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April 1978 in “Genetics Research” This study found that asebic mice exhibit abnormal sebaceous gland differentiation and insufficient sebum production due to defective regulation of cell processes, despite possessing normally developing sebaceous glands initially.
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November 2002 in “Cardiology in Review” This review discusses various adverse skin reactions linked to cardiovascular medications and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for vigilance when prescribing these drugs.
11 citations
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July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS” This review discusses the role of oestrogens in stimulating linear bone growth and pubertal changes in both boys and girls, highlighting their influence on the growth hormone-insulin-like growth factor axis; it reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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September 2010 in “Animal” This study found that selecting Angus cattle for early puberty reduced their prolactin levels, which may indicate a response to changing day length.
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May 1990 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This study found that diagnosing non-classical 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency solely based on elevated serum or urinary 5-ene-steroids may not be reliable.
2 citations
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January 1980 in “Acupuncture & electro-therapeutics research” The authors suggest that male-pattern hair loss may be linked to neuropathy caused by tension on scalp nerves, potentially worsened by testosterone, and propose electrical stimulation as a temporary treatment.
June 2025 in “Mağallaẗ ʻulūm al-rāfidayn” In this study with diabetic rats, the researchers found that combining Amoxicillin/Clavulanate with metformin may enhance the glucose-lowering effects of metformin, without affecting cholesterol, triglycerides, or certain electrolytes.
February 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome had significantly higher serum lactate dehydrogenase levels and lower levels of cortisol, dopamine, zinc, and vitamin D3 compared to healthy controls.
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August 1995 in “Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery” Using a CO₂ laser for hair transplants improves the surgery and may become important in future hair restoration.
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November 2011 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” This review discusses the applications of low level laser therapy (LLLT) in wound healing, pain reduction, and treating various conditions, but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for randomized controlled trials for serious diseases.
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.
254 citations
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September 2014 in “Menopause” The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
137 citations
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March 2006 in “Cns Drug Reviews” This review explores finasteride's effects on neuroactive steroid levels and their potential influence on disorders like depression and alcohol withdrawal but reports no new clinical findings.
124 citations
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June 2002 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This article reviews polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents, highlighting its endocrine and metabolic features, and reports no new clinical findings; the etiology may involve early-life abnormalities in androgen production.
120 citations
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November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” This article explores the dynamic and energy-efficient nature of telogen hair follicles, challenging the notion of dormancy, and highlights their potential in advancing treatments for hair growth disorders.
113 citations
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March 2018 in “Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society” This review examines the adaptive value and mechanisms of seasonal coat colour moulting in birds and mammals, highlighting the challenge of camouflage mismatch and the necessity for evolutionary adaptation under climate change.
88 citations
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June 2016 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses developments in oral contraceptives, highlighting improved individualization, reduced side effects, and enhanced suitability for various women's health needs, but it reports no new clinical results.
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June 2017 in “IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR)” This review highlights the chemical components and various potential health effects of Daucus carota but reports no new experimental results.
54 citations
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December 2007 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review discusses the potential of targeting glucocorticoid action as a treatment strategy for obesity and type-2 diabetes, highlighting promising animal study results but reports no new clinical findings.
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February 2019 in “International immunology” This review examines the role of regulatory T cells in skin immune disorders, highlighting their unique functions in conditions like scleroderma, alopecia areata, and psoriasis, without reporting new clinical results.
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January 1981 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” In this study, 13-cis-5S*,8S*-epidioxy-5,8-dihydroretinoic acid was found to be significantly more cytotoxic to cancer cell lines than other retinoic acid analogs evaluated.
29 citations
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October 1988 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This review discusses the use of antiandrogens for various conditions like prostate cancer and highlights their potential benefits in remission rates and symptom improvement, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews various types of scarring alopecia, detailing their inflammatory characteristics, but presents no new clinical findings.
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January 1984 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” This review discusses androgen manipulation strategies for conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatic carcinoma but reports no new clinical results.
26 citations
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August 2014 in “Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers” This study suggests that the TNF-α system may contribute to hyperandrogenism, obesity, and insulin resistance in polycystic ovarian syndrome, independent of the C850T polymorphism.
26 citations
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November 1993 in “Progress in Neuro-psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry” This study reported that prenatal exposure to dihydrotestosterone altered long-term androgen metabolism in juvenile male rats, suggesting different regulatory mechanisms for 5a-reductase in hypothalamic versus pituitary tissues.
25 citations
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January 1983 in “Analyst” Method measures minoxidil in tablets accurately and easily.
24 citations
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January 2008 in “KARGER eBooks” This review discusses recent advances in understanding the pathogenesis of autoimmune alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results; it highlights potential for developing more effective treatments.
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March 1988 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study found that minoxidil inhibited prostacyclin production in various endothelial and smooth muscle cells in culture without affecting the synthesis of other cyclooxygenase products.
18 citations
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May 2014 in “Menopause” This study found that a 5-mg daily dose of transdermal testosterone cream in postmenopausal women restored testosterone levels to those typical of premenopausal women.