February 2017 in “Developmental Cell” This study reported that mammary stem cells in terminal end buds of the mammary gland primarily contribute to branching morphogenesis through dynamic positional regulation and cellular rearrangement.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This research suggests that hair follicle-derived cytokines IL-7 and IL-15 are crucial for maintaining resident memory T cells in the skin, which may be relevant for diseases like cutaneous T cell lymphoma.
This study revealed that IP-PA1, derived from Pantoea agglomerans, promoted hair growth in mice and increased certain growth factor expressions in human cell cultures, suggesting a unique mechanism compared to traditional hair growth treatments.
April 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” This commentary highlights the importance of additional sun protection for individuals with alopecia, noting that common headwear like baseball caps may provide insufficient photoprotection for the scalp.
Hair restoration techniques have improved based on scientific evidence.
November 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Using a patient's own tissue for browlifting can improve both the position and fullness of the brow for a longer-lasting rejuvenation.
March 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” This study observed that long-term treatment with 5ARIs in men with LUTS/BPH was linked to worsening sexual function, whereas doxazosin alone had minimal negative impact.
December 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study reveals that hair follicles in mice and humans recruit epidermal Langerhans cells during skin inflammation via specific chemokine signaling pathways.
August 2011 in “Reproductive Toxicology” April 2010 in “Cancer Research” This study found significant upregulation of IDO-1 and IDO-2 in human basal cell carcinomas, suggesting that IDO production may confer immune privilege characteristics to the tumors, potentially impacting their growth.
March 2023 in “Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation” This pilot study suggests that high-dose testosterone plus finasteride improved knee extensor strength and muscle size in men with impaired gait after chronic incomplete spinal cord injury.
March 2023 in “Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation” This pilot study suggests that high-dose testosterone plus finasteride improved body composition in men with impaired gait and low to low-normal testosterone after chronic incomplete spinal cord injury.
March 2023 in “Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation” This pilot study suggests that high-dose testosterone plus finasteride increased lower-extremity bone mineral density in men with impaired gait and low to low-normal testosterone following chronic incomplete spinal cord injury.
May 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study detected a significant association between finasteride use and sexual dysfunction, particularly in younger patients with alopecia, suggesting that indication and reporting stimulation may influence the observed signal.
April 2022 in “Urology Practice” This study found that sociodemographic factors influence the likelihood of recurrent urinary retention episodes and the decision to undergo bladder outlet procedures, with only 6.4% of patients receiving such procedures despite their potential cost benefits.
April 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study suggests that using finasteride for alopecia or BPH may be less associated with suicidality and psychological adverse events when combined with PDE5 inhibitors or testosterone, possibly offering protective benefits.
December 2021 in “Cureus” This study found that for managing early-onset androgenetic alopecia in men, minoxidil monotherapy is cost-effective at a $50,000 willingness-to-pay threshold, while combining minoxidil with platelet-rich plasma becomes cost-effective at a $100,000 threshold.
June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” This source reviews the latest developments in hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that while medical therapy alone remains unsatisfactory, surgical hair restoration is shown to be highly gratifying for male pattern hair loss.
This review found inconsistent evidence on the effectiveness of oral finasteride for hair loss reversal in men with androgenetic alopecia, with one study showing significant results and others not.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that intradermal injections of cultured autologous dermal sheath cup cells for androgenetic alopecia showed hair loss stabilization at 24 months without serious adverse effects and a sustained response in some participants.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This report analyzed an FDA adverse event database and aimed to evaluate and describe post-finasteride syndrome potentially related to dutasteride, but it does not report new clinical findings.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” PFS affects some women, steroids easily bought online, hypogonadism info unreliable, low testosterone linked to CVD.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study analyzed 3,295 cases from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System to describe demographics and reporting trends of post-finasteride syndrome, finding that most reports came from patients rather than health professionals.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This research overview discusses Post-Finasteride Syndrome, presenting data from an FDA database, but it does not report any new clinical findings.
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December 2009 in “Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology” This discussion proposes a model to incorporate patients with hormone-resistant prostate cancer into the existing framework by redefining hormone resistance and exploring new therapeutic approaches.
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review highlights the role of dermatologists in detecting early cutaneous signs of obesity-related metabolic syndrome, which may enable earlier treatment to prevent long-term consequences; it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some oils can penetrate hair and reduce the stickiness between fibers, but mineral oil cannot.
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November 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that Shengfu oil may enhance wound healing in scalded rabbit skin by regulating proteins β-catenin, Dlk1, and COX-2, due to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties.
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata greatly affects the quality of life for children and their families.
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different hair types from various ethnic groups affect hair shine due to characteristics like thickness and shape.