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October 2022 in “Han'gug dongmul jawon gwahag hoeji/Han-guk dongmul jawon gwahak hoeji/Journal of animal science and technology” This study found that L-glutamine supplementation in Hanwoo steers under heat stress did not affect growth performance or muscle and adipose tissue gene expression but was associated with increased immune cells and reduced HSP90 expression.
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews potential therapeutic targets and comorbidities associated with male androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results; further study is needed for comprehensive management.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” This study developed a validated method to detect prohibited drugs in dietary supplements, finding minoxidil, triaminodil, and finasteride in some samples.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that a family history of androgenetic alopecia and specific trichoscopic signs are strong predictors of female pattern hair loss, leading to a nomogram model for risk prediction.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine Sciences” This case study observed that an integrated treatment combining homeopathy and bioengineered hair therapy led to significant improvements in hair density, reduced hair fall, and emotional well-being for a woman with androgenetic alopecia.
May 2024 in “Medicine today” In this hospital-based case-control study, researchers at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University found that age, family history of alopecia, and low serum ferritin levels may be significant risk factors for female pattern hair loss among the studied population.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that dietary grape powder may reduce the severity of atopic dermatitis in a mouse model, highlighting its potential in both prevention and intervention settings.
72 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study concluded that iron deficiency is common among women but not more prevalent in those with female pattern hair loss or chronic telogen effluvium compared to control subjects without hair loss.
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May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This review found evidence supporting the effectiveness and safety of topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss, though many included studies were at high risk of bias.
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February 2016 in “Scandinavian journal of urology” This study suggests a possible link between late puberty onset and decreased prostate cancer risk, while over-the-counter ibuprofen use was associated with increased risk.
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October 2014 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This study found that feeding mice high levels of dietary vitamin A increased WNT signaling, which activated hair follicle stem cells and may have accelerated alopecia areata progression.
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November 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” MC4R gene variants not linked to female hair loss.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported that weekly intramuscular dexpanthenol may improve quality of life and satisfaction with hair appearance in women with female pattern hair loss, with no side effects observed.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk of male-pattern baldness in men with a family history of hair loss, and links low serum transferrin saturation levels to both conditions.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that Chinese patients with alopecia areata, female pattern hair loss, and male androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels than healthy individuals.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “BMC Cancer” This meta-analysis suggests that any pattern of male baldness may be associated with a decreased risk of testicular cancer, with stage II hair loss providing the strongest protective effect.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pioneering Medical Science” This systematic review reported that probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics, and dietary supplements may improve hair density and reduce dandruff severity in individuals with scalp disorders, potentially by modifying inflammation, oxidative stress, and microbiota composition; however, variability across studies limits the strength of these conclusions.
June 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study observed that patients with post-COVID telogen effluvium had lower serum ferritin levels than controls, but the levels were not indicative of nonanemic iron deficiency.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” Among calves under one year in Uttarakhand, India, this study found that dermatophytosis prevalence was influenced by age, sex, breed, and season, with the highest rates in 4-6 month-olds, females, HF crossbreds, and during winter.
September 2025 in “Romanian Journal of Medical Practice” In this study of women with female pattern hair loss, iron deficiency was associated with the condition due to significantly lower serum ferritin and altered hematological indices compared to healthy controls, while no significant differences in serotonin levels or renal function were observed.
September 2025 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study compared the effectiveness of adding Biotin supplements to PRP treatment against using PRP alone for androgenetic alopecia patients and found no additional benefits in hair regrowth when Biotin was included.
Iron and zinc deficiencies may be treated to help female hair loss.
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May 2017 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” This study found that dietary supplementation with collagen, chondroitin sulfate, low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid, Pycnogenol®, and coenzyme Q10 significantly improved skin hydration, elasticity, nail hardness, and hair condition in patients with age-related dermatological changes after 12 weeks.
October 2025 in “Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College” In this study, among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, free testosterone was most frequently elevated, highlighting its importance in biochemical assessment and suggesting the need for age-related interpretation of DHEAS levels.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Eating more omega-3 and less omega-6 fatty acids may lower the risk of developing prostate cancer.
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September 1987 in “The Lancet”
January 2020 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” This study found that the most common skin manifestation among diabetes patients was cutaneous infections.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” This study found that individuals with a nondipper blood pressure pattern had significantly higher 24-hour urinary aldosterone levels than those with a dipper pattern.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This review discusses the potential role of the dietary antioxidant index in reducing the risk of various diseases, including obesity-related conditions, certain cancers, osteoporosis, and mental illnesses, but calls for further studies to confirm these findings.
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December 2013 This study found that in men with androgenic alopecia, moderate to severe cases were associated with the AA genotype of rs1160312, blood vanadium concentrations, and regular consumption of soy bean drinks.