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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.
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September 2024 in “Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Hortorum Cultus” This study found that spraying melon plants with 0.1 mg·L–1 molybdenum significantly improved growth, photosynthetic characteristics, carbohydrate metabolism, and fruit quality under high-temperature stress, boosting fruit weight by 27.9% and yield per plant by 20.1% compared to untreated controls.
2 citations
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January 2023 In a mouse model, this study found that nano-sized molybdenum accelerated hair growth and reduced oxidative stress markers, with enhancements observed when combined with minoxidil. It suggests potential for this combination as a novel topical treatment for hair loss, pending further clinical validation.
This study developed consensus guidelines for the use of low-dose oral and topical minoxidil in male and female pattern hair loss, recommending specific doses, monitoring procedures, and timing of application around hair transplant surgeries.
July 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report highlights a rare instance of follicular mucinosis in a 15-year-old male, emphasizing its self-limiting, benign course but noting the need for long-term monitoring due to potential association with mycosis fungoides.
March 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reviewed adverse events associated with low-dose oral minoxidil for treating alopecia, finding hypertrichosis and fluid retention as common, typically manageable side effects without needing treatment discontinuation.
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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this case study, a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia and associated hyperpigmentation showed significant improvement in skin pigmentation and itch after 9 months of treatment with mycophenolate mofetil, highlighting its therapeutic potential for lichen planus pigmentosus linked to this condition.
October 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Sox9, Caveolin1, and Androgen receptor genes are expressed in both skin tissues and musk glands of Chinese forest musk deer, suggesting their importance in these tissues.
In this study, data from the FAERS database indicated varied associations between certain medications and obstructive sleep apnea, with some biologics associated with a decreased risk of developing the condition.
December 2023 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” This study developed the mTurquoise2-Col4a1 mouse model and used fluorescent tagging of collagen IV to offer new insights into basement membrane dynamics during hair follicle budding, revealing that basement membranes are flexible and stable structures in developing skin tissue.
This study developed expert consensus guidelines on using low-dose oral and topical minoxidil for pattern hair loss around hair transplant surgery, recommending specific doses, monitoring practices, and timing of use for both male and female patients.
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August 2000 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study suggests that fibromodulin may regulate transforming growth factor-β activity during scar formation, influencing the transition from fetal scarless repair to adult scar-forming repair in rats.
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August 2011 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a valuable primary variable for classifying functional androgenization, especially in distinguishing ovarian-related groups, and supports the novel stratification system.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, O. forskahlii seed oil was found to promote hair growth in rats and exhibit anti-aging effects on human skin cells by enhancing fibroblast proliferation and inhibiting inflammation and enzyme activity, indicating potential for cosmetic use.
January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a painful skin condition after multiple heart procedures involving radiation.
February 2026 in “PubMed” This study found that among women with female pattern hair loss, low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair loss severity and quality of life scores despite 71.6% experiencing mild to moderate unwanted hair growth, which most patients did not consider a reason to discontinue treatment.
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that low-dose oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% solution both improved hair density in women with female-pattern hair loss, but oral minoxidil may offer advantages in reducing hair shedding.
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August 2013 in “한국응용생명화학회지” This study found that among eleven tested polymethoxyflavones, 5-hydroxy-7,4′-dimethoxyflavone was the strongest steroid 5α-reductase inhibitor and suggests potential use for benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment.
8 citations
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September 1975 in “Journal of Animal Science” This study found that moose hair can effectively monitor previous mineral states for most elements, except zinc, and mineral uptake differs between male and female moose.
May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study suggests that women with alopecia have decreased microcirculation oscillations, which may imply neuroinflammation as a factor in the disease's pathogenesis.
9 citations
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case study reports that a combination of PUVA therapy and oral methyl prednisolone initially improved symptoms of a woman's cutaneous T-cell lymphoma but required ongoing treatment due to recurrence.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that PD-MSCs overexpressing PRL-1 inhibited adipogenesis in orbital fibroblasts from Graves' ophthalmopathy patients by modulating key signaling pathways, suggesting a novel therapeutic approach for degenerative diseases.
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September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that c-Maf positive M2 macrophages may promote hypertrophic scar formation by enhancing the proliferation, migration, and extracellular matrix deposition of hypertrophic scar fibroblasts through increased TGF-β1 expression.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Most women continued using oral minoxidil for hair loss despite mild to moderate side effects.
February 2024 in “Skin research and technology” The researchers in this study identified molecular mechanisms involved in frontal fibrosis alopecia, highlighting immune response and fatty acid metabolism, and developed a four-gene diagnostic model showing high accuracy in distinguishing affected individuals from controls.
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August 2019 in “PubMed” This abstract reports that topical minoxidil is currently the only FDA-approved treatment for pattern hair loss in both men and women.
August 2026 in “Quality in Sport” This review discusses evidence that regular physical activity and tailored dietary interventions improve metabolic health in women with PMOS, advocating for personalized lifestyle management in their care, and reports no new clinical results.
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August 2025 in “Journal of Food Science” This review highlights that Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide exhibits various bioactivities, such as antioxidant and immune-modulating effects, and explores its potential applications in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
January 2026 in “Figshare” In this study, women with female pattern hair loss using low-dose oral minoxidil reported significant improvements in hair loss severity and quality of life, with most experiencing mild or moderate unwanted hair growth but continuing treatment regardless.
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October 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that a novel effervescent formulation significantly increased minoxidil sulphate accumulation in hair follicles and skin compared to a standard minoxidil solution.