30 citations
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December 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found significant differences in hair density, non-vellus hair diameter, and percentage of miniaturized hair between normal women and those with female pattern hair loss, particularly in the midscalp and parietal areas.
14 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” This study found that during the Covid-19 lockdown, the percentage of abstinent and low-risk alcohol drinkers increased while moderate and chronic drinking decreased compared to the previous four years.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” This study identified key lipid differences between black and white hair in individuals with premature greying, highlighting vitamin D3 as a potential target for further research in understanding this condition.
August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Certain genetic variants and pathways are linked to hair loss.
31 citations
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February 2021 in “Nutrients” This study found that curcumin may improve glycemic control and certain aspects of lipid metabolism in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
5 citations
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May 2018 in “Drug Safety” This study found that using electronic healthcare record data can provide valuable early insights into the clinical context of about half of the new safety signals evaluated within a regulatory environment.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, Arab hair was found to have a higher thickness and lower density compared to other ethnicities, suggesting these factors should be considered in diagnosing and treating hair issues in Arabs.
November 2025 in “Journal of Sleep Research” This study investigated individuals with androgenetic alopecia and found that serum iron and ferritin levels are associated with obstructive sleep apnea severity, suggesting the importance of considering iron profiles in managing the condition.
This study found that 62 plasma proteins are significantly associated with the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, offering potential targets for new therapeutic strategies.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Allergies, especially both seasonal and food, increase the risk of developing alopecia areata.
The document plans to assess if Xiao-Chai-Hu-Tang is effective for chronic fatigue syndrome but has no results yet.
70 citations
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November 2013 in “The BMJ” This study observed a temporal association between tamsulosin use for benign prostatic hyperplasia and an increased risk of severe hypotension requiring hospital admission during the first eight weeks of treatment initiation and restart.
June 2025 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” This study examined Chinese adult patients' discussions on social media about JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata, highlighting significant interest in these treatments but also concerns about efficacy, relapse, side effects, and the emotional impact of the condition.
31 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review found that three monthly PRP injections improved hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, but more rigorous studies are needed for broader dermatological applications.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found no significant causal relationship between androgenetic alopecia and serum uric acid levels using various Mendelian randomization methods, suggesting the need for future research with larger cohorts and advanced methods to further explore this potential association.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This retrospective review found that platelet-rich plasma products from FDA-cleared devices for alopecia were inconsistent, highlighting a need for more detailed examination of preparation methods.
May 2026 in “Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study evaluated factors influencing hair steroid concentrations in early infancy, finding small effects from birth mode, season, and age-related changes, suggesting hair analysis as promising for assessing long-term endocrine activity.
December 2025 in “International Neurourology Journal” This study examined the dementia risk in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia using alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, finding no significant association between these medications and increased dementia risk compared to no treatment, but noted higher risk probabilities for certain 5ARIs.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that finasteride use is not significantly associated with an increased risk of depression or suicide, based on Mendelian randomization analysis and COX regression analysis in a large UK Biobank cohort.
November 2025 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study suggests potential bidirectional causal links between certain sleep traits, like insomnia and reduced sleep duration, and types of alopecia, including alopecia areata; however, these associations did not hold after correcting for multiple tests, warranting cautious interpretation.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Treating gastrointestinal issues can reduce rosacea flares, and treating rosacea can lower gastrointestinal problems.
February 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, dutasteride 0.5 mg was found to provide long-term efficacy and safety in treating androgenetic alopecia in Korean men, with 89.9% showing improvement and 93.9% experiencing prevention of disease progression over at least 5 years.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, type I interferon response-related genes activated by RIG-1 and IL-17 signaling pathways were significantly up-regulated in both hair follicles and skin tissues affected by chronic discoidal lupus erythematosus.
February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This commentary reviews the findings of a study on platelet-rich plasma therapy for female androgenetic alopecia and suggests further evaluation of its quantitative effectiveness despite promising preliminary results.
14 citations
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November 2015 in “Dermatology” This study observed inflammatory and granulomatous infiltration in alopecic nodules of the scalp and suggested that AANS should be considered in diagnoses of alopecic nodules.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “Phytomedicine plus” In this study, researchers found that taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana supplements for five days altered the urinary steroid profile in a way that may interfere with the steroidal module of the Athlete Biological Passport.
November 2023 in “Indian journal of surgery” This study found that platelet-rich gel is a simple and effective non-surgical method for healing exposed skull injuries, resulting in complete healing with minimal scars and sparse hair growth in all patients.
October 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” Custom software found that common allergy drugs might have new uses for various conditions and could improve survival in some cancers.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This source reported that patients who initially responded to ritlecitinib treatment showed sustained hair regrowth through week 48, with up to one-third of those not meeting target efficacy at week 24 also achieving a response with continued treatment.
13 citations
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July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identified four drugs, including brequinar and abiraterone acetate, that inhibited SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro, providing potential candidates for repurposing to treat COVID-19.