December 2022 in “Türk biyokimya dergisi” The conclusions are: fecal short-chain fatty acids may help prevent cancer, fiber intake can reduce obesity, weight loss is hard for obese people, low BMI cancer patients are more prone to chemotherapy side effects, intermittent fasting benefits gut health, cherry laurel has health benefits in rats, certain gene variations can increase stress in hair loss patients, fecal acids can affect blood sugar levels, cold agglutinin can affect blood test results in autoimmune patients, and people with Crohn's disease have higher levels of a certain chemical in their blood.
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March 2017 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, adding δ34S isotope analysis to models modestly improved precision in estimating grizzly bears' salmon and terrestrial diets, but contributed little new information.
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April 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study observed that hair density and growth rates vary by location and age, and the presence of thin hairs predominates in younger women with mild patterned hair loss.
January 2022 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” This case study reports a 36-year-old man with KID syndrome caused by an N14Y GJB2 mutation, expanding the mutation spectrum of this condition in the Chinese population.
October 2005 in “Nature reviews. Molecular cell biology (Print)” This study suggests that the interaction between the hairless and wise proteins can help bald mice regrow fur, highlighting its essential role in hair-follicle regeneration.
January 2026 in “CyberLeninK (CyberLeninka)” In this study, researchers found that combining advanced physiotherapy and specialized dermacosmetics in patients with androgenetic alopecia significantly improved metabolic markers, increasing serum zinc, copper, folic acid, and vitamin D levels more than standard treatments.
January 2014 in “CyberLeninK (CyberLeninka)” This article reviews office treatments for common cosmetic issues, including management techniques for benign lesions and procedures for acne scarring and hair loss, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2007 in “Журнал Гродненского государственного медицинского университета” This study found that plasmapheresis treatment in children with total alopecia led to a decrease in lead levels and improved hair growth, which was not achieved with Spirulina platentis supplements.
June 2022 in “Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Natural Science Series” This review compiles the anatomical, histological, and physiological characteristics of various human body follicles, highlighting potential avenues for future research, but does not report new clinical results.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case study from Dr. Batra’s discusses how individualized homeopathic management guided by miasmatic understanding may offer long-term relief for a young male patient with alopecia areata and recurrent urticaria, suggesting an alternative to conventional treatments that often result in relapses and side effects.
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March 2024 in “Skin health and disease” This study found that vibration assisted analgesia reduced pain during intralesional corticosteroid therapy for hair loss, enabling treatment in a broader range of patients, including those with needle phobia.
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November 2012 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” The authors clarified data overlap and corrected a figure error, apologizing for any confusion.
December 2025 in “Biology Bulletin Reviews” This research review highlights how hair cortisol concentration can reflect the activation of the stress-response system in farm, domestic, and wild animals, noting it correlates with factors like species, sex, age, and environmental conditions, which may influence stress and adaptation.
May 2024 in “Cytotherapy” In this study, a 40-year-old man with hair loss showed complete hair regrowth and no relapse 24 weeks after receiving umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell and secretome injections, highlighting their potential for alopecia treatment, although further research involving larger populations is needed.
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May 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that small proline-rich proteins modify the biomechanical properties of cornified cell envelopes in rodent forestomachs, potentially affecting the tissue's ability to withstand mechanical stress.
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June 2016 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that two synthesized androst-4-ene-3-one derivatives, 6f and 6g, exhibited stronger anti-proliferative effects than common drugs on prostate cancer cell lines, with low toxicity to rat cells.
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January 2007 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study found that follicular unit transplantation effectively corrected postrhytidoplasty stigmas like visible scars or displaced hairlines, with high patient satisfaction and a low complication rate.
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July 2002 in “X-Ray Spectrometry” In this study, researchers found a correlation between x-ray patterns and the element composition of human hair, with certain metal roles in the hair matrix considered.
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” This article reviews the use of hair cortisol concentration as a biomarker to assess long-term stress in both animals and humans, but it reports no new experimental results.
June 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” In this study involving patients with Multiple Sclerosis, higher hair cortisol levels and being Black were linked to poorer cognitive performance, while increased perceived stress and depression were associated with greater fatigue, highlighting distinct associations between objective and subjective stress measures and MS-related outcomes.
February 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair cortisol concentration partly reflects HPA axis regulation but doesn't capture all its complexities.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This study found that intralesional injection of triamcinolone acetonide combined with latanoprost (a PGF2α analog) was more effective in treating localized alopecia areata, showing higher treatment response rates and greater reduction in severity scores compared to other treatments.
September 2024 in “Toxicology Letters” Cortisone and cortisol levels in pregnant women’s hair increase as labor approaches, indicating higher stress.
March 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health” This study in Kitui County, Kenya, identified histopathological lesions due to Cordylobia anthropophaga infestations in dogs, including parasitic granulomas and eosinophilic lymphadenitis, leading to severe health effects such as emaciation and potential death.
August 2015 in “Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/Arquivo brasileiro de medicina veterinária e zootecnia” This study found that maternal caffeine intake during gestation and lactation can lead to skin lesions like hypotrichosis and alopecia in both mother and offspring rats, irrespective of maternal cortisol levels.
September 1996 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” June 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this study, researchers found that trichoscopy helps detect early signs of female-pattern hair loss before it is visible, highlighting its importance for monitoring and managing the condition.
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June 1993 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study suggests that human trichohyalin may function as a flexible rod linking keratin intermediate filaments and as a scaffold protein in hair follicle and epidermis cell envelopes.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This study found no support for the idea that male-pattern baldness in female-to-male transsexuals indicates an increased risk of coronary heart disease through androgenic effects on classic risk factors.
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June 2014 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study found that hair cortisol levels increase and testosterone levels decrease with obesity, suggesting that measuring hormones in hair may be a valuable tool in obesity research and clinical practice.