October 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” In this report, the author shares experiences from a six-month curricular internship, highlighting activities such as arterial pressure monitoring in a community pharmacy and addressing off-label rituximab use at a hospital, alongside discussions of hair loss treatments and nutritional supplementation for dysphagia in the elderly.
24 citations
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July 2012 in “Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and treatment options for adolescent polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting ongoing debates and the need for further research, without presenting new clinical results.
24 citations
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May 1985 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” In this case study, the authors identified a circulating low molecular weight inhibitor that may contribute to insulin resistance in a woman with acanthosis nigricans and polycystic ovary syndrome.
36 citations
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January 2000 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This case study reports on a mother and daughter with ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia, noting consistent keratotic eruptions during the mother's pregnancies that improved postpartum.
February 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” This letter reports the first known Japanese case of autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis with compound heterozygous mutations in the LIPH gene.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” This pilot study found that an 8-week treatment with a hyaluronic acid and hydrogen peroxide gel improved folliculitis symptoms and patient satisfaction, supporting its potential use in dermatologic practice and future trials.
44 citations
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July 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes a rare instance of Olmsted syndrome with hypotrichosis in a 5-year-old boy, noting mild improvement in symptoms following treatment with oral acitretin and other interventions.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C” This study found that Ishige sinicola extract stimulated osteoblast differentiation and bone formation in MC3T3-E1 cells, suggesting potential use for osteoporosis prevention and treatment.
This study found that abnormal carbohydrate metabolism linked to increased serum fasting insulin levels is associated with 20% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome, and these women exhibit more symptoms compared to those with normal insulin levels.
2 citations
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May 2018 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This case report describes a 41-year-old woman with lower abdominal pain who was found to have an ovarian cavernous hemangioma, highlighting the importance of correct diagnosis to prevent unnecessary radical surgery.
This study presents the G4 transgenic mouse model, which suggests a direct link between polycystic ovary syndrome and the Gm10800 gene, offering a valuable tool for understanding the disease and testing treatments.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Medicina Clínica (english Edition)” This paper reviews the complexities of diagnosing and managing polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the importance of individualized treatment to address symptoms due to hyperandrogenism, ovarian dysfunction, and metabolic issues, but reports no new results.
257 citations
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July 2018 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” This review discusses the various phenotypes and diagnostic challenges of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting its complex pathophysiology and associated health risks, and reports no new clinical results.
April 2021 in “Interciencia médica” This article reviews the complex nature and diagnostic criteria of polycystic ovary syndrome, and discusses its treatment options without reporting any new clinical results.
This paper addresses diagnostic criteria and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing lifestyle changes and combination oral contraceptives as primary management strategies, but it reports no new clinical results.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This clinical case report identifies xanthomatous hypophysitis in a male patient, highlighting the mismatch between clinical symptoms and MRI findings, which led to a pituitary biopsy and accurate diagnosis instead of unnecessary surgery.
June 2007 in “Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology” This case report on a 17-year-old with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome found that while steroid treatments improved vision during uveitis episodes, recurring ocular issues led to significant long-term visual impairment.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, hydrosurgery for axillary osmidrosis was found to be efficient with fewer postoperative complications compared to the traditional two-incision method, showing lower rates of necrosis and scar formation, and achieving high patient satisfaction over a 24-36 month follow-up.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Bioengineering” This review explores the potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma for anti-aging and tissue regeneration, especially in orthopedic applications like osteoarthritis, but it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers identified loss of function variants in the HR gene as likely causes of the distinct roaning hair coat seen in lykoi cats.
In this case report, topical application of fluocinolone acetonide acetate ointment increased hair length and thickness in three family members with congenital hypotrichosis.
October 2024 in “South Eastern European Journal of Public Health” This study on women aged 18–40 with polycystic ovary syndrome reported that a three-month treatment involving dietary changes, oral contraceptives, fertility drugs, and supplements significantly improved ovulation, menstrual regularity, BMI, and reduced hirsutism, acne, and certain immune factors compared to pre-treatment and control groups.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that HIF-P4H-2 function in FoxD1-lineage cells is crucial for normal hair follicle development and homeostasis in mice, implicating disrupted HIF, TGF-β, and Notch signaling pathways in associated defects.
25 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that using an oral contraceptive with bicalutamide significantly reduced hirsutism in women with PCOS compared to an oral contraceptive alone, although it increased total cholesterol and LDL levels.
1 citations
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January 2001 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” This review discusses the management of polycystic ovary syndrome in women and reports no new clinical results.
June 2020 in “Italian journal of gynaecology & obstetrics” This review discusses the complexities of diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens, focusing on its association with obesity and insulin resistance, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research” This study found that female pattern hair loss was present in 12.5% of PCOS patients examined, with most cases in younger women, highlighting early detection and management importance.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome, its symptomatology, and the progress in developing treatment strategies, emphasizing that while a cure remains elusive, advances in understanding the disease's molecular mechanisms show promise for future approaches.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Applied Sciences” This study reviewed existing evidence on using PRP to manage ankle osteoarthritis, reporting significant short-term improvements in pain and function in patients with stage II-III OA, but concluded there is insufficient high-quality evidence to establish its overall effectiveness and safety.