April 2022 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Media Husada” This article reviews various factors contributing to telogen effluvium and examines potential treatments like Minoxidil, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2022 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” This study observed that obesity in Egyptian patients is associated with various skin disorders, including acne and stretch marks, with variations in prevalence between females and males.
This article discusses various types of alopecia, their causes, and potential treatments, but it provides no new clinical results or studies.
August 2018 in “Analysis of the application of various variants of bone plasty in victims with intraarticular fractures (Transplantology)” In this study, follicular microautotransplantation was found to be an effective outpatient surgical treatment for scarring alopecia, with transplanted follicles showing an average engraftment rate of 93.8% and providing a good cosmetic outcome that improves patients' quality of life.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This study emphasizes the genetic component of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, highlighting an atypical case involving an adolescent male within an African-American family.
September 2017 in “Pure and Applied Biology” In this study, chemotherapy and radiotherapy were observed to normalize blood cell counts and improve quality of life in lung cancer patients, though some variations and localized side effects occurred.
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
June 2014 in “Toxicologie analytique et clinique/Annales de toxicologie analytique” In this study, researchers found that while chest hair can be a reliable alternative to scalp hair for ethylglucuronide testing, seasonal factors may affect concentration levels and should be considered in result interpretation.
December 2013 in “대한피부과학회지” This study described the clinical characteristics of chemotherapy-induced permanent alopecia, highlighting two patterns: diffused and androgenetic, and noting limited treatment response with minoxidil or finasteride.
January 2013 in “Xiandai shengwu yixue jinzhan” This retrospective study found that finasteride may be effective for treating severe acne, though BMI and history of acne have minimal influence on acne severity.
January 2012 in “The Journal of Practical Medicine” The study reported that the average number of follicular units and hairs on the scalp in healthy Chinese Han individuals is lower than in Caucasian and African populations, which may inform hair transplantation practices.
This study reported an incidence of lichen planus of 0.16% among patients, with the classical type being most common, and found associations with various immune-mediated diseases and rare cases of malignant transformation.
January 2003 in “Steinkopff eBooks” This review discusses the incidence, demographics, and associated conditions of alopecia areata and provides no new clinical findings.
October 1984 in “Kidney international” This case report describes a 23-year-old woman with a history of ambiguous genitalia and complex medical conditions, including a pelvic mass and hirsutism, observed from childhood to adulthood.
February 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Among male patients with androgenetic alopecia, this study found that serum endocan levels were lower compared to controls, but no significant difference in carotid intima-media thickness was observed between groups.
January 2022 in “Klinicheskaya dermatologiya i venerologiya” This study found that anisotrichia, yellow dots, and increased vellus hairs are key trichoscopic markers of early androgenetic alopecia, while late stages are characterized by anisotrichia, yellow dots, and increased single follicular units.
This article discusses androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing its prevalence, characteristics, and the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment but reports no new clinical results.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified five master regulators that mediate molecular differences in hair follicle development and sexual dimorphism in the skin, providing insights into male pattern baldness and hair follicle donor dominance.
June 2016 in “American Journal of Cardiology” This paper discusses the relationship between androgenetic alopecia and cardiovascular atherosclerosis, focusing on carotid intima-media thickness and the SYNTAX score, and reports no new results.
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June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This extensive review discusses the clinical manifestations, potential associations, and treatment approaches for lichen planus, but reports no new clinical results, highlighting gaps in evidence for therapeutic strategies.
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July 1985 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study found that males have significantly longer hair on their thighs compared to females, mainly due to a longer anagen phase and a greater rate of growth.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews current guidelines for managing androgenetic alopecia and highlights the need for guidelines tailored to Japan; it reports no new clinical results.
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May 2015 in “Current Cardiology Reviews” This review analyzed observational studies on endogenous sex steroids and CVD risk, reporting mixed findings: lower testosterone and higher estradiol levels were associated with increased CVD risk, but significant literature gaps remain.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that the BASP classification is an effective and easily remembered method for diagnosing and treating male and female pattern hair loss in the Indian population.
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June 2014 in “Der Hautarzt” This review discusses genetic causes and classification of rare, monogenic forms of alopecia and highlights the role of molecular genetic research in understanding hair loss mechanisms but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2020 in “Annals of Oncology” This analysis discusses the role of genetic factors, particularly male hormones and specific gene variants, in influencing sex differences and potential susceptibility to severe COVID-19 outcomes, but notes that conclusive evidence is lacking, highlighting the need for larger studies.
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September 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This article discusses the modern societal obsession with body perfection and its impact on body dissatisfaction, escalating demand for aesthetic techniques, and advertising, without reporting new research findings.
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May 2021 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Científico” This review discusses various treatment options for androgenic alopecia, noting finasteride's greater efficacy in men and identifies ongoing research needs, particularly for therapies like laser and stem cells.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review indicates that low-level laser therapy may stimulate hair growth in both men and women with androgenetic alopecia, showing similar efficacy to minoxidil in some studies, but requires more robust evidence.
June 2026 in “European Medical Journal” This study found that among male and female patients at a dermatology clinic, higher severity of androgenetic alopecia was statistically associated with lower sexual function scores, although the findings should be interpreted cautiously due to sample size and methodological limitations.