1 citations
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July 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Blood products can improve healing and aesthetics in plastic surgery but have inconsistent results.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study aimed to assess how hydroquinone-based body milks affect blood glucose levels in diabetic women in Senegal but does not provide new results.
3 citations
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.
53 citations
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July 2014 in “American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that testosterone-enanthate increased red blood cell production and altered iron homeostasis in older hypogonadal men without being affected by finasteride, indicating these effects do not require type II 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
26 citations
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January 2009 in “Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy” This study concluded that blood donors on certain medications can donate blood products with less than 50 ml single-donor plasma for adult use without deferral, except for those taking specific medications like retinoids and genotoxic drugs.
November 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that Limelight (CB-EVs) exosomes significantly promoted hair elongation ex vivo without cytotoxicity, suggesting potential as a safe and effective hair growth therapy.
July 2026 in “Functional Foods in Health and Disease” In this study, oral administration of strawberry guava extract promoted hair growth in both mice and humans, with active components like adenosine, fructose, digalactosyldiacylglycerol, and pedunculagin contributing by enhancing skin blood flow and activating dermal papilla cells.
29 citations
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May 1975 in “Clinical Endocrinology” In this study, treatments combining betamethasone and anovulatory steroids significantly reduced testosterone production in women with hirsutism, with many reporting improved hirsutism and acne, although clinical benefit did not consistently correlate with testosterone reduction.
35 citations
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December 1979 in “Naunyn-schmiedebergs Archives of Pharmacology” These drugs raise prostaglandin-like material in dog blood, possibly causing blood vessel widening.
7 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of immunological methods” This study found that the novel dot-block method can effectively measure early- and advanced-glycation products in hair, suggesting its potential for monitoring diabetes progression and other chronic conditions.
January 2024 in “Bulletin of Medical Science” In this study of 93 patients, adding pantohematogen to a treatment regimen for androgenetic alopecia led to greater improvements in scalp microcirculation, psychoemotional status, hemoglobin levels, and hair restoration compared to a group receiving scalp physiotherapy.
July 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” This abstract reviews testosterone supplementation with and without a dual 5α-reductase inhibitor on fat-free mass in men with suppressed testosterone production and reports no new research findings.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Endocrinology” This chapter reviews the clinical effects of androgens like testosterone and its metabolites on various body systems and life stages, but reports no new results.
8 citations
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February 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” In this study, the researchers found that transplanted hair follicles undergo significant morphological changes, including a thickened dermal sheath and increased hair shaft diameter, which are associated with altered follicular vascularization.
5 citations
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October 1988 in “Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice” Hair glycation can indicate long-term blood sugar trends in diabetics.
June 2026 in “Scholarly review .” This review discusses the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on pediatric health, linking them to various disorders, and calls for improved biomonitoring strategies and precautionary policies.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that FDA-cleared devices for preparing platelet-rich plasma showed inconsistent product quality, with variable platelet counts and inadequate quality control performance, suggesting clinical improvement may not rely on platelet concentration.
39 citations
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January 2021 in “BioMed Research International” This review explores the variability in platelet-rich plasma therapy outcomes across different medical applications, attributing disparities to inconsistent blood processing methods, and it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study developed immortalized human hair follicle-derived mesenchymal-like stromal cells (iHF-MSCs) as a consistent source of therapeutic secretome, reporting their superior immunomodulatory and regenerative performance, potentially advancing cell-free therapies for inflammation and tissue repair.
October 2023 in “Peer review” This review discusses the efficacy and safety of using intradermotherapy combined with platelet-rich plasma for treating alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” This review compares mesotherapy and PRP for hair loss but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need to understand their differences for optimal treatment choices.
128 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
77 citations
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June 2015 in “Nature Reviews Urology” This article reviews the effects of various medications on male fertility, noting that while commonly used drugs can mostly have reversible impacts, conclusive human evidence remains limited.
36 citations
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April 2017 in “journal of current ophthalmology” This review highlights essential preoperative assessments for ophthalmologists and non-oculo-facial surgeons performing upper facial rejuvenation, emphasizing the importance of understanding ocular and periocular anatomy to achieve both cosmetic and functional improvements.
27 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review examines the effects of menopause on skin aging and suggests hormone replacement therapy may improve some symptoms, without providing new clinical findings.
24 citations
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March 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the role of regulatory T cells in autoimmune skin disorders like alopecia areata and vitiligo, emphasizing unanswered questions and reporting no new experimental results.
21 citations
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July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review examines the role of hormones in acne pathogenesis, the use of hormonal therapies for treatment, and the importance of contraceptive counseling during isotretinoin therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” This study reviews the mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 may impact male fertility, noting potential disruptions in spermatogenesis and hormone secretion, and underscores the need for follow-up in recovered men.
13 citations
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” This article reviews the complex roles and therapeutic potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cells across various medical applications, emphasizing their anti-inflammatory and tissue repair functions rather than cell replacement or differentiation, and concludes that more precise measurement of their survival and effectiveness is needed.
13 citations
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June 1999 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” This article reviews topical agents for cosmetic surgery and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of skin preparation and management for optimal surgical outcomes.