15 citations
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January 1988 in “Drugs” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
13 citations
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October 2020 in “BMC Genomics” This study revealed specific patterns and potential functions of long non-coding RNAs during the hair follicle cycle of yaks, offering insights into their sequence conservation between yaks and cashmere goats.
6 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study found that the distribution of mast cell prostaglandin d-synthase in the scalp spatially aligns with the pattern of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a programmed vulnerability to hair loss.
15 citations
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May 2008 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses different clinical forms, laboratory tests, and treatments for female androgenetic alopecia and reports no new results; it emphasizes the importance of proper management.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” This article discusses hyperandrogenism, including its symptoms, causes, and diagnostic approaches, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the role of interdisciplinary care in treatment.
February 2026 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review discusses the dermatologic manifestations and management of polycystic ovary syndrome, underscoring the need for mechanism-based, personalized treatments and integrated mental health support, but reports no new clinical results.
This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and management challenges for polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no clinical results, highlighting complications associated with pregnancy in women with the condition.
October 2016 in “Journal of Case Reports” This study reports a case of an ovarian steroid cell tumor with malignant potential, presenting unusually with osteopenia and low weight instead of the expected virilizing symptoms.
January 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that among Korean patients with androgenetic alopecia, a significant portion had a family history, and pelvic ultrasound showed increased rates of abnormalities in female patients, although not recommended as a routine test.
October 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes a 1.5-month-old baby with Schimmelpenning-Feuerstein-Mims syndrome, manifested by skin and ocular abnormalities along with developmental delays and hearing loss observed later, highlighting the syndrome's progression and need for multidisciplinary management.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” This case report describes a 46-year-old Italian woman with congenital adrenal hyperplasia who experienced significant improvements in physical and psychological health after receiving a delayed diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that scarring alopecia is common in autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis patients and significantly correlates with the disease's severity, highlighting the need for thorough hair evaluations in clinical management.
65 citations
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September 2014 in “BMC genomics” This research found that variations in the KRTAP gene family are likely responsible for the diverse hair phenotypes seen among mammals, influenced by gene repertoire differences, expression, and evolutionary factors.
8 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This paper provides an overview of modern hair transplantation techniques and discusses the importance of patient selection and medication use for male pattern hair loss, but it reports no new results.
2 citations
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January 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” This retrospective study of 1604 alopecia areata cases reported 13 instances of a potentially new hair regrowth pattern, termed the "androgenetic-like pattern".
February 2025 in “Animals” In this review, researchers examined the molecular diversity and expression patterns of major skin appendage proteins, like keratins and EDC proteins, in tetrapods, highlighting recent findings in reptiles and birds and identifying knowledge gaps for future research.
214 citations
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September 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly increased hair count and density in patients with male pattern hair loss without major side effects, suggesting it may be a safe and effective treatment option.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This case report highlights that CCCA can present with multifocal patchy hair loss in younger men of African descent, suggesting the need for careful evaluation when diagnosing atypical alopecia patterns.
2 citations
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January 1994 in “Journal of S C C J” This study found that objective measurements of hair growth, such as hair growth rate and diameter, can provide a more accurate evaluation of androgenic alopecia than subjective grading alone.
158 citations
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January 2009 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” This perspective highlights the potential of reptile integument as an experimental model to understand the evolution of amniote skin structures, but reports no new research findings.
September 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study identified 11 genes associated with non-syndromic hereditary hypotrichosis in a Chinese cohort and proposed a preliminary framework for phenotype-driven candidate-gene prioritization to aid clinical evaluation.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review discusses various surgical methods for treating baldness and reports no new results, focusing instead on the evolution and current roles of these techniques.
July 2024 in “Recent Advances in Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” This study conducted an in silico evaluation and found that berberine displayed better binding interactions with the 5α-reductase enzyme and TGF-β2 compared to minoxidil, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for androgenetic alopecia.
14 citations
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews current evaluation and treatment options for androgenic alopecia in women and reports no new clinical results.
45 citations
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October 2015 in “BMC Genomics” This study identified morphotype-specific gene expression patterns in feathers, enhancing understanding of the molecular and cellular processes involved in feather development and diversification.
April 2023 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” This review article concluded that combined oral contraceptive pills and antiandrogens are the most effective pharmacotherapy for improving hirsutism, while physical therapies and psychological support are essential for optimal management.
19 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the evolution and variation of hairlines in men and women across different ages, introducing a modeling system to standardize the anatomical description of hairlines, without reporting new experimental findings.
3 citations
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” This study suggests that hair loss was a metabolic adaptation allowing hominids to evolve larger brains by alleviating dietary restrictions on essential amino acids for hair and brain development.
39 citations
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October 2018 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” This article discusses various patterns of hair loss associated with lupus erythematosus, emphasizing the importance of identifying the specific type to aid in classifying systemic lupus erythematosus.
3 citations
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October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” This review discusses different forms and patterns of alopecia associated with lupus erythematosus and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight distinct features of these conditions.