conditions.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review highlights the need for diabetes-informed approaches to aesthetic dermatology as accelerated skin aging in diabetic patients complicates the safety and effectiveness of cosmetic procedures.
April 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, the combination of CO2 fractional laser therapy with Bimatoprost 0.03% was found to be more effective in promoting hair regrowth in Alopecia Areata patients than laser therapy alone, with higher response rates and minimal adverse effects reported.
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June 2021 in “Plants” This study found that a methanolic extract of Sterculia foetida seeds demonstrated significant thrombolytic, anti-arthritic, analgesic, and antipyretic activities, with moderate cytotoxic effects in vitro and in vivo.
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November 2018 FUE is a minimally invasive hair transplant method using various donor sites.
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April 2012 in “Cancer Research” This study found that overexpression of antizyme in MEK-activated transgenic mice reduced skin tumor development and restored normal differentiation of keratinocyte progenitor cells, highlighting the role of polyamines in keratinocyte biology.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” In this study, a 3-month treatment with a 2940 nm Er:YAG laser, combined with conventional therapy, effectively reduced microfibrosis around hair follicles and increased hair growth in the anagen stage among 85 men with androgenetic alopecia.
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December 1975 in “PubMed” This study found that acid and alkaline phosphatases serve different functions in Beagle dog skin, with ALP primarily involved in growth processes and ACP in phospholipid breakdown.
August 2024 in “The Journal of Urology” This study updates guidelines for evaluating and managing male infertility, including revised testing recommendations for Y-chromosome microdeletions, use of pelvic MRI, and testicular sperm in nonazoospermic males.
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July 1977 in “PubMed” This case report describes a woman with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed both pneumonitis and nephritis, with identical immune complexes found in her lungs and kidneys, suggesting a common pathogenetic mechanism.
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review examines the role of thiopurines in managing inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for more studies on thiopurine withdrawal scenarios.
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July 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the clinical manifestations and contributing factors of acute zinc depletion syndrome, reporting no new results but discussing prevention and treatment strategies.
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July 2010 in “The Lancet” This review discusses the historical and cultural perspectives on chocolate's perceived medicinal benefits but reports no new clinical research findings, highlighting the longstanding appeal of chocolate as a remedy.
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November 1984 in “JAMA” This case report describes a 61-year-old woman with Sjögren's syndrome who experienced multiple episodes of aseptic meningitis linked to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim use.
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December 2016 in “Universal journal of pharmaceutical research” This study concluded that Finasteride can be effectively delivered in matrix tablets using different polymer ratios for sustained release.
This study found that teak leaf extract can be effective in promoting hair growth in males with androgenic alopecia; however, significant variability in steroid 5-alpha reductase inhibitory activity among samples from different geographic origins means quality control is important for consistent therapeutic potential.
February 2024 in “Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery” This study reported that platelet-rich plasma therapy combined with intralesional triamcinolone acetonide was beneficial for patients with alopecia totalis, helping them reduce reliance on oral immunosuppressants.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This summary of a pharmacy internship reports on expanding scientific knowledge through diverse activities, including exploring diabetes medications for obesity treatment and discussing the role of nutritional supplements in geriatrics.
This study found that inhibiting mTORC2 in glioblastoma cells reduced DNA repair and increased apoptosis, highlighting its potential role in cancer cell survival and DNA damage response.
October 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Arts (Print)” This study found that for anterior cervical discectomy fusion in patients with degenerative cervical disc disease, the PEEK cage resulted in greater pain reduction, while the dynamic cervical implant maintained a slightly better range of motion.
January 1994 in “Memorial University Research Repository (Memorial University)” This study suggests that oleosomes in Sesbania nodules are utilized for cell growth and development but are not directly involved in nitrogen fixation.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study found that type A botulinum toxin treatment significantly increased hair thickness and reduced vellous hair count in patients with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its potential as an effective therapy.
April 2013 in “e-Jurnal Medika Udayana” This abstract indicates that finasteride, at a dose of 1 mg per day, is effective in treating androgenetic alopecia in men by significantly reducing DHT levels.
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April 2013 in “Development” In this study, researchers found that the number of dermal papilla cells in hair follicles determines hair size and shape in mice, suggesting potential avenues for addressing hair loss.
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December 2018 in “Nature Communications” This study found that male pattern baldness in European males is strongly heritable and associated with genetic markers linked to earlier puberty, bone density, and pancreatic function.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review highlights that malnutrition, including deficiencies in proteins and micronutrients, may exacerbate allergic conditions like dermatitis and asthma by promoting inflammation, while adequate micronutrient intake supports regulatory immune responses.