3 citations
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February 2025 in “Metabolites” In this study, researchers identified specific Se6OMT enzymes in *S. epigaea* involved in the cepharanthine biosynthetic pathway, providing insights into their substrate promiscuity and essential genetic components for metabolic engineering and synthetic biology applications of cepharanthine production.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that instrumental measurement methods effectively verified the efficacy of hair care products in repairing slightly damaged hair, showing consistent results with sensory assessments of gloss and frizz, and offering benefits like accuracy and quantifiability.
3 citations
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May 2019 in “Ginekologia Polska” This study found that adolescents with abnormal uterine bleeding are more likely to have secondary amenorrhea, PCOS, and higher rates of insulin resistance compared to healthy peers.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have higher insulin resistance and lower serum high-molecular weight adiponectin, which may play a role in the condition's pathogenesis.
3 citations
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August 2015 in “Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews” This study suggests that type 2 diabetes mellitus and polycystic ovary syndrome are separate medical entities despite both being linked to insulin resistance.
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February 2002 in “The American journal of psychiatry” This report describes a potential association between HAIR-AN syndrome and the onset of manic symptoms in a patient after discontinuing oral contraceptives, though this relationship requires further investigation.
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June 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that older men with vertex balding have lower circulating levels of the protein IGFBP-3 and higher levels of IGF-1.
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March 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study suggests that maternal hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance may induce ferroptosis in the gravid uterus and placenta in rats, but through distinct molecular mechanisms.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” This study found that in PCOS women, polycystic ovarian morphology is linked to more severe hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance, especially in those who are overweight or obese.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study identified key proteins, such as Sfrp1 and Ppard, involved in the complex and dynamic regulation of yak hair follicle growth and degeneration across different stages, offering insights into yaks' adaptation to highland environments.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” This review article outlines grooming practices and treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae, noting that while discontinuing shaving is an effective approach, those who cannot do so may benefit from adjusted shaving techniques, chemical depilatories, or laser therapies.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Sohag Medical Journal” This paper discusses insulin resistance's effects on skin physiology, emphasizes its role in keratinocyte balance, and reports no new experimental findings.
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October 2024 in “Endocrine Connections” This study found that serum APN levels were inversely related to insulin resistance in women with PCOS, suggesting that APN could serve as a clinical marker for insulin resistance in this population.
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July 2024 in “Ibn AL- Haitham Journal For Pure and Applied Science” This study found that PCOS women with COVID-19 had lower ACE2 levels and higher insulin resistance, suggesting increased cardiovascular risk.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “Swedish Journal of BioScience Research” This study found that chitosan from Lucilia cuprina improved burn healing in diabetic mice, promoting wound closure, epidermal remodelling, and collagen deposition, while also demonstrating antibacterial properties.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found no significant differences in insulin resistance between patients with androgenetic alopecia or acne vulgaris and control groups, but suggests insulin may play a role in the conditions' development.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” In this study, TrichotechTM, a phytocomplex derived from essential oils, enhanced fibroblast proliferation, increased FGF-7 and FGF-10 gene expression, and boosted collagen content in cultured human fibroblasts.
2 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This case report describes an obese young adolescent girl with PCOS who presented with high testosterone levels and severe hyperinsulinemia, successfully treated with continuous combined oral contraceptives.
2 citations
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July 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Dermatologists are increasingly developing surgical methods for cosmetic procedures.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review suggests that nutraceutical insulin-sensitizing agents like myo-inositol, alpha-lipoic acid, and vitamins may improve glycemic control and reduce inflammation in insulin resistance-related skin disorders; however, more robust long-term trials are needed to confirm these findings and establish treatment regimens.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that in overweight or obese women with PCOS and insulin resistance, those with lower baseline prolactin levels exhibited a greater decrease in insulin resistance after 6-8 months of metformin treatment, compared to those with higher prolactin levels.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity” In this study, researchers found that a specific genetic variant in the INSR gene is linked to severe insulin resistance and hyperandrogenemia in type A insulin resistance syndrome, suggesting the benefit of exon sequencing for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Reproductive biology and endocrinology” This study found that among Iranian women with PCOS, phenotype B displayed the highest prevalence of insulin resistance, significantly differing from other phenotypes, suggesting phenotype could guide management of PCOS-related insulin issues.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified key transcriptome changes in male androgenetic alopecia hair follicles, suggesting that HIF-1 pathway genes and Wnt pathway inhibitors could be potential therapeutic targets.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the ACE gene I/D polymorphism may serve as a genetic susceptibility indicator for androgenetic alopecia in an Egyptian patient group.
1 citations
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December 2013 in “ThinkTech (Texas Tech University)” This study found that an 8-week low insulinemic diet significantly improved anthropometric, biochemical, and metabolic measures, binge eating behaviors, and quality of life in women with PCOS.
1 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with idiopathic hirsutism and PCOS have higher RBP4 levels, and PCOS is linked to greater insulin resistance; weight management may help both conditions.
1 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome” A higher calcium to magnesium ratio in hair is linked to lower insulin sensitivity.
This review discusses a wide range of medical issues categorized in guides, from neurodegenerative diseases to cardiovascular and endocrine problems, and reports no new clinical findings.
February 2024 in “Bioengineering” This study found that a hydrogel formulation containing insulin, chitosan, and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose improved wound healing in diabetic mice, promoting faster wound closure and organized tissue formation, with in vitro tests showing no cytotoxicity and enhanced cell migration.