January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” In this study, platelet-rich plasma therapy was observed to provide better improvement in hair regrowth for alopecia areata patients than intralesional triamcinolone acetonide, as measured by lower SALT scores.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study used a Lebanese national registry to document dermatologic symptoms related to COVID-19 and its vaccines, noting that urticaria and telogen effluvium were common during infection, while urticaria and herpes zoster were notable post-vaccination.
August 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” This study identified a novel bi-allelic missense variant in the DSC3 gene linked to severe Hypotrichosis with Recurrent Skin Vesicles in a Saudi child, supporting its role in the condition.
November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This review covers various aspects of malignant melanoma, including its epidemiology, risk factors, and treatment, but it reports no new clinical results.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This clinical trial found that Sandalore® 1% significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair volume and anagen hair follicles in women with telogen effluvium compared to placebo.
October 2017 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” This review discusses the clinical features, risk factors, and management options for polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no new clinical findings; it underscores the importance of appropriate diagnosis and management to prevent complications.
September 2015 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that microneedling induced nearly complete hair regrowth in two Pomeranians with alopecia X, suggesting it may be a promising alternative treatment for similar hair cycle arrest disorders.
April 2011 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that profilin1 protein significantly accelerated wound healing in transgenic mice by reducing wound size and enhancing vascularization and cell migration compared to nontransgenic and 88R/L mice.
November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This review discusses minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser therapy for treating androgenic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
This study investigated how different 3D bioprinted scaffold structures affect immune responses and hair growth in mice, finding that moderate immune response induced by certain structures stimulates hair growth, while excessive immune response can hinder hair follicle development.
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of adipose-derived stem cells compared to other mesenchymal stem cells, emphasizing their promise in treating neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, and autoimmune diseases, but reports no new clinical results.
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February 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This paper discusses the potential roles of adipose tissue derived stem cells in skin regeneration and wound healing but emphasizes the need for further research on their effectiveness in clinical settings.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study found no SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the semen and urine of a COVID-19 patient, suggesting possible viral clearance or absence in these fluids.
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December 2006 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that overexpression of the enzyme spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase in mice was associated with increased fat oxidation and a leaner phenotype, while knock-out mice exhibited increased fat accumulation.
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October 2006 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” This study describes a fast LC/MS/MS method for detecting various synthetic drugs in urine, meeting World Anti-Doping Agency performance limits.
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July 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that overexpression of the enzyme SSAT in a mouse model significantly reduced prostate tumor size and progression, suggesting it could be a promising strategy against prostate cancer.
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May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” This article highlights the lack of attention to the impact of polycystic ovarian syndrome on women's identity, mental health, and quality of life in India without offering new findings.
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January 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea, primarily due to the prevalence of severe obesity, rather than the syndrome itself.
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April 2015 in “Emerging Infectious Diseases” In this study, artesunate was confirmed as an effective treatment for severe malaria, but post-treatment hemolytic anemia occurred, although it was mostly mild and only one transfusion was needed.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” This study found that men experiencing long-term symptoms after finasteride use for androgenetic alopecia frequently reported loss of penis sensitivity and anhedonia, among other effects, indicating potential post-finasteride syndrome.
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May 2005 in “Journal of Cell Science” In this study, transgenic mice expressing a truncated form of latent transforming growth factor-β-binding protein exhibited altered hair cycles due to increased active transforming growth factor-β, impacting keratinocyte proliferation and hair cycle phases.
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January 2020 in “Cell Transplantation” This study found that ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genes were more highly expressed in tumors of elderly male cancer patients compared to healthy individuals, with notable differences across age and gender.
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January 2005 in “Dermatology Online Journal” In this study, researchers observed a significant association between female androgenetic alopecia and coronary artery disease in women under 55, supporting a link similar to that seen in men.
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June 2014 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that men with persistent sexual side effects after using finasteride for androgenetic alopecia had higher androgen receptor expression in certain tissues compared to those who never used the drug.
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November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This case series reports telogen effluvium in three patients following severe Sars-Cov-2 infection and suggests a potential association that merits further investigation.
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January 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study reported that a 0.005% finasteride solution may encourage hair regrowth and reduce balding areas in patients with androgenic alopecia, without significant absorption or adverse effects.
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January 2024 in “DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
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February 2011 in “Clinical Endocrinology” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed adverse lipoprotein profile changes that increase cardiovascular risk, which were found to be more closely related to androgen levels than body weight.
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review explores recent insights into how intrinsic gene oscillations and molecular interactions in hair follicle stem cells contribute to their regenerative potential, with potential implications for regenerative medicine, but reports no new clinical results.