10 citations
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December 2011 in “PubMed” In this reported case of SAPHO syndrome, methotrexate treatment led to significant clinical improvement after other treatments for skin lesions and arthritis proved less effective.
10 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of Food Biochemistry” This study found that Sithong-bao seed coat extract, with high phenolic content, exhibited the strongest antioxidant properties among certain Thai tamarind cultivars, suggesting potential for nutraceutical development.
9 citations
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January 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study aimed to identify reliable predictors for the effectiveness of metformin therapy in weight loss and reduction of plasma androgen levels in PCOS women, highlighting the unpredictability of response to treatment.
9 citations
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July 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” This case study describes a 19-year-old female with hidradenitis suppurativa whose symptoms and metabolic abnormalities improved significantly over 3 years on a combined regimen, though some skin lesions persisted.
9 citations
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November 2008 in “Journal of Womens Health” This study found that recruiting healthy naturally menopausal women for a DHEA therapy trial was challenged by concerns about hormonal treatments and time constraints, impacting study feasibility.
9 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” In this study, researchers found that using bioinspired nanovesicles derived from inflammation memory-activated epidermal stem cells effectively promoted healing in diabetic wounds by reprogramming neutrophils to an anti-inflammatory phenotype in both laboratory and animal models.
9 citations
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April 2024 in “Metabolites” This study reviews the current research on the metabolomic profile and antimicrobial properties of the Cannabis plant, highlighting its effective antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria while noting a lack of studies on its impact on plant and aquatic pathogens, emphasizing potential agricultural benefits.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that oral paclitaxel combined with encequidar improved tumor response rates compared to intravenous paclitaxel in women with metastatic breast cancer, while also reducing neuropathy but increasing certain gastrointestinal and neutropenic side effects.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study suggests that testosterone therapy in AFAB individuals may modify the methylation of the ESR2 promoter, with changes influenced by factors like total testosterone levels and age.
9 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study reports that methotrexate may be a successful and well-tolerated treatment option for patients with generalized granuloma annulare, with 64% showing improvement, although adverse effects like GI upset and hair loss were noted.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared to healthy controls.
9 citations
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January 2006 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” This study found that L-cystine, D-pantothenat, and miliacin can enhance the metabolic capacity and proliferation of human keratinocytes, with a combination of these additives potentially providing synergistic benefits in growth media.
8 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that combining low-dose spironolactone with metformin improved insulin resistance in PCOS patients more effectively than using either drug alone.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Metabolites” This study found differences in urinary androgen and estrogen concentrations between male pattern baldness patients treated with finasteride and healthy controls, suggesting potential biomarkers for post-finasteride syndrome.
8 citations
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January 2019 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this study, methotrexate effectively treated juvenile localized scleroderma in most cases, with few patients showing resistance and no identifiable profile for these resistant individuals.
8 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study found that Greek women with classic PCOS phenotypes have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and impaired glucose homeostasis compared to those with newer PCOS phenotypes.
8 citations
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October 2010 in “Scandinavian Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Investigation” This study found that normal ALT levels in women of reproductive age are linked with metabolic and androgenic abnormalities, suggesting ALT could be used beyond liver disease diagnoses.
8 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This article reviews recent developments in microneedles combining metallic elements and herbal compounds for wound healing, highlighting their benefits such as enhanced therapeutic efficacy and reduced toxicity, and offering a reference for future advancements in this technology.
8 citations
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March 2023 in “BMC Research Notes” This pilot study explored a new method using laser-capture microdissection and 16S rRNA gene sequencing to analyze the human scalp hair follicle microbiome more accurately, revealing region-specific variations in microbial diversity and abundance.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study found that DNMT1 promotes adipogenesis in hair follicle stem cells by regulating the miR-214-3p/MAPK1/p-ERK1/2 pathway, suggesting potential applications in stem cell therapy.
8 citations
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July 2019 in “Endocrine connections” This study found that post-finasteride syndrome patients showed a tissue-specific methylation pattern of the SRD5A2 promoter in cerebrospinal fluid, potentially affecting neuroactive steroid levels and related behavioral symptoms.
8 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this study, long-term normalization of testosterone levels in postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism did not improve body mass index, glucose, or lipid metabolism.
8 citations
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February 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This article describes the immunofluorescence tomography method to achieve high-resolution 3-D reconstruction of epithelial tissues and reports no clinical results.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
8 citations
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August 2013 in “PubMed” In this study, early onset androgenic alopecia in Thai men was associated with metabolic syndrome, suggesting that early detection of metabolic syndrome in these individuals may help prevent cardiovascular diseases.
8 citations
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March 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” In this study of healthy men, low levels of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone were associated with higher body mass index, fat content, and insulin resistance, but their effects on lipid and glucose metabolism were similar in quality.
8 citations
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April 1990 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” This study found that a combination of cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol over one year did not affect glucose tolerance but increased total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides in patients with moderate hyperandrogenism.
8 citations
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May 1982 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” This study suggests that in rat skin, testosterone itself may play a more significant role in androgen action than 5α-dihydrotestosterone, unlike in the prostate where 5α-DHT is more dominant.
7 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported that oral isotretinoin can be an effective and safe treatment for acne vulgaris when used at the appropriate dosage, offering a low-complication option.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms driving hair follicle degeneration in skin aging and emphasizes the role of the tissue microenvironment on stem cell function, but reports no new research findings.