94 citations
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July 1991 in “Clinical endocrinology” In this study, cyproterone acetate at 2 mg daily was found to be as effective as higher doses in reducing hair growth for hirsute women over 12 months.
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June 2022 in “European journal of human genetics” This study reports the first cases of recessive KRT17-related pachyonychia congenita involving all ectodermal derivatives in seven members of two consanguineous Pakistani families.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This pilot study found that night shift workers showed fewer signs of wrinkle formation compared to day workers, but there were no significant differences in DNA amplification or collagen percentage.
12 citations
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April 2016 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that the Chinese version of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Quality of Life Questionnaire (Chi-PCOSQ) is sensitive to clinical changes and effectively assesses health-related quality of life in Chinese women with PCOS.
This study found that applying an ethanol extract of Prasiola japonica improved hair regrowth, length, and follicular density in testosterone-induced hair loss conditions in mice, while also promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation and reducing dihydrotestosterone production, though effects were less pronounced than those of minoxidil.
January 2016 in “cIRcle (University of British Columbia)” This literature review discusses the need for a clinical practice guideline to help Canadian Nurse Practitioners in diagnosing and managing PCOS, noting its complexity and lack of existing guidelines.
August 2026 in “PLoS ONE” This study will evaluate the clinical efficacy, patient-reported outcomes, and economic impact of the PAXMAN® PSCS 2 automated scalp cooling system versus standard cold-cap therapy to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss in women with localized breast cancer during anthracycline and taxane treatment.
This study found that Complementary and Alternative Medicine practitioners manage PCOS by addressing hormonal imbalances, improving fertility, and enhancing quality of life, incorporating emotional and lifestyle support alongside specific therapies.
3 citations
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January 1991 in “Toxicology in Vitro” This study reports that hair follicle cultures are effective for gap junctional intercellular communication studies and can be used to assess the tumor-promoting activity of certain environmental chemicals.
July 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” In this case report, a newborn with Conradi-Hünermann-Happle syndrome was diagnosed through early skin biopsy, which revealed unique histopathological features, including dystrophic calcifications, confirming a pathogenic variant in the EBP gene.
November 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Nursing” This case report describes a 6 1/2-year-old girl with significant height growth and early pubic hair development.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that optimizing chitosan-tripolyphosphate nanoparticles can enhance the sustained percutaneous delivery of caffeine, with certain conditions affecting stability and release rates.
January 1981 in “Elsevier eBooks”
This study found that PRP injections may safely improve penile curvature and PDQ scores in men with stable-phase Peyronie's Disease, although the curvature reduction observed was not enough to determine long-term clinical significance.
July 2019 in “International Journal of Advance Research in Community Health Nursing” This study observed that, among women in Padgampora Village, J&K, aged 15-45, 42.5% had PCOS between ages 15 and 25, with clinical signs like irregular cycles, obesity, acne, and more, highlighting the need for increased awareness and early intervention.
November 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
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April 2007 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study demonstrated the feasibility of a new patient-controlled method for tissue expansion that achieved full expansion in about 3 weeks with minimal complications after mastectomy.
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January 2008 in “International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents” This review discusses various treatment recommendations for Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome, noting the need for further trials on herbal therapies and specific indications for surgical intervention, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2020 in “Stem Cells”
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sulfated CCK octapeptide reduces psoriasis-like skin inflammation in mice, suggesting a new pathophysiological role for CCK in regulating epidermal inflammation.
October 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” September 1996 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” November 2025 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This study observed some differences in clinical outcomes when comparing CPA with spironolactone, flutamide, and finasteride, but no differences with other therapies, possibly due to small study size and non-standardized assessments; adverse effects could not be fully compared across treatments.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CTP-543 is generally safe for treating alopecia areata.
February 2004 in “European Urology Supplements”
72 citations
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January 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study found that the co-activator CBP enhances the agonistic action of hydroxyflutamide on androgen receptors, suggesting a mechanism for therapy resistance in prostate cancer.
19 citations
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May 2004 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” In this study, scalp biopsies from HJMD patients revealed histological similarities to chronic telogen effluvium and highlighted the role of CDH3 mutations disrupting normal hair cycles.
This study in a nine-year-old boy from Lebanon identified a gene mutation (c.1066dup p.(Arg356Profs*16)) associated with a rare inborn error of immunity, characterized by craniosynostosis, jaundice, and several other symptoms, expanding the known genotypic and phenotypic spectrum of this condition.
June 2025 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry”