August 2024 in “OSMANGAZİ JOURNAL OF MEDICINE” This study reported no significant association between vaspin and visfatin -4689G/T gene polymorphisms and alopecia areata in the Turkish population, although the visfatin GT genotype may pose a risk factor for the condition.
In this study, significant associations were observed between specific genetic polymorphisms in BDNF and CRH-R1 and the occurrence of vitiligo, along with differing serum levels of neurotransmitters between vitiligo patients and healthy controls.
April 2024 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This study observed that although 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors reduce PSA density in patients on active surveillance for prostate cancer, those who progress to more serious disease still show higher PSA densities, suggesting these inhibitors accentuate differences in clinically significant cases.
January 2011 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” This study found that shorter GGN repeat lengths (≤23) in the androgen receptor gene are associated with androgenetic alopecia among Chinese males, whereas two specific SNPs studied were not present in this population.
January 2006 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that polymorphisms in the androgen receptor gene's GGC repeat and the combined CAG-GGC triplet repeats are associated with androgenetic alopecia among Han men in Eastern China.
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July 2011 in “Journal of Biochemistry/The journal of biochemistry” This review discusses newly identified non-Edg family lysophosphatidic acid receptors, detailing their roles in vascular development, platelet activation, and hair growth, and reports no clinical results.
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October 2025 in “Dentistry Journal” This study investigated different centrifugation systems and found that low-speed protocols and certified centrifuges produced better-quality platelet-rich fibrin and recommended using FDA-approved glass tubes for safe and effective regenerative outcomes.
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June 2017 in “Reproductive biomedicine online” In this study, the SRD5A2 rs523349 polymorphism was significantly associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, particularly during the second trimester.
August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that Ganoderma Lucidum extract and Ganoderic acid A significantly improved hair follicle growth and delayed hair loss progression, based on in vitro, ex vivo, and 24-week human clinical trials, suggesting potential as a therapeutic for androgenetic alopecia.
July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that specific PITX2 gene variants are significantly associated with higher risk of androgenetic alopecia in males, highlighting important genetic and environmental interactions influencing its development.
March 2026 in “Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences” This study found that pre-ruminant crossbred calves supplemented with sodium butyrate had significantly lower alopecia scores compared to those receiving a probiotic and emulsifier, though both groups experienced alopecia between the 2nd and 6th weeks.
March 2025 in “OncoTargets and Therapy” This study found that in circulating tumor cells from non-invasive liquid biopsies, the GG genotype of the CYP3A5 A6986G affects longer disease-free survival in DLBCL patients, highlighting the significance of circulating biomarkers for prognostic evaluation.
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January 2023 in “EFSA journal” This review establishes a tolerable upper intake level of 255 μg/day for selenium in adults, warning that supplements and Brazil nuts may cause excess intake.
January 2021 in “Figshare” This study used Density Functional Theory to calculate finasteride's molecular properties, finding the GGA/PW91 method aligns well with experimental data and identifying key reactive sites for chemical interactions.
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January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, twice daily application of 3 μg/g calcitriol ointment was reported to be safe, effective, and well tolerated for treating moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis on the face and surrounding areas.
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January 2007 in “Human Genetics” In this study, researchers found that while the SNP rs6152 is strongly associated with androgenetic alopecia, the GGN triplet repeat is not, suggesting the causative variant is likely a non-coding one.
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September 2014 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” This study found that men without prostate cancer carrying the A-allele of SNP rs1204038 had a 65% higher risk of PSA levels above 3 ng/mL compared to those with the G-allele, increasing referrals for further examination.
March 2026 in “World Rabbit Science” This study found that overexpression and knockdown of DKK4 influence genes involved in hair follicle growth and development in Angora rabbits and identified specific SNPs in DKK4 associated with wool quality, notably showing that the TT/GG haplotype combination relates to higher fibre diameters.
March 2026 in “Jurnal Biomedika dan Kesehatan” In this pilot study of Indonesians, the rs1998076 genetic variant was not significantly linked to androgenetic alopecia, though the GG genotype showed a non-significant trend toward higher odds, while clinical factors like age and hypertension were correlated with increased risk.
January 2020 in “Química Nova” This study used Density Functional Theory-based computational methods to analyze finasteride's molecular properties, finding that the GGA/PW91 method closely matches experimental data for vibrational frequencies and geometric parameters.
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May 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” This study utilized a UHPLC-HRMS method to identify eight active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as ketoconazole and minoxidil, in 26 out of 100 analyzed cosmetic products.
June 2010 in “Melanoma research” This study found that LDE225, a novel Smo antagonist, shows potential as a topical treatment for basal cell carcinoma due to its high affinity binding and effective inhibition of tumor growth in preclinical models.
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January 2021 in “BioMed research international” This study describes a method to extract and characterize keratin particles from human hair, finding they can encapsulate the anticancer drug Paclitaxel with significant efficiency, releasing it in a pH-dependent manner potentially beneficial for targeted cancer treatment.
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February 2018 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study reports that methotrexate may be a successful and well-tolerated treatment option for patients with generalized granuloma annulare, with 64% showing improvement, although adverse effects like GI upset and hair loss were noted.
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October 2022 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” This review examines the traditional uses and biological activities of Glycyrrhiza glabra in Ayurveda, but reports no new clinical results; the authors identify a gap in evidence supporting its medicinal potential.
April 2022 in “JAAD case reports” In this case report, researchers found that alitretinoin was an effective treatment for a case of generalized granuloma annulare that was previously unresponsive to multiple other therapies.
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October 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identifies a mutation in the hairless gene that may impact thyroid receptor interaction, contributing to alopecia universalis congenita in an Arab Israeli patient.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research” In this study, researchers found that specific IL18 genetic variants may be linked to increased susceptibility to alopecia areata in a Korean population.
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September 2017 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that waving virgin human hair with thioglycerol at pH 9.0 using ammonia solution caused less damage than using thioglycolic acid, while maintaining good waving efficiency.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” This study found that IL-18 rs187238 and rs1946518 single nucleotide polymorphisms were associated with increased susceptibility to alopecia areata in a Turkish population.