30 citations
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September 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review outlines how dermoscopy enhances diagnostic accuracy by up to 30% compared to unaided visual inspection and explores its potential as a research tool without presenting new research findings.
9 citations
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August 2006 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” This case report suggests that lamotrigine treatment may be associated with hair loss as a rare side effect, based on the observation of hair regrowth after discontinuation of the drug in a single patient.
16 citations
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February 1978 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This study found that hamster sebaceous glands have high affinity binding sites for dihydrotestosterone, with competition from other steroids indicating specific binding characteristics.
May 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This report describes a case of alopecia areata presenting as Marie Antoinette syndrome shortly after Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination, with hair regrowth and partial repigmentation following treatment.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study developed and validated a mass spectrometric method to measure hydroxy-androgens in serum, which aids in understanding androgen synthesis in castration resistant prostate cancer.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “Dermatologic surgery” This review examines the use of exosomes in skin rejuvenation and hair regeneration but reports no new clinical results, noting challenges in purification and practical use for clinical applications.
57 citations
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February 1994 in “Experimental dermatology” This study found that murine skin is a target for melatonin bioregulation, as melatonin affected DNA synthesis and tyrosinase activity in skin organ culture.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study found no significant differences in hair growth between two formulas of hair tonic from meniran extract, one with a menthol enhancer, despite variations in hair length and weight measurements.
14 citations
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September 2006 in “OMICS A Journal of Integrative Biology” This article reviews the use of DNA microarrays in studying skin biology including cancer, inflammation, and stem cell differentiation, but reports no new experimental results.
November 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The drinkable supplement increased hair growth and was safe for women with hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reviews current trends and the state of research on botulinum toxin in dermatology, aiming to help researchers identify key areas and explore new research directions.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study identified specific trichoscopic signs of secondary post-traumatic cicatricial alopecia in patients with mine-explosive injuries and burns and evaluated the effectiveness of hair transplantation procedures combined with PRP therapy, finding an average hair survival rate of 84.1% one year post-surgery.
16 citations
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May 1982 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Minoxidil can cause pericardial and pleural effusions with high protein content.
25 citations
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January 1983 in “Analyst” Method measures minoxidil in tablets accurately and easily.
9 citations
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October 1993 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Finasteride doesn't affect antipyrine metabolism, so interactions with cytochrome P-450 enzyme drugs are unlikely.
6 citations
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October 1993 in “Endocrinology” In this study, researchers found that finasteride inhibits progesterone synthesis by blocking cholesterol side-chain cleavage in mouse-derived MA-10 Leydig cells, but this effect may not be evident in human or rat cells.
3 citations
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October 1993 in “Endocrinology” In this study, finasteride inhibited progesterone synthesis in mouse-derived MA-10 Leydig tumor cells by blocking cholesterol side-chain cleavage, but human and rat cells showed minimal sensitivity.
January 2006 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
35 citations
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April 2006 in “Ocular Surface” This review discusses adverse effects of cosmetic products and procedures on the ocular surface, including mild discomfort to severe vision-threatening conditions, and reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy”
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
November 2016 in “Cochrane Clinical Answers”
3 citations
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April 2018 in “Therapeutic Delivery” This editorial discusses advances in engineering techniques for hair follicle regeneration and highlights future potential but reports no original research findings.
August 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections improved alopecia severity scores in women with androgenetic alopecia after six months, though further research is needed to confirm these results.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology review” This case report describes a promising response to platelet-rich plasma therapy, modified with triamcinolone acetonide, in treating alopecia totalis.
July 2021 in “Journal of reports in pharmaceutical sciences” This study evaluated a new aqueous-based nanosuspension of minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia and reported it was as effective as the commercial product but had better safety and tolerability, potentially improving patient compliance.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “European journal of medical and health sciences” This review proposes a treatment protocol for androgenetic alopecia using platelet-rich plasma, but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for standardized preparation and assessment methods.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that elevated expression of the protein Zyxin in hair follicles is associated with androgenetic alopecia and suggests it may be targeted for therapy.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” In this study, co-administering adipose-derived stem cells with platelet-rich plasma reduced radiation therapy-induced skin and hair follicle damage in mice, suggesting potential for clinical application.