January 2024 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study evaluated a newly formulated herbal hair mask and found that it meets desirable criteria such as pH, washability, and safety, indicating that it is an effective, safer, and affordable alternative without chemical additives.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study demonstrates that human epidermal stem cells can adapt to environmental temperature changes through mTOR signaling, and prolonged inhibition of mTORC1 supports stem cell maintenance, which may be vital for regenerative medicine.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” In this case report, an 8-year-old boy's crusted scalp lesions and alopecia initially mimicking kerion were ultimately diagnosed as Pre-B acute lymphocytic leukemia after histopathological evaluation revealed leukemia cutis.
March 2022 in “VNU Journal of Science Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a sensitive method using LC-ESI-MS/MS for accurate and reliable measurement of nine steroid hormones in children's serum.
January 2020 in “Research Portal Denmark” This study concludes that anti-androgenic chemicals causing short anogenital distance in male fetuses also induce a feminized transcriptional profile in the perineum, implicating Wnt and estrogen signaling in the process.
This study reviewed existing literature and found that green tea may have potential as a treatment for male androgenetic alopecia, demonstrating hair growth stimulation and fewer adverse reactions compared to minoxidil, despite being used in smaller concentrations.
January 2019 in “University of Liverpool” This study found that equine eosinophilic granuloma and mast cell tumors exhibit distinct histological and molecular features, with eosinophilic granulomas showing more mineralization and mast cell tumors having unique macrophage activity.
This study reported that various medications, including known agents like finasteride and testosterone as well as unexpected ones like certain psychotropics and statins, are linked to male infertility cases in the Vigibase database.
January 2014 in “NDSU Repository (North Dakota State University)” This study found that the Massachusetts General Hospital Hairpulling Scale has acceptable internal consistency and divergent validity for assessing Trichotillomania severity, but demonstrated inadequate test-retest reliability and mixed convergent validity.
This study found that Compound Diandao Pulvis Drug Facial Mask improved some signs of acne in a rabbit ear model, but its effects were not significantly different from tretinoin cream.
June 2003 in “MacSphere (McMaster University)” This article examines changing representations of masculinity in popular media, looking at how they reshape gender roles and relationships, but reports no new empirical findings or evidence.
December 2020 in “ID on line. Revista de psicologia” This integrative literature review concluded that using low-power laser combined with essential oils is effective in treating male androgenetic alopecia, promoting the growth of new hair after just a few sessions.
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November 2009 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that prepubertal girls have significantly higher levels of estrogens and androgen metabolites compared to age-matched boys, which may contribute to their earlier onset of puberty.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Proteome Research” In this study, distinct metabolic profiles were identified in women with PCOS, suggesting potential biomarkers for diagnosis based on changes in lipid and androgen metabolism.
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October 2023 in “Biomedicines” This study found that chronic low-grade inflammation exists independently of excess weight or obesity in women with PCOS, with notable increases in specific cytokines such as IL-9, MCP-3, and MIP-1α.
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April 2013 in “Chinese Chemical Letters/Chinese chemical letters” This study developed and validated a sensitive HPLC–MS/MS method for detecting seven prohibited substances in cosmetic products.
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July 2008 in “Biomedical Chromatography” This study reported that administering finasteride reduced levels of certain neuroactive androgens in rat brains, suggesting peripheral origin for most 3α,5α-Adiol and brain synthesis for 3α,5α-A.
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August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article is a correspondence discussing the possibility of the Mona Lisa exhibiting frontal fibrosing alopecia instead of Renaissance fashion, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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September 2024 in “Discover Psychology” This study observed that men who conform more strongly to traditional masculinity norms are likelier to undergo cosmetic surgery as a way to assert power, success, dominance, and sexual success.
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October 2018 in “Medical Science Monitor” This study concluded that PCOS patients, regardless of weight, have significantly lower serum amylin levels than healthy BMI-matched controls, while serum preptin levels did not vary significantly between groups.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This study found that among women with PCOS, a bedtime after midnight was independently linked to higher androgen levels and decreased lean muscle mass.
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January 2023 in “Respiratory Medicine Case Reports” This case report identified drug-induced lung disease caused by minoxidil in a patient initially misdiagnosed with hypersensitivity pneumonitis, stressing the need for accurate medication history.
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March 2014 in “European Journal of Chemistry” This study developed and validated a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry method for accurately identifying and quantifying tamsulosin and finasteride in pharmaceutical forms, showing its effectiveness for quality control.
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December 2018 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” This study found that combining electrotherapy with aromatherapy led to increased hair shaft thickness in men with androgenetic alopecia, although no changes in the scalp were observed.
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January 2014 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study developed a quantitative method using SDS-PAGE and MALDI-TOF mass spectroscopy to accurately determine animal species from hair fibers, validated against standard samples and optical microscopy.
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October 2010 in “Journal de Chirurgie Viscérale” Surgery helps remove excess skin after major weight loss, but insurance may not cover it.
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January 2002 in “ODU Digital Commons (Old Dominion University)” This review discusses the portrayal and enforcement of idealized masculinities in men's self-improvement advertising and reports no new empirical results.
August 2026 in “Asclepius International Journal of Scientific Health Science” In this systematic review, dutasteride may be more effective than finasteride for hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia, but the comparative magnitude of this effect is highly uncertain.
This study found that a combination of photoprotector and nighttime formulations with essential oils improved skin barrier function and structural characteristics in young men's oily, acne-prone, and photoaged skin.
October 2025 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” In this case study, a 55-year-old male farmer from Nepal with a kerion barbae in the beard region showed complete resolution after initiating oral itraconazole, highlighting the potential for misdiagnosis when bacterial superinfection complicates dermatophyte infections.