August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata should only get thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a family history of thyroid disease, atopy, or signs of thyroid problems.
February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The researchers reported that using Natesto® testosterone gel improved erectile function and mood in hypogonadal men over a 90-day period.
January 2018 in “The journal of the convergence on culture technology” This study observed that applying astringent persimmon fruit extract may significantly enhance hair growth and lengthen the hair in genetically balding Black mice.
January 2016 in “Columbia Academic Commons (Columbia University)” This article explores the evolution of mechanosensing and discusses the diverse forms and organization of touch receptors but reports no new research findings.
March 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” This study observed that long-term treatment with 5ARIs in men with LUTS/BPH was linked to worsening sexual function, whereas doxazosin alone had minimal negative impact.
January 2013 in “Journal of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus” This study found that men with Cushing syndrome often experience significant hypogonadism, with 65% reporting reduced libido and erectile dysfunction, indicating a need for screening in those with gynecomastia or hypogonadism.
April 2012 in “Development” This study found that Rac1 activity in specific skin compartments is sufficient for hair formation, but results in hair with altered structure and pigmentation compared to normal.
This study found that selective deletion of PIKFyve kinase using a PF4 promoter in mice led to defective platelet lysosome biogenesis and a prothrombotic effect, with unexpected macrophage infiltration in multiple organs.
January 2011 in “Medical Recapitulate” This article reviews the role of 5α-reductase in androgen-related diseases like acne and androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the importance of studying the enzyme.
This study suggests that the negative impact of high-dose Finasteride on male reproductive function may be mitigated by concurrent administration with TU.
June 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” People with facial disfigurements are judged more negatively, highlighting the social benefits of corrective surgery.
April 2026 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study found that men who underwent hair transplantation at Vera Clinic experienced significant improvements in self-esteem, relationship satisfaction, and sexual functioning over 12 months, suggesting enhanced psychological well-being and relational functioning associated with the procedure.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” This review discusses how TGF-β3 influences fate decisions of various stem cell types, highlighting its role in proliferation, differentiation, and cell death through classical and non-classical signalling pathways.
January 2026 in “DR-NTU (Nanyang Technological University)” This study found that melanosomes extracted from human hair waste can effectively block UVA and UVB radiation when used as a natural UV filter in sunscreens, performing comparably to commercial UV filters and remaining stable in cosmetic formulations.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that KROX20 is crucial for hair follicle development and epidermal homeostasis, as its deletion in skin epithelial cells led to hair loss and increased epidermal thickness.
December 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This book reviews current knowledge on testosterone, its functions, underlying mechanisms, and examines ethical and safety issues concerning its clinical and practical applications, without reporting new research findings.
May 2021 in “Austin journal of pharmacology and therapeutics” This study explores the medicinal and environmental applications of Physalis species, highlighting the wound healing properties of Physalis angulata L. and the antibacterial and antitumor activities of its fruit extracts.
January 2020 in “Columbia Academic Commons (Columbia University)” This study utilized targeted genomic sequencing and whole exome sequencing to identify novel common and rare genetic variants in Alopecia Areata, revealing potential mechanisms contributing to disease susceptibility.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study compiled and functionally annotated 489 genes associated with hair disorders, revealing their involvement in diverse biological pathways, including those linked to cancer and cellular signaling.
January 2017 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” This study found that one month of diabetes altered neuroactive steroid levels and associated mechanisms in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex of an experimental rat model.
January 2016 in “Journal of Dr Behcet Uz Children s Hospital” This study examined family functioning, psychopathology, and quality of life in children and adolescents with alopecia areata, analyzing their relationships with sociodemographic and disease-related variables.
This study identified detectable changes in the autonomic nervous system of women with androgenetic alopecia, potentially aiding future treatment development.
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September 2008 in “Genes & Development” This review summarizes how genetic studies using conditional β-catenin loss- and gain-of-function mice have advanced understanding of canonical Wnt signaling's role in embryonic development, adult stem cell maintenance, and cancer modeling.
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September 2004 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review discusses the development, function, and complex roles of sebaceous glands in acne and suggests future acne treatments should target inflammation and lipid production; it reports no new clinical results.
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August 2002 in “BioEssays” This review discusses the structure and assembly of the cornified cell envelope in stratified squamous epithelial cells and various disorders leading to barrier defects, but reports no new findings.
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November 2000 in “Archives of General Psychiatry” This review discusses the neurobiology of sexual function and reports no new results; the authors cover multiple endocrine and neurotransmitter influences on sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm stages.
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November 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” This article reviews the multifunctional roles of calreticulin outside the ER and highlights its impact on wound healing in animal models, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2022 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” This study systematically reviews the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, discussing its origin, composition, function, involvement in tumors and diseases, and the development of small-molecular compounds targeting this pathway for disease treatment.
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May 1998 in “Genes & Development” Ets2 gene is crucial for placental development in mice.
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March 1998 in “Developmental dynamics” This study suggests that fibroblast growth factors FGF-4, FGF-8, and FGF-9 may play redundant roles as signals in epithelial-mesenchymal interactions during multiple stages of tooth development in mice.