December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that caffeic acid amide derivative, compound 4, effectively inhibited steroid 5α-reductase type 1 in vitro, suggesting potential for development as a treatment for androgenic alopecia.
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February 1993 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study found that 4-MA is a potent inhibitor of testosterone 5α-reductase in human tissues, promising potential for treating androgen-dependent skin conditions like male pattern baldness.
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January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that two new progesterone derivatives showed higher antiandrogenic effects and 5α-reductase inhibition than finasteride in hamsters, particularly reducing seminal vesicle weight and flank organ size.
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January 2023 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This study found that intrauterine administration of botulinum toxin A improved endometrial environment and receptivity in a murine model of thin endometrium through mechanisms involving IGFBP3 and osteopontin.
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that in Arabidopsis root hairs, oscillating cytoplasmic potassium dynamics precede growth oscillations, suggesting a complex interplay with calcium signaling and microfilament structure in regulating root hair growth.
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January 2022 in “Plants” This study found that extracts from the rice variety Bue Bang 3 CMU, particularly the husk and bran, demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-androgenic properties, suggesting potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.
December 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The KDM1 gene helps Venus flytraps close by managing potassium ions.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study identified high expression of the Sur2A subunit in cancerous cells in two animal models, highlighting a potential drug target in breast and renal cancers, with additional pharmacovigilance data linking KATP channel genes to varied cancer risks.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “Pediatric Critical Care Medicine” This case report describes a 19-year-old patient with undiagnosed severe portopulmonary hypertension who experienced acute right ventricular failure and cardiac arrest following liver transplantation, subsequently managed with ECMO and a paracorporeal lung-assist device.
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October 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study found that a novel cross-linked hyaluronic acid dermal filler is safe and effective for improving lip enhancement, cheekbone augmentation, and nasolabial folds across different skin types, with significant improvements in wrinkle severity and overall facial aesthetics observed.
July 2026 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery”
October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study in Saudi Arabia found that 55.9% of participants reported premature graying of hair before age 30, with risk factors including genetic, health, and lifestyle aspects such as smoking, anxiety, nutrient deficiencies, and family history.
October 2024 in “Journal of Plant Growth Regulation” Fusarium sp. strain K-23 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better in salty soil by promoting root hair growth.
March 2024 in “Journal of functional biomaterials” This study demonstrated that a strain of lactic acid bacteria from kimchi, identified as Pediococcus inopinatus, showed antibacterial activity against certain oral pathogens and effectively bleached stained artificial teeth and inhibited biofilm formation, offering potential for addressing teeth discoloration and halitosis.
In this retrospective study, researchers at a Spanish hospital found that the severity of frontal fibrosing alopecia, primarily affecting postmenopausal women, was correlated with the duration of the disease, though inflammatory signs were not linked with its progression.
In this study, Urtica dioica L. infusions were used to replace water in k-carrageenan hydrogels, resulting in stronger networks with reduced syneresis and altered textural properties, and the highest antioxidant potential was achieved with specific infusion conditions.
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May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This document discusses the British Association of Dermatologists' current perspective on isotretinoin, focusing on its known side effects, prescribing requirements, teratogenic risks, and the contentious link to mood changes, reporting no new research findings.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In a study using testosterone-induced alopecia models in Wistar mice, researchers reported that a 10% Euphorbia hirta herbal oil formulation showed potential as a natural alternative for promoting hair growth, suggesting efficacy comparable to synthetic drugs over a 30-day period.
10 citations
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August 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that the compound EM-402 reduced 5α-reductase activity and sebaceous gland size in the flank organs and ears of hamsters, indicating potent localized anti-androgenic effects without systemic action.
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This source reported that patients who initially responded to ritlecitinib treatment showed sustained hair regrowth through week 48, with up to one-third of those not meeting target efficacy at week 24 also achieving a response with continued treatment.
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August 2022 in “Archives of Medical Science” This publication discusses the 2021 ESC Guidelines for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in clinical practice and reports no new results.
January 2026 in “Molecules” In this study, the novel thiol-Michael click perming molecule, MA2-CySS, achieved repeatable perming with reduced oxidative damage, preserving hair keratin's structure while maintaining efficiency comparable to traditional oxidative methods.
July 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This study found that diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) was more effective and better tolerated than dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) in promoting hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
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June 2003 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This report describes the third known case of lipedematous scalp in a 51-year-old woman, marked by progressive thickening of the scalp without hair loss, and notes its association with early meningitis symptoms.
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January 2011 in “Lung India” This case study observed isoniazid-induced alopecia in a patient, which was confirmed as reversible since hair regrowth resumed after the drug was discontinued.
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February 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that growth hormone significantly reduced radiation-induced skin damage in rats compared to radiation alone, suggesting potential for mitigating such effects in cancer patients.
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September 1996 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that biotin supplementation improved biotinidase activity and led to clinical remission in some patients with alopecia areata.
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March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study observed that pruritus and xerosis were the most common skin complaints among the geriatric population attending a dermatology clinic in Puducherry.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” The researchers reported two brothers with a new variant of X-linked trichothiodystrophy associated with an RNF113A gene mutation, highlighting features such as intellectual disability and growth failure, but without previously reported endocrinological or genital abnormalities, underlining the importance of genetic counseling for such variants.
March 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study optimized the extraction process of bear grease through enzymatic hydrolysis and found that it was rich in unsaturated fatty acids, enhancing its hair growth-promoting properties in mice compared to traditional methods.