29 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This article provides an endocrine perspective on evaluating and managing hirsutism but reports no new research findings.
27 citations
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June 1989 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” This case report describes four patients with hypertrichosis cubiti and short stature, but could not determine a genetic link between hypertrichosis cubiti and skeletal dysplasia.
17 citations
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April 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that off-label use of baricitinib in children under 12 with alopecia areata may improve hair regrowth, but further research is needed to confirm efficacy and safety.
12 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review explores the factors contributing to premature graying of hair, highlighting the role of genetic and environmental influences such as oxidative stress, and discusses potential interventions like diet and herbal remedies, while noting the limitations of common treatments like hair dyes.
6 citations
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December 2015 in “JAMA” This content is not a research abstract; it includes a website navigation notice and no study findings.
2 citations
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September 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report describes the first observed association between alopecia areata and Kawasaki disease in a 10-year-old boy, suggesting a possible link that merits further investigation.
2 citations
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November 1995 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” This article reviews the need for multicenter clinical trials to establish reference data for ultrasound screening protocols for Down syndrome and reports no new findings.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This review explores the complex biological process of hair graying, highlighting oxidative stress, genetic factors, and interventions like antioxidants and genetic therapy as key aspects affecting the preservation of hair pigmentation.
August 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This case study of a 43-year-old woman with primary hypothyroidism found that an integrated Ayurvedic treatment over 20 weeks led to normalized thyroid function and relief of hypothyroid symptoms, highlighting Ayurvedic therapy's potential role in managing the condition.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research Archive” This study reviews how different hair dyeing methods affect hair structure, showing oxidative dyes cause more structural damage than semi-permanent dyes, while new technologies aim to minimize harm while preserving color.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses the phases of the human hair cycle, the factors affecting telogen effluvium, and the need for investigation if persistent hair shedding occurs, but reports no new clinical results.
This study found that the crude extract of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaves, whether irradiated or not, showed significant antioxidant activity without causing toxicity in rats, suggesting gamma radiation may enhance its therapeutic properties.
25 citations
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March 2004 in “Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology” Using testosterone-stimulated weanling rats can effectively replace castrated rats for anti-androgen testing, reducing animal stress.
116 citations
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April 2002 in “American journal of veterinary research” This study found trilostane to be an effective and generally safe treatment for improving symptoms in dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism.
28 citations
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May 2020 in “BMC plant biology” This study concluded that GLCAT14A-C genes are crucial for the function of glucuronic acid transfer to AGPs in Arabidopsis, affecting various growth and reproductive traits such as seed germination and root hair growth.
25 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.
January 2025 in “i-manager s Journal on Life Sciences” This review discusses PCOD's pathophysiology, clinical features, and management strategies but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management.
13 citations
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April 1997 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” This study observed that insulin-dependent diabetes induces specific molecular changes in the keratin structure of hair, potentially offering a new way to study diabetic complications through easily accessible tissues.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of microbial & biochemical technology” In this study, the researchers observed that biotin administration in biotin-deficient children with alopecia eliminated certain membrane proteins from their blood, suggesting that biotin might regulate these proteins' expression.
43 citations
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February 1999 in “Biochemical Journal” This study found that transgenic mice overexpressing the SSAT gene under a metallothionein promoter suffered delayed hair loss and were highly sensitive to polyamine analogues, which led to significant liver changes and mortality.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” This review discusses the role of Ysc84/SH3yl1 proteins in linking actin regulation to membrane morphology changes but reports no new experimental results.
13 citations
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March 1999 in “Biochemical Journal” In this study, transgenic mice overexpressing the SSAT gene were highly sensitive to polyamine analogues, leading to severe liver changes and high mortality rates after treatment.
42 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” This study demonstrates that spatially resolved IR and Raman imaging can effectively reveal the molecular structure and composition of untreated human hair, providing insights into its chemistry and structural integrity.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” This study found that finasteride caused adverse effects on liver, kidney, and heart tissues in female mice, raising concerns about its potential use in females for treating androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Saudi journal of medicine” This systematic review found that PCOS is a leading cause of anovulatory infertility, accounting for 70% of such cases, and emphasized the importance of using ultrasound for diagnosis.
September 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that measuring specific steroid hormone levels can aid in diagnosing P450 oxidoreductase deficiency, a subtype of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, by distinguishing affected patients from healthy individuals.
198 citations
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July 2011 in “Cochrane library” This study found that lifestyle interventions improved body composition, hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS, but did not affect glucose tolerance, lipid profiles, or clinical reproductive outcomes.
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.
24 citations
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review summarizes physiologic skin changes during pregnancy and specific pregnancy-related dermatoses but reports no new clinical results.
23 citations
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January 2012 in “International Food Research Journal” This case report describes a 39-year-old woman whose dermatomyositis-systemic lupus erythematosus overlap syndrome symptoms resolved after switching to tofacitinib.