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January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” This article reviews androgenetic alopecia and its genetic and hormonal influences, treatment options like minoxidil and finasteride, and its potential associations with other health conditions, reporting no new clinical results.
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August 2009 in “ACTUALIDAD MEDICA” In this study, early-onset androgenetic alopecia patients showed a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and carotid atheromatosis compared to a control group, suggesting the need for cardiovascular risk screening in this population.
The researchers presented a rare case of a four-year-old developing scarring alopecia after a two-week ICU stay, highlighting the challenge of diagnosing pressure alopecia in children and the crucial role of early detection and trichoscopy in preventing permanent hair loss.
February 2026 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” This review found a significant immunological link between diffuse alopecia areata and autoimmune thyroid disorders, particularly Hashimoto's thyroiditis, highlighting the importance of early recognition and thyroid function evaluation to improve clinical management and avoid diagnostic delays.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This report describes a rare case of ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone syndrome caused by a pheochromocytoma that unusually co-expresses both ACTH and corticotropin-releasing hormone.
This study utilized a mouse model of traumatic brain injury to reveal that acute neurotrauma triggers widespread lipid metabolism reprogramming and storage lipid accumulation in microglial and monocyte populations, leading to lysosomal dysfunction, inhibited autophagy, and exacerbated inflammation through a pathological feedback loop.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil may be a promising alternative to topical minoxidil for hair loss.
In this study, researchers found that psychosocial factors documented during hospitalization, such as emotional distress and social isolation, were significantly associated with posthospital telogen effluvium in patients with pressure ulcers, and developed a risk score to identify at-risk patients, although external validation is needed.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Animal Science” This editorial discusses the need for continued research on animal fibers, highlighting recent advances in the field and the impact of economic factors favoring meat over fiber production on research volume.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study observed that gender-affirming hormone therapy differentially affects metabolism in mice, with the specific metabolic impacts dependent on the type of hormonal treatment used.
This protocol outlines a study to evaluate whether photobiomodulation, alone or with melatonin, promotes hair regrowth in dogs with Alopecia X, reporting no new results yet.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” The research observed that among Ecuadorian Andean women with polycystic ovary syndrome, classical phenotypes A and B were more prevalent and associated with higher risks of insulin resistance and metabolic disorders compared to phenotypes C and D.
January 2024 in “Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Institutional Repository” In this in vitro study, simple centrifugation with calcium gluconate activation led to a significantly higher release of PDGF-BB in PRP compared to other methods, which may inform improved clinical PRP preparation protocols.
In this study of Andean Ecuadorian women with PCOS, phenotypes A and B were more prevalent and associated with higher risks of insulin resistance, anovulation, and metabolic disorders compared to phenotypes C and D.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” This review highlights the ongoing need for novel treatments for autosomal recessive congenital ichthyoses, suggesting that drug repositioning, utilizing existing medications or biologics, could provide more affordable and effective options for managing this lifelong skin condition.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined the clinicopathological characteristics of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma on the scalp and ear but reported no new results on its association with androgenetic alopecia.
In this study, researchers found that melanoma risk factors and characteristics vary with age, noting distinct differences in younger, middle-aged, and older patients, with strong correlations in the oldest group.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article describes two cases of plica neuropathica, a rare hair condition involving severe matting, and discusses possible contributing factors and diagnosis methods while reporting no new scientific results.
January 2023 in “Repositorio Institucional Universidad El Bosque” In this case report, a rare traumatic arteriovenous fistula following hair transplant was successfully treated using percutaneous and endovascular embolization with PHIL, a liquid embolic agent.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This report details a pediatric COVID-19 case with skin symptoms aligning with multisystem inflammatory syndrome.
July 2022 in “European Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that patients with psoriasis had a higher probability of achieving and maintaining a clinical response using brodalumab compared to ustekinumab over 52 weeks, as measured by a multistate modelling approach based on absolute PASI scores.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 54-year-old man with painful skin blisters and fever was diagnosed with Sweet syndrome and successfully treated with corticosteroids.
This case report describes an 11-year-old canine diagnosed with Pemphigus Foliaceus, illustrating the role of trichogram, skin scraping, cytology, and histopathology in achieving an accurate diagnosis.
February 2016 in “PubMed” This review discusses testosterone replacement therapy, highlighting that most studies report no increased myocardial infarction risk when the therapy is properly administered with controlled hormone levels; it calls for careful consideration despite insurance coverage challenges.
This study found that prenatal exposure to finasteride in rats disrupted male reproductive development, causing physical alterations such as delayed preputial separation and increased nipple retention.
This review discusses the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment options for androgenetic alopecia in men, highlighting that minoxidil and finasteride are the main approved treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
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March 1989 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” High-dose androgen therapy can help manage certain types of androgen resistance.
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November 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that women with early-onset androgenetic alopecia had higher aldosterone levels and blood pressure, suggesting a possible link to the increased prevalence of hypertension in this group.
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January 2023 in “New Phytologist” This study found that low temperature triggers root hair elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana through a FERONIA-ROP2-TORC signaling pathway, also activated by nitrogen deficiency.
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June 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that elevated aldosterone may contribute to androgenic alopecia development and its association with higher hypertension prevalence, emphasizing the importance of blood pressure screening in affected patients.