15 citations
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October 1976 in “Biochemical Journal” This study found that Naked trait mice exhibit a decrease in certain low-molecular-weight proteins in their hair, which contain high levels of glycine and tyrosine, compared to normal mice.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This study found that corticosteroid pulse therapy may be more effective than oral cyclosporine with corticosteroid for patients with severe alopecia areata, especially for those with the plurifocal type or a short disease duration.
14 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of Infection and Public Health” This study observed a low rate of long-COVID lasting more than three months among mostly vaccinated healthcare workers during the Omicron wave, suggesting that further research is needed to assess the impact of different vaccines on long-COVID-19 in this group.
14 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reported that low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for treating various types of hair loss, though it may cause hypertrichosis and pedal edema, especially at higher doses.
14 citations
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March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that dual-frequency ultrasound with microbubble cavitation significantly enhanced minoxidil delivery and hair growth in both lab and animal models compared to single-frequency ultrasound, without damaging the skin in mice.
14 citations
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February 2020 in “Stem Cells International” This study reported that a single local subcutaneous infusion of mesenchymal stromal cells from the human umbilical cord promoted wound healing, improved blood circulation, and reduced wound size in patients with chronic wounds without significant adverse effects over one year.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” In this study, adding low-level light therapy to minoxidil significantly improved hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in treating androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone.
14 citations
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September 2017 in “Hormones and behavior” This study found that the estrous cycle influences the effect of the δ-GABAAR agonist THIP in reducing binge drinking behavior in female mice, with receptor expression elevated during diestrus.
14 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this retrospective study, low-dose methotrexate was observed to be effective and well-tolerated in treating recalcitrant alopecia areata multiplex, achieving complete or near-complete hair regrowth in about 90% of patients despite some experiencing elevated liver enzymes and gastrointestinal discomfort.
14 citations
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May 2016 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” This review examines the use of tadalafil and finasteride as a combined therapy for BPH, suggesting it may effectively reduce treatment-related sexual adverse events and improve symptom relief.
14 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that, in Japanese patients with androgenic alopecia, sebaceous glands exhibit increased multilobulation which may be significant in the condition's pathology.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review addresses treatment approaches for female pattern hair loss, highlighting that combining different therapies may be more effective than single treatments, but no new results are reported.
14 citations
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August 2014 in “Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism” This study concluded that an 8-week low-starch/low-dairy diet increased fat oxidation in overweight and obese women with PCOS.
14 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses current and emerging medical therapies for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the importance of stabilizing the condition as a complement to surgical hair restoration.
14 citations
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March 2012 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study concluded that low-level fluence 810 nm diode laser therapy was generally well tolerated, safe, and effective for long-term hair reduction in a small sample of patients with various skin types.
14 citations
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November 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the senior author's approach to lower eyelid rejuvenation in blepharoplasty, discussing specific surgical techniques and adjunctive procedures, but reports no new research results.
14 citations
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May 2004 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This study found that muscle-only free flaps for skull coverage were associated with serious complications, suggesting that composite or thicker muscle flaps may reduce these risks.
14 citations
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September 1999 in “Mammalian genome” In this study, researchers generated a mouse mutation called scraggly, related to hair and skin defects, and mapped it to a genetic location on mouse Chromosome 19 distinct from similar mutations.
13 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” This review discusses the early phases of melanomagenesis and the factors influencing melanoma cell variability and reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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July 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study found that loose anagen syndrome was more common in females and observed across all hair colors and skin types.
13 citations
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This literature review highlights the importance of understanding the mechanisms behind the gradual mosaic loss of the Y chromosome (mLOY) in men, its association with various health conditions like cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and its potential as a marker for age inference.
13 citations
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April 2023 in “Nature communications” In this study, researchers used EHR data from two large PCORnet networks to identify a range of long COVID diagnoses, highlighting varying post-acute risks across populations in NYC and Florida.
13 citations
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January 2021 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” In this study, human hair follicles showed varying expression of cholesterol transport proteins during the hair cycle, suggesting a potential role of cholesterol in hair growth and cycling.
13 citations
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October 2020 in “BMC Genomics” This study revealed specific patterns and potential functions of long non-coding RNAs during the hair follicle cycle of yaks, offering insights into their sequence conservation between yaks and cashmere goats.
13 citations
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January 2020 in “Nanoscale” Finasteride and baicalin in phospholipid vesicles effectively promote hair growth and increase follicle count.
13 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Womens Health” This study found that in women with PCOS, suppressive therapy using spironolactone plus oral contraceptives improved hirsutism more effectively than either treatment alone, with initial scores predicting success.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study evaluated the use of low-level laser therapy for treating androgenic alopecia in adults, finding it a promising and safe at-home option for stimulating hair growth compared to sham devices, though further research is needed to confirm its clinical effectiveness.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “Stem cells” This study found that in mice, low-dose irradiation causes stem cells in hair follicles to undergo chromatin alterations, which may eventually lead to long-term functional loss in tissues or organs.
13 citations
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November 2014 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the use of the transtemporal approach for midface and lower eyelid-cheek junction rejuvenation, detailing surgical techniques, post-operative care, and potential complications, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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March 2014 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report observed that a 2-year-old girl with loose anagen hair syndrome experienced rapid and significant improvement without adverse effects from tapered minoxidil 5% treatment over 28 months.