December 2023 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Both photobiomodulation and low-frequency treatments effectively reduce body measurements.
October 2023 in “Peer review” This review discusses the efficacy and safety of using intradermotherapy combined with platelet-rich plasma for treating alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
April 2023 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study concluded that mesenchymal stem cells from adipose tissue harvested using laser-assisted liposuction with selective photo-stimulation are as effective and low-risk for cell therapy as those obtained through conventional liposuction, based on their differentiation potential, cellular proliferation, and cytokine expression.
The study found that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells obtained via laser-assisted liposuction with selective photo-stimulation are comparable in differentiation potential and tumorigenic risk to those from conventional liposuction for cell therapy applications.
August 2020 in “Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)” This study found that platelet-rich plasma appeared more effective than control treatments as an additional therapy for improving acne scars in several clinical trials.
This review discusses the roles and characteristics of skin stem cells, their niches, and signaling pathways in skin maintenance, aging, and cancer, highlighting their potential in therapeutic applications but presenting no new clinical findings.
January 2015 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” This dissertation investigated barriers to clinical translation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell-based vascular grafts, highlighting issues with thrombosis in diabetic patients and proposing alternative cell sources to improve applicability.
This review summarizes the proposed model that describes how different shapes of 1alpha,25(OH)2D3 ligands interact with the vitamin D receptor to mediate genomic and rapid responses in cells.
This review discusses cyclosporine A's mechanisms of action and side effects compared to tacrolimus in renal transplantation, but it reports no new experimental results; the authors highlight implications for cardiovascular risk management.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Some drugs can cause hair loss or growth, but hair usually returns to normal after stopping the drug.
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August 2006 in “Maturitas” This study found that black cohosh extract BNO 1055 reduced testosterone-induced prostate and seminal vesicle growth in rats, suggesting it may contain potent 5α-reductase inhibitors useful for prostate cancer prevention.
October 2024 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” This study suggests that follicular unit viability during hair transplantation is best preserved at lower storage temperatures, specifically around 4 °C, and provides insights into optimal cooling practices to enhance transplant success.
This study found that men with early-onset androgenic alopecia may be partially resistant to the cardiometabolic benefits of bromocriptine compared to those with normal hair growth.
January 2023 in “Journal of The American Society of Nephrology” This article discusses the potential benefits and challenges of metatrials as a new clinical trial methodology during COVID-19 and reflects on its application in nephrology, but reports no new results.
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December 2005 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” In this study, novel substituted benzoyl benzoic acids and phenylacetic acids were potent and selective inhibitors of human steroid 5alpha-reductase type 2, with one compound showing promising bioavailability in rats for potential clinical evaluation.
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November 2009 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study found that bolandiol increased lean body mass and bone mineral density in castrate adult male rats, exhibiting tissue selectivity and acting through multiple receptor pathways with less potency compared to other androgens.
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January 2018 This article discusses a market study in Bogotá identifying women with hair problems as the target audience for hair products containing quinoa extracts, and reports no new research findings.
This study examined 144 patients with COVID-19 in Guatemala and found a significant link between skin manifestations, especially those with vasculonecrotic damage, and a higher likelihood of severe to critical illness.
This study's market analysis suggests that a project to produce and market aloe vera lotion for hair loss in Morona is feasible, with significant unmet demand and a positive financial outlook.
July 2021 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” Modern society values both traditional beauty and imperfections, but media pressures lead to more cosmetic enhancements and ethical concerns.
January 2023 in “Neuroscience applied” People with an imbalance between their cognitive and emotional empathy have lower levels of the hormone oxytocin in their hair.
January 2018 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Gender affirmation surgery improves personal appearance and self-esteem.
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January 2013 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses various diseases associated with hidradenitis suppurativa, including obesity, arthritis, and pyoderma gangrenosum, but reports no new clinical results and calls for further research.
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January 2021 in “Cureus” This case report examines the long-term impact of extensive anabolic-androgenic steroid use on metabolic and cardiovascular health, highlighting adverse effects to guide primary care for this patient group.
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May 2021 in “BMC Proceedings” This study found that frequent attenders at Cork University Hospital's emergency department accounted for a disproportionate amount of visits and were more likely to require admission for further care.
December 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study evaluated novel steroids' potential as future hormonal therapies for neuroprotection in glucose disorders, but emphasized that further research is needed to optimize androgen antagonist use in the context of COVID-19 progression.
September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study reviews progress in understanding how redesigned lipid metabolism supports energy production and treatment resistance in advanced carcinomas, highlighting a hypothesis supported by preclinical and clinical evidence and suggesting potential clinical targeting of resistance mechanisms.
March 2022 in “JAMA Dermatology” In 2021, JAMA Dermatology published significant findings on skin conditions post-COVID vaccination, melanoma surveillance, atopic dermatitis treatments, and confirmed that sun protection does not harm bone health.
January 2007 in “Zhōnghuá yàoxué zázhì” This study concluded that two exemestane preparations are bioequivalent, using a high-performance liquid chromatographic mass spectrometric method to measure concentrations in human plasma.