May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This report announces that the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery received Accreditation with Commendation.
23 citations
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April 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that flutamide, finasteride, ketoconazole, and EE-CPA all significantly reduced hirsutism scores, hair diameter, and hair growth rate in women with hirsutism over 12 months.
7 citations
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September 2017 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety” This study observed a strong overall reduction in the use of CPA/EE in the Netherlands, despite similar proportions of users with acne or other hyperandrogenic conditions before and after the referral procedure.
5 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that knocking down P-cadherin expression in cultured human hair follicles recreates the hair abnormalities seen in patients with hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy.
This review discusses the management of hirsutism, highlighting the use of oral contraceptives for PCOS-related hirsutism and hair removal methods for idiopathic cases, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Intestinal Research” This article reports on a patient case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, detailing symptoms and diagnostic findings, and reviews the syndrome's characteristics without presenting new clinical data.
63 citations
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January 2012 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” This study concluded that combined hormonal contraceptives containing desogestrel, drospirenone, or cyproterone acetate were associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism compared to those containing levonorgestrel.
68 citations
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May 1991 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study found that both cyproterone acetate and spironolactone effectively reduced hair diameter and plasma testosterone levels in hirsute women, with no significant differences between the two treatments.
3 citations
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July 2020 in “Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology” This study found that the cytochrome P450 enzyme CYP-sb21 can hydroxylate cyclosporine A at multiple positions, reducing its immunosuppressive effects but retaining its hair growth-promoting side-effect, and suggests modifications to improve regioselectivity for commercial use.
September 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article reviews the non-contraceptive benefits of hormonal contraception for treating acne vulgaris and hirsutism, highlighting improvements in quality of life, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Medicine” In this case study, a diagnosis of HAIR-AN syndrome, a rare form of polycystic ovarian syndrome, was made in a 17-year-old female with hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and acanthosis nigricans, but genetic screening revealed no significant mutations linked to her symptoms.
This study found that high-charge-density cassia HPTC improves deposition efficiency and conditioning benefits in shampoos compared to quaternized guar, suggesting its potential as an alternative or adjunct conditioning agent.
26 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of family planning and reproductive health care” This review explores treatment approaches for excess male-pattern body hair in women and emphasizes the importance of effective management, but reports no new clinical findings.
105 citations
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January 2009 in “Medicine” This study found that ethinylestradiol and high-dose cyproterone acetate significantly reduced hirsutism scores and were effective for treating acne and alopecia in women with hyperandrogenism.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This trial found that intradermal injections of the Hair Stimulating Complex were well-tolerated and effectively stimulated hair growth and prevented hair loss in male pattern baldness participants over 18 weeks.
52 citations
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October 1999 in “Developmental Dynamics” This study found that the hairless gene in mice has a more extensive role in development than previously thought, as indicated by its expression in various tissues and associated abnormalities in hr/hr mutants.
This study found that the transcription factor Lhx2 regulates Sonic Hedgehog signaling in mouse retinal progenitor cells, mainly by controlling the expression of co-receptors essential for effective pathway activation during early retinal neurogenesis.
40 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, knockout mice lacking the Cyp4f39 gene showed severe skin barrier dysfunction and high early mortality, suggesting its critical role in skin barrier formation and insights into ichthyosis pathogenesis.
September 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract provides a personal reflection on Dr. Jerry Wong's contributions to hair restoration and his collaborative work with Hasson, without presenting new clinical data.
195 citations
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May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of hirsutism, emphasizing that a systematic evaluation can determine its cause, while combination therapy effectively manages the condition for most patients.
188 citations
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January 2022 in “PubMed” This review discusses recent advancements in congenital adrenal hyperplasia research, including improved diagnostic techniques, alternative treatments, and insights from long-term outcome data, but it reports no new clinical results.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reports that Huaier promotes hair growth and tissue regeneration in cancer recovery by activating the Hedgehog signaling pathway, potentially preventing recurrence and metastasis independently from SMO function.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Viruses” This study of HCPS survivors in Chile found that 61.9% reported incomplete recovery at 3-6 months post-symptom onset, with ECMO users experiencing more motor dysfunction and palpitations, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary care to address persistent symptoms.
12 citations
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February 2023 in “Applied and Environmental Microbiology” This study reported that structure-guided engineering of CYP154C2 mutants significantly improved the 2α-hydroxylation of androstenedione and testosterone, with enhanced conversion efficiency and substrate selectivity compared to the wild-type enzyme.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This proof-of-concept study reported that a new, ultra-fast, one-step immunohistochemistry method improved the interpretation of Mohs surgery slides, particularly for poorly differentiated tumors.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the absence of Hes1 in hair follicles delays secondary hair germ activation and shortens the anagen phase, impacting HFSC self-renewal and long-term hair regeneration.
December 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that the Bioengineered Exosomal Hair Growth Factors Complex (BEHC™) enhanced human follicle dermal papilla cell proliferation and reduced inflammatory markers in vitro, while significantly decreasing hair shedding and increasing hair density among participants with androgenetic alopecia in an open-label clinical study.
9 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study introduced hair capacitance mapping as a promising technique for assessing hair surface moisture dynamics, revealing that weathered hair loses moisture more quickly than intact hair.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This study suggests that homeopathic treatments may significantly improve menstrual regularity, reduce cystic formations, and enhance the overall quality of life for women with polycystic ovarian disease, indicating its potential as a complementary therapy in gynecological care.
March 2026 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” In this study, oral administration of blue honeysuckle fruit extract was found to promote hair growth in mice by enhancing dermal papilla cell proliferation and activating β-catenin signaling, suggesting its potential use as a food or cosmetic product for hair regeneration.