2 citations
,
April 2008 in “PubMed” This study identified the c.1204G to A (p.E402K) mutation in the hHB6 gene as a cause of monilethrix in a Chinese family, highlighting the gene's role in the condition.
December 2025 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers found that adolescent alopecia is significantly prevalent, especially among females, and is associated with iron deficiency, highlighting the need for nutritional monitoring in this group.
January 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology (Print)” In this case study, researchers documented a Chinese boy with hair color changing to red and identified MC1R genetic mutations as the cause, rather than zinc deficiency, enhancing our understanding of hair heterochromia due to genetic factors.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this case report, a 14-year-old girl developed azathioprine-induced anagen effluvium, highlighting it as a rare but reversible side effect with prompt drug withdrawal leading to significant hair regrowth.
12 citations
,
August 2016 in “Mycopathologia” This case study reports a 36-year-old man's fungal infection, identified as Trichosporon inkin, which was treated with shaving and antifungal therapy.
67 citations
,
December 2015 in “Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network” This review summarizes NCCN guidelines for prostate cancer early detection, focusing on strategies to maximize detection of potentially curable cases while minimizing unnecessary procedures, but it reports no new clinical findings.
30 citations
,
June 2010 in “Endocrine Related Cancer” In this study, dutasteride more effectively reduced prostate cancer cell viability than finasteride in vitro, but did not significantly alter the angiogenic response.
26 citations
,
December 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores current and emerging treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on managing hyperandrogenism and cardiometabolic risk, but reports no new clinical results.
26 citations
,
January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review summarizes existing studies on toxic agents that can cause alopecia, with thallium and colchicine having the most established links, while others like botulinum toxin A need further investigation.
22 citations
,
September 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review highlights the possible role of T regulatory cells in the immune-related mechanisms of alopecia areata but reports no new clinical findings.