22 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Neuroinflammation” This study found that procyanidins effectively alleviate neuropathic pain in mice by significantly inhibiting MMP-9/2 activity.
14 citations
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October 2003 in “Annals of Oncology” In this study, the researchers observed that the severity of capecitabine-induced hand-foot syndrome in advanced gastric cancer patients was not linked to the IVS14+1G→A mutation in the DPYD gene.
3 citations
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September 2013 in “Urology” More biopsy cores and MRI before biopsy can improve prostate cancer detection.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” This study suggests that lisinopril's cardiometabolic effects are weaker in men with early-onset male-pattern baldness compared to those with normal hair growth.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” This case report presents a rare manifestation of secondary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma as erythematous macules coalescing into reticular patches on the scalp and forehead.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune system changes may contribute to female pattern hair loss.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found a high concordance between subject-reported and clinician-reported Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes, but 14% of subjects misjudged their skin type, often overestimating it.
May 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study found that, among Indian men aged 50-55 with androgenetic alopecia, 78% of occipital donor areas fitted standard safe donor area criteria, but 22% did not, indicating a need for tailored selection in hair transplants.
April 2014 in “Zhonghua shiyan waike zazhi” This study found that follicular unit-like wigs made from a polycaprolactone matrix exhibited good histocompatibility in New Zealand white rabbits, with reduced inflammatory cell infiltration compared to a polypropylene matrix.
October 2012 in “Ain-Shams Journal of Surgery” This study found that inserting follicular units in a specific direction during hair restoration surgery did not improve natural-looking outcomes, as hair could be styled freely with regular combing.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with PRP and minoxidil (5%) improves hair growth more than minoxidil (5%) alone.
January 2014 in “Contemporary clinical dentistry” This multidisciplinary summary in dental literature describes historical links between diet and oral health, explores red wine's impact on dental decay, and highlights advancements in dental stem cell therapies and low-level laser treatments, but presents no new clinical results for specific settings.
115 citations
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April 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this randomized, blinded study, the surgical face-lift improved facial skin laxity by 49% compared to 16% with a minimally invasive fractional radiofrequency treatment, with FRF causing fewer adverse effects.
77 citations
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April 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, genetic variation in the CYP19A1 gene, particularly the common rs4646 C allele, was associated with an increased risk of female pattern hair loss, especially in women under 40.
54 citations
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May 1998 in “Urology” This study demonstrates that patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia have a higher severity and frequency of male pattern baldness compared to a control group.
48 citations
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September 2013 in “Oncologist” This study reported that alopecia is a common but often underreported side effect of endocrine-based cancer therapies, with tamoxifen showing the highest incidence of hair loss among analyzed treatments.
44 citations
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September 2015 in “Annals of Oncology” This study reported that targeted anticancer therapies are associated with an increased risk of alopecia compared to placebo, although the risk was lower compared to chemotherapy.
41 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that 58% of men aged 30-50 had androgenic alopecia, with disease severity increasing with age and many being candidates for medical treatment or hair transplantation.
36 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Dermatology” This article updates Japanese guidelines for diagnosing and treating male and female-pattern hair loss, recommending specific drugs and therapies while advising against certain treatments for female-pattern hair loss.
36 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that a combination of low-fluence Q-switched 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser, hydroquinone cream, and oral tranexamic acid showed promising results for Riehl’s melanosis in Asian patients, with no serious adverse events reported.
33 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatology” This study found that among women above 15 years with acne, 54.56% exhibited hyperandrogenism, with dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate levels most frequently elevated.
32 citations
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July 2016 in “PubMed” This review discusses the adverse events associated with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, finding them generally well-tolerated but noting potential risks like sexual side effects and psychological effects in men, and sparse data on use in women.
32 citations
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September 2013 in “Breast cancer research” This study identified a specific SNP in the CACNB4 gene associated with a higher risk of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients, which may help develop interventions to improve their quality of life.
24 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that males with androgenetic alopecia had a higher risk of coronary artery disease, with significant differences in several lipid and blood pressure markers compared to controls.
22 citations
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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September 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair diameter and density, stopped hair fall, and boosted hair growth in men with hair loss, with no reported side effects.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This abstract discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for patterned hair loss but provides no new clinical results, suggesting further research is needed to determine its effectiveness.
12 citations
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September 2021 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This study suggests that StemMACS MSC Expansion Media is more suitable than PowerStem MSC1 media for expanding therapeutic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells, with less expression of negative markers and better chromosomal stability.
11 citations
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November 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, adults with persistent facial erythema of rosacea showed significantly greater improvement when treated with once-daily oxymetazoline cream compared to a vehicle, and using baseline photographs in assessments enhanced the accuracy by reducing perceived vehicle effects.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that trichoscopy using anisotrichosis criteria was 75% sensitive and 61.54% specific in diagnosing early female pattern hair loss in women without visible hair thinning.