76 citations
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April 2005 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” This study found that the AR-E211 A allele is associated with a lower risk of both metastatic prostate cancer and androgenetic alopecia in an Australian population.
58 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study identifies specific molecular components involved in the intracellular trafficking of LGR5, revealing mechanisms that differ from typical GPCR recycling processes.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study found that androsterone glucuronate (ADT-G) was the only androgenic metabolite sensitive to detecting differences between adult women with acne and controls, and its levels decreased with systemic treatment.
6 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal papilla cells help hair growth by releasing growth-promoting factors.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Biomolecules” This study found that the MIR34A rs2666433 (A/G) variant is linked to increased risk and severity of alopecia areata, and high circulatory miR-34a levels may play a role in the disease's pathogenesis.
June 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, the rs4541843 G > A variant was found to be significantly associated with increased risk and severity of alopecia areata, as well as elevated expression of hsa-miR-182-5p, suggesting their potential as molecular markers for diagnosis and severity assessment.
July 2025 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study reported differences in serum IgG N-glycans between male patients with different types of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that GP10 and GP22 may serve as biomarkers for assessing hair loss severity in male FPHL.
August 2023 in “Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences” This study investigated genetic markers for alopecia areata in the Turkish population, finding that the CT60 polymorphism might be linked to increased susceptibility, while no such association was found for the +49AG polymorphism; further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
291 citations
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April 2010 in “Gastroenterology” This study identified Lgr5 and Lgr6 as receptors expressed by small populations of stem cells in various adult organs, with Lgr5+ve cells forming long-lived organoids in certain mouse models.
28 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” This study found that the VEGF +405G/C polymorphism may be an inheritable risk factor for polycystic ovary syndrome in south Indian women.
22 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 11 citations
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May 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a possible association between Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and linear IgA/IgG bullous dermatosis in a 35-year-old Japanese male, though coincidence cannot be ruled out.
August 2008 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” This study identified significant correlations between self-esteem, psychiatric symptoms, and health-related quality of life in peritoneal dialysis patients.
August 2008 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” RY-023, a specific drug, can improve early stage memory learning without affecting general activity in rats, but it's less effective for later learning stages and doesn't impact memory recall.
October 2007 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology”
23 citations
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December 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that the ARL15 gene affects adipocyte differentiation and adiponectin secretion, and suggests that ARL15 haploinsufficiency may predispose individuals to lipodystrophy.
July 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This pilot study found that intradermal 10% glucose combined with non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid improved hair density and diameter more than hyaluronic acid alone in adults with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious adverse events.
April 2014 in “The FASEB journal” In this study, Rhododendron molle extract increased hair follicle length and growth factors while reducing mast cell and substance P expression in stressed mice, suggesting potential benefits for hair growth.
January 2002 in “Proceedings of The Japanese Society of Animal Models for Human Diseases” In this study, researchers observed distinct morphological differences in hair follicles of mutant mouse genotypes, influenced by the expression levels of keratin2-6g, which is essential for proper hair follicle development.
35 citations
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September 1972 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study observed that the binding of certain hormones in rat skin varies cyclically with the hair cycle phases, with testosterone showing maximum binding in the catagen phase.
20 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, this study found that oral contraceptives containing 20 μg ethinyl estradiol had similar effects on androgen levels as those containing 30 μg.
20 citations
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September 1998 in “PubMed” In this study, a dietary protein deficiency was identified as the cause of alopecia and weight loss in captive western lowland gorillas, and protein supplementation improved their condition.
5 citations
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November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study found that water fractions of Angiopteris evecta stimulated hair growth in male rabbits, suggesting potential alopecia treatment benefits pending further research in humans.
July 1996 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that a single topical application of calcipotriol ointment did not affect systemic calcium levels in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis.
November 2020 in “International journal of pharmaceutical compounding” This study developed and tested a finasteride suspension that retains over 94.3% of its initial concentration for up to 90 days at room temperature, finding no airborne finasteride exposure during formulation handling.
1 citations
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January 1917 This article discusses various methods for administering medication to dogs effectively but does not report any new research findings.
56 citations
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January 2008 in “Dermatology” This article discusses the controversy over serum ferritin levels in diagnosing iron deficiency in women with hair loss but reports no new findings, emphasizing the need for consistent reference ranges.
April 2019 in “Biometrics” This discussion reviews a hybrid phase I-II/III clinical trial design that enables dose re-optimization in phase III, but reports no new findings.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” This study found that certain genetic variations in the OPN gene may be linked to atopic dermatitis and a higher prevalence of asthma in Caucasians.
July 2025 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” This study described the clinical characteristics of 18 pediatric patients with alopecia areata at a hospital in Denpasar from 2021 to 2023, finding equal gender distribution and hair loss as the most common symptom, with onset typically within 1–6 months.