22 citations
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March 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study developed a method using HPLC with UV-DAD and ESI-MS detection to identify prohibited substances like minoxidil and hormones in cosmetic products advertised online for hair loss and skin conditions.
21 citations
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January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study reported that Ell-Cranell® alpha 0.025% solution significantly increased hair counts and diameter in Korean women with female pattern hair loss over an 8-month period, showing both efficacy and safety.
20 citations
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August 1987 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This study suggests that Aldactone may be more effective than Diane in reducing hair growth, despite having minimal impact on hormone levels.
19 citations
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June 2002 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found significant differences in bcl-2 expression between areas of the scalp affected and unaffected by androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a uniform follicle population or synchronized follicular cycling in affected areas.
17 citations
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August 2014 in “American Journal of Physiology-gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology” This study found that finasteride significantly improved motor, EEG, and cellular changes in a rat model of thioacetamide-induced hepatic encephalopathy and prevented the development of hepatic coma.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study indicates that targeting the PTH/PTHrP receptor may potentially stimulate hair growth, particularly for chemotherapy-induced alopecia, as observed in hairless and cyclophosphamide-treated mice.
11 citations
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review covers various skin-related adverse drug reactions and lists common drugs associated with these reactions but presents no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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May 2002 in “The Journal of Urology” This study reports that long-term use of finasteride does not affect bone mineral density in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia over a four-year period.
8 citations
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January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” This article discusses the minimal research on hair growth physiology and highlights Dr. Masumi Inaba's contributions to understanding androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new experimental results.
7 citations
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June 2015 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” This retrospective study found that treatment with autologous plasma rich in growth factors increased hair density and improved hair follicle health in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with no reported adverse effects.
6 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” In this study, metformin improved BMI, menstrual regularity, and symptoms of hyperandrogenism in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, but did not enhance glycemic control.
3 citations
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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article addresses the mechanisms of androgenic alopecia and seeks to clarify misconceptions, but it reports no new empirical findings and calls for further controlled studies.
3 citations
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May 2014 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses the genetic and androgen-related factors in androgenetic alopecia, highlighting a specific polymorphism in the AR protein associated with male pattern hair loss, and reports no new clinical results.
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May 2011 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Acne is a common skin condition linked to diet, hormones, and genetics, and early treatment can prevent scarring.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reviews the multifaceted approach required for acne vulgaris treatment, emphasizing individualized combination therapies tailored to clinical severity and patient psychological profiles, but no new results are included.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study found that 23.8% of participants with pattern hair loss had occipital involvement, with higher rates in females (35.6%) compared to males with early-stage hair loss (12.1%), illustrating significant gender differences in hair loss progression.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.
January 1987 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This review discusses hormonal therapies for acne related to endocrine disorders and provides practical guidelines for managing hormonally influenced acne in clinical practice, but reports no new clinical results.
1415 citations
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October 2007 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article reviews the objectives and design of the Rotterdam Study and summarizes key findings across its focus on various diseases, without reporting new experimental results.
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January 2014 in “Cardiology Research and Practice” Managing metabolic syndrome needs both lifestyle changes and medical treatments.
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March 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” This review discusses the molecular role of the vitamin D receptor in regulating various biological actions such as bone mineralization and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the complexity of vitamin D's function in multiple tissues.
991 citations
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January 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” This paper reviews the diagnostic criteria, associated morbidities, and possible evolutionary advantages of polycystic ovary syndrome, but does not report any new findings.
989 citations
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August 2007 in “The Lancet” This article reviews the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and possible genetic and environmental influences of polycystic ovary syndrome but provides no new research findings.
506 citations
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January 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review details the expression and diverse functions of melatonin receptors in non-neural tissues and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing their potential as therapeutic targets across various physiological and pathological processes.
491 citations
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July 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome was 6.5% in a minimally biased sample of Caucasian women from Spain.
430 citations
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July 2002 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This hypothesis paper suggests that PCOS may result from genetically determined ovarian hypersecretion of androgens, influencing hormone regulation and insulin resistance, with obesity further affecting its severity; no new clinical results are reported.
378 citations
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November 2011 in “Human reproduction update” This review discusses the epidemiology, causes, diagnosis, and management of hirsutism in women, noting that effective treatment requires addressing the root cause as well as the hair growth.
373 citations
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September 2009 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” This review examines the best available evidence for diagnosing and managing PCOS but reports no new clinical results.