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January 2018 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” In this study, researchers found no significant difference in vitamin D levels between psoriasis patients and controls, suggesting no association between vitamin D deficiency and psoriasis.
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January 2000 July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” June 2026 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” May 2026 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” In this study, researchers developed and tested a novel peptide, AMHR2BP, which mimics the function of Anti-Müllerian hormone to protect ovarian follicles in mice, showing promise for preserving ovarian health during chemotherapy without causing toxicity.
In this case study, ischemic stroke occurred in a 20-year-old male taking finasteride for hair loss, with multiple genetic predispositions for thrombosis; while causality is uncertain, clinicians should exercise caution when prescribing finasteride to patients with thrombotic risk factors.
March 2026 in “Current Bioactive Compounds” In a rat model, this study observed that applying high-concentration (100%) P. europaea root extract topically significantly enhanced hair growth by increasing the number of hair follicles, hair shaft diameter, and hair length compared to controls, suggesting its potential as a treatment for alopecia.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this case report, a 30-year-old woman with myasthenia gravis developed vitiligo and alopecia universalis during long-term rituximab therapy. Discontinuation of rituximab and initiation of oral baricitinib led to improvement in skin conditions, underscoring potential immune-related skin effects from rituximab.
February 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome had significantly higher serum lactate dehydrogenase levels and lower levels of cortisol, dopamine, zinc, and vitamin D3 compared to healthy controls.
December 2023 in “Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences Assiut” In this study, GC/MS analysis revealed variability in the quality of Syrian herbal formulations for BPH, with variations in tocopherol content, presence of parabens, and shortages of certain phytosterols.
May 2021 in “Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology” In this study, serum Vitamin D3 and ferritin levels were found to be significantly lower in women with androgenic alopecia compared to controls.
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October 2008 in “Nature Genetics” In their study, Tim Spector and colleagues identified a new genetic association at chromosome 20p11.22 with male-pattern baldness, confirmed by the increased risk when combined with a known androgen receptor gene variant.
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March 2013 in “Nature Communications” This study found several microRNA-related genetic variants linked to epithelial ovarian cancer risk, with a notable association at the 17q21.31 region, suggesting potential new susceptibility genes.
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May 2018 in “Molecular Cell” Caspase-3 helps control cell growth and organ size by activating YAP.
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May 2012 in “PLOS Genetics” This study found that early-onset androgenetic alopecia in individuals of European ancestry is significantly associated with increased odds of Parkinson's disease and is influenced by specific genetic loci, including some linked to reduced fertility.
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March 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that FGF-9 treatment in diabetic mice improved heart function after myocardial infarction by decreasing monocyte infiltration and promoting anti-inflammatory macrophage differentiation.
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” In this study, the use of two emollients significantly reduced itching severity in individuals with xerotic eczema, starting 30 minutes post-application, and improved skin moisture and lipid content over 14 days, while demonstrating good tolerance with few adverse events.
This study suggests that fatigue, joint pain, and light sensitivity are significant impacts for systemic lupus erythematosus patients, highlighting areas of unmet need in current treatment options.
March 2023 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This systematic review concluded that 5 mg of oral finasteride per day could be an effective and safe treatment for female pattern hair loss in normoandrogenic women, particularly when combined with other medications.
December 2015 in “PLOS Genetics” This study reports no new clinical results as it focuses on risk score analysis using top SNPs identified in genome-wide significant loci.
January 2012 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation” This study found six new genetic factors linked to early-onset androgenetic alopecia and its association with increased risk of Parkinson's disease and decreased fertility.
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March 2013 in “Gut” In this study, nearly 5% of anti-TNF-treated patients with IBD developed psoriasiform skin lesions, with smoking identified as a main risk factor, and ustekinumab proved highly effective in severe cases.
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February 2013 in “Science Signaling” This study found that mitochondrial reactive oxygen species are crucial for normal epidermal differentiation and hair follicle growth, as demonstrated by impaired development in mice lacking these signals due to a keratinocyte-specific TFAM deficiency.
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September 2014 in “Menopause” The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
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December 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This study reports that overexpression of activin in transgenic mice enhances granulation tissue formation during wound healing, highlighting a novel role for activin in cutaneous repair processes.
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May 2012 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses WHO group 2 anovulation, highlighting polycystic ovary syndrome as a common cause of infertility and noting current treatment options without presenting new clinical results.
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November 2010 in “Vox Sanguinis” This study found that a targeted iron supplementation program prevented anemia and improved blood return rates among premenopausal female blood donors with iron deficiency.
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July 2022 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study concluded that using adipose tissue-derived stromal vascular fraction significantly improved acne scars by increasing collagen content and skin thickness compared to nanofat alone.
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May 2010 in “Pharmacopsychiatry” This article investigates whether finasteride influences adult hippocampal neurogenesis related to depression and reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest further research on its neurosteroid inhibition.
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January 2000 in “Human Heredity” This study found that the mutation Glu402Lys in keratin hHb6 may be associated with monilethrix, and homozygous patients in a consanguineous family exhibited more severe symptoms.