10 citations
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May 2025 in “Nutrition & Metabolism” This review highlights that metabolic syndrome is intricately linked with various skin conditions such as inflammatory skin diseases and tumors through mechanisms involving insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, aiming to guide clinicians on effective treatments and preventive strategies for affected patients.
9 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this report, five female patients undergoing hormonal anticancer therapy for breast cancer prevention developed pattern alopecia, which the authors attribute to androgen-estrogen imbalance caused by antiestrogenic drugs.
2 citations
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October 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the impact of hair loss on facial appearance and self-esteem without presenting new clinical findings, highlighting the importance of treatments like hair transplantation surgery.
July 2022 in “International journal of pharmacognosy and life science” This review highlights the diverse medicinal properties of mangrove plant extracts, including their inhibitory and curative effects on various diseases and potential benefits for treating baldness, while also discussing their role in preventing soil erosion.
December 2013 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This case report suggests that ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in postmenopausal women with hirsutism and elevated testosterone, with surgery being effective in resolving symptoms and preventing recurrence.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews therapies for skin and corneal regeneration and hair loss, discussing various treatments but presenting no new research findings.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, a 48-year-old woman's hyperandrogenism, presenting with symptoms like acne and hirsutism, was attributed to a benign Leydig cell tumor, which resolved after surgical removal.
8 citations
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October 2008 in “Medical hypotheses” This article introduces a new theory on male pattern baldness, attributing it to scalp pressure affecting hair follicles, and suggests it could revolutionize understanding and treatment; no clinical results are presented.
February 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This study explores the use of Neem oil and a sesame oil-based formulation in Ayurvedic treatments for hair loss, suggesting their potential to improve scalp health, nourish hair follicles, and balance doshas, thereby aiding in hair loss prevention and management.
April 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This study investigated the effectiveness of traditional Ayurvedic treatment, specifically Aaditya Pak Guduchi Tail with Shiroabhyanga massage, in reducing hair fall and dryness from Khalitya, finding it significantly improved hair and scalp health.
60 citations
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June 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the basic biology of apoptosis and its relevance to skin diseases, without presenting new research findings.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Case reports in endocrinology” This report describes an elderly woman whose nonclassic 11-hydroxylase deficiency, presenting as acne and male pattern alopecia, may have been ameliorated by Ashwagandha root in a dose-related manner.
October 2016 in “Journal of Case Reports” This study reports a case of an ovarian steroid cell tumor with malignant potential, presenting unusually with osteopenia and low weight instead of the expected virilizing symptoms.
1 citations
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February 2004 in “Medical Hypotheses” This article reviews the theory that certain cultural practices, like specific haircuts, contribute to common baldness but reports no new clinical findings.
December 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review covers various dermatological studies, including findings on glycerol's optical clearing effects, approaches to keloid prevention, itch quantification, baldness heritability, and fumaric acid esters for psoriasis, without presenting new clinical results.
January 1992 in “Juntendo Medical Journal” This article discusses male pattern baldness and the potential of androgen inhibitors, reporting on previous findings and the need for new preventive measures; it does not present new clinical results.
153 citations
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November 2004 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This article updates a prior work on pharmacophore modeling and highlights the advances in 3D database searching technologies for drug design, without presenting new research findings.
June 2025 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses the complex nature, diagnostic approach, and management strategies of polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the importance of individualized care without presenting new clinical findings.
22 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” This review discusses the relevance of human androgen receptor action in sports doping and examines the potential of cell-based biological assays for detecting androgenic anabolic steroid use, without presenting new research findings.
12 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the surgical technique of hair transplantation in women and offers insights on postoperative care and planning for improved patient outcomes, without presenting new clinical findings.
6 citations
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June 1981 in “PubMed” This article reviews previously reported cases of whisker hair in individuals who develop severe androgenic alopecia and offers a hypothesis concerning its eventual fate, without presenting new findings.
5 citations
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February 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This report describes three cases of hair loss that appear consistent with cicatricial pattern hair loss, a possible new subtype of scarring alopecia presenting in a female pattern hair loss distribution.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” This case report details a woman with autoimmune primary ovarian insufficiency linked to hormonal contraception discontinuation, who achieved pregnancy through ovarian stimulation and in vitro fertilization despite typically low fertility in such conditions.
2 citations
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May 1999 in “PubMed” This overview discusses the causes and evaluation of hyperandrogenism in Australian women and reviews current management strategies, without presenting new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” Bald men should protect their scalps from the sun to reduce skin cancer risk.
January 2020 in “Kocatepe Tıp Dergisi” In this study, it was reported that thorough medical history and physical examination can guide the necessity of laboratory tests for patients presenting with hair loss, highlighting their importance in diagnosis.
47 citations
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January 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” High testosterone to epitestosterone ratio in hair could predict male-pattern baldness.
38 citations
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February 2011 in “Annals of Oncology” This study found that early-onset androgenic alopecia is associated with a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, although it was not linked to earlier diagnosis or more aggressive tumors.
41 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that 2% minoxidil solution was at least as effective as 3% for increasing hair growth and stabilizing bald areas in men with male pattern baldness.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that women with female pattern hair loss had significant hormonal imbalances, specifically involving adrenal androgens, suggesting these may play a central role in the condition's development.