49 citations
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September 2012 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This review discusses the physiology of hair growth, common abnormal patterns of hirsutism, and examines differential diagnoses and treatment options, but provides no new clinical findings.
53 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” This publication provides a standardized nomenclature for classifying microscopic lesions in laboratory rat and mouse skin, aiming to harmonize international toxicological research.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that DHHC13 is crucial for hair anchoring and skin barrier function, with its deficiency in Zdhhc13(skc4) mice leading to cyclic alopecia and skin abnormalities due to cornifelin deficiencies.
8 citations
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July 2016 in “Oncotarget” This study reports that actively proliferating Lgr5+ stem cells in hair follicles do not appear to drive tumor formation in experimental skin carcinogenesis.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review highlights the potential of naturally occurring compounds to target specific molecular pathways and overcome resistance in advanced and recurrent papillary thyroid cancer, offering new therapeutic possibilities beyond traditional treatments like surgery and lifelong hormone replacement.
22 citations
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August 2011 in “Endocrine Practice” This review discusses the etiology, diagnosis, and management strategies for hirsutism, noting that serious underlying disorders are rare and emphasizing targeted treatment to manage testosterone's effects.
166 citations
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July 1999 in “American Journal Of Pathology” This study found that the loss of a functional hr gene in mice leads to premature and abnormal hair follicle regression, disrupting normal hair cycling and architecture.
12 citations
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November 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “SAR Journal of Pathology and Microbiology” This study observed that among Iraqi women with hirsutism, most had hypothyroidism and elevated hormone levels, particularly DHEAS and testosterone, with acne being the most common associated clinical feature.
This study found that polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common cause of hirsutism in premenopausal Algerian women, with recommendations for thorough endocrinologic evaluations.
78 citations
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November 2005 in “Endocrinology” This study found that Hairless (Hr) acts as a corepressor of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) in human keratinocytes, blocking the action of vitamin D on keratinocyte differentiation.
30 citations
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January 2009 in “Nuclear Receptor Signaling” This study identified the Hairless (Hr) gene-encoded protein as a corepressor that plays a crucial role in maintaining skin and hair by regulating epithelial stem cell differentiation and gene expression via chromatin remodeling, which may impact both development and disease.
November 1993 in “PubMed” This review discusses causes and treatments for hirsutism in women and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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November 2005 in “Women's health” This narrative review discusses various causes and treatments of hirsutism in women, emphasizing the importance of identifying androgen-secreting tumors, but does not present new study results.
4 citations
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March 2012 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study conducted physical examinations on fifty women with hirsutism, focusing on virilization signs, but reports no new clinical findings.
67 citations
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January 1997 in “Lancet” This article discusses the causes of hirsutism, identifying increased androgen production and heightened skin sensitivity, and provides no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2000 Lasers are effective for hair removal, especially for conditions like excessive hair growth.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” This study found that a newly identified mutation in the hairless gene in mice led to decreased Hr mRNA levels and changes in gene expression related to hair follicle development.
5 citations
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September 2022 in “Antioxidants” This study found that the clionasterol-rich hexane fraction of Caulerpa racemosa may protect against particulate matter-induced skin damage by reducing oxidative stress and mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis in human keratinocytes and zebrafish.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Archives of Iranian Medicine” In this study of premenopausal Iranian women with hirsutism, polycystic ovary syndrome was a common cause and frequently associated with menstrual irregularity, while elevated androgens or hyperandrogenic conditions were also observed.
37 citations
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June 2004 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” This study suggests that the HCR risk allele within the PSORS1 locus may contribute to psoriasis susceptibility by altering gene expression related to skin structure and differentiation, although these changes alone might not result in clinical symptoms.
4 citations
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January 1991 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that GnRH-A treatment significantly reduced hirsuties scores in women with mild idiopathic hirsuties but did not affect hair growth rate or diameter.
1 citations
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January 1991 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology” This study found that hirsute women had a significantly higher incidence of psychological issues compared to controls, unrelated to the severity of their hirsutism or androgen levels.
January 2008 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” This study identified complex regulatory elements and interactions involving the Hr gene and HR protein that are crucial for hair follicle formation and cycling in mammals.
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses existing and emerging treatments for hirsutism, highlighting new home-use laser devices, and reports no new clinical results; the authors note that permanent hair removal remains elusive.
7 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified a novel and two previously reported pathogenic mutations in the HR gene associated with atrichia with papular lesions in five Pakistani families.
January 2002 in “Agritrop (Cirad)” This study found that mutations in exon 3 of the hr gene are strongly associated with congenital hypotrichosis in Valle del Belice sheep, suggesting a potential genetic link to the disorder.
February 2019 in “Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews” This study compared hirsutism levels, hand measurements, testosterone, and DHEAS levels in women aged 18 to 38 but does not report new definitive findings.
6 citations
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April 2009 in “Obstetrician & gynaecologist/The obstetrician & gynaecologist” This article reviews the assessment, causes, and management approaches for hirsutism in women, emphasizing ethical considerations concerning unapproved drug use and contraceptive responsibility but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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December 2022 in “The Neurologist” This report presents the first documented case of CARASIL in an Arabic patient and notes unique magnetic resonance spectroscopy findings compared to prior cases.