April 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review explores the potential links between PRP treatments for hair loss and scalp skin cancer risk, finding current evidence supports PRP's safety but emphasizes the need for further studies and routine monitoring.
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that primary stem cells from concentrated growth factor can differentiate into adipogenic, endothelial, and neuronal lineages in vitro, suggesting potential for use in regenerative therapies.
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May 2012 in “Arthritis & Rheumatism” This study found that the new SLICC classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus were more sensitive and resulted in fewer misclassifications than the current ACR criteria, although they had lower specificity.
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January 2011 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study suggests testosterone gel administered for one year to male chronic pain patients receiving morphine may improve sexual function and mental health, despite limited effects on overall pain scores.
January 2015 in “Dermatology online journal” This case report reviews a 67-year-old man with both alopecia totalis and lichen planus of the nails, suggesting a possible autoimmune link between these rare concurrent conditions, but presents no new clinical data.
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July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
September 2025 in “Journal of Health Sciences” In this study, researchers developed an antioxidant hair tonic using Dipteryx odorata (cumaru) extract, aimed at treating scalp psoriasis, which could potentially improve quality of life for patients due to its natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This study found that women treated with GnRHa for central precocious puberty had a higher prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in adulthood compared to those with isolated premature thelarche.
In this study, a case of post-COVID telogen effluvium was reported in which fever and stress following COVID-19 triggered temporary hair loss, and topical treatment showed positive results in improving this condition.
January 2011 in “Medicina interna de México” This article explains the characteristics, diagnosis, and causes of telogen effluvium hair loss but reports no new clinical findings.
This review discusses drug repositioning for cardiometabolic disorders and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize its potential benefits, such as known safety profiles and reduced development costs compared to new drug development.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This case report highlights a woman who developed new-onset alopecia areata after starting adalimumab for psoriatic arthritis, challenging the assumed role of TNF-alpha in the condition's pathogenesis.
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August 2001 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” This review discusses the increased incidence of dermatological conditions in individuals with Down's syndrome and explores potential links to immunological deficiencies, but reports no new clinical findings.
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August 2019 in “Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases” In this study, the authors observed that testosterone therapy shortened the QTc interval and normalized T-wave morphology in men with acquired LQTS or TdP linked to hypogonadism, suggesting testosterone may be helpful in treatment.
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May 2005 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” In this study, three patients with erosive pustulosis of the scalp showed significant improvement when treated with oral zinc gluconate and topical steroids.
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August 2014 in “Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria” This report presents a 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome, suggesting a possible association between Turner syndrome, psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.
4 citations
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May 2006 in “médecine/sciences” This study suggests that the hairless gene encodes a nuclear factor important for hair follicle integrity, and its absence leads to hair follicle loss and defects in tissue development.
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February 2018 in “Vigilância Sanitária em Debate” This review discusses the characteristics and potential clinical applications of platelet-rich plasma in Brazil, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and regulatory oversight to ensure safety and efficacy.
3 citations
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September 2010 in “Acta Médica Portuguesa” This review explores the psychosocial impact of PCOS symptoms on health-related quality of life, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary care and individual perspectives, but reports no new research findings.
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August 2010 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case study describes a child with severe cicatricial alopecia that began at birth and progressed rapidly, making treatment results disappointing.
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July 2024 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This study found that alopecia areata presents diverse hair loss patterns and a range of treatment options, though no treatment was universally effective, and significantly impacts patients' psychological well-being.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Revista de la Asociación Colombiana de Dermatología y Cirugía Dermatológica” This review discusses cultural hair care practices for African American scalp health and recommends combining clinical evaluation with cultural knowledge, but reports no new research findings.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Médico” This review discusses various alternative treatments for androgenetic alopecia, including pharmacological, surgical, and herbal therapies, without presenting new clinical findings.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “Más dermatología” Choose between topical and oral minoxidil for hair growth based on personal tolerance and side effects.
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May 2010 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada” This review summarizes best practices for diagnosing and managing PCOS, emphasizing accurate biochemical assessments and individualized treatment approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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April 2007 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” This study describes a follicular automaton model that simulates human hair cycles and may replicate hair pattern evolution seen in diffuse or androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2023 in “RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218” This review examines the psychological impacts of androgenic alopecia on women and evaluates existing treatment methods, highlighting the need for more effective and accessible therapeutic approaches.
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December 2017 in “Hygeia - Revista Brasileira de Geografia Médica e da Saúde” This study discusses potential connections between geography, stress, and alopecia areata, suggesting that stress is a key factor influencing the condition, alongside geographic factors.
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June 2012 in “Revista de la Escuela de Medicina Legal” This study found that using a microscope can effectively distinguish between human and animal hair based on microscopic characteristics, making it a critical tool in forensic investigations.
June 2026 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This study concluded that 5% topical Minoxidil remains a first-line treatment for female androgenetic alopecia by increasing hair density and thickness, while low-dose oral Minoxidil and combination therapies may also be effective.