April 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study highlights that hair-bearing organoids derived from embryonic stem cells can effectively model androgenic alopecia conditions and test the efficacy of anti-hair loss treatments.
January 2026 in “Addiction Biology” This study found that, although finasteride reduced dihydrotestosterone levels in males with heavy episodic drinking, it did not significantly alter brain activation or craving but was linked to a stronger desire not to drink.
September 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” In this study, the researchers found that their conductive bio-harvesting tonic enhanced hair follicle proliferation and delayed regression with electric stimulation and the antifungal agent 6-pentyl-α-pyrone in both mice and human hair follicle tests.
May 2023 in “Asian Journal of Transfusion Science” In this study, conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Chennai, adverse events during blood donation were observed in 0.42% of donors, predominantly affecting first-time male donors, and were mostly vasovagal reactions such as giddiness and sweating.
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August 2022 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” This report identified three novel genetic mutations associated with congenital ichthyosis in Italian newborns and emphasized the importance of next-generation sequencing for personalized patient management.
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April 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that Botryococcus terribilis ethanol extract significantly reduced inflammation markers in LPS-stimulated RAW264 cells, potentially via Axl inhibition and alteration of immune-related gene expression.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This paper reviews advancements in 3D human skin models using bioprinting, organoid, and organ-on-a-chip technologies, noting improvements in physiological realism through vascularization and multi-omics data, but also highlighting challenges such as cost and lack of standardization that hinder clinical adoption.
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes a rare instance of Olmsted syndrome with hypotrichosis in a 5-year-old boy, noting mild improvement in symptoms following treatment with oral acitretin and other interventions.
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August 2014 in “Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers” This study suggests that the TNF-α system may contribute to hyperandrogenism, obesity, and insulin resistance in polycystic ovarian syndrome, independent of the C850T polymorphism.
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January 2025 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” In this review, the authors aim to improve the differential diagnosis between hyperandrogenic PCOS and NCAH, which could lead to more personalized treatment strategies for patients experiencing hyperandrogenism.
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April 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil treatment increased hair growth for up to 5 years, requiring twice daily application.
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October 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Use "female pattern hair loss" term, finasteride may help, more research needed.
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January 1990 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study observed that without any treatment, hair counts did not increase, suggesting that counting methods are unlikely to explain the 'placebo-effect' seen in previous minoxidil studies.
September 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” In this study, researchers observed that introducing an Environmental Enrichment Program improved the reproductive and zootechnical performance of Calomys callosus rodents by enhancing reproductive indices, parental care, and overall health, including reduced non-infectious lumbar alopecia.
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June 2013 in “Nature Medicine” This study found that fibroblast growth factor 9, initially secreted by γδ T cells, plays a key role in modulating hair follicle regeneration in mice after skin wounds.
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April 2005 in “Journal of Chemotherapy” This study reported two cases of alopecia universalis triggered by PEG-interferon and ribavirin therapy for chronic hepatitis C, with hair regrowth observed after therapy completion or withdrawal.
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November 2017 in “Livestock science” This study confirms the presence of large structural variations in the genome of Nellore cattle, which may contribute to their environmental adaptation to tropical regions.
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May 2018 in “PloS one” This study demonstrated that both classical and atypical BSE strains from cattle can be transmitted to goats, highlighting the importance of surveillance in protecting public health.
This study found that γδ T cells play a role in regulating stromal behavior, influencing the composition and vascularity of fibrotic tissues during the foreign body response.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Infection” This study found that most patients hospitalized for COVID-19 experienced persistent symptoms over 100 days post-admission, with no significant difference in symptoms between those treated in regular wards and intensive care units.
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December 2003 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that combining near-infrared laser phototherapy with indocyanine green application may improve acne vulgaris by reducing active lesions and inflammation without side effects.
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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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July 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses treatments for chemotherapy-induced alopecia, highlighting scalp cooling for hair loss prevention and 2% topical minoxidil for regrowth acceleration as effective options, but reports a need for more rigorous trials to validate promising new therapies.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that twice-daily application of 3% topical minoxidil maintained a higher nonvellus hair count compared to once-daily application over 2 years and 9 months in men with male pattern baldness.
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February 2019 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review offers evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating female pattern hair loss, emphasizing clinical assessment and starting treatment with minoxidil, while noting that measurement of certain hormones and vitamins is optional.
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July 2014 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study concluded that polymeric nanoparticles effectively targeted hair follicles for drug delivery, but the organogel formulation did not enhance their penetration into the hair shaft.
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October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that finasteride at 1 mg/day was the most effective dose for treating male pattern hair loss, with similar efficacy to 5 mg/day and better results than lower doses.
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February 2005 in “Steroids” This study reported that certain newly synthesized steroidal derivatives showed stronger inhibitory activity against the 5α-reductase enzyme than finasteride in hamsters, suggesting their potential as enzyme inhibitors.
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May 2015 in “Thrombosis Research” This review synthesizes knowledge on Prostaglandin E2's role in platelet biology and suggests that targeting PGE2 pathways could lead to personalized antiplatelet therapy without affecting hemostasis, but it presents no new results.
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February 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a family with autosomal dominant transmission of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans, with observed treatment refractoriness in multiple topical and systemic therapies.