October 2018 in “Deep Blue (University of Michigan)” This study found that matrix progenitor cell differentiation in hair growth has distinct early and late phases, and generated a mouse model to explore the hair follicle's role in harlequin ichthyosis.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride may cause gum side effects in some patients.
September 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” This study reports a case of frontal fibrosing alopecia associated with hepatitis C treatment involving interferon and ribavirin.
March 2017 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Psoriasis treatment may affect body hair growth, with a complex relationship between skin and hair growth mechanisms.
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document discusses various nail and hair disorders and their treatments.
Mutations in keratin genes may link hair disorders to dental decay.
August 2013 in “Circulation Research” This study found that finasteride effectively reduced cardiac hypertrophy and improved heart function in male mice, suggesting a potential role of DHT in cardiac remodeling and highlighting 5-α-reductase inhibition as a possible therapy.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Eating disorders can cause various hair problems, and while hair loss in these disorders is linked to metabolic syndrome, treatment focuses on specific medications and lifestyle changes for the syndrome.
February 2012 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on cardiovascular risk and reports no new clinical findings.
October 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Hormones significantly affect skin health, with vitamin D playing a key role.
December 2010 in “Médecine des Maladies Métaboliques” The Accu-Chek FlexLink Plus and Accu-Chek LinkAssist Plus make insulin pump use safer, simpler, and more comfortable.
January 2008 in “Информационно-управляющие системы” This review outlines the physiological roles of zinc transporters and their involvement in human diseases, emphasizing their molecular, biochemical, and genetic mechanisms without presenting new research findings.
January 2005 in “mediaTUM – the media and publications repository of the Technical University Munich (Technical University Munich)” This study found that vitamin D regulation plays a crucial role in connecting metabolic and cardiovascular conditions, influencing gene expression related to these disorders in both kidney and heart tissues.
January 2003 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” This study employed a laser-based method to analyze how light reflection patterns vary on human hair fibers, revealing changes related to hair color and the tilt of the cuticle cells.
January 1985 in “Japanese Journal of Clinical Immunology” This case report links bacterial endocarditis with aortic regurgitation in a patient with discoid lupus to tooth extraction and immunosuppressant therapy, noting recurrent enterococcus infections.
April 2023 in “European urology open science” This study reviews the psychological side effects of finasteride, noting a potential association between 5-AR inhibitors and increased depressive symptoms, but emphasizes that the causal link to suicidal ideation remains unclear; the authors recommend mental health screenings and close monitoring for patients starting this medication.
March 2021 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study found a significant association between higher BMI and severe androgenic alopecia in men.
November 2020 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” In this study, repeated finasteride administration was associated with decreased social interaction and cognitive deficits in male rats, potentially linked to changes in cholinergic system activity.
November 2019 in “Nosotchu” This case study describes a 21-year-old man who experienced a hemorrhagic stroke potentially linked to finasteride and minoxidil use for androgenic alopecia, emphasizing the need for thorough medication history in young stroke patients.
February 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia were prescribed more topical treatments like minoxidil compared to men, who were more often given systemic therapies.
This study found that in men with male-pattern androgenetic alopecia in Taiwan, a higher body mass index is associated with more severe hair loss.
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December 2011 in “Fertility and sterility” This consensus report reviews current knowledge and identifies knowledge gaps concerning the various health aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, without presenting new clinical findings.
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October 2013 in “Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain” This review discusses conventional and alternative treatments for trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, including cluster headache, paroxysmal hemicrania, and SUNCT, and recommends specific medications without reporting new clinical findings.
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October 2011 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” This review covers the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome and the management of related infertility, describing evaluation and initial treatment steps, without presenting new clinical results.
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August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article reviews the design and objectives of the Rotterdam Study, as well as summarizes major findings, without reporting new results.
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May 1988 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that patients with acanthosis nigricans and insulin resistance exhibited higher insulin levels and were associated with increased insulin resistance correlating with serum testosterone levels.
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January 1992 in “Clinical Oncology” This report describes three cases of hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita occurring after cytotoxic chemotherapy for cancer, suggesting a possible relationship which is discussed alongside a review of existing literature.
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February 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that the secretory profiles of adipose-derived stem cells vary between balding and non-balding scalp areas in androgenetic alopecia patients, suggesting involvement of angiogenic and inflammatory processes in the condition's development.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review examines the diversity and role of stem cells in the adult dermis, noting a lack of precise understanding about their hierarchy and relationship to dermal fibroblast subpopulations, and reports no new results.
October 2008 in “Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice” The article concludes that recent legal rulings have strengthened the protection of pharmaceutical patents against generic competition.