51 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the regulatory roles of type 2 alarmin cytokines in skin immunity, focusing on their implications in host defense, chronic inflammation, and cancer, but reports no new clinical results.
38 citations
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May 2010 in “American Journal Of Pathology” In this study, prolonged systemic administration of 17β-estradiol in castrated male mice delayed wound healing by inhibiting re-epithelialization and reducing collagen accumulation, with estrogen receptor-α likely mediating this effect.
36 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study highlights the importance of understanding the roles of hyperandrogenemia and insulin resistance in the development and progression of PCOS, emphasizing further research to clarify their mutual influence.
28 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses the role of the long form of thymic stromal lymphopoietin in cutaneous immune-mediated diseases and reports no new results.
28 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 27-year-old woman with lupus erythematosus whose biopsy findings indicated that lupus panniculitis can mimic alopecia areata, leading to temporary hair loss.
25 citations
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May 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” In this study, intradermal injections of autologous platelet-rich fibrin matrix significantly increased hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia at 2 and 3 months after initial treatment.
21 citations
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” In this study, ultradeformable liposomes containing Tween 20 or terpenes increased phospholipid bilayer fluidity and enhanced skin penetration of sodium fluorescein, with terpenes improving hair follicle penetration.
20 citations
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August 2022 in “Archives of Medical Science” This publication discusses the 2021 ESC Guidelines for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in clinical practice and reports no new results.
20 citations
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December 2013 in “PubMed” This study found that quercetin increased melanin production in hair follicle tissues from C3H/HeN Jel mice, correlating with higher levels of tyrosinase protein and TRP-2 protein expression.
17 citations
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January 2020 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” This article discusses the potential health risks associated with long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride for prostate and hair loss treatments, suggesting risks may include non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic issues.
14 citations
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June 2020 in “BMC genomics” This study observed that the growth cycle of cashmere in Inner Mongolian cashmere goats consists of three phases, with genes KAP3–1, KRTAP 8–1, and KRTAP 24–1 closely correlating with this cycle.
8 citations
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August 2020 in “PLOS Computational Biology” This study presents a computational approach, CATNIP, which repurposes drugs using only their biological and chemical information, predicting new uses like adrenergic uptake inhibitors for Parkinson's and vandetanib for Type 2 Diabetes.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “BMC Medical Genetics” In this study, researchers identified a novel STS gene (c.287G > A; p.W96*) mutation in Pakistani individuals with X-linked ichthyosis, expanding the understanding of its genetic causes and aiding in genetic counseling.
6 citations
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October 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that AKR1C3 expression may influence PGD2-related pathways in skin squamous cell carcinoma and potentially be involved in androgenetic alopecia, although further investigation is needed to clarify its role.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Exploration of targeted anti-tumor therapy” This review describes oncotherapy-induced alopecia in patients receiving hormone therapy for hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer and concludes that topical hormones should not be used due to oncogenic potential.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Cureus” This case report examines the long-term impact of extensive anabolic-androgenic steroid use on metabolic and cardiovascular health, highlighting adverse effects to guide primary care for this patient group.
2 citations
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December 2011 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” 2011 dermatological research found new skin aging markers, hair loss causes, skin defense mechanisms, and potential for new treatments.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Genes” This study highlights the genetic complexities in alopecia areata, emphasizing the role of microRNAs and their association with other immune-related diseases, which could inform targeted treatment strategies.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Endokrynologia Polska” This review discusses lifestyle interventions to manage weight and reduce metabolic consequences in women with PCOS but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for more randomized studies.
February 2026 in “Inflammopharmacology” This study found that a 25% Pistacia atlantica leaf extract ointment significantly enhanced wound healing in rats, performing comparably to phenytoin in terms of epithelialization, angiogenesis, and collagen deposition, with reduced inflammation, suggesting it may be a safe and effective alternative for wound management.
December 2025 in “Journal of 108 - Clinical Medicine and Phamarcy” This study found differential expression of growth factors and cytokines in umbilical cord blood-derived platelet-rich plasma, with the highest concentrations observed in the B blood type, but also noted weak correlations with ABO blood groups, suggesting other influencing factors.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this study, PA-011, a traditional Chinese medicine extract, was shown to improve hair growth in alopecia areata model mice by reducing skin inflammation and altering skin microbiota, indicating its potential therapeutic role for this condition.
September 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” This study found mixed evidence linking traction hairstyles, previous pregnancies, chemical hair relaxers, and several comorbidities to an increased risk of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in Black women.
September 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found a significant negative correlation between serum SHBG levels and androgenetic alopecia severity in women, but not in men, while no significant correlation was observed for testosterone, estradiol, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and vitamin D levels with hair loss severity across genders.
August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, the Hamilton-Norwood subtype of female pattern hair loss was associated with early onset and polycystic ovary syndrome, while the Ludwig pattern was more common overall.
December 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This paper discusses forensic DNA phenotyping, emphasizing its ability to infer visible traits from biological samples without reference samples, but notes ethical and legal concerns related to its use.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report describes a 28-year-old male patient with alopecia areata who received Natrium Muriaticum as an individualized homeopathic treatment for hair loss in his beard area, but it provides no broader clinical findings.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This study investigated the effects of cedrol on colorectal cancer and found that it inhibited cell proliferation and induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in cell models, while in vivo, it suppressed cancer progression and improved survival at a well-tolerated dose.
September 2021 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found no significant difference in serum ferritin, zinc, and 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels between women with chronic telogen effluvium and healthy controls, although suboptimal levels were common in both groups.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Combination therapies might work better for some vitiligo patients, but results vary.