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September 1992 in “Endocrinology” This study details the isolation and characterization of the human type II 5 alpha-reductase gene, which may play a role in male pseudohermaphroditism, prostate cancer, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
July 2025 in “Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology” This review highlights how the development of forensic DNA phenotyping systems like IrisPlex, HIrisPlex, and HIrisPlex-S has advanced criminal investigation by accurately predicting physical traits such as eye, hair, and skin color from DNA, thereby improving the precision and relevance of forensic applications.
March 2024 in “Jurnal Tata Rias” This study reported that a ginger-based hair tonic significantly reduced hair loss and improved hair thickness and quality over a two-week period among female participants with hair loss concerns, compared to a control group using other commercial hair loss products.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This case study outlines the life of Madam C.J. Walker, an entrepreneur who developed hair care products for Black women, and became the first self-made female millionaire in the USA, highlighting ongoing challenges in dermatology regarding skin of color.
Certain ingredients in personal care products, like formaldehyde, oxidative hair dyes, and sulfates, pose health risks and need careful review.
October 2017 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This case report details a 71-year-old man diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and endoscopic evaluation due to the disease's progressive nature and significant mortality risk.
This study highlights that hair and scalp camouflage techniques can enhance confidence and self-esteem in patients with hair loss disorders by reducing the visibility of scalp contrast, leading to a visual effect of denser hair coverage.
December 2006 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” This article reviews clinical and treatment aspects of hyperandrogenism in women, emphasizing the roles of diagnostic practices, combined oral contraceptives, and cyproterone acetate, but introduces no new findings.
April 2015 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” Finasteride reduces melanin production in skin cells.
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February 2023 in “Daehan ui'sa hyeobhoeji/Daehan uisa hyeopoeji” This article reviews strategies for managing the side effects of cytotoxic chemotherapy in primary healthcare settings and reports no new clinical findings.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatology datasets need more diversity in skin tones and ethnic representation.
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January 1908 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Fear of hair-related issues causes significant mental distress, especially in high-stress women.
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March 2006 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study screened synthesized pyridinecarboxamides for antitumor properties and found that many, particularly 5c and 7a, showed moderate in vitro activity against various human tumor cell lines.
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March 1998 in “PubMed” This case report describes a 70-year-old woman whose acquired ichthyosis resolved and darker hair regrew after removing a leiomyosarcoma, highlighting a possible association between the two conditions.
January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Hair care products are important for appearance and self-esteem, and choosing the right ones can help maintain healthy hair.
March 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences” This review critically examines Forensic DNA Phenotyping, highlighting high accuracy in predicting certain traits but also legal and ethical challenges, particularly around regulatory fragmentation and issues of genetic privacy.
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November 1998 in “Cell” β-catenin affects hair growth and can lead to tumors, needing more research for better understanding.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study reported that molecules from Zebrafish embryo cell differentiation can counteract neurodegeneration, regenerate tissues, and potentially reverse hair follicle damage in androgenetic alopecia.
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June 2012 in “OhioLink ETD Center (Ohio Library and Information Network)” In this study, the 40-MBR system was shown to enhance drug-screening efficiency by providing reliable, real-time monitoring of cell conditions in 3-D cultures compared to traditional methods.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study optimized the extraction process for abomasum protein from Tianshan red deer, identifying two proteins with anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities, suggesting they could be beneficial in foods and nutraceuticals.
August 2013 in “Gastroenterology” This case report highlights a 60-year-old patient's diagnosis with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, characterized by gastrointestinal polyps, diarrhea, weight loss, brittle nails, alopecia, and skin changes, which showed improvement with treatment.
October 2012 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” This review discusses the distribution, habitat, and medicinal uses of the witch hazel species in the Hamamelidaceae family, reporting no new experimental results.
This review describes the link between obesity and gastrointestinal conditions, highlighting the need for more research to understand their pathophysiology and develop new treatments; it presents no new findings.
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October 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This review discusses the role of hair dyes in cosmetic dermatology, their effects on hair and scalp health, and the importance of dermatologists understanding potential side effects; it reports no new findings.
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” This report details a case of extensive leukotrichia induced by dasatinib in a patient with refractory chronic myelogenous leukemia.
This study observed differences in blogger topics between Chinese and Japanese cultures, particularly in the "health", "military", and "nursing care" categories, using a topic model analysis of blog posts.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses the genetic and metabolic factors influencing hair pigmentation, as well as conditions leading to hypo- or depigmented hair, and reports no new experimental findings.
This review reports the first known case of hair repigmentation associated with lamivudine use and examines mechanisms related to drug-induced hair repigmentation, suggesting potential therapeutic strategies for reversing hair graying.
September 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article provides issue information for the September 2020 edition of the British Journal of Dermatology and contains no new research findings.
September 2018 in “Apollo (University of Cambridge)” This study suggests that translation levels may determine the proliferative potential of cultured human keratinocyte colonies, affecting their differentiation during epidermal maintenance and repair.