4 citations
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July 2022 in “Medicina-lithuania” This study found that women with PCOS in Poland had higher anxiety and depression levels and lower ego-resiliency compared to healthy women, often using passive stress-coping strategies.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores melatonin's role in hair follicle cycles and its molecular mechanisms that enhance antioxidant capacity and modulate gene expression, offering potential strategies to improve cashmere production and treating human alopecia, according to the authors.
December 2025 in “Biology” In this study, researchers observed that chronic stress affected wild-derived house mice differently by sex, with females showing less weight gain and distinct behavioral changes, while males exhibited higher hair corticosterone levels, suggesting divergent coping strategies and implications for sex-specific stress assessment protocols.
7 citations
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September 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study identified and analyzed numerous lncRNAs, miRNAs, and mRNAs involved in hair follicle development in cashmere goats, highlighting key regulatory pathways and suggesting roles for specific RNAs in enhancing hair follicle cell proliferation.
17 citations
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September 2022 in “Genes & Genomics” In this study, researchers identified specific long non-coding RNAs involved in feather development that do not follow traditional genetic inheritance patterns in chickens.
September 2025 in “Current Oncology” This review highlights the potential roles of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in malignant brain tumors, reporting that further research into their involvement in therapy resistance and cancer pathways could improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review compiles current research on the role of long non-coding RNAs in regulating muscle growth and regeneration processes, particularly their influence on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and reports no new clinical results.
July 2024 in “Occupational Medicine” This study found that among Japanese full-time employees, cortisol levels in hair were negatively associated with aversive coping and emotional support-seeking tendencies, while dehydroepiandrosterone levels were linked to job confidence.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this review, the authors explore how wigs can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with alopecia areata by providing emotional benefits and serving as a coping mechanism for hair loss, while also addressing economic considerations and potential barriers to their use.
32 citations
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October 1999 in “Journal of women's health and gender-based medicine” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia report various negative impacts on their lives due to hair thinning, highlighting emotional concerns and dissatisfaction with appearance.
August 2018 in “Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing” This study found that adults with alopecia go through stages of embarrassment, seeking solutions, and acceptance, influenced by stress, lifestyle, and social factors, resulting in a withdrawn life due to negative body image.
November 1919 in “The Journal of Hellenic Studies” The bronze head shows the high skill and beauty valued by ancient Greek sculptors.
54 citations
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April 2010 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This review discusses 46,XY disorders of sex development caused by defects in androgen production and highlights the need for long-term care from experienced multidisciplinary teams, but it reports no new clinical findings.
March 2024 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” This study, using interviews with educators from public and private schools in Cabanatuan City, found that resilience through faith and positivity helped them survive the challenges of Covid-19, highlighting the need for institutional support during health crises.
April 2019 in “University of Huddersfield Repository (University of Huddersfield)” This study explored the experiences of adolescents with alopecia and their parents, highlighting the emotional distress caused by the condition and the inadequate response of healthcare professionals to their needs.
January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.
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January 2020 in “ScholarWorks (Walden University)” This study observed a significant relationship between intrinsic religiosity and conservative political orientation, contributing to understanding stress differences and potential for reducing healthcare costs.
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May 2010 in “Nursing Standard” Treatments for autoimmune hair loss have limited success and patients need emotional support and self-acceptance.
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March 2019 in “Progress in Human Geography” This paper explores how hair functions as a geographical lens to redefine the body's borders, influencing perceptions of identity and power.
13 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the potential effectiveness of cell therapy for hair loss, highlighting promising early findings but emphasizing that more research is needed to explore specific therapies like autologous fat grafting and mesenchymal stem cells.
June 2000 in “British Journal of Clinical Psychology” This article reviews books on adolescent clinical assessment, body image disturbance, and grieving, but reports no new research findings.
Developing microRNA-based treatments is hard but has potential.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “Cancer” This article highlights the need for oncologists to better understand the profound impact of chemotherapy-induced alopecia on Black breast cancer patients, recognizing its unique historical and cultural significance.
July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome reported significantly higher levels of psychological symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, compared to healthy controls, with higher stress and lower self-efficacy linked to increased symptom severity.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study concluded that excessive use of psychodynamic defense mechanisms can increase the risk of burnout and secondary traumatic stress in caregivers, while compassion satisfaction might mitigate emotional exhaustion.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “BMC Psychology” This study found that gaze duration in a social evaluation task was linked to mental health outcomes in trans men, trans women, and cisgender women more than six months later.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences” This study investigates how exercise relates to the severity of androgenic alopecia and aims to guide patients in selecting appropriate exercise types and amounts, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2022 in “Conjunctions” This article analyzes YouTube videos of men using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair growth, suggesting these videos are a distinct self-representational genre of self-tracking with unique aesthetic characteristics.
34 citations
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July 2003 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses strategies for planning face-lift incisions to avoid visible scars and other aesthetic issues, particularly for male patients and correction of prior surgeries, and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Genes” This review summarizes current research on molecular pathways, such as Wnt and Notch, that regulate feather follicle development in yellow-feathered broilers, highlighting their potential impact on poultry carcass quality and suggesting areas for future study.