4 citations
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May 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the historical development and recent rejuvenation of implanter pens in hair restoration surgery and does not present new research findings.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” This review highlights the potential of microneedles as a low-cost, well-tolerated method for transdermal drug delivery in dermatology, though further research is needed to establish their clinical efficacy.
January 2022 in “International Microsurgery Journal” In this case report, the authors described how a 27-year-old male developed scarring and penile shortening after a previous lengthening procedure, which was successfully repaired using a pedicled superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap combined with a novel hybrid technique.
15 citations
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December 2015 in “Textile Research Journal” This study describes the development of polyamide 6 composite fibers with amber filler, finding them suitable for use in medical textiles such as compression garments due to their biocompatibility with skin cells.
April 2021 in “HIV & AIDS Review” This study reported that GA 0.1% spray led to only slight improvement in treating anogenital warts among HIV-positive patients over twelve weeks.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A man had both alopecia areata and lichen planus, which is uncommon.
9 citations
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights the therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosomes, noting their larger size compared to animal-derived exosomes and usefulness in targeted drug delivery and inter-kingdom communication. It summarizes existing research on their biogenesis, characterization, and engineering for drug delivery, indicating significant opportunities for biotechnological advancements.
9 citations
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March 2018 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This article introduces direct hair implantation, a modification of follicular unit extraction, using unique pens, but reports no clinical results.
March 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” In this study, the authors emphasize the importance of not ignoring the partial presence of comma or harpin hairs and black spots when identifying early lesions of tinea capitis, which may initially be overlooked due to their small size.
65 citations
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March 1999 in “Urology” This study found that finasteride significantly reduced symptom severity scores in patients with inflammatory chronic pelvic pain syndrome, though its effect on pain was not significant.
38 citations
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October 2014 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” This review discusses the clinical and molecular history of 5-alpha reductase deficiency, highlighting its role in male sexual differentiation and potential therapeutic applications, but reports no new research outcomes.
17 citations
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March 2006 in “BJU international” Using buccal mucosa for hypospadias repair in children is effective and reduces complications.
15 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Andrology” This study found that an alcoholic extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra significantly reduced prostate weight and serum testosterone in castrated rats given testosterone, indicating potential antiandrogenic properties.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Online journal of biological sciences” This article reviews the congenital disorder aphallia, describing its rarity, clinical characteristics, and the normal hormonal and chromosomal profiles of affected individuals, but does not report new research findings.
September 2020 in “Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing” This case report describes a 10-year-old twin boy with proximal hypospadias and undescended testis, highlighting the diagnostic and treatment evaluations for associated sex development disorders.
September 2008 in “UK vet. Companion animal” This article updates on the medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia in companion animals and reports no new clinical findings; the authors discuss existing treatments.
43 citations
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July 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that dexamethasone-loaded Eudragit® L 100 nanoparticles displayed controlled drug release depending on pH levels, with minimal toxicity to human fibroblasts.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” This study investigated a nanostructured system using PS-b-PAA diblock copolymer for incorporating the hydrophobic photosensitizer ClAlPc, finding it effective in causing cellular damage in Caco-2 cells under light while demonstrating no cytotoxicity without light, suggesting its potential use in photodynamic therapy.
15 citations
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May 2023 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study highlights ongoing limitations in the administration and reporting of FACE-Q Aesthetic scale data, recommending that future research follow the User's Guide for proper administration and scoring, justify the study's time frame, and provide sample size calculations for key outcomes.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral propranolol successfully treated a baby's skin growth and ulceration linked to PELVIS syndrome.
237 citations
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December 2001 in “Urology” This review discusses the role of 5α-reductase in prostate development and BPH, and reports no new clinical results; ongoing trials are exploring dual isozyme inhibitors for improved treatment efficacy.
131 citations
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March 2004 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that modulating BMP activity in transgenic mice affects the development and characteristics of several ectodermal organs, such as skin, hair, and claws, highlighting a stage-dependent influence on organogenesis.
68 citations
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February 2019 in “Urology” Hormonal treatment in transgender women reduces semen quality, but stopping treatment may improve it.
42 citations
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May 2003 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that newly synthesized steroidal trienones demonstrated stronger 5α-reductase inhibitory activity compared to dienones in various biological models, suggesting potential for developing enhanced antiandrogenic drugs.
13 citations
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January 2019 in “Endocrine journal” This study found that transdermal DHT treatment increased penile length in boys with 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency, but post-pubertal growth was limited and carried potential prostate complications.
11 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review identifies evidence of sexual adverse effects, particularly linked to finasteride, in men using systemic dermatologic medications but reports no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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January 2019 in “Sexual Medicine” This study found that among MtF transgender individuals, those with early-onset gender dysphoria exhibited differences in age at surgery, sexual orientation, and sexual activity compared to those with later-onset dysphoria.
7 citations
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses various pathologies involving sebaceous glands, primarily and secondarily, but reports no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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January 1994 in “Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry” This review discusses hormonal manipulation for conditions like prostatic disorders and skin issues and highlights promising treatments like casodex and finasteride, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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May 2019 in “PubMed” This study on rats found that finasteride and dutasteride increased collagen density in penile tissues and caused changes in prostate cells, but did not significantly alter erectile pressures compared to controls.