91 citations
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March 2011 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This article describes protocols for isolating and expanding human epidermal neural crest stem cells and discusses their potential for cell-based therapies in regenerative medicine, but reports no new clinical results.
116 citations
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April 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study identified highly variable genes in mesenchymal stem/stromal cells that are linked to classic functions like development and inflammation response, suggesting their potential as markers for further potency studies.
7 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Genetics, hormones, and microbiome changes contribute to hidradenitis suppurativa.
127 citations
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August 2016 in “The oncologist” This paper reviews adverse events related to hedgehog pathway inhibitors in advanced basal cell carcinoma patients, reporting no new clinical results but aiming to inform healthcare professionals for improved patient care.
25 citations
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September 2014 in “Pharmacotherapy” This review covers cross-sex hormone therapy for gender dysphoria, noting improvements in psychological symptoms and quality of life but lacking definitive long-term safety data.
1 citations
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August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that hair follicle stem cell transplantation in a rat model of ischaemic stroke reduced infarct volume and promoted neurological recovery, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for stroke treatment.
50 citations
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November 2010 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” This study found that combining hair follicle-derived smooth muscle cells with a natural biomaterial created vascular constructs with mechanical and functional properties similar to native arteries, suggesting potential for arterial implantation.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” According to this study, human scalp hair follicles containing pluripotent stem cells demonstrated the ability to differentiate into cardiac muscle cells and other cell types, suggesting potential applications in heart and nerve regeneration.
19 citations
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July 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study reports that finasteride was associated with an improvement in hidradenitis suppurativa among children aged 6 to 11, with no observed adverse effects.
3 citations
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March 1992 in “Journal of clinical pathology” This review discusses the clinical evaluation and investigation needed for hirsute women, suggesting that most cases require minimal testing unless virilism or severe symptoms are present; no new clinical results are provided.
April 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study highlights the global prevalence of hirsutism in women and reviews its diagnostic criteria, potential underlying causes like polycystic ovary syndrome, and treatment options, emphasizing the need for tailored, multifaceted management and acknowledging the distress it causes patients.
4 citations
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June 1990 in “Postgraduate medicine” This review highlights that pharmacologic therapy for hirsutism can effectively decrease hair growth, normalize menstrual cycles, and reduce endometrial cancer risk, with improvements in physical and mental well-being and minimal serious side effects reported.
10 citations
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January 1989 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The method effectively analyzes human hair proteins, especially nonfilamentous ones.
1 citations
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January 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the use of anti-androgens, particularly cyproterone acetate, for managing hirsutism, but does not provide new clinical results.
2 citations
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April 2013 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing different causes of adult androgen excess and outlines current screening and management strategies but reports no new findings.
In this report, a 22-year-old woman with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency underwent treatment with hydrocortisone and spironolactone, followed by feminization surgery, which subsequently led to the development of secondary sexual characteristics and regular menstruation.
30 citations
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April 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This guideline provides recommendations for prescribing systemic testosterone to women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, emphasizing safe dosing, monitoring, and the need for informed consent despite regulatory challenges.
1 citations
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December 1970 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study reports experience treating 140 women with hirsutism and other virilism signs using cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol, focusing on those treated for over five months.
May 2014 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This summary reflects on the success of the Health Education England stakeholder summit on non-surgical cosmetic interventions and outlines future training plans without reporting new research results.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study reports a case of GGCX syndrome in a 55-year-old Japanese male, characterized by PXE-like symptoms and coagulation deficiency, with an unreported phenotype of possible spinocerebellar degeneration.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report emphasizes the importance of recognizing non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia as a cause of hyperandrogenism and the need for genetic counseling given potential familial implications.
11 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study identified a human sequence likely coding for a new ultra-high sulphur protein, which may aid in understanding hair differentiation and the molecular basis of human trichothiodystrophy.
7 citations
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May 2014 in “Iranian Red Crescent medical journal” This case study describes a 17-year-old female with severe hirsutism diagnosed with PCOS, NC-CAH, and HAIR-AN syndrome who was successfully treated based on her specific underlying conditions.
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.
11 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine” This study found that an optimized hydrogel combined with human umbilical cord-mesenchymal stem cells accelerated wound healing in diabetic mice by improving cell adhesion and reducing inflammation.
1 citations
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December 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, 85.9% of 120 hirsute Saudi women exhibited elevated androgen levels, suggesting the need for a comprehensive hormonal evaluation to identify underlying causes of hirsutism.
10 citations
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June 2024 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review highlights that while sonidegib and vismodegib offer promising treatment options for advanced basal cell carcinoma, their use is often limited by treatment-emergent adverse events, which can be managed through protocol modifications and supportive interventions.
67 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” This paper reviews causes of hirsutism in women and emphasizes the importance of identifying underlying conditions for risk assessment, though it reports no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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June 2020 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study found that applying HHORSC exosomes may enhance the hair inductivity of dermal papilla cells, potentially improving treatments for hair loss.
7 citations
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February 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In a study using a mouse model, HF-MSCs were reported to enhance ovarian function in cyclophosphamide-induced premature ovarian failure more effectively than HU-MSCs, potentially by preventing ferroptosis in granulosa cells via the KEAP1/NRF2/HO-1 pathway.