2 citations
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January 2017 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” This study found that adding galeotomies to subgaleal tissue expander placement for post-burn alopecia resulted in faster scalp expansion and reduced complications of expander extrusion.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “CPT Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology” In this study, the researchers evaluated the exposure-response relationship of ritlecitinib on eyebrow and eyelash regrowth and concluded that the established models justify selecting a 50 mg dose for patients with severe alopecia areata, while highlighting differing efficacy among evaluation methods.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This study found that while participants in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, had good knowledge about Vitamin D and recognized sunlight as a key source, there was inconsistency in their attitudes towards maintaining adequate Vitamin D levels.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” This review discusses the complex relationship between melasma and factors like female sex hormones, genetics, and ultraviolet light exposure, but reports no new clinical findings.
June 2026 in “Discover Nano” This review discusses current treatment strategies for alopecia and highlights the potential of lipid-based nanoparticles to improve drug delivery to the scalp and hair follicles, noting their ability to enhance skin penetration and drug stability while outlining associated challenges and the need for further research.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review found that dutasteride is more effective than finasteride in increasing hair count and shaft thickness for androgenetic alopecia in men, with potential for reduced systemic side effects through mesotherapy, although further research is needed on long-term safety and dosage.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Veterinary Science” In this animal study, hibiscus leaf simplicia ointment was found to protect red blood cell levels and promote better hair growth in UV-exposed rats, though it did not maintain normal skin histology; the ointment showed no significant acute dermal toxicity.
October 2023 in “Advancement in yoga and physical therapy” This narrative review explores the potential influence of brown adipose tissue on polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new experimental findings.
January 2022 in “Bio web of conferences/BIO web of conferences” This study concluded that the elemental composition of tail brush hair in newborn calves can indicate trace element supply to the fetus during the last months of pregnancy.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that external light can rapidly activate hair follicle stem cells in animals via a retinal light-sensing pathway linked to the central and autonomic nervous systems.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Men and women need different facial rejuvenation treatments due to distinct aging processes and anatomical differences.
This chapter discusses the role of orthognathic surgeons in facial feminization surgery, focusing on procedures such as forehead reduction and orbital rim contouring, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The researchers reported that SOX4 expression is significantly upregulated in melanoma and its knockdown in cell lines resulted in reduced tumor progression, suggesting potential for targeted therapies.
1 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Epidemiology” This narrative review discusses various epidemiological study designs, the importance of reliable bias assessment tools, and the implications of database use for hypothesis testing in different research areas; it reports no new results.
65 citations
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March 2016 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review found that many low-level light therapy studies report beneficial effects but often fail to provide adequate measurement details, affecting the reliability and repeatability of the research.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study suggests that marijuana use may be associated with low TSH levels without causing thyroid dysfunction in humans.
49 citations
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March 2018 in “Toxicological sciences” In this study, male rats exposed in utero to low-dose chemical mixtures had permanent reproductive tract alterations, suggesting additive effects even at doses below individual adverse levels.
42 citations
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August 2017 in “Human Reproduction” This study observed that a longer anterior clitoral anogenital distance (AGDAC) is associated with polycystic ovary syndrome in adult Mediterranean women.
25 citations
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June 2012 in “Endocrine” This review discusses emerging concepts in PCOS from the AEPCOS 2010 meeting and reports no clinical findings; it suggests that the transition of care in congenital adrenal hyperplasia could inform PCOS adolescent care.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Clinical Biochemistry” This paper discusses the link between polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and health issues like infertility and cardiovascular diseases, caused by both genetic and environmental factors, but reports no new clinical findings.
13 citations
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November 2016 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” This study found that maternal exposure to artificial food coloring additives altered the expression of CYP1A1, various glutathione S-transferases, and VEGF in rat skin, which could influence skin disease development.
7 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” In this study, researchers found that both direct and witnessed trauma in mice are associated with reduced levels of the neurosteroid allopregnanolone, potentially influencing PTSD outcomes, and that treatment with synthetic neurosteroids may mitigate fear responses linked to observed trauma.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The study found that males with androgenetic alopecia had a significantly lower left-hand 2D:4D digit ratio compared to healthy controls, suggesting this ratio may help estimate future AGA risk.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed that male fetuses exposed to finasteride in utero may develop external genital anomalies, with the outcome dependent on the timing of exposure.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that finasteride use is not significantly associated with an increased risk of depression or suicide, based on Mendelian randomization analysis and COX regression analysis in a large UK Biobank cohort.
November 2025 in “Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology” This systematic review reported that treatment with drugs that activate the Wnt pathway, including valproic acid and lithium, was not associated with a significant increase in cancer risk. The authors suggest further research on Wnt activation's potential as a regenerative therapy.
29 citations
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October 2020 in “eLife” This study using Mendelian randomization in UK Biobank data suggests that lifelong increased free testosterone may have mixed effects, including increased bone density and prostate cancer risk, warranting well-powered trials to address uncertainties.
15 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study observed that in children who unintentionally consumed high-dose oral minoxidil, 65% developed hypertrichosis, predominantly on the face, and 15% experienced mild systemic side effects.
7 citations
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October 2011 in “BMC Cancer” This study found no evidence that HDGF expression transforms melanocytes into tumors in a mouse model, although it may play a role in cell differentiation and tumor progression.