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January 2017 in “Experimental Neurology” This study found that finasteride significantly reduced levodopa-induced dyskinesia in both male and female rats without diminishing l-DOPA's motor benefits, indicating potential for clinical trials in Parkinson's patients.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that the absence of Lsh in skin led to significant epidermal hyperplasia and altered gene expression, suggesting its crucial role in regulating epidermal proliferation, differentiation, and wound healing.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that lithocholic acid may enhance hair regeneration in alopecia by activating vitamin D receptors in human dermal papilla cells.
February 2018 in “Egyptian Journal of Radiation Sciences and Applications” This study observed that Egyptian patients with discoid lupus erythematosus have significantly lower serum vitamin D3 and antioxidant levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting potential benefits of vitamin D3 and antioxidant supplementation.
This study determined that the incidence of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus at the Government General Hospital, Chennai, from 2006 to 2008 was 1.7 per 1000, with localized and disseminated forms manifesting distinctive demographic and clinical patterns.
13 citations
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May 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that hCG decreased 5α-reductase and androgen receptor levels in skin samples from women in vitro, suggesting that human skin responds to LH/hCG treatment.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study examined monoclonal antibodies LT-1, LT-2, and LT-7, finding they can effectively detect certain antigens on T and B cells involved in various lymphoproliferative diseases, aiding in the diagnosis of both acute and chronic lymphoid neoplasias.
45 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that patients with lichen planus had significantly higher levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL-C, and lower HDL-C compared to healthy controls, suggesting an association with dyslipidaemia.
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May 1982 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” This study found that plasma 3 alpha-diol glucuronide was markedly elevated in women with idiopathic hirsutism, suggesting it may be a marker of peripheral androgen action.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that DC-HIL+ myeloid derived suppressor cells are increased in the blood and skin of patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus and show immunosuppressive properties.
June 2020 in “Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia” This case study highlights that primary biliary cholangitis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus can respond well to ursodeoxycholic acid therapy, and anti-DFS70 findings may require further evaluation for other nonsystemic autoimmune conditions.
September 2025 in “Genes & Diseases” This study explores the role of Lgr6+ cells in tissue development and repair across different organs and associates abnormal Lgr6 expression with major diseases, including tumors, noting its potential as a therapeutic target for cancer and other conditions.
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December 2014 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that LC-MS/MS is a more reliable method than immunoassays for measuring serum 17OHP and androgen levels in women with hyperandrogenism.
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November 2019 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that loliolide enhanced hair growth-related functions in 3D dermal papilla spheroids by activating AKT/β-catenin signaling pathways, with increased expression of related growth factors and genes.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review synthesizes the diverse roles of the transcription factor LHX2 in development, tissue maintenance, and injury repair across various organ systems, highlighting its potential therapeutic applications and significance in regenerative medicine, particularly in developmental disorders and tissue regeneration.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a unique instance where elevated prolactin levels from a pituitary adenoma were associated with hirsutism due to increased dihydrotestosterone, with treatment leading to normalization.
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July 2015 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” In this case study, DDS treatment for LABD was complicated by hemolytic anemia and alopecia, suggesting the need for careful monitoring of these potential side effects.
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April 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that dracorhodin perchlorate improved wound healing in diabetic rats by regulating the TLR4 pathway and related inflammatory factors.
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August 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, lichen myxedematosus associated with hepatocellular carcinoma showed progressive improvement in skin lesions without further treatment following tumor resection.
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June 2015 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study identified "HTLV-1-associated lichenoid dermatitis" as a skin condition in HTLV-1-infected individuals, characterized by reactive eruptions associated with increased immunity toward infected CD4+ T cells.
December 2024 in “Livers” This case report highlights a female patient with familial partial lipodystrophy who showed significant improvement in liver stiffness after starting leptin replacement therapy.
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December 2020 in “Medical lasers” The laser therapy device effectively increased hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
This study found that the transcription factor Lhx2 regulates Sonic Hedgehog signaling in mouse retinal progenitor cells, mainly by controlling the expression of co-receptors essential for effective pathway activation during early retinal neurogenesis.
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April 2023 in “Biomedicines” This study found that sex hormones, specifically non-aromatizable androgens like DHT and A/T, significantly increase inflammatory cytokine expression in human adipocytes when stimulated by LPS.
October 2017 in “Indian heart journal” Higher levels of small, dense LDL cholesterol are linked to a greater risk of heart attack in young adults.
January 2026 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study's findings on VLDL as a biomarker for hair loss are unreliable.
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March 2016 in “Liver international” This study found that low serum testosterone and elevated serum oestrone in men with cirrhosis are associated with worse liver disease and adverse health outcomes, suggesting oestrone as a potential ill health marker.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report documented the management of a 46-year-old female with Marine-Lenhart syndrome, combining antithyroids with minimally invasive sclerotherapy to achieve euthyroidism and reduce thyroid nodule size by 58%.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study introduced the Lichen Planus Activity and Damage Index (LiPADI), which effectively assesses the severity and progression of lichen planus, aligning well with other clinical indicators.