49 citations
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November 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” This review discusses the role of CYP gene polymorphisms in exacerbating hyperandrogenism in women with PCOS and reports no clinical results; further validation of this hypothesis is needed.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “Clinical and developmental immunology/Clinical & developmental immunology” This article is a special issue that reviews current research on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of systemic autoimmune diseases, but it does not present new results.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Medicina” This study examined genetic risk factors for alopecia areata in the Jordanian population but found no significant association between the 21 targeted risk loci and the condition, emphasizing variability in genetic predisposition across ethnic groups and potential non-genetic triggers.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Maintaining a balanced scalp microbiome can help reduce itchiness.
This study found significant differences in mRNA and miRNA expression between yak dermal papilla cells and epidermal hair matrix cells, suggesting important roles for these molecules in hair follicle development.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Nematology” This review discusses the potential of Citrullus colocynthis as a natural nematicidal agent and highlights its phytochemical composition, but reports no new experimental results.
3 citations
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Higher LDL lipids may increase alopecia areata risk, while higher triglycerides may decrease it.
March 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review discusses the unique clinical features, challenges in diagnosis, and treatment protocols of frontal fibrosing alopecia in men, noting the overlap with other types of alopecia and the need for further studies.
According to this review, frontal fibrosing alopecia in men exhibits unique clinical features and is often misdiagnosed, underscoring the need for validated diagnostic criteria and treatment evaluation.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” This abstract appears to consist entirely of repeated color specifications and logo guidelines, providing no research findings or new results.
January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract introduces a historical perspective on Dorothy Osborn's research about the hereditary nature of common baldness but reports no new study results.
November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Early attempts at using cloned cells for hair transplants failed, but 3D cell growth showed some promise.
74 citations
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January 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This review discusses recent advances in hair follicle biology, regeneration, and tissue engineering, highlighting emerging therapeutic opportunities, and reports no new experimental results.
23 citations
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March 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found significant hormonal differences, including elevated cortisol and androstenedione levels, in both male and female androgenic hair loss patients compared to controls, suggesting complex hormonal interactions in the condition.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Scientific reports” This study identified genes potentially involved in the development and differentiation of skin appendages in Atelerix albiventris, noting significant enrichment of immune-related genes in hair-type tissues.
6 citations
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June 2019 in “Biotechnology Letters” Gene therapy shows promise for improving wound healing, but more research is needed for human use.
May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that hair-type tissues in hedgehogs show higher enrichment of immune-related genes compared to spine-type tissues, suggesting that spines evolved to protect against injuries and infections.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Environmental Sciences” This study explored the stem of Moullava spicata and found it to be rich in secondary metabolites and natural antioxidants, showing significant concentration-dependent antioxidant activity, which supports its ethnomedicinal use and provides a basis for further pharmacological research.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This narrative review discusses the structure and functions of the skin, focusing on its barrier role, self-repair, thermoregulation, and immune functions, and reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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November 1994 in “JAMA” This book reviews advanced areas in hematology influenced by molecular biology, without presenting new clinical research findings.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medical Technology” This review discusses current knowledge of keratinocyte stem cell dynamics, including their regenerative roles and potential applications beyond wound healing, but presents no new clinical findings.
66 citations
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February 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” This review explores the mechanisms of hair cell death due to factors like noise, ototoxic drugs, and aging and reports no conclusive clinical results; ongoing research may eventually enable preventive treatments for hearing loss.
18 citations
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July 2010 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study identified an association between the FTO gene and susceptibility to PCOS, providing the first genetic evidence linking PCOS to obesity.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study suggests that seasonal rhythm genes in cashmere goat skin are differentially expressed with changing daylight, potentially affecting hormone transformation and light sensitivity.
59 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This review discusses the multiple layers of environmental controls on hair stem cell homeostasis and suggests that targeting these layers could offer safer regenerative medicine therapies without directly using stem cells.
25 citations
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July 2013 in “Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry” This study found that spironolactone reduced fish fecundity and caused masculinization of females at certain concentrations, while having no effect on Daphnia magna reproduction, underscoring concerns for environmental exposure to vertebrates.
11 citations
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March 2025 in “Environmental Monitoring and Assessment” This review discusses how faecal pollution contributes to antimicrobial resistance in surface water and highlights the need for standardized methods and better wastewater management but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Environmental factors and exposure to toxins may contribute to male infertility by affecting sperm and hormone function.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Advances in Environmental Health Research” This review discusses the potential health risks of mercury released from dental amalgam, examining its effects on multiple body systems, and calls for replacing amalgam with composite resins due to these concerns.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that preserving hair follicles at 4℃ using Ringer's solution during FUE Megasession hair transplantation surgery significantly improves cell survival rates and supports optimal hair growth, demonstrating clinical feasibility for longer procedures.