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August 2020 in “REMUS - Revista Estudiantil de Medicina de la Universidad de Sonora” This study found a positive association between erectile dysfunction and the functionality of the marital subsystem in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia treated with tamsulosin and finasteride.
December 2023 in “REMUS - Revista Estudiantil de Medicina de la Universidad de Sonora” This study highlights the critical role of dermatology in diagnosing a wide range of over 3,000 diseases, beyond cosmetic concerns, emphasizing its importance in identifying systemic diseases and addressing conditions with significant psycho-emotional and potentially life-threatening impacts.
July 2023 in “Journal of the Mexican chemical society” This study found that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis dried leaves extract displayed the strongest pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity among 37 tested plant extracts, showing potential as an anti-obesity agent with effects comparable to the pharmaceutical drug orlistat in reducing plasma triacylglycerol levels in rats.
September 2019 in “Revista Médica del Hospital General de México” This study concluded that the Mexican primary healthcare sector requires more comprehensive training on the physiological changes and common skin diseases prevalent among the elderly population.
January 2014 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that nutritional supplementation improved hair loss in women with telogen effluvium, showing a significant increase in anagen hairs and reduction in telogen hairs after three months.
Testosterone, 4-hydroxyandrostenedione, and finasteride affect blood clotting differently in stressed heart conditions.
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January 1981 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this study, trichoscopy highlights that hair diameter variability, vellus hairs, and the peripilar sign are key indicators for diagnosing androgenetic alopecia.
January 2019 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” This study utilized advanced imaging techniques to quantify hair damage and dye uptake dynamics, revealing that compound penetration in hair is influenced by molecule size and lipophilicity.
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August 2013 in “Hypertension” The authors concluded that diazoxide reduces undesirable side effects compared to minoxidil while increasing elastic fiber content and decreasing cell number in the aorta, suggesting potential suitability for treating vascular conditions with low arterial elastin and hypertension.
Certain combination therapies, like microneedling with minoxidil, are more effective for female-pattern hair loss than other treatments.
January 2013 in “Revista brasileira de medicina” This article discusses the clinical characteristics and treatment considerations for different types of alopecia, reporting no new research findings.
Finasteride may reduce heart damage in rats.
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December 2022 in “PÄDI Boletín Científico de Ciencias Básicas e Ingenierías del ICBI” This review provides an overview of composite scaffold materials for skin that mimic natural dermal tissue, and highlights their potential in treating chronic wounds like diabetic foot by promoting cellular growth.
June 2026 in “Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica” This case report describes an 85-year-old woman who developed localized telogen effluvium, a form of temporary hair loss, three months after Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma on her scalp, with complete hair regrowth achieved through minoxidil therapy within ten months.
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This review examines the role of steroidal inhibitors in treating prostatic diseases but presents no new clinical results.
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July 2010 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” This study found that low oxygen conditions and ECM degradation products increased the proliferation and migration of perivascular stem cells without altering their phenotype, suggesting potential roles in tissue repair.
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April 2014 in “Journal of proteomics” In this study, experimentally induced weight loss in merino sheep led to a decrease in wool fiber diameter and increased expression of certain high sulfur and glycine-tyrosine proteins, potentially impacting wool quality and industry preferences.
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December 2013 in “Endocrinology” This study established a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome due to a specific Crh mutation, which may help explore the effects of glucocorticoid excess and evaluate treatments for corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This narrative review discusses the promising role of photobiomodulation in dermatology, emphasizing its non-invasive nature and potential benefits, but acknowledges the need for further research to establish standard protocols.
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May 2021 in “Veterinary medicine and science” In this study, cosyntropin-induced cortisol spikes did not affect hair cortisol concentration in captive grizzly bears, contrasting with stress responses observed in free-ranging bears during capture.
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April 2022 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the potential of using triads of repositioned medicines targeting multiple pathogenic mechanisms to prevent or delay retina degeneration, but reports no new results.
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March 2024 in “Discover Applied Sciences” In this study, researchers found that a protein-enriched cream made from Spirulina platensis improved the physical structure of natural hair, as evidenced by more intact and smoother cuticles compared to a control cream without protein, suggesting its potential for hair care applications.
March 2025 in “Human Genetics and Genomics Advances” This study found that genetic predictions of male pattern baldness from European populations do not generalize well to African populations, highlighting significant differences in genetic architecture between them.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers discovered that the MafB gene, which is important for macrophage differentiation, shows high expression in the pancreas and is influenced by sex steroids, with varied expression patterns in hamster tissues and during reproductive phases.
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August 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that finasteride has selective effects on oxidative stress and acetylcholinesterase activity in different brain regions in rats with thioacetamide-induced hepatic encephalopathy.
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March 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found no increased frequency of the TNF2 allele in Mexican patients with adverse cutaneous drug reactions mediated by delayed hypersensitivity, suggesting its lower relevance compared to findings in Caucasian populations.
June 2026 in “International Science Journal” This study reviewed recent advances in regenerative technologies for aesthetic and reconstructive medicine and found that adipose-derived stem cells and platelet-rich plasma are well-established for tissue repair due to their safety and effectiveness, while emerging technologies like exosome-based therapies hold future potential.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that oral minoxidil was associated with short-term improvements in clinical severity for androgenetic alopecia, whereas oral dutasteride did not show significant early clinical changes in the six-month follow-up.
December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” This study used molecular docking to identify stiripentol as a potential new inhibitor of the SRD5A2 enzyme, which is targeted for treating androgen-related diseases; however, in vivo trials are needed to validate its efficacy.
This study found that depleting fibroblasts in the skin does not affect the proliferative capacity of epidermal stem cells at various ages, suggesting robust compensatory mechanisms maintain skin functionality despite these cellular changes.