April 2026 in “Science Progress” This study found that among users of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, semaglutide and tirzepatide were associated with higher incidences of hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, with rapid weight loss identified as a potential contributor to telogen effluvium.
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October 2012 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study suggests that glaucoma patients may face increased risk of optic nerve injury if prescribed medications that can lower blood pressure.
May 2009 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, a transgenic mouse model suggested that suppressing the expression of the HGPS mutation may reverse disease symptoms, including skin abnormalities, supporting the potential for treatment development.
January 2024 in “JMIR Dermatology” Few dermatology programs mention gender-affirming care, highlighting a need for better training and visibility.
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April 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology” In this study, long-term finasteride treatment improved androgenetic alopecia in Japanese men, with younger age and less advanced disease at treatment start predicting better efficacy.
July 2025 in “Dermatologica Sinica” In this study, compound glycyrrhizin promoted hair regrowth in a testosterone-induced alopecia mouse model and increased human hair dermal papilla cell proliferation, likely through activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
February 2025 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed an increased risk of alopecia areata among new users of GLP-1 agonists semaglutide and liraglutide compared to users of bupropion-naltrexone, highlighting potential hair loss concerns with these medications.
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January 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” In this study on diabetic wound healing in mice, Calvatia gigantea extract accelerated wound recovery, reduced inflammation, and improved the microbiome's diversity, particularly enhancing Escherichia–Shigella bacteria presence.
August 2024 in “Nutrition Bulletin” This editorial examines how GLP-1 receptor agonists, providing significant weight loss and cardiovascular benefits, can be integrated into a comprehensive obesity treatment alongside diet and lifestyle changes, but highlights the need for further guidance on their real-world application and multidisciplinary care.
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January 2025 in “Animal Genetics” In this study, researchers conducting a genome-wide association study on 263 adult female goats identified significant genomic variants linked to coarse hair diameter, particularly emphasizing a crucial region on Chromosome 10. These findings enhance understanding of the genetic factors influencing fiber diameter in goats.
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February 1996 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” In this study, sequences upstream of the TGM3 gene were found to regulate epithelial-specific gene expression in keratinocytes, suggesting potential applications in gene therapy.
March 2025 in “Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)” This study developed a biodegradable gelatin and chitosan hemostatic sponge, enhanced with pomegranate peel extract, for dental applications, highlighting its effective antibacterial properties, improved blood absorption, and reduced clotting time, suggesting potential for use in clinical dental and wound care procedures.
July 2025 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” In this case report, a 21-year-old male was observed to have primary essential cutis verticis gyrata, a condition characterized by the excessive formation of scalp folds resembling cerebral gyri, without any additional comorbidities.
June 2026 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” This study proposes a new test for genome-wide association studies that incorporates Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium into SNP analysis, demonstrating improved power and interpretability over traditional methods, as evidenced by simulations and an alopecia study dataset.
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July 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that proxalutamide treatment significantly reduced 30-day hospitalization rates in women with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 compared to placebo, with no safety issues identified.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In AGA animal models, this study found that finasteride-loaded microspheres provided rapid and sustained dihydrotestosterone suppression, promoting hair regrowth through dual-phase drug release.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that the distribution of desmogleins is associated with specific types of keratinization and hair anchorage, as well as hypotrichosis.
January 2023 in “Marmara University Open Access System” This study found that tideglusib delivered topically in a bacterial cellulose hydrogel showed positive effects on the wound healing of rat palatal mucosa, as observed through macroscopic, histomorphometric, and immunohistochemical evaluations.
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January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that individualized Facial Feminization Surgery plans and comprehensive care are crucial for successful outcomes.
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April 2005 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” This study found that Guazuma ulmifolia, known for its use in hair loss treatment, contains polyphenolic compounds in its bark, particularly flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and mucilages.
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May 2020 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” This study identified critical roles for the gene GREM1 in the differentiation and expansion of endothelial progenitors derived from human urinary induced pluripotent stem cells.
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March 2000 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study demonstrates that mice with ectopic expression of the human GLI-1 gene in their skin developed tumors resembling human basal cell carcinoma, suggesting that GLI-1 is central to tumor development without additional p53 or Ha ras mutations.
December 2022 in “Biomedicine” This study found that men with early onset androgenetic alopecia often have higher serum uric acid levels and an increased prevalence of hyperuricemia compared to controls.
January 2024 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This meta-analysis utilized genome-wide association data to explore the genetic traits related to perceived youthfulness across different sex groups in the UK Biobank, incorporating factors like facial aging and lifestyle habits, but the abstract does not report specific results.
In this study, RNA-sequencing identified differentially expressed genes, including FGF5, FGFR1, and RRAS, that affect the hair follicle growth cycle in Inner Mongolian Cashmere goats.
October 2025 in “EMJ Dermatology” This study found that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist therapy was independently associated with an increased incidence of non-scarring hair loss, including telogen effluvium and androgenic alopecia, in adults but not alopecia areata.
This study found that urinary and serum selenium levels were the most sensitive biomarkers for selenium intake in adult dogs, with serum GPx responding more quickly than whole blood GPx.
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January 2016 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” In this study, researchers found that ginsenoside Re from Panax ginseng increased hair shaft length and duration in mice, comparable to minoxidil, by modulating TGF-β signaling pathways.
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January 2022 in “Plants” This study found that extracts from the rice variety Bue Bang 3 CMU, particularly the husk and bran, demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-androgenic properties, suggesting potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” AGA patients have higher rates of metabolic syndrome and carotid atheromatosis, suggesting early screening and prevention is important.