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January 2013 in “BMJ Open” This meta-analysis reports that vertex baldness is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, particularly in younger men, while no significant link was found for frontal baldness.
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December 2018 in “Human Molecular Genetics” This study found that the PSEN1-P242LfsX11 mutation in hidradenitis suppurativa influences cytokine and chemokine expression in macrophages, potentially affecting inflammatory responses.
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January 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” This meta-analysis confirmed associations between some androgenic and metabolic parameters in women with PCOS, suggesting that these measurements might help predict metabolic risk in this population.
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March 2019 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that low-level laser therapy increased the expression of proteins in dermal papilla tissues, suggesting it promotes hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia patients.
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May 2018 in “Cell death discovery” This study found that the interaction between heat shock protein 90 and lamin A/C is crucial for the growth, migration, and self-aggregation of dermal papilla cells, suggesting a potential role in alopecia areata mechanisms.
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October 2017 in “Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations” This meta-analysis found that male pattern baldness is associated with an increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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February 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study identified 71 SNPs linked to black wool traits in Qira sheep and found that specific mutations in the TYRP1 gene significantly correlate with coat color variations, providing insights for their genetic selection and conservation.
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January 2020 in “Cells” This study found that the transcriptome of skin stem cells in mice changes significantly with age, revealing specific age-dependent biological programs and transcriptional hubs.
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May 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study identified several anticancer drugs, including vinblastine and bortezomib, that significantly increase the risk of developing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, with variations in time-to-onset among different drug categories.
November 2025 in “Biological Trace Element Research” This pilot study found no significant relationship between blood and hair mineral concentrations in generally healthy adults, though hair analysis may have potential for assessing long-term mineral trends.
May 2024 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” This study found that among female patients with acute telogen effluvium, 83.7% reported either partial or complete resolution of hair shedding after three months of treatment including vitamin E and zinc supplements.
January 2022 in “Frontiers in Medical Science Research” This article discusses the perspectives of Western and Chinese medicine on alopecia areata and proposes that blood stasis may be a key factor, recommending treatments focused on blood circulation.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study mapped copy number variations in Chinese fine-wool sheep, identifying regions linked to important traits like milk production and growth, and highlighting a strong selection signal at the RXFP2 gene.
This study constructed a genomic map of copy number variations in fine-wool sheep, revealing their potential impact on traits like growth, nutrient metabolism, and susceptibility to selection pressures.
July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This article discusses female pattern baldness and effective treatments like oral anti-androgens and topical minoxidil for managing its progression and reversing hair follicle shrinkage, but reports no new findings.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” This study observed that elderly women exhibited a tendency for higher personal anxiety and increased brain DC-potential indicators, with distinct energy cost patterns in different brain regions compared to elderly men.
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November 2019 in “PLoS ONE” This study revealed that differential gene and protein expression in the "Yufen I" H line chicken breed is crucial for Columbian plumage coloration, particularly in the melanogenesis pathway.
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March 2022 in “Communications biology” In this study, researchers found that non-invasive analysis of skin surface lipid RNAs revealed alterations in gene expression patterns associated with atopic dermatitis, suggesting its potential for understanding skin disease pathophysiology.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that overexpressing the gene Thymosin β4 (Tβ4) can promote the growth and development of secondary hair follicle dermal papilla cells in cashmere goats, suggesting its potential as a target for increasing cashmere production.
August 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” In this study, researchers examined the methylation patterns in the skin tissues of Alpine Merino sheep with varying wool fiber diameters, finding that specific methylated RNAs linked to the Wnt, Notch, and TGF-ẞ signaling pathways may influence fiber diameter and potentially improve wool quality.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers identified six novel prognostic biomarkers for bladder cancer and developed a predictive model that effectively stratifies patients into high-risk and low-risk groups based on immune cell infiltration differences and gene expression.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified a network of interactions between miRNAs and mRNAs that involve key signaling pathways, suggesting new insights into the mechanisms behind androgenetic alopecia.
December 2025 in “GeroScience” This study found that both genetic and epigenetic factors significantly influence age-related facial skin aging, with lifestyle and environmental factors also playing a substantial role.
February 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study used Mendelian randomization analysis to find a significant causal relationship between high fasting insulin levels and androgenetic alopecia, while identifying potential core genes and metabolic pathways that could mediate this link.
August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that the protein C4BPA may link insulin resistance and acne vulgaris by influencing lipid metabolism and inflammatory pathways, suggesting it as a potential mediator in the pathogenesis of both conditions.
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May 2003 in “Journal of health psychology” This study found that women with PCOS reported higher overall psychological distress, but there was no significant link between their perceived hirsutism and this distress.
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January 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The study found that exposing Arbas Cashmere goats to a short photoperiod significantly increased cashmere production by extending the anagen phase of hair follicles, with gene expression changes identified as contributing factors.
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study identified four new genetic loci associated with acne risk and highlighted key pathways involved in its genetic predisposition, potentially explaining 9.4% of acne's phenotypic variance.
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October 2016 in “Oncotarget” This study found that finasteride was associated with more reproductive adverse effects, including sexual dysfunction in men and fetal harm in women, compared to minoxidil in reported alopecia cases.