169 citations
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August 1981 in “BMJ” This study found that while sodium valproate improved seizure control in children with epilepsy, it often led to increased weight gain, with no severe side effects like liver disease or pancreatitis reported.
This paper introduces the clinical efficacy of a modified Renshen Yangrong Tang formula for treating viral hepatitis, insomnia, hair loss, and prolonged menstrual periods, emphasizing its application for qi and blood deficiency.
This study found that sodium valproate improved seizure control in children with epilepsy, with increased weight gain being the most common side effect reported.
13 citations
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February 1999 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study observed a higher incidence of telogen effluvium from July to October, suggesting a summer-related effect in populations above the Tropic of Cancer, possibly influenced by ultraviolet light.
9 citations
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” This report documents two cases of eruptive nevi occurring in the skin folds of children with Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
232 citations
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June 1975 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” In this study, a treatment regimen combining cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhoea in most women after three months, but had varied effects on hirsutism and alopecia.
85 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” This review examines the neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying seasonal changes in mammals and highlights areas needing further research, reporting no new experimental results.
30 citations
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July 2019 in “Endocrinology” This review discusses how the HSD3B1(1245C) genotype may impact androgen physiology and the progression of castration-resistant prostate cancer, and does not report new experimental results.
11 citations
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September 1992 in “Journal of pineal research” This study found that repeated immunization against melatonin in Australian feral goats temporarily increased cashmere production and altered growth cycles, but these effects diminished after the first year.
9 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” This review summarizes research finding over 150 new molecules with various biological activities from traditional herbal medicines studied in China, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh.
9 citations
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November 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study observed that boxer and labrador dogs showed seasonal variations in hair follicle cycles linked to temperature and photoperiod, differing from schnauzers.
7 citations
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November 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The authors observed that the patterned melanoderma on the hairless scalp of fair-skinned Caucasian men with androgenic alopecia resembled similar patterns seen on facial skin.
6 citations
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June 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews the pathogenesis of frontal fibrosing alopecia, highlighting the potential genetic and environmental contributions, particularly the use of sunscreens, and calls for further research into effective treatments.
6 citations
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October 2007 in “Medical Hypotheses” This article proposes that androgenic alopecia might be an evolutionary mechanism for reducing prostate cancer risk by enhancing UV absorption, rather than being a risk factor.
2 citations
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February 2017 in “Science” The Dawn spacecraft found that Ceres has complex organic molecules and a lot of water ice, hinting it might support life.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science” This study explores the indigenous haircare knowledge of tribal women in Nandurbar District, Maharashtra, India, documenting 25 plant species used for haircare, with an emphasis on the ecological and cultural importance of these practices for sustainable personal care innovation.
August 2021 in “Annals of pathology and laboratory medicine” This study observed that benign skin tumors were more common than malignant ones, with squamous cell carcinoma being the most frequent type among malignant tumors.
This chapter reviews the clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of various non-hormonal, non-infectious alopecias without providing new clinical findings.
April 2017 in “Journal of nutritional health & food engineering” This article discusses the widespread issue of vitamin D deficiency affecting over 65% of the UAE population and highlights its often unnoticed symptoms, urging awareness due to potential long-term health consequences; it provides no new results.
111 citations
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March 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This review discusses the potential use of liposomal formulations to enhance the effectiveness of cosmeceutical delivery through the skin barrier, with no new clinical results reported.
88 citations
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June 2016 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses developments in oral contraceptives, highlighting improved individualization, reduced side effects, and enhanced suitability for various women's health needs, but it reports no new clinical results.
86 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Human African Trypanosomiasis is challenging, but new treatments like fexinidazole are promising.
77 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses treatment approaches for female pattern hair loss and concludes that available medical treatments are effective in reversing or stabilizing the condition in most cases of mild-to-moderate severity.
32 citations
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November 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the use of antiandrogen therapy in dermatology, covering treatments for conditions like acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
27 citations
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January 1984 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” This review discusses androgen manipulation strategies for conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatic carcinoma but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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August 1998 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This review discusses various treatments for hirsutism, including cosmetic techniques, anti-androgens like spironolactone, and new drugs such as finasteride and flutamide, but it reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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January 1988 in “Drugs” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
9 citations
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April 2023 in “Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology” This narrative discusses the critical roles of zinc in both biological processes and industrial applications but provides no new research findings.
8 citations
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February 1997 in “International journal of environmental analytical chemistry” This study determined that most elemental concentrations in Mexican medicinal plants were similar to agricultural products, with bromine being an exception.
8 citations
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January 1989 in “Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry” This chapter reviews treatments for alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia but presents no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for more effective and safe hair growth promoters.