133 citations
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February 2017 in “PLoS Genetics” In this study, researchers used genetic data from over 52,000 men to identify over 250 genetic loci associated with severe hair loss and developed a predictive algorithm for determining hair loss risk.
23 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses the classification and diagnosis of primary cicatricial alopecias and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the need for effective treatments owing to limited evidence of current therapies' efficacy.
16 citations
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February 2019 in “Pediatric Blood & Cancer” In this study, 96% of children with CNS tumors receiving MAPK and mTOR inhibitors experienced common, treatable skin reactions, occasionally requiring therapy adjustments.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that adding cyclophosphamide to glucocorticoid treatment for pemphigus patients led to earlier remission, with 89.5% achieving remission within 4 months compared to 73.9% with glucocorticoids alone, suggesting significant steroid-sparing effects and improved clinical outcomes.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
75 citations
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June 1999 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This review discusses the clinical features and therapeutic goals for teenagers with PCOS, emphasizing the need for further research into its causes and potential long-term health risks, but reports no new clinical results.
49 citations
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March 2018 in “Toxicological sciences” In this study, male rats exposed in utero to low-dose chemical mixtures had permanent reproductive tract alterations, suggesting additive effects even at doses below individual adverse levels.
31 citations
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews anthralin's pharmacology, mode of action, and its use for psoriasis and other dermatoses, but reports no new clinical results.
26 citations
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December 2016 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” This review discusses the paracrine properties of cardiac stem cells and pericytes in regenerative medicine for ischaemic diseases and reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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March 2010 in “Gynecological endocrinology” This article provides an overview of treatment options for hirsutism, summarizing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” In this study, a new IPL device effectively reduced hair regrowth with high patient satisfaction, particularly in individuals with coarse dark hair and darker skin, despite repeated sessions needed for lighter hair and skin.
In this study, low-dose oral minoxidil was found to have a favorable safety profile for treating alopecia, with mostly mild side effects, in both general and hypertensive populations.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
April 2015 in “Andrology” This special issue contains abstracts from the ASA 40th Annual Meeting, providing an overview of various studies without reporting new primary results.
15 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This source summarizes discussions by an advisory board of twelve experts on hair loss, focusing on heredity, aging, and environmental impacts, and emphasizing strategies that may slow alopecia.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” In this study, the researchers developed and optimized a curcumin nanocrystal gel to enhance skin permeability, reporting improved dissolution properties and antiproliferative effects on cell lines, suggesting it as a promising topical delivery system.
441 citations
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” This article reviews the potential clinical use of anabolic steroids in treating muscle loss from chronic diseases and aging and highlights both the benefits and risks of these substances in sports.
137 citations
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January 2000 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This review outlines the factors affecting skin greasiness and sebum production, highlighting measurement challenges but reports no new clinical findings; further research may guide sebosuppressive treatments for acne.
88 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Scientists made the first metal-based compounds from a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug, which showed potential in fighting both hormone-dependent and independent prostate cancer cells.
86 citations
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May 2013 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology” This article reviews the care of transgender patients, encompassing diagnosis, treatment options, and challenges in health care access, but does not present new research findings; the authors emphasize the critical role of providers in addressing transgender health needs.
64 citations
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July 2016 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The p53 protein has complex, sometimes contradictory functions, including tumor suppression and promoting cell survival.
47 citations
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April 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that dutasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers coated with a stearic acid-chitosan oligomer are stable, less cytotoxic, and suitable for topical delivery to promote hair growth.
43 citations
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November 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses various hair and nail abnormalities linked to paraneoplastic conditions and cancer treatments, emphasizing their potential role in diagnosing and managing internal malignancies and reports no new clinical findings.
30 citations
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April 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This guideline provides recommendations for prescribing systemic testosterone to women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, emphasizing safe dosing, monitoring, and the need for informed consent despite regulatory challenges.
12 citations
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January 2007 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This review discusses the classification and regulation challenges of anti-ageing cosmetics in Europe and reports no new findings; it calls for increased transparency to help consumers make informed choices.
1 citations
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April 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This study found that the once-daily gel combining calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate was more effective and faster in treating scalp psoriasis compared to individual treatments, with a similar safety profile.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Marine Science” This study found that Codium sp. cultivated in IMTA systems can be a sustainable source of bioactive ingredients for skin care products, with various fractions providing photoprotective, wound-healing, and antimicrobial benefits in vitro.
In this study, researchers found that the health state utility of moderate facial angiofibroma in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex patients is significantly lower compared to almost-clear facial angiofibroma, indicating that treatment for the condition can substantially improve quality of life.
This study found that sericin dressing containing collagen hydrolysate significantly reduced wound healing time and improved scar quality compared to commercial dressing in split-thickness skin graft donor sites.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the increasing reports of rare cutaneous side effects from topical imiquimod, aiming to inform physicians and dermatologists about its potential adverse effects as its use expands.