May 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that the dysfunction of hair follicle dermal stem cells with age contributes to hair follicle aging and hair loss in mice.
November 2006 in “Hair transplant forum international” This announcement promotes the ISHRS 15th Annual Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas, detailing its status as a leading event for hair restoration, and contains no research findings.
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
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September 1971 in “Metabolism, clinical and experimental” In this study, patients with testicular feminization syndrome showed limited anabolic responsiveness to dihydrotestosterone, potentially due to reduced affinity of nuclear receptor sites for androgenic steroids rather than defective testosterone conversion.
119 citations
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November 2016 in “American journal of human genetics” This study reports the discovery of mutations in the PADI3, TGM3, and TCHH genes as molecular genetic causes of uncombable hair syndrome in children, indicating an autosomal-recessive inheritance pattern.
March 2025 in “Anatomy & Cell Biology” This study found that hair follicle stem cell-derived secretome mitigated cell death, apoptosis, and inflammation while upregulating neurotrophic factors in astrocytes exposed to oxygen-glucose deprivation, an in vitro ischemic stroke model, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits in stroke recovery.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study developed immortalized human hair follicle-derived mesenchymal-like stromal cells (iHF-MSCs) as a consistent source of therapeutic secretome, reporting their superior immunomodulatory and regenerative performance, potentially advancing cell-free therapies for inflammation and tissue repair.
This article reports no new findings as it lacks an abstract.
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January 2017 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” This study found that inhibiting 11β-HSD1 can partially reverse the negative impact of glucocorticoids on dermal papilla cells in human scalps, suggesting potential for treating stress-related hair loss.
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September 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Increased sunscreen use may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Hispanic females.
January 2024 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a scarring hair loss condition mainly affecting postmenopausal women, with unclear causes.
May 2003 in “Hair transplant forum international” This program description outlines the Fellowship Training Program's goal of developing Fellows' skills in performing safe and aesthetically sound hair restoration surgery, reporting no new research findings.
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June 2012 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This article discusses current methods in facial feminization surgery for transsexual women and reports no new clinical results, focusing instead on various surgical techniques used to feminize facial features.
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February 2022 in “PeerJ” This study found that hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells improved liver function and pathology in a mouse model of liver cirrhosis, potentially by inhibiting the TGF-β/Smad pathway and reducing hepatic stellate cell activation.
September 2018 in “Cumhuriyet medical journal” This study found that women with severe hirsutism have thicker subcutaneous abdominal fatty tissue and are more likely to develop metabolic syndrome compared to those with moderate hirsutism.
17 citations
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April 1997 in “Archives of dermatology” This case report describes the treatment of hirsutism in a 15-year-old obese Mexican girl with flutamide, aiming to improve her social function.
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July 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study involved 69 hair experts using a Delphi process to achieve consensus on treating frontal fibrosing alopecia, finding strong agreement on disease monitoring but less on physical and systemic therapies, indicating the need for more research.
2 citations
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April 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews the pathophysiology of hidradenitis suppurativa and suggests that a complex interplay of genetic, immunological, and biomechanical factors contributes to the condition, but presents no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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September 2007 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” This case study reports that low-dose testosterone therapy improved libido and sexual functions in a 36-year-old fragile X carrier female with hypoactive sexual desire disorder when monitored regularly for lab parameters.
September 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” This study reports a case of frontal fibrosing alopecia associated with hepatitis C treatment involving interferon and ribavirin.
54 citations
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January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article presents two cases of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans and reviews its features, highlighting characteristic progression from keratosis pilaris in infancy to cicatricial alopecia in childhood.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study found that a large number of pelage hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells can be efficiently isolated using two-step Ficoll Density Gradient Sedimentation, promoting hair growth by secreting exosomes in mice.
September 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study introduces the MHS Hair Restoration Protocol, a systems-biology model targeting hair follicle health through the gut-microbiome-endocannabinoidome axis and innovative topical treatments, emphasizing a holistic approach to pattern hair loss.
157 citations
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May 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” This review of facial feminization surgery literature suggests it is generally safe and satisfactory for patients, though more research is needed to establish best practices and quality-of-life outcomes.
June 2025 in “Journal of Kufa for Chemical Sciences” In this study, researchers observed increased hormone levels such as testosterone and LH in both obese and non-obese women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, but concluded that the enzyme 3βHSD shows poor diagnostic value for PCOS compared to healthy women.
46 citations
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August 2006 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers identified and examined males with 17 beta-HSD3 deficiency in a highly inbred Arab population, noting genetic findings and the progression of male characteristics despite being raised as females initially.
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, to address long wait times for alopecia specialists, researchers implemented shared medical appointments for women with female pattern hair loss, modeled on formats previously used for conditions like acne and vitiligo.
January 2000 in “Zhongguo yixue wulixue zazhi” This study observed that human hair keratin showed distinct morphological features depending on the dissolution speed, which could have potential applications in clinical settings for developing self-tendons.
March 2022 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” In this study, canine hair follicle stem cells were shown to be multipotent, capable of differentiating into various cell types like adipocytes in vitro.
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July 2016 in “Clinical and translational science” In this study, sorafenib's common adverse events, like a hand-foot syndrome and diarrhea, were observed in distinct temporal and tissue distribution patterns, revealing new relationships among effects.