78 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses the use of biotin for hair and nail growth, noting clinical improvement in cases with existing pathologies, but concludes there is insufficient evidence supporting its benefits for healthy individuals.
60 citations
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June 2019 in “Ageing Research Reviews” This review discusses the potential of adipose-derived tissue components like nanofat and stem cells for aesthetic rejuvenation, covering their use in hair growth, scar reduction, and more, without reporting new clinical results.
50 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses the role of estrogens in hair follicle cycling and the skin, highlighting the need for more research on estrogen signaling pathways and their interactions with other factors in hair biology.
39 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” This review discusses nonsurgical techniques for facial masculinization and feminization in transgender patients and reports no new clinical findings, utilizing data from analogous procedures in cisgender individuals.
39 citations
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September 2000 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” This article reviews evidence on hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and evaluates therapeutic responses to insulin-lowering agents, reporting no new clinical findings.
38 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review summarizes existing research on the use of finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia in men, reporting its effectiveness at 1 mg/day and a strong safety profile, but presents no new findings.
26 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers examined the physiological benefits of Cheonggukjang, a salt-free fermented soybean paste, highlighting its various health-promoting components that may contribute to improved heart health, diabetes management, and cancer prevention, among other benefits.
25 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections improved hair density and diameter in women with androgenetic alopecia not responding to other treatments over 24 weeks, with no adverse events reported.
22 citations
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February 2013 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” In this study, CD109 overexpression in transgenic mice led to reduced inflammation and improved collagen organization during wound healing without affecting wound closure.
18 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, FCO2 laser treatment showed significantly better improvement for alopecia areata compared to traditional intralesional corticosteroid injections, with no serious side effects or relapse observed.
17 citations
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July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found psychological improvements related to hair problems, social discomfort, and self-esteem were greater in the group using minoxidil for early-stage androgenetic alopecia compared to the placebo group.
16 citations
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November 1992 in “Journal of International Medical Research” In this randomized study, ViviScal® significantly outperformed a fish extract in increasing non-vellus hair count and achieving clinical and histological improvement in young males with hereditary androgenic alopecia.
13 citations
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March 2014 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report observed that a 2-year-old girl with loose anagen hair syndrome experienced rapid and significant improvement without adverse effects from tapered minoxidil 5% treatment over 28 months.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” This review examines the scientific evidence on the short-term safety of testosterone therapy for treating hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women, without presenting new clinical results.
6 citations
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September 2021 in “AESTHETIC OROFACIAL SCIENCE” This review discusses the cost-effectiveness and potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma for facial dermal rejuvenation but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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August 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” This study found that combining pulsed dye laser with pingyangmycin improved treatment efficacy, scar repair, skin condition, and patient satisfaction in treating post-acne hyperplastic scars, compared to laser alone, without increasing adverse reactions.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Case Reports” This case report describes a patient with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 3 who experienced total hair regrowth following the successful control of diabetes with insulin therapy.
4 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that injecting a non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid compound into keratosis pilaris-affected skin led to significant improvements in roughness, redness, and overall skin condition, while maintaining a favorable safety profile, making it a promising alternative treatment option.
4 citations
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August 2022 in “Lasers in medical science” In this study, both 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser and long-pulsed 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser effectively reduced enlarged facial pores, with no significant difference in efficacy and minimal side effects, though the Nd:YAG laser had less severe side effects.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” This study reports that the microneedle therapy system has demonstrated significant effects on acne, acne scars, and hair loss treatment without serious side effects in Korean studies over the past decade.
3 citations
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July 2025 in “BMC Research Notes” This study found that health coaching significantly improved waist circumference, physical activity, and lifestyle in infertile women with PCOS undergoing fertility treatments, although no significant difference was observed in weight change compared to routine care.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, subcutaneous platelet-rich plasma injections improved hair density and histological markers of hair growth in hairless rats without causing local toxicity.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the increasing global popularity of scalp micropigmentation for creating the illusion of hair density in hair restoration but does not present new research findings.
1 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of pharmacopuncture” This study confirmed that microneedle therapy systems (MTS) significantly improve hair growth and skin conditions, including acne and acne scars, without serious side effects.
July 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this retrospective study, baricitinib and ritlecitinib showed similar effectiveness and safety over 52 weeks for treating severe alopecia areata, with non-severe adverse events more common for baricitinib, driven by weight gain.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This meta-analysis found that laser-based therapies showed promising clinical benefits in treating scarring alopecias, such as disease stabilization and symptom improvement, but highlighted the need for high-quality randomized controlled trials due to serious risk of bias and methodological limitations in existing studies.
April 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review highlights the varied therapeutic applications of punch-based techniques in dermatologic surgery, noting consistent evidence for follicular unit extraction in androgenetic alopecia, but more mixed results for scar treatment, vitiligo, and chronic wounds, warranting further standardized research.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found that ritlecitinib, taken daily, led to scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash hair regrowth in patients aged 12 and older with severe and very severe alopecia areata over a 24-month period.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that baricitinib treatment led to significant improvements in hair regrowth and quality of life scores in adults with severe alopecia areata over 24 weeks, with an acceptable safety profile as most adverse effects were transient.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses randomized trials on PRP and laser therapy for vitiligo, acne scars, and skin rejuvenation, finding combination therapy may yield clinical improvements but calls for more diverse studies.