11 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This systematic review study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment may improve hair density and diameter in women with androgenetic alopecia, although the findings are limited by the small sample sizes and pilot nature of the included studies.
11 citations
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April 2018 in “Nutrition Research” This review found that chromium supplementation has limited effects on weight reduction, glucose control, lipid profile, and hormonal balance in women with PCOS, highlighting the need for further research.
10 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that Medicago sativa extract, combined with UVA light, may enhance pigmentation in hypopigmented skin and hair, offering potential treatment for vitiligo.
10 citations
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October 2019 in “Iranian Biomedical Journal” This study found that a 5 µM concentration of simvastatin significantly increased the differentiation of hair follicle stem cells into keratinocytes in vitro.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, telogen effluvium was commonly found to be associated with iron-deficiency anemia and hypothyroidism among female patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
9 citations
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April 2023 in “Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology” This narrative discusses the critical roles of zinc in both biological processes and industrial applications but provides no new research findings.
9 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review found that oral and topical phosphodiesterase inhibitors and topical prostaglandin analogues are safe and effective treatments for various skin diseases, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia.
9 citations
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November 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review highlights recent literature on comorbidities in dermatologic diseases, emphasizing the need for further research into connections between atopic dermatitis and pancreatic cancer, and pemphigus diseases and COPD, but it reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that exposure to 12-O-tetradecanoyl-phorbol-13-acetate in mouse skin caused changes in claudin expression and localization, indicating disruption and eventual recovery of the epidermal barrier.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This source reports that tofacitinib and ruxolitinib showed potential efficacy and acceptable safety profiles in treating various autoimmune disorders, including alopecia areata and psoriasis, based on a review of clinical studies, while recommending physicians consider the individual risks and benefits.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, the addition of topical latanoprost to betamethasone treatment improved the therapeutic efficacy for patients with patchy alopecia areata, showing more significant hair regrowth compared to minoxidil alone and enhanced outcomes without adverse effects.
8 citations
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July 2021 in “F1000Research” This review discusses the potential of plant-derived phytochemicals as alternatives to 5-alpha-Reductase inhibitors in treating prostate cancer, highlighting possible benefits like reduced side effects, but it reports no new findings.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This study explored using a chitosan oligomer coating for topical delivery of dutasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers, aiming to reduce systemic exposure and cytotoxicity.
8 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” This study developed a detailed classification system for functional androgenization in females that may enhance diagnosis and personalized treatment by identifying individual dysfunctions.
7 citations
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Combining treatments significantly reduces dark circles and wrinkles better than nanofat alone.
7 citations
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March 2022 in “The FASEB journal” This study observed that mice with a whole-body deficiency of Cystathionine-β-synthase developed severe hyperhomocysteinemia and related mild symptoms without increased mortality, indicating HHCy may not directly cause end organ damage.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “Bioengineering” This study found that a lipid-based nanoparticle formulation with oleic acid for delivering dutasteride showed lower skin permeation compared to a formulation without oleic acid, indicating its potential for targeted dermal delivery.
7 citations
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September 2020 in “Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry” This study found that bacterial community structures on hair and scalp differ significantly, with distinct abundances of Pseudomonas on hair and Staphylococcus on scalp.
7 citations
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February 2016 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that t-flavanone may promote hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia by enhancing hair anchoring strength and upregulating desmoglein expression in hair follicles over 30 weeks.
7 citations
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December 2014 in “Journal of dermatology” This study found that miR-221 levels in hair shafts were significantly higher in malignant melanoma patients compared to controls, suggesting potential as a non-invasive screening marker.
6 citations
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June 2024 in “Medical Review” This review emphasized the significance of biliary fibrosis in hepatobiliary disorders, exploring its clinical manifestations, epidemiology, and cellular factors, and provided insights into current clinical trials and strategies for managing fibrosis-related cholangiopathies.
6 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Health Sciences” In this study, researchers administered intravenous autologous activated platelet-rich plasma (aaPRP) to 611 patients and reported no adverse events, suggesting that this treatment is safe even for patients with various pathological conditions.
5 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The EADV Task Force on Hair Diseases reviewed existing literature and clinical experience to propose diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for managing folliculitis decalvans, highlighting oral antibiotics, glucocorticosteroids, isotretinoin, and various systemic and topical therapies as key options for managing inflammation and preventing further hair loss.
5 citations
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November 2021 in “History & Philosophy of the Life Sciences” This article explores how narratives around racial and ethnic minorities versus fat individuals during the Covid-19 pandemic influenced the framing of these groups as "at-risk," with disparities in blame and responsibility linked to structural racism and anti-obesity rhetoric.
5 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” In this study, transverse sectioning of scalp biopsy samples showed higher diagnostic accuracy than vertical sectioning for noncicatricial alopecia, although both techniques are important for accurate diagnosis.
5 citations
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July 2017 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” This study described the clinical and genetic features of two Iranian siblings with hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets, identifying a specific VDR gene mutation contributing to their symptoms.
5 citations
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January 2009 This study found that Betamethasone was more effective than Tacrolimus and soft paraffin in promoting hair regrowth in patients with mild to moderate patchy alopecia areata.
5 citations
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January 2002 in “European journal of pediatrics” "D-CHRAMPS syndrome" is a newly identified condition with multiple severe symptoms.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Reproduction & Infertility” This study concluded that fenugreek improved lipid profiles in women with PCOS compared to metformin, but cannot substitute metformin for PCOS treatment; it may serve as an adjuvant therapy for those with hyperlipidemia.
4 citations
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September 2023 in “Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry” In this study, predominant scalp bacteria, such as Cutibacterium acnes and Pseudomonas lini, were found to influence the expression of genes related to scalp and hair health in keratinocytes, potentially affecting scalp repair and hair growth.