March 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review found that different monosaccharide compositions in polysaccharides from 72 medicinal plants are linked to varying biological activities, with glucans, galactans, mannans, fructans, and pectins showing significant roles in immunomodulation, antioxidant effects, and other health benefits.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review reports that the monosaccharide composition of polysaccharides significantly impacts their bioactivity, highlighting various roles for glucans, galactans, mannans, fructans, and pectin in immune regulation, antioxidant effects, and other biological functions.
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Public Health” This study found that in Hidradenitis Suppurativa patients, the psychosocial subscale of Skindex-17 is most relevant for assessing quality of life across different severity levels, with irritation and pain becoming more pertinent as severity progresses.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, analysis of over 800 Iranian patients with epidermolysis bullosa identified 15 with pathogenic PLEC variants, highlighting a correlation between variant locations and phenotypic manifestations of plectinopathies.
January 2008 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” This study found that compound 2 from Polygonum multiflorum increased dermal papilla cell proliferation and vibrissa follicle hair-fiber length more effectively than minoxidil in vitro, suggesting potential for alopecia treatment.
January 2013 in “Scholarworks (University of Massachusetts Amherst)” This dissertation reveals that FERONIA, a cell wall-binding receptor kinase, plays a crucial role in regulating plant functions such as sugar signaling, pollen tube reception, and RAC/ROP-mediated auxin signaling.
10 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormonal factors may affect female hair loss, needing further research and treatment ideas.
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April 2002 in “Animal Science/Animal science” This study found that melatonin administration effectively shortened the fur maturation period and altered hair follicle cycling in chinchillas.
March 2020 in “StatPearls” This article describes the use, action, and considerations for 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenic alopecia but provides no new clinical results, emphasizing existing knowledge and guidelines for healthcare providers.
February 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review discusses Dr. Swinehart's "Color Atlas of Hair Restoration Surgery," highlighting its usefulness as a comprehensive guide for planning and executing hair restoration, but notes it does not cover all controversies in the field.
January 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This article reviews multiple books on topics including tissue augmentation and pigmentary system physiology, with no new clinical findings reported.
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June 2024 in “Animals” This study found that treating dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia using osaterone acetate reduced prostatic volume and increased diffusion times of an ultrasound contrast agent, suggesting effective treatment and potential for CEUS monitoring.
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January 2017 in “Ciência Rural” This case report highlights that equine multisystemic eosinophilic epitheliotropic disease should be considered in horses presenting with skin lesions and gastrointestinal symptoms, as illustrated by the progression in a 5-year-old horse despite treatment.
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November 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case study reported that a 13-year-old cat with paraneoplastic alopecia due to an intraabdominal apocrine adenocarcinoma exhibited ventrally distributed alopecia and shiny skin, with necropsy showing telogenisation and miniaturisation of the hair follicles.
September 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” This review highlights increased cases of alopecia frontal fibrosante among Black women, emphasizing the need for ethnically diverse research and culturally sensitive management practices, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2005 in “Dermatology” This compilation lists various dermatological conditions, treatments, and related topics without reporting any new research findings.
180 citations
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July 1973 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” In this study, minoxidil effectively reduced blood pressure to near normal levels in patients with malignant or accelerated hypertension resistant to conventional treatments, offering a potential alternative to nephrectomy.
90 citations
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November 1980 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This study observed that prolonged minoxidil treatment may improve renal function in some patients with refractory malignant hypertension, whereas the impact was mixed in patients with benign hypertension.
51 citations
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October 1980 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause unwanted hair growth and other side effects.
43 citations
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May 1978 in “JAMA” Minoxidil controls blood pressure but may cause kidney damage and needs diuretics to prevent swelling.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology” This article discusses the challenges in hypertension management, emphasizing the need to reconsider the use of minoxidil and address excess dietary sodium and arteriolar hypertrophy, but reports no new clinical results.
55 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery” This review discusses feline dermatophytosis and emphasizes the importance of early detection and appropriate treatment, but it reports no new clinical results.
September 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This source highlights the role of progestin in contraception, noting that while different types have varying progesteronic potential and effects, they share similar contraceptive mechanisms, allowing tailored use based on patient conditions.
98 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that while various treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia showed limited effectiveness, dutasteride most effectively stabilized the condition among patients at Duke University.
67 citations
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November 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses diagnostic approaches for women with diffuse, nonscarring hair loss and reports no new clinical results.
38 citations
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June 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” This review suggests that skin may largely protect itself from CYP-generated reactive metabolites due to higher conjugating enzyme activities, while highlighting limitations in modeling human skin metabolism experimentally.
37 citations
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May 2016 in “Deutsches Arzteblatt International” This review outlines various causes and manifestations of hair loss, highlighting that each type has distinct underlying mechanisms and requires specific treatment approaches, without reporting new clinical results.
32 citations
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July 2001 in “Endocrine Practice” This review discusses the therapeutic use of insulin-sensitizing agents in polycystic ovary syndrome, reporting improved ovulation, insulin sensitivity, and reduction of hyperandrogenism, but calls for larger studies to confirm these effects.
23 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” This review discusses the unique healthcare needs and disparities faced by transgender individuals, highlighting the importance of cultural competency and skills in providers, but reports no new clinical findings.
22 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the role of contraceptives in dermatology, particularly for acne treatment and managing patients on teratogens, but reports no new clinical results.