March 2026 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Applied Natural Science” This study reported that Cosmos caudatus extract alone may therapeutically modulate the AR–FGF-2 axis in a BPH rat model, comparable to finasteride, but combining them disrupted pathway regulation, increasing TGF-β levels.
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September 2016 in “Acta Médica Portuguesa” This study found that acne prevalence among adults in Greater Porto's primary healthcare centers was 61.5%, with only 25% of those with acne seeking treatment.
June 2024 in “CRC Press eBooks” This chapter reviews recent advances in understanding how calcium uptake and signaling in plant roots influence growth, defense, and symbiosis, highlighting the complex molecular networks involved and the extensive systems still to be explored.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “ACG Case Reports Journal” This case report describes a 73-year-old male with numerous colon polyps whose long-term use of Cape Aloe likely caused melanosis coli, which helped highlight the polyps' locations.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a nutraceutical containing vitamins and trace elements was effective in reducing telogen strands and improving hair and nail conditions in individuals with telogen effluvium and brittle nails syndrome.
62 citations
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March 2011 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that parents identified with cryptic NCCAH through genetic testing are mostly asymptomatic but may experience temporary female infertility and require glucocorticoid stress coverage in specific circumstances.
October 2022 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study reports that the newly developed SA-Ca(II) hydrogel has tunable mechanical properties, high biocompatibility, and potential applications in wearable protections and stimuli-responsive electronics.
38 citations
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March 2010 in “Medicine” In this study, researchers found that hepatitis C virus infection is a significant risk factor for sporadic porphyria cutanea tarda, suggesting familial cases might be more prevalent in areas with low hepatitis C infection rates.
March 2025 in “Acta Portuguesa de Nutrição” This review suggests that deficiencies in specific vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A and zinc, may influence the risk of hair loss, though more research is needed to confirm this link.
July 2008 in “International journal of psychophysiology” This retrospective study found that cyproterone acetate, both alone and with estrogens, was safe, well tolerated, and induced modest feminizing effects in late-pubertal transgender female adolescents.
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June 2003 in “American Journal of Physiology-cell Physiology” This study found that cyclosporin A treatment enhances hair growth in mice by inhibiting calcineurin-NFAT1 activity, which alters keratinocyte differentiation and apoptosis-related gene expression in hair follicles.
10 citations
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November 1946 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” This study reported that severe hair disturbances in infants and young children are associated with acute vitamin deficiencies in tropical America, unlike the milder cases observed in the United States.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” In this case report, the authors describe a female dog with alopecia in the neck and ear region, affected by dermatophytosis caused by the zoophilic fungus Microsporum canis, highlighting its zoonotic potential and prevalence in certain climates.
January 1979 in “Lucus: Boletín informativo de la Excelentísima Diputación Provincial de Lugo” This paper discusses the molecular basis of intestinal regeneration and highlights the potential role of echinoderms in enhancing regenerative biology research, but reports no new research findings.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, CCCA patients were found to have higher odds of metabolic, autoimmune, atopic, and psychiatric comorbidities compared to matched controls.
11 citations
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report highlights the association of three CX26 gene mutations, particularly the D50N mutation, with keratitis–ichthyosis–deafness syndrome and its potential role in scalp squamous cell carcinoma and breast cancer development in a patient.
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May 2010 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that both ciclosporin A and topical therapy were effective in reducing alopecia and scaling in dogs with idiopathic sebaceous adenitis, with evidence suggesting improved outcomes when both treatments are combined.
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November 2007 in “Neuro-chirurgie/Neurochirurgie” This study found that cyproterone acetate treatment in late-pubertal trans-girls was safe, well-tolerated, and induced mild feminizing changes, with more pronounced effects when combined with estrogens.
This study found that CYP21A2 gene mutations are the most common cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, while CYP11B1 mutations are rare and may partially impair enzyme activity.
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January 1999 in “Endocrinology” This study found that cortisol increases mac25/IGFBP-rP1 expression in osteoblast-enriched cells from fetal rat calvariae, indicating transcriptional regulation which may influence IGF and insulin effects in bone.
113 citations
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June 2010 in “Biological Chemistry” This study found that mice deficient in the enzyme cathepsin L exhibited impaired degradation of autophagolysosomal content, leading to an accumulation of large, abnormal vesicles in various tissues.
October 2023 in “Regular and Young Investigator Award Abstracts” This study found that Baricitinib significantly reduced hair loss and immune response in a mouse model of alopecia areata.
July 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers found that the efflux of calcium in root hairs of Arabidopsis thaliana, particularly through the ER-localized ACA2 and ACA7, is crucial for modulating cytoplasmic calcium signals and enabling proper root hair growth, with disruptions leading to impaired elongation.
September 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract does not provide a study outcome or new clinical results; it lists contact information and affiliations of various medical professionals.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cancer” This review reports that the compound Cepharanthine shows promise as a cancer therapy by inducing cell death, arresting cell growth, inhibiting tumor progression, modulating key oncogenic pathways, and reversing multidrug resistance, suggesting its potential for further investigation in oncology.
December 2014 in “Sociedad (University of Buenos Aires)” This study highlights three cases of liver toxicity linked to the use of the green tea catechin-containing supplement Inneov masa capilar® and underscores the need for careful monitoring of such products.
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September 1969 in “The American journal of medicine” This article reviews Cronkhite-Canada syndrome as a distinct condition from Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and familial polyposis, with cases showing gastrointestinal polyposis, skin, hair, nail abnormalities, and hypoproteinemia.
September 1998 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” This article describes the structure and offerings of microsurgical workshops at Canniesburn Hospital, noting that no new research findings are reported.
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May 2019 in “Phytomedicine” This review discusses the historical development, mechanisms of action, and potential new clinical applications of the drug cepharanthine, highlighting its multi-faceted pharmacological properties; it reports no new clinical results.
October 2013 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This case study reports a diagnosis of the rare Cronkhite-Canada syndrome in a 60-year-old man, who showed symptom improvement following treatment with prednisone and azathioprine.