March 1998 in “Journal of dermatological science” Diphencyprone initially increases mouse hair growth, then slows it, possibly due to changes in specific protein levels.
May 2023 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study analyzed online information about PCOS and found that while the accuracy of the information was generally high, the readability was poor, suggesting a need for more accessible resources for patients.
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March 2002 in “Molecular and cellular biology” This study found that mice with a mutant CDP/Cux protein lacking the homeodomain showed severely impaired growth, high postnatal mortality, and reduced fertility, highlighting CDP/Cux's role in developmental regulation.
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February 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study demonstrated that intradermal treatment with a medical device using Polynucleotides High Purification Technology (PN HPT) significantly improved skin surface, firmness, pigmentation, and radiance in 30 Asian subjects, with benefits lasting up to six months and no adverse events reported.
This study introduces PROMETHEUS, a framework that organizes causal claims from scientific texts into navigable and persistent "causal atlases," enhancing research by highlighting localized evidence, agreement, and contradictions within complex data sets.
July 2024 in “New Phytologist” This study suggests that the transcription factor PDF2 in Arabidopsis may link lipid sensing with growth responses to phosphate starvation by acting as a sensor for lyso-PCs through its START domain.
January 2018 in “Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin)” This thesis developed stimuli-responsive nanocarriers, demonstrating their potential for targeted genetic material delivery with reduced toxicity and diagnostic applications, and explored pH-sensitive nanogels for effective skin drug delivery and monitoring.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sebaceous glands can regenerate after PPARg deletion in adult skin, relying on the hair cycle and FGFR signaling.
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that prostaglandin D2 reduced proliferation in bulge resident K15+ stem cells but not in other K15+ progenitor cells, suggesting differential impacts on hair follicle stem cell niches.
January 2008 in “Memorial University Research Repository (Memorial University)” This study found that the NHD domain, but not the PHD domain, of hPygo2 is crucial for Wnt-independent growth of ovarian cancer cells, and identified a key interaction with Treacle protein involved in ribosomal biogenesis.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, the researchers observed significant metabolic dysregulation in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, particularly involving lipid metabolism and the downregulation of AMPK-related genes.
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June 2015 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” In this study, researchers identified two potential urinary biomarkers, testosterone–glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, along with four candidate biomarkers, to help understand and diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome.
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August 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study suggests that variations in PCOS phenotypes observed across different ethnic groups may be due to a genetic gradient resulting from historical human migrations and genetic drift.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia, this study found that purple corn extract may improve symptoms by inhibiting prostate enlargement, reducing androgen receptor signaling, and exerting anti-inflammatory effects.
December 2025 in “BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks” This chapter reviews the clinical presentation of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and its differentiation from other conditions, but reports no new clinical results.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Polycomb repressive complex 1 is crucial for skin development and stem cell specification, influencing gene activity beyond its known repressor functions.
November 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Certain gene variants may raise the risk of prostate enlargement, but taking NSAIDs could reduce this risk.
October 2019 in “Al Mustansiriyah Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the CTLA-4 gene polymorphism (rs733618) has no association with polycystic ovarian syndrome in the studied population.
January 2024 in “Pharmaceutical medicine” In this study, most surveyed physicians were aware of the meningioma risk linked to cyproterone acetate monotherapy, but many did not recall receiving updated safety communications.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This research reexamined transcriptomic data to study stem and progenitor cell proliferation in psoriasis, finding that the number of committed progenitor cells increased eight-fold in psoriatic skin without altering stem cell numbers, potentially identifying new therapeutic targets.
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August 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” This study found that oral contraceptives containing cyproterone acetate significantly improved the overall quality of life in polycystic ovary syndrome patients after 6 months compared to those containing levonorgestrel.
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April 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” The document explains that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a complex condition that is hard to diagnose and manage, but it doesn't talk about hair loss or hair growth.
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July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that sebaceous glands were preserved in some patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, suggesting early gland loss may not be a key feature of the condition.
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July 2012 in “Genesis” This study reported that a Megsin-Cre transgene enables genetic manipulation primarily in skin, forestomach, and esophagus tissues, offering a new tool for studying development and diseases in these areas.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the penta-peptide Gly-Pro-Ile-Gly-Ser increased the proportion of thick hair and improved baldness appearance in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study found that stage-specific epigenetic changes, particularly involving the gene PDGFC, may affect wool fiber development in Zhongwei goats, potentially serving as a biomarker for fur goat selection.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study provides a narrative review suggesting GLP-1 receptor agonists could optimize metabolic health before conception in women with PCOS, but not necessarily improve fertility outcomes, emphasizing individualized use and the need for further research to confirm their reproductive benefits and safety.
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December 2024 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study suggests that persistent symptoms in patients with controlled functioning adenomas may indicate a coexisting PCOS diagnosis, highlighting the need for precise differentiation and timely management of these conditions.
July 2020 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery”
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October 2023 in “JMIR dermatology” ChatGPT can be a helpful dermatology resource but should not replace professional consultations.