17 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in patients with Tourette syndrome.
11 citations
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September 2013 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” This review outlines various techniques to improve facial scars following trauma but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research to address psychosocial impacts.
11 citations
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August 2012 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” This study found that among patients with eyelash alopecia areata, 40% experienced complete regrowth of lashes, with a mean time to regrowth of 28 months.
11 citations
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February 2011 in “Current Zoology” The researchers reported that alopecia is common in Japanese macaques, particularly adult females, and varies seasonally and between different populations, with a new scoring system proposed for monitoring.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that keratin film from human hair samples responded to damage from UV, bleaching, perming, and thermal treatments, making it a useful model for evaluating hair damage in product development.
10 citations
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” THAP1 gene changes do not affect DYT1 dystonia; finasteride may help reduce tics and OCD in Tourette syndrome.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the development of surgical hair restoration techniques and highlights the potential of hair follicle cell cloning to address current limitations.
7 citations
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
5 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in Tourette syndrome patients.
5 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride may help reduce tic severity in male Tourette syndrome patients.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in urology” This paper presents a case of penile tourniquet syndrome in an 8-year-old boy caused by his mother's hair coil, highlighting its rarity beyond infancy.
4 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A woman's unique dementia was misdiagnosed, a genetic mutation increases Parkinson's risk with age, and finasteride may help with Tourette syndrome.
3 citations
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April 2015 in “American journal of biomedical sciences” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms of androgen action in human hair follicles and reports no new findings; the authors emphasize the need for further research to improve treatments for hair disorders.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that scalp thickness and hair follicle depth were reduced in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, and MRI signal intensity was higher compared to those without the condition.
This chapter reviews the prevalence, pathogenesis, and management of hair and scalp disorders but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the basic principles of hair pathology and findings in common types of alopecia but reports no new research results.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article discusses the Sacred Heart version of the bilobed flap for scalp reconstruction to close small defects without skin grafts and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “The journal of advances in parasitology” This case study in a German Shepherd with mixed ectoparasite and bacterial infections demonstrates that a combined therapeutic approach significantly improved the animal's skin condition and led to recovery.
1 citations
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January 2011 This study discusses the physiopathogeny, clinical manifestations, and treatment objectives of androgenetic alopecia without reporting new clinical findings.
1 citations
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May 2009 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” This article reviews environmental factors contributing to androgenic alopecia and emphasizes the importance of giving patients advice to manage hair loss; it reports no new clinical findings.
May 2026 in “İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi” In this study, researchers successfully developed a 3D printed alginate-gelatin composite hydrogel scaffold characterized by high porosity and potential applications in drug delivery and screening, particularly for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
August 2025 in “SSP Modern Pharmacy and Medicine” This analytical review of alopecia treatments in the US found that drugs like minoxidil and finasteride are most affordable and effective, while newer JAK inhibitors show significant clinical results but are cost-prohibitive; the study stresses individualizing treatment based on financial capability and alopecia type.
June 2025 in “Medical academic journal” The study found that hybrid nanoparticles incorporating exosomes with cationic liposomes 2X3-DOPE significantly improved the delivery of both messenger RNA and small interfering RNA to rat cardiac mesenchymal stem cells in vitro, achieving up to 100% transfection efficiency for small interfering RNA.
April 2025 in “INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT” This study highlights how examining hair histology under a microscope helps forensic analysts identify animal species by distinguishing specific microscopic features, which supports accurate reference database creation and aids crime scene investigations.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry” This case study in a veterinary setting reported the successful recovery of a camel diagnosed with Sarcoptes scabiei infection, following treatment with ivermectin and multivitamins over a five-week period.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study reviews the potential of electrospun nanofiber mats as innovative drug delivery systems for wound healing, emphasizing their ability to enhance drug release, improve cell adhesion, and promote tissue regeneration by incorporating antibiotics, growth hormones, or stem cells.
December 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This source reviews the application of various natural substances, particularly plant extracts from the Ayurvedic system, in promoting hair growth, addressing common issues like pigmentation, dandruff, and hair loss.
December 2023 in “Indian Journal of Canine Practice” In this case report, a 3-year-old beagle with recurrent skin lesions and alopecia due to a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection showed significant improvement within 10 days and complete resolution after a 28-day treatment with oral linezolid, alongside fungal infection management.
May 2023 in “The journal of sexual medicine” In this study, bilateral oophorectomy was reported as an effective treatment for normalizing androgen levels and resolving hypersexuality and related symptoms in a post-menopausal woman with ovarian hyperthecosis, suggesting its importance in addressing excess androgen production in such cases.
January 2023 in “Trakia Journal of Sciences” In this study, goats infested with lice exhibited specific hematological and biochemical changes, including anemia and hypoferremia in those with sucking lice and leukocytosis in those with biting lice, which normalized following eprinomectin treatment.