24 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This study found that a 12-week supplementation with a combination of insulin sensitizing agents, antioxidants, and vitamins significantly improved menstrual cyclicity, acne, and hirsutism in women with PCOS, with additional weight loss benefits in obese subjects.
20 citations
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February 2009 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” This study found that Ganoderma lucidum extracts showed weak 5alpha-reductase inhibition but significantly inhibited prostate cell proliferation and testosterone-driven prostate growth in rats, suggesting potential as an ingredient for treating androgen-induced diseases.
17 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Chemistry” This study isolated new geranylated coumarins from Mammea siamensis flowers and found that several of these compounds inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase.
12 citations
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August 2022 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” This study developed and validated a method using hair samples to simultaneously detect bisphenols and parabens, enabling the quantification of these endocrine disruptors in a hospital population’s hair.
September 2026 in “Advanced Materials Technologies” In a mouse model study, researchers developed a methacrylated hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel microneedle patch co-loaded with finasteride and a carbon monoxide-releasing molecule for androgenetic alopecia, which showed better hair regrowth and safety compared to traditional treatments, offering an innovative approach with minimized systemic side effects.
May 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This study describes a case of successful treatment for alopecia universalis by combining PRP therapy with eye drops, resulting in significant hair regrowth and demonstrating no systemic side effects.
January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This report describes a case where travoprost treatment for open-angle glaucoma was associated with periocular hypertrichosis, hyperpigmentation, and eyelash growth, which gradually improved after discontinuation.
41 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of experimental botany” This research suggests that the barley protein RACB supports cell polarity functions rather than interfering with immunity, as it aids nucleus positioning during fungal attack rather than affecting early immune responses.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TAK-279 effectively reduces psoriasis symptoms and is safe.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported that microneedle-assisted delivery of PEGylated recombinant human fusion collagen significantly improved hair regrowth and density in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model and in a small clinical trial with AGA patients, suggesting potential efficacy and safety for this treatment approach.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports that a patient with rare linear lichen planopilaris experienced complete hair regrowth after 12 weeks of treatment with the antibody ixekizumab, suggesting it as a potential targeted therapy.
April 2023 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study reports a case of complete hair regrowth in lichen planopilaris after 12 weeks of treatment with ixekizumab, suggesting its potential as a targeted therapy.
114 citations
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December 1951 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article reviews the effectiveness of adrenal cortex compounds E and F in treating various connective tissue disorders and reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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June 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article discusses the effectiveness of adrenal cortex compounds E and F in treating connective tissue disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Rehabilitation Medicine” This study found that higher levels of cortisol (F) and cortisone (E) in hair before stroke onset were significantly associated with post-stroke depression and anxiety, suggesting they could serve as potential predictors for these mood disorders.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” In this study using rat models, researchers developed a Pluronic@F-127 hydrogel to deliver the flavonoid pectolinarin, finding it accelerates wound healing and reduces scar formation by enhancing cell migration, proliferation, and antioxidant activity.
June 2023 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” This study demonstrated that derivatives of dehydroepiandrosterone (2a-b, 3a-f, and 4a-f) significantly reduced viable LNCaP prostate cancer cells, suggesting potential therapeutic use for metastatic prostate cancer, while finasteride did not alter cell viability.
This study used molecular dynamics simulations to illustrate the complex molecular behavior of the hair surface F-layer, highlighting how fatty acids interact with 18-MEA under different conditions.
September 2017 in “Griffith Research Online (Griffith University, Queensland, Australia)” This study found that in a mouse model of Ross River virus-induced joint inflammation, targeting IL-17A and IL-17A/F heterodimers reduced disease severity.
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.
2 citations
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January 2002 in “PubMed” This study introduces a new test using a pendulum device to assess the bending stiffness of hair fibers, which can evaluate the effects of different hair treatments.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “International journal of biological and chemical sciences” This study found that iodine deficiency, iodine excess, or the presence of antithyroid substances affected growth and behavior in Wistar rats, leading to various symptoms such as lethargy and alopecia.
September 2025 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” In this rodent study, the researchers found that different hormone therapies affected gut microbiota and goblet cell counts, with notable microbial shifts observed between groups receiving estrogen with and without an orchiectomy, linked to estrogen metabolism.
68 citations
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February 1990 in “Journal of Applied Social Psychology” This study found that men with common male pattern baldness received less favorable initial social perceptions, including lower ratings of physical attractiveness, than their nonbalding counterparts.
21 citations
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April 2003 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” This case report describes an instance of idiopathic alopecia mucinosa that achieved complete remission with minocycline and reviews related literature.
16 citations
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January 2003 in “Nuclear Receptor Signaling” Androgens and SARMs play a role in body mass, frailty, skin health, and hair growth, and are used in treating prostate cancer, acne, and hair loss, with potential for new uses and improved versions in the future.
16 citations
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February 1992 in “Journal of Consumer Marketing” This study proposes a framework for classifying sources of new product ideas, suggesting it is more effective than existing paradigms for successful innovation.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that a mathematical model predicts signaling heterogeneity in epithelial outer root sheath cells is necessary for hair follicles to maintain size and grow long hair fibers, supported by molecular experiments.
June 2019 in “The Medical journal of Basrah University” This study found that laparoscopic ovarian drilling effectively decreased LH and testosterone levels, aiding fertility in PCOS patients nonresponsive to certain medications, without negatively impacting ovarian reserve.
March 2017 in “De Gruyter eBooks” The Leechbook shows how hair and sexual health were key to medieval masculinity and some remedies may still be useful.