98 citations
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February 2007 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” This review explores the hormonal regulation of hair growth and changes with season, age, and sexual development, and calls for improved treatments for hair disorders.
21 citations
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review explores the potential impact of hormonal changes during aging on benign prostate hyperplasia-related urinary symptoms and metabolic syndrome, highlighting the hypothesis of a male PCOS-equivalent but reports no new clinical results.
November 2025 in “Fertility Gynecology and Andrology” This study highlights that polycystic ovary syndrome develops through genetic and environmental factors, with insulin resistance as a key mechanism, impacting the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular conditions.
142 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” This review summarizes proposed pathophysiological mechanisms of postpartum depression, highlighting neuroendocrine and neurobiological changes, but reports no new findings and calls for integrated understanding of the disorder.
40 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews the role of diet in various skin disorders and suggests that dietary changes may aid in managing certain conditions, though it reports no new clinical findings.
15 citations
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November 2020 in “Development” This study found that the ocular surface epithelium in mice contains distinct stem cell populations with unique cell division dynamics that change behaviorally in response to different levels of injury.
December 2022 in “International journal of preventive, curative & community medicine” This article reviews current understanding and management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing lifestyle changes alongside medical treatment, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2016 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” This study reported that CCT oligodeoxynucleotide induced patchy hair loss in male mice with specific genetic traits, suggesting gender and genetic preferences in immune response.
2 citations
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March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers used an evolutionary-rate-based method to identify genetic elements associated with reduced hair in mammals, finding a dichotomy between accelerated coding sequences and noncoding regulatory elements influencing hair growth.
November 2022 in “Gigascience” This study identified a 582-bp deletion upstream of LHX2 in cashmere goats, likely linked to hair follicle development and cashmere production, providing insights into genetic factors in cashmere trait selection.
12 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review explores the factors contributing to premature graying of hair, highlighting the role of genetic and environmental influences such as oxidative stress, and discusses potential interventions like diet and herbal remedies, while noting the limitations of common treatments like hair dyes.
128 citations
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August 2020 in “Cell stem cell” In this study, researchers found that extrafollicular progenitors marked by Hic1 are the main contributors to reparative fibroblasts in wound repair, with potential to modulate healing outcomes through genetic and pharmacological interventions.
34 citations
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October 2011 in “Pathology Research International” This article reviews potential factors influencing Behçet's disease, like increased neutrophil functions, immunological changes, stress, and hormonal alterations, but it presents no new clinical results.
18 citations
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April 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This review discusses the diagnostic challenges of PCOS in adolescents, noting that the persistence of hyperandrogenism and oligomenorrhea is required for diagnosis, while genetic studies suggest involvement of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis.
13 citations
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October 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 6-year-old boy with Bloom syndrome characterized by distinct facial skin changes, delayed development, and a high frequency of sister chromatid exchanges.
7 citations
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November 2013 in “Pediatric and Developmental Pathology” This retrospective review of hair samples from pediatric patients indicated that microscopic hair examination might be a useful first-line investigation for diagnosing various genetic conditions.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia” This report describes a novel mutation in the CDH3 gene in an 11-year-old Iranian boy with hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy, indicating a new genetic variant associated with the disorder.
4 citations
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July 2017 in “Medicine” This article reviews the diagnosis and management of polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing lifestyle changes and treatment strategies, and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Personalized medicine is important for treating skin disorders, with new treatments and connections to hormones and genetics being explored.
2 citations
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March 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes an 18-year-old male with IFAP syndrome, confirmed by total hair loss, severe photophobia, and characteristic skin changes, marking a rare presentation of the condition.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Animals” In this study, nucleotide sequence variation in the KRTAP13-3 gene was associated with changes in heterotypic hair fibre diameter variation in Chinese Tan sheep.
1 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” This article presents a case of Werner syndrome complicated by idiopathic membranous nephropathy, suggesting a possible but unproven genetic link between the two conditions.
April 2026 in “AMEI's Current Trends in Diagnosis & Treatment” This review discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new results; the authors highlight the role of lifestyle changes, medications, and fertility treatments.
February 2026 in “Endokrynologia Polska” This report presents two cases of Berardinelli–Seip syndrome, emphasizing the role of genetic analysis and comprehensive care in managing the variability and complications of this rare condition.
January 2026 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This source reviews PCOS, emphasizing its complex etiology involving genetic and metabolic factors and highlighting reproductive and long-term health risks. It notes evolving diagnostic criteria and stresses the importance of early diagnosis and personalized management to improve outcomes.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study observed that hair properties vary by ethnicity, influenced by genetic, environmental, and cultural factors, and noted that ethnicity-dependent differences in surface charge and other properties warrant further investigation.
May 2025 in “Quality in Sport” This literature review provides insights into the multifactorial causes of hair loss, highlighting genetic, hormonal, immune, and environmental factors, and summarizes preventive strategies like balanced nutrition and stress management to promote healthier hair.
May 2025 in “Ecology and Evolution” This study reports the draft genome sequence of the endangered Indus River dolphin and suggests potential genetic adaptations to freshwater environments, including specialized skin features and immune adaptations, while also highlighting historical and human-induced factors contributing to its low genetic diversity.
February 2025 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This review explored the complex mechanisms behind androgenetic alopecia, highlighting genetic influences and factors like increased 5-α reductase and androgen receptors in hair follicles, while identifying microinflammation and oxidative stress as related issues.
January 2025 in “International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation” This review examines the factors contributing to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in India, discussing genetic, lifestyle, and environmental influences, but provides no new clinical results.