13 citations
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February 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study demonstrated that intradermal treatment with a medical device using Polynucleotides High Purification Technology (PN HPT) significantly improved skin surface, firmness, pigmentation, and radiance in 30 Asian subjects, with benefits lasting up to six months and no adverse events reported.
41 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses the genetic, autoinflammatory, and keratinization factors involved in hidradenitis suppurativa and presents the concept of classifying it as an autoinflammatory keratinization disease, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” This hospital-based observational study of 300 women with hirsutism found that polycystic ovarian syndrome was the main cause of moderate hirsutism, with dietary habits and lifestyle factors, such as frequent consumption of meat, fried food, and alcohol, significantly associated with the condition.
1 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” In this study, iontophoresis of medroxyprogesterone acetate significantly reduced hair growth rate in women with idiopathic facial hirsutism, without affecting serum androgen levels, and was well-tolerated as a treatment option.
28 citations
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March 2000 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” This article reviews hirsutism in adolescent females, discussing its hormonal basis, potential underlying conditions, and the availability of effective therapies, without reporting new research findings.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses the potential of optical techniques for diagnosing and treating oxidative stress-related hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury, highlighting the need for non-invasive diagnostic methods and the anti-oxidative potential of optical therapies; it reports no new clinical results.
May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This notice announces the upcoming 22nd ISHRS Annual Scientific Meeting, highlighting it as a key event for hair restoration surgeons to learn about recent innovations; it reports no new results.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a 10% carbamide peroxide solution significantly reduced acne lesions more effectively than a vehicle solution, suggesting it as a safe and effective alternative to benzoyl peroxide for treating mild to moderate acne.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” In this study, hirsutism was the most prevalent skin manifestation among women with PCOS, and a significant association was observed between certain skin changes and hormonal abnormalities such as insulin resistance and elevated prolactin levels.
September 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reports that the ISHRS has formed a committee to register hair restoration outcomes in patients with cicatricial alopecia and other hair diseases, without presenting new research findings.
This article discusses the physiology of hair growth, how to identify excessive hair growth in women, and when to refer them for further medical assessment, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2006 This article reviews the pathophysiology and causes of androgen-mediated hair growth in hirsutism but does not report any clinical outcomes; treatment aspects are discussed separately.
16 citations
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March 2022 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” This study suggests that women with idiopathic hirsutism have increased 5α-reductase activity, indicated by elevated levels of 3α-diol glucuronide; further research is needed to assess its clinical biomarker potential.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found elevated levels of IL-18 and free IL-18 in hidradenitis suppurativa patients compared to healthy controls, suggesting these cytokines may serve as novel biomarkers for disease activity, with correlations indicating their involvement in disease severity.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Public Health” This study found that in Hidradenitis Suppurativa patients, the psychosocial subscale of Skindex-17 is most relevant for assessing quality of life across different severity levels, with irritation and pain becoming more pertinent as severity progresses.
10 citations
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January 2003 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” This review covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hirsutism and reports no new clinical findings.
27 citations
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December 2015 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This review presents an evidence-based algorithm for managing hidradenitis suppurativa in primary care, highlighting the need for more research on treatment effectiveness and the disease's pathogenesis.
64 citations
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October 2018 in “Thérapie” This report describes the enhancement of the French SNIIRAM/SNDS healthcare database through external data linkages, highlighting its potential use in medical research despite complexities in the integration process.
January 2022 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” 24 citations
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January 2004 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” This study found that HAIR-AN syndrome is prevalent among young women, and a multifaceted treatment approach effectively reduces symptom severity and prevents further consequences.
39 citations
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Clinical Investigation” This review discusses the various causes of hirsutism other than PCOS, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing potentially life-threatening conditions like androgen-secreting tumors from more benign causes; it reports no new clinical findings.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Brepocitinib reduces interferon signaling in hidradenitis suppurativa patients.
October 2022 in “The Laryngoscope” The InCISE score is a promising tool for assessing wound healing in head and neck surgery but needs more research for broader use.
19 citations
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March 1994 in “Fertility and sterility” This study found that treatment with a GnRH agonist and estrogen and progestin replacement significantly improved hirsutism scores and hair growth rates in women with polycystic ovarian disease.
37 citations
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December 2007 in “International journal of clinical practice” This review discusses the definition, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of hirsutism and reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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May 2005 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study suggests that insulin levels may influence ovarian volume in women with idiopathic hirsutism who have normal ovulatory cycles and androgen levels.
September 2025 in “PubMed” This study explores Unani and modern medical perspectives on hirsutism, highlighting similarities in their understanding of its connection with amenorrhea and hyperandrogenism, and suggests further integrative research.
April 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” This case report details a 40-year-old woman with idiopathic hirsutism, as she exhibited terminal hair on the left side of her chin without signs of hyperandrogenism.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The researchers reported that the facial Psoriasis Log-based Area and Severity Index (fPLASI) more reliably and sensitively captured clinical improvement in facial psoriasis than the existing facial Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (fPASI).
2 citations
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June 2004 in “Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research” This review discusses the causes and treatment options for idiopathic hirsutism and reports that various therapies may reduce hirsutism severity and the Ferriman–Gallwey score by 35–40% after one year.