January 2005 in “Urologia Journal” This study found that both Finasteride and MK386 reduced cell proliferation in primary prostate cancer cultures, with Finasteride being more effective in lower Gleason scores and MK386 in higher ones.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that combining basic fibroblast growth factor with minoxidil improved hair treatment efficiency and patient satisfaction compared to minoxidil alone for early-stage androgenetic alopecia in men.
January 2020 in “Journal of Womens Health, Issues and Care” This review discusses scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for camouflaging baldness and reports no new clinical results; it aims to highlight SMP's cosmetic benefits and practical advantages over surgical hair transplantation.
November 2019 in “Quality in primary care” This paper describes Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) as a cosmetic procedure that creates the appearance of hair through medical hairline tattoos, providing a non-surgical alternative to hair transplants with no downtime.
October 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that combining topical minoxidil with oral spironolactone improved hair loss outcomes in women with female pattern hair loss when compared to minoxidil alone, but benefits plateaued after 6 months.
June 2017 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This study found that using a combination of 10% topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and microneedling for six months effectively improved male pattern baldness with moderate to excellent responses and high patient satisfaction, without major side effects among the 25 participants.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This article reviews the classification systems for androgenetic alopecia and reports no new research findings.
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May 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that a genetic test using 5 to 20 SNPs can predict male pattern baldness with variable accuracy in European men, especially those aged 50 and older.
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June 2016 in “Reproductive Sciences” This study found increased IL-18 levels in the endometrium of women with polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in those who are overweight, suggesting a link with body mass index.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This study observed substantial improvements in scalp-hair coverage, symptom burden, and psychosocial functioning in 100 patients with alopecia areata treated with individualized homeopathic medicines, noting statistically significant reductions in SALT scores and improvements in AA-IGA categories over 18 months.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this preprint, an integrative regenerative protocol involving microneedling, plant-derived exosomes, and other therapies was used to treat androgenetic alopecia in an elderly woman, resulting in improved hair density and scalp coverage.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This preprint reports meaningful improvements in hair density and scalp coverage in an elderly female with androgenetic alopecia treated through an integrative regenerative protocol, involving microneedling and plant-derived exosomes, among other non-pharmacological interventions focusing on cellular senescence pathways.
December 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This review discusses immunological abnormalities in PCOS, focusing on inflammation and autoantibody production, and reports no new results; it suggests exploring new therapeutic drug targets.
March 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A man unhappy with his old hair restoration got a new, natural-looking hairline using a combination of follicular unit extraction and punch graft reduction.
January 2020 in “International journal of scientific research” Dermoscopy shows that varying hair shaft thickness and single hair follicles are main signs of male pattern baldness, especially in the fronto-temporal region.
This study found that combining PRP with microneedling was more effective than PRP alone in improving hair growth and patient perception of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia up to Hamilton-Norwood grade 4.
February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study concluded that intralesional lyophilized growth factor injections are safe and improve trichoscopic hair parameters and clinical scores in patients with female pattern hair loss.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of General Medicine” This study observed that trichoscopic patterns, such as yellow dots and honey comb patterns, correlate with the severity of androgenetic alopecia in Indian patients, highlighting trichoscopy's diagnostic and prognostic value.
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March 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review provides graded evidence and a therapeutic algorithm for managing hidradenitis suppurativa, but does not present new clinical results.
This article discusses the potency grading of steroid skin creams and highlights that very potent or potent steroids (grades I and II) can cause significant side effects, especially in children.
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October 2023 in “Biomedicines” This study found that chronic low-grade inflammation exists independently of excess weight or obesity in women with PCOS, with notable increases in specific cytokines such as IL-9, MCP-3, and MIP-1α.
August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study of clinical-grade ADMSCs, researchers found that cells expanded in PowerStem MSC1 media exhibited increased negative marker expression, chromosomal abnormalities, and signs of senescence compared to those cultured in StemMACS MSC Expansion Media, suggesting that the latter is more suitable for therapeutic applications.
October 2014 in “Cancer Research” This study observed that applying a GMP-grade botanical extract to the scalp increased Bcl-2 levels, potentially preventing premature hair follicle apoptosis in chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced alopecia.
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October 2011 in “QJM” This study found that 5α-reductase inhibitors significantly reduced low-grade prostate cancer incidence in men but nearly doubled the incidence of high-grade prostate cancers.
January 2017 in “ResearchSpace (University of KwaZulu-Natal)” In this study, grade 5 learners preferred Edamame snacks over their usual sweet-flavored snacks, and different roasting methods did not significantly change the nutritional quality of Edamame beans.
January 2007 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This review addresses concerns about finasteride and high-grade prostate cancers but reports no new clinical results.
February 2006 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer cases.
January 2006 in “Revista Argentina de Urología” Finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and sexual side effects.
July 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that young male patients with grade III and IV androgenetic alopecia had elevated levels of serum amyloid A3, suggesting a higher risk of developing atherosclerosis compared to those without the condition.
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June 2003 in “European journal of cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation” In this study, female androgenic alopecia (grade II or III on Ludwig's scale) was found to be common among Finnish women aged 63, and several markers of insulin resistance, along with paternal history of alopecia, were associated with an increased risk.