October 2023 in “Recima21” This review found that platelet-rich plasma treatment is effective for androgenetic alopecia, significantly increasing hair diameter in both sexes, but only improving hair density in men.
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August 2024 in “European journal of medical research” This study developed an evidence-based informed consent form for PRP injections that was legally validated and implemented in a medical institution.
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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.
This literature review on neurocosmetics found that both nature-derived peptides and synthetic molecules can improve skin concerns like aging and pigmentation, while also promoting emotional well-being; however, gaps in long-term efficacy and personalized approaches remain.
June 2021 in “Health and Society” In this study, lifestyle changes, particularly weight loss, were reported to improve symptoms and prognosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, especially in patients who are overweight or obese.
March 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study concluded that both oral and topical spironolactone effectively treat androgenetic alopecia, with topical administration being safer and suitable for any gender, especially when combined with minoxidil.
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June 2026 in “Dermato” This narrative review found that ritlecitinib shows consistent effectiveness and a favorable safety profile for treating alopecia areata in clinical trials and real-world settings, with progressive hair regrowth observed, particularly when treatment is initiated early and maintained appropriately.
February 2026 in “Archiv Euromedica” In this narrative review, researchers reported that oral finasteride significantly improved hair count and density in male androgenetic alopecia but had higher systemic exposure and potential side effects compared to topical formulations, which provided similar efficacy with lower systemic DHT suppression.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this review, BTXA treatment was reported to effectively increase hair density and improve follicle health in androgenetic alopecia patients by enhancing scalp blood flow and reducing inflammation, without significant adverse effects.
This study found that while the over-the-counter market for minoxidil hair loss products is expanding, only 25% of these products report safety information, and none report adverse effects, highlighting a need for greater transparency and accuracy in their advertising.
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January 2015 in “Artificial Intelligence in Medicine” This study found that DrugNet, a network-based prioritization method, effectively improves drug repositioning tasks, achieving high performance in validation tests and clinical trial comparisons.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter discusses Bayesian networks, their properties, and how they enable probabilistic inference with continuous variables, but it reports no new findings.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that a mathematical model predicts signaling heterogeneity in epithelial outer root sheath cells is necessary for hair follicles to maintain size and grow long hair fibers, supported by molecular experiments.
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September 2004 in “Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena” This study developed a new method for analyzing multivariate time-series data that successfully predicts website competition dynamics and outperforms conventional methods in identifying and predicting competitive structures.
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February 2025 in “Nature Communications” In this study, a deep neural network model called regX was developed to prioritize driver regulators for cell state transitions by incorporating gene-level regulation and interactions, showing potential therapeutic targets in type 2 diabetes and hair follicle development when applied to single-cell multi-omics data.
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October 2023 In this study, the authors found that syntax-based neural networks performed comparably to pre-trained Transformers on tasks involving definitely unseen sentences, suggesting they are a more transparent and parameter-efficient alternative for certain Natural Language Processing applications.
This study identified that transgender patients face barriers in accessing oral healthcare, including discrimination and harassment, leading to increased stress, poorer oral health, and a diminished quality of life related to oral health.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the diverse applications of platelet-rich plasma in aesthetic dermatology and assesses the existing literature on its effectiveness, reporting no new clinical results.
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
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November 2022 in “Research Society and Development” This review highlights the effectiveness of medicinal plants in treating symptoms of hair disorders, emphasizing their antifungal and antioxidant properties as supported by 23 selected studies.
April 2025 in “Revista de Ciências da Saúde Nova Esperança” This review discusses the various therapeutic uses of Botulinum Toxin Type A and reports high levels of patient satisfaction with minimal adverse effects across several conditions, emphasizing its potential therapeutic importance.
In this integrative review, researchers assessed the efficacy of oral minoxidil for treating alopecia, finding that it appears effective, especially for female androgenetic alopecia, though evidence quality is very low and side effects limit its use compared to topical forms.
March 2024 in “International journal of life-sciences scientific research/SSR Institute of International Journal of Life Sciences” This systematic review reported that PCOS is marked by increased androgens, hirsutism, and an elevated LH/FSH ratio, with metformin showing a therapeutic effect on menstrual cycles, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment strategies.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” This study evaluated emerging techniques for managing chemotherapy-induced alopecia and found that scalp cooling significantly reduced hair loss, while photobiomodulation was well-tolerated without major adverse effects; however, further research is needed to refine treatment protocols and ensure long-term safety.
January 2023 in “Mastology” This literature review reports prevalent sexual dysfunctions, notably vaginal dryness, in women undergoing endocrine therapy for hormone-dependent breast cancer, highlighting the need for more multidisciplinary research and care to improve patient well-being.
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November 2019 in “Current Opinion in Systems Biology” This review discusses how recent studies use models and experiments to understand immune system signaling, but it reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest strategies for improving these models.
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August 2022 in “Bulletin of Mathematical Biology” This study demonstrated that the Turing bifurcation, typically a pitchfork bifurcation under zero-flux conditions, becomes transcritical under fixed boundary conditions, highlighting the importance of considering boundary condition variations in morphogenetic analyses.
EfficientNet improves accuracy in diagnosing hair loss stages.
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September 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study suggests that metformin may be more effective than Dianette in treating moderate to severe hirsutism in women with PCOS, while also reducing markers of insulin resistance.
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April 2008 in “Cochrane library” This review of interventions for alopecia areata found no significant treatment benefits for hair growth compared to placebo, indicating a need for larger, well-conducted studies.