95 citations
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July 2010 in “Genes & development” In this study, the researchers reported that Notch/CSL signaling is crucial for hair follicle differentiation, with Wnt5a signaling and FoxN1 acting as mediators in mice.
68 citations
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January 2008 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” This narrative review discusses the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on women's psychological and sexual well-being, highlighting the potential benefits of interdisciplinary treatments and new interventions to improve life satisfaction and coping, but reports no new results.
54 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers observed that hyperandrogenic PCOS patients exhibited distinct miRNA and TGFβ signaling gene expression patterns in granulosa cells, suggesting these factors may play a role in PCOS pathogenesis.
54 citations
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September 1972 in “British journal of nutrition” Malnutrition severely harms growth and development in young baboons.
53 citations
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September 2014 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study observed that among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, those with the most severe phenotype showed the highest levels of metabolic disturbances, indicating the need for metabolic screening in these cases.
39 citations
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September 2011 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” This report reviews current advances in hair follicle regeneration for tissue-engineered skin grafts and highlights the feasibility and challenges of creating human hair follicles in this setting, suggesting key bioengineering requirements.
24 citations
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March 2017 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.
21 citations
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July 2019 in “Cardiovascular Research” This study found that prenatal exposure to androgens caused long-lasting heart remodeling and left ventricular hypertrophy in female mice offspring, suggesting potential cardiac risks for daughters of mothers with PCOS.
21 citations
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January 2003 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” This review outlines the underlying pathophysiology and treatment options for the androgen excess and reproductive and metabolic manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no clinical results.
16 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” This study found that sonicated platelet-rich plasma was more effective than calcium chloride-induced platelet-rich plasma in activating hair follicle stem cells and promoting hair follicle regeneration in mice.
15 citations
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July 2017 in “PubMed” This study observed that injecting a combination of human cultured dermal papilla and epithelial cells induced hair growth in a mouse model.
12 citations
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August 2011 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a valuable primary variable for classifying functional androgenization, especially in distinguishing ovarian-related groups, and supports the novel stratification system.
10 citations
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January 2003 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” This review covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hirsutism and reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, treatment with recombinant DKK2 was shown to significantly stimulate hair progenitor cell growth and enhance hair shaft elongation in ex vivo human hair follicle cultures by activating the Wnt/ẞ-catenin signaling pathway, suggesting a potential role for DKK2 in promoting hair growth.
5 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that the E2-ANGPT2 pathway is involved in hair follicle regulation and that ANGPT2 treatment increased hair density in modeled female pattern hair loss, suggesting potential therapeutic use.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” This article discusses the role of HR gene mutations in differentiating atrichia with papular lesions from alopecia universalis, but presents no new experimental results.
3 citations
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August 1995 in “Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery” Using a CO₂ laser for hair transplants improves the surgery and may become important in future hair restoration.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “European journal of human genetics” This study reports the first cases of recessive KRT17-related pachyonychia congenita involving all ectodermal derivatives in seven members of two consanguineous Pakistani families.
3 citations
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August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This study documented that fiber hair implants effectively restored hair in over 85% of patients with permanent alopecia, with only mild and rare complications reported.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Cureus” In this study, the ChatGPT-5 model accurately answered 76.47% of questions on the Polish endocrinology specialty exam, surpassing the 60% passing threshold, yet its role in clinical decision-making remains uncertain, highlighting the need for further research.
June 2026 in “Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi” This study observed that biodegradable PVA/agar films with incorporated Achillea millefolium L. essential oil, especially at 1% (v/v), demonstrated good mechanical performance and selective antibacterial activity against E. coli, suggesting their potential as wound dressings.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study indicated that prediabetes may make ovaries more susceptible to PCOS-like changes, with mild hyperglycemia potentially having harmful effects on ovarian health.
This review discusses the complexities of managing polycystic ovarian syndrome in females, examining its various phenotypes and treatment options, but it does not present new clinical findings.
April 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study concluded that lenalidomide significantly induces the proliferation and migration of melanocyte stem cells, enhancing their differentiation into functional melanocytes in a mouse model.
November 2014 in “PharmaTutor” This article reviews the efficacy of Finasteride for treating female androgenic alopecia, highlighting increased hair counts and density but reports no new clinical results.
September 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This meeting abstract volume for the Society for Pediatric Dermatology reports no new clinical results.
August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” The authors reported that fiber hair implants provided excellent results in over 85% of patients with permanent alopecia, with mild complications and a yearly fiber failure rate below 20%.
16 citations
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that ruxolitinib modulated inflammatory changes and stimulated growth factor signals by blocking the JAK-STAT pathway in an in vitro model of alopecia areata.
11 citations
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November 2021 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This guideline reviews the diagnosis and treatment of malignant cutaneous angiosarcomas, highlighting the complexity of treatment and the importance of early detection despite non-specific clinical presentations.
October 2025 in “Folia Morphologica” This study found that lymph vessel morphology and density in airways differed based on location and type of epithelium, with the highest density in the ciliated epithelium of the nasal passages and site-specific patterns apparent in both fetal and adult specimens.