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July 2019 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” This study found that platycodon ethanol extract showed potential as a natural ingredient for hair loss prevention by increasing radical scavenging ability, inhibiting inflammation, and affecting DHT generation in laboratory experiments.
October 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that individuals with alopecia areata had significantly lower vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls, and lower vitamin D levels were associated with more severe hair loss.
May 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers developed a new way to measure gene activity in single hair follicles and found that a specific gene's activity changes with different amounts and times of treatment.
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January 2014 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” This study found that Polygoni Multiflori Radix (PMR) reduced collagenase and elastase activity after UVB damage in fibroblasts, suggesting potential anti-aging properties for cosmetic use.
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January 2005 This study found a significant association between low serum ferritin levels and chronic telogen effluvium in menstruating women, with iron treatment improving hair growth in those affected.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case report, a 36-year-old woman with alopecia areata experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced hair fall after 8 months of individualized homeopathic treatment combined with nutritional support, along with normalization of thyroid and ferritin levels.
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March 2017 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” Accidental injection of hyaluronic acid caused temporary hair loss and skin damage, but treatment restored hair and healed the skin.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that the currently established ultrasound cut-off values for diagnosing PCOS are not applicable to Indian women, suggesting that region-specific criteria improve diagnostic accuracy.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found low serum ferritin and vitamin B12 levels in a significant portion of women with chronic telogen effluvium, while vitamin D deficiency was less common.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study found that feminizing hormone therapy increased GFR in transgender individuals assigned male at birth, suggesting an effect of sex hormones on kidney hemodynamics, while masculinizing therapy showed a slight, nonsignificant decrease in GFR.
Men with early balding may have a higher risk of prostate issues, and surgery for prostate cancer has a slight survival benefit over radiation.
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that deoxyshikonin promoted wound healing in diabetic mice, suggesting it may contribute to wound repair in patients with diabetes.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” In this hospital-based study, researchers found that serum ferritin levels were significantly lower in individuals with acne compared to healthy controls, suggesting a possible link between iron deficiency and acne pathogenesis.
March 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This study found that premenopausal women with female-pattern hair loss had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential role of vitamin D deficiency in this condition.
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January 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most white Spanish women have a widow's peak, and their hairline measurements could help in hair restoration surgery.
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September 2022 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research” This study found that methanolic leaf extract of Plumbago zeylanica L. demonstrates strong thrombolytic and antioxidant activities and shows promise as a source of such agents.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” In this study, iontophoresis of medroxyprogesterone acetate significantly reduced hair growth rate in women with idiopathic facial hirsutism, without affecting serum androgen levels, and was well-tolerated as a treatment option.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Biological and Environmental Investigations” This study developed and validated a reliable RP-HPLC method for accurately quantifying dutasteride in pharmaceutical formulations and bulk pharmaceuticals using a Shiseido C18 analytical column, demonstrating precision, accuracy, and sensitivity across a concentration range of 10 to 22 ppm.
July 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, the ethyl acetate extract of Semecarpus anacardium Linn leaves was reported to induce cytotoxicity in cancer cells, cause cell cycle arrest, and suppress tumor growth in mice.
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April 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that while vitamin D deficiency is not the sole cause of alopecia areata, it may worsen the disease, suggesting supplementation could help in pediatric cases.
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March 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that serum MIF levels were significantly higher in patients with extensive alopecia areata compared to those with mild alopecia areata and healthy individuals.
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May 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study found that using age-specific AMH cut-off levels can help better identify PCOS patients across different age groups from 20 to 40 years.
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October 2024 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” In this in vitro study, extracts from Tridax procumbens demonstrated potential antioxidant and anticancer activity against various human cancer cell lines, with notable efficacy in specific fractions.
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January 1995 in “Yakubutsu dōtai” This study found that the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of finasteride are similar between elderly and non-elderly adults, suggesting no significant impact of age.
December 2025 in “Journal of Integrated Standardized Homoeopathy” This case report describes the use of individualized homoeopathic treatment and dietary modifications to manage hypothyroidism in a 23-year-old woman, resulting in symptom improvement and normalized TSH levels after tapering off levothyroxine.
January 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study determined that serum AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS compared to controls and may serve as a diagnostic marker for ovarian dysfunction alone or with other tools.
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August 1993 in “PubMed” This study found that IL-1 alpha inhibits the growth of cultured human hair follicles and hair fibers, suggesting a potential role in inflammatory hair loss conditions like alopecia areata.
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that vitamin D deficiency in patients with alopecia areata was associated with greater disease severity and longer duration, but not with disease pattern or vitamin D receptor expression.
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March 2010 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome had significantly higher lipocalin-2 levels compared to controls, suggesting it may be a useful marker for insulin resistance in this population.