February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that microneedling, alone or combined with drugs, was effective in reducing hair loss severity and increasing hair density in male androgenetic alopecia patients, with the combination therapy showing more significant results for moderate to severe cases.
In this study, Biosea® Revive serum, containing biotinoyl tripeptide-1 and Phyllanthus emblica extract, was found to improve hair density and quality in a 90-day clinical trial without adverse effects, offering a potential natural solution for hair growth.
April 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” In this study, researchers reported that dermatoscopy effectively differentiates between various types of alopecia and scalp disorders, offering a fast, minimally invasive diagnostic method that improves the standard of care and reduces the necessity for scalp biopsies.
February 2025 in “Medicine” This study identified multiple environmental, dietary, and familial risk factors associated with precocious puberty in girls, such as exposure to cosmetics, frequent consumption of snacks, and mother's early pubertal development.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” In this study of a Colombian sample, the researchers found that while sex, alopecia location, and symptoms aligned with global reports, age at presentation, tobacco use, and use of wigs and dyes were different from those noted in other countries.
January 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” This study found that the ThriveCo Anti-Dandruff Pre-Shampoo Treatment, containing ZenscalpinTM, significantly reduced dandruff by 54.79% after 8 days and improved scalp health, with most participants reporting reduced flaking, dryness, and itchiness, and no noted adverse events.
Robotic-assisted hair transplant is effective and less painful, but needs more evaluation for long-term results.
January 2018 in “Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science” This study observed retinal and optic nerve damage in patients who had taken finasteride, suggesting potential ocular toxicity associated with the drug's use.
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March 2022 in “Ghana Medical Journal” This study found that hair greying is prevalent among adult traders in Lagos, Nigeria, typically onset at age 30, with premature greying considered uncommon.
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August 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” This study found that combining pulsed dye laser with pingyangmycin improved treatment efficacy, scar repair, skin condition, and patient satisfaction in treating post-acne hyperplastic scars, compared to laser alone, without increasing adverse reactions.
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March 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the substantial impact of alopecia areata on patients' health-related quality of life, highlighting issues such as personality changes, emotional and social difficulties, and a common occurrence of alexithymia, and emphasizes the need for more specific assessment tools.
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February 2013 in “Annals of Clinical Biochemistry” This review discusses the production, role, and measurement of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in various disorders of sexual development but does not report new clinical results.
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August 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata seriously lowers quality of life, especially affecting self-image, mental health, and social life.
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January 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This review discusses the potential use of cultured primary fetal cells from a single organ donation to produce therapeutic products, emphasizing the need for process consistency and safety verification, but reports no clinical results.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that topical melatonin solution was associated with positive effects on hair density and reduction in hair loss for androgenetic alopecia, with good tolerability reported in several clinical trials.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses hormone-modulating therapies for androgen-mediated cutaneous disorders in women but reports no new clinical results and highlights the need for more rigorous studies.
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August 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sex bias exists in dermatological research, with 60% of articles not reporting the sex of cells or animals and a disproportionate use of male cells and animals when known.
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May 2002 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that in male androgenetic alopecia, the contrast enhanced phototrichogram technique was superior in detecting changes in hair density and thickness compared to other methods.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This review identifies FDA-cleared home-use photobiomodulation devices for androgenetic alopecia treatment and highlights their excellent safety profile but notes the lack of long-term comparative studies.
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June 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, researchers evaluated the use of adipocyte-derived stem cell conditioned media combined with fractional laser or microneedling for treating refractory alopecia areata, finding that 64.3% of patients had significant hair regrowth, suggesting this combination may be an effective and safe treatment option.
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July 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article discusses the use of trichoscopy as a helpful tool for early diagnosis and monitoring of dissecting cellulitis, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that men with early-onset androgenic alopecia had a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, indicating that early screening for metabolic syndrome may be beneficial in this population.
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October 2018 in “Aging male/The aging male” This study found that prostate cancer aggressiveness in men with obesity is associated with changes in age, BMI, testosterone, and estradiol levels, and that adipocyte-secreted molecules increase cancer cell aggressiveness in vitro.
10 citations
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July 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses the use of laser technology in hair transplantation and highlights its potential benefits and drawbacks, emphasizing its role in achieving natural results in cosmetic hair restoration.
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September 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study suggests that sebum samples can be effectively stored and transported with less stringent requirements than liquid samples, making them suitable for remote or at-home collection before clinical analysis.
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January 2022 in “BMC Medical Genomics” This study identified eight mutations in five genes associated with different aspects of ichthyosis among Tunisian patients, enhancing understanding of its genetic and clinical diversity.
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December 2021 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that the INSR His1058 C/T SNP does not increase the risk of developing PCOS among Kashmiri women.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Women s Health” Women with hyperandrogenism, especially those with PCOS, are more likely to have psychiatric disorders.
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August 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This article discusses various types of alopecia more common in African-American individuals and reports no clinical results; it highlights the importance of recognizing and differentiating these subtypes for diagnosis and treatment.
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January 2018 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that a high sesquiterpene C. aeruginosa extract significantly reduced axillary hair growth in women compared to placebo with no apparent adverse effects.