9 citations
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September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article reviews common dermatologic procedures, focusing on skin biopsy techniques, with no new clinical results reported.
19 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that a standardized PRP application protocol was effective as a coadjuvant therapy in most patients with androgenetic alopecia who did not respond to minoxidil or finasteride, based on improvements in Ebling's scale.
5 citations
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August 1976 in “Biochemical Society transactions” This review discusses the effects of steroids on the skin and does not report any new research findings.
This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair density in male patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo treatments.
38 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews the historical development of understanding the hair growth cycle, particularly anagen, catagen, and telogen phases, and reports no new clinical findings.
18 citations
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November 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review examines the skin manifestations associated with COVID-19 but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for differential diagnoses to correlate skin symptoms with the virus.
May 2024 in “The journal of sexual medicine” This study on adult male rats found that finasteride treatment led to molecular changes linked to erectile dysfunction, while withdrawal from the drug did not alter these parameters.
January 2008 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study suggests that finasteride may inhibit the enzyme phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase, which could contribute to its sexual and psychological side effects.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery” This meta-analysis reports that male sex, hypertension, tamsulosin, finasteride, benzodiazepines, and antipsychotics are significantly associated with increased risk of developing intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome during cataract surgery.
September 2018 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that using conchal cartilage grafts to reinforce split earlobe repairs provided satisfactory aesthetic and functional outcomes, with no recurrence of tears over a 4-year follow-up.
January 2022 in “Essentials in ophthalmology” This review discusses risk factors for intraoperative floppy iris syndrome, emphasizing tamsulosin and other α1 blockers, and underscores the importance of preoperative screening to mitigate surgical complications, but it reports no new results.
15 citations
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November 2024 in “EClinicalMedicine” This abstract does not report specific study results but describes the funding and collaboration involved in developing the International PCOS Guidelines by multiple health research organizations.
13 citations
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November 2024 in “EClinicalMedicine” This study demonstrated that current facial recognition software can accurately identify individuals from MRI head scans within minutes, highlighting significant privacy concerns for clinical trial participants and the need for enhanced data protection measures.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “EClinicalMedicine” Anti-androgens are not better than birth control pills for PCOS, but can help with excess hair if pills don't work.
January 2025 in “Theseus (Ammattikorkeakoulujen)” In this study, a Finnish functional ingredient called SpruceSugar™ was found to slightly reduce scalp oil (sebum) and water loss compared to a control over four weeks, although differences were not statistically significant. Both study groups experienced similar improvements in scalp moisture.
31 citations
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August 2020 in “EClinicalMedicine” This study found that male cancer patients had a higher risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 compared to female patients.
15 citations
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July 2023 in “EClinicalMedicine” This review discusses the toxicities associated with antibody-drug conjugates in breast cancer treatment and proposes strategies for monitoring and managing these adverse effects, but it reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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August 2023 in “EClinicalMedicine” This study reported that anti-androgens combined with lifestyle modifications were more effective than metformin and lifestyle in reducing hirsutism and certain hormonal measures in women with PCOS, but they were not more effective than a placebo combined with lifestyle changes.
6 citations
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June 2021 in “EClinicalMedicine” In this study, ALRV5XR significantly increased hair regrowth in women with androgenetic alopecia or telogen effluvium, with no adverse events reported.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “EClinicalMedicine” In this study, ALRV5XR treatment significantly increased terminal hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia after 24 weeks, while also decreasing vellus hair density, and was well tolerated without adverse events, suggesting its potential efficacy over standard therapies.
In a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial, this study found that the botanical-based compound ALRV5XR significantly increased hair regrowth in women with androgenetic alopecia or telogen effluvium, with no adverse events reported.
January 2005 in “Journal of Elinical Research” This study found that the pharmacokinetic profile of finasteride capsules and tablets in healthy volunteers is bioequivalent.
108 citations
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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.
69 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of biomedical optics” This study found that commercially available dyes penetrate up to 1.2 mm into human skin, with Indocyanine Green binding to cell proteins and showing a shift in absorption peak.
48 citations
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April 2019 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” In this study, researchers introduced calcium carbonate-based carriers for transdermal drug delivery, observing efficient transport of substances and systemic absorption in rats, suggesting potential applications in regenerative medicine and dermatology beyond conventional topical treatments.
30 citations
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November 2021 in “Obesity Reviews” This meta-analysis found a consistent positive association between glucocorticoids in hair and obesity measures, with the relationship between hair cortisone and waist circumference being particularly clinically relevant.
28 citations
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Animal experiments in this study demonstrated that a new sandwich-like fiber/sponge dressing design, which enhances wound healing through improved moisture management and faster exudate evaporation, resulted in more significant wound size reduction compared to commercial and control dressings.
22 citations
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March 2021 in “European journal of endocrinology” This source provides a comprehensive review of the causes, diagnostics, and management of primary amenorrhea in pediatric endocrinology and gynecology, emphasizing that with early and accurate diagnosis, fertility may be achievable even when a cure is not available.
20 citations
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May 1998 in “PEDIATRICS” This correspondence highlights a study on early pubertal development in young girls, noting that early pubic hair and breast development in African-American girls is likely due to increased androgen production, not estrogen or exogenous causes.
19 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Biophotonics” This study found that using a PEG-400/oleic acid mixture as an optical clearing agent enhanced the detection depth of particles in skin without causing dehydration, based on tests in rats and further testing in vivo.