September 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that finasteride reduced opioid self-administration in zebrafish and rats without affecting pain relief, suggesting steroidogenic pathways may offer new treatment avenues for opioid use disorder.
May 2008 in “10th European Congress of Endocrinology” This study discovered that TTR is expressed in the human placenta as early as 6 weeks gestation, with increased levels in the first trimester potentially facilitating thyroid hormone delivery to the fetus.
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November 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study found that local injections of fetal tissue mesenchymal stromal cells in mice significantly improved healing and hair follicle density after high-dose radiation-induced skin damage.
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January 1991 in “European Urology” This study found that the 5α-steroid metabolite profile in men with inherited 5α-reductase deficiency is similar to those taking the drug finasteride, suggesting the gene affects multiple steroid substrates.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PDRN may help with female hair loss, but more research is needed.
May 2021 in “Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology” This study reports that teflonpledget-reinforced suturing of coronary fistula, combined with coronary artery bypass grafting, improved symptoms in patients with LAD-to-MPA fistula and triple vessel disease, though larger studies are needed for confirmation.
March 2025 in “FEBS Journal” This study found that Epiprofin acts as a negative regulator of parathyroid hormone transcription, with potential implications for controlling PTH production in hyperparathyroidism.
November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This piece presents no new research findings; it briefly mentions opinions on Female Pattern Hair Loss and the importance of increasing awareness.
December 2019 in “RIUnB Institutional Repository (University of Brasília)” This study developed two types of polymeric nanoparticles containing clindamycin phosphate for potential topical acne treatment and found that the NP-AH-CDM-4 formulation preferentially penetrated hair follicles even with sebaceous obstruction, suggesting its promise for more effective acne therapy without causing skin irritation.
October 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” 96 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review covers the history, incidence, and treatment options for pseudofolliculitis barbae and presents new data, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” This case study describes a 14-year-old girl with pili annulati who had fragile hair, which may be due to cavities within the hair shafts as seen in electron microscopic examinations.
June 2026 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review describes the technique of follicular unit extraction with long hair, which allows for hair transplantation in androgenetic alopecia patients without shaving the donor area, and outlines its benefits, drawbacks, and primary use cases.
July 2026 in “JAAD reviews.” Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's quality of life, with limited treatment options and a need for more research.
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August 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review discusses the non-follicular skin manifestations of frontal fibrosing alopecia and how they affect diagnosis and treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Low androgen levels can still cause female pattern hair loss.
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December 2017 in “PubMed” In this case report, a 58-year-old man's 30-year undiagnosed pruritic rash in the pubic area was successfully treated with topical ketoconazole after being identified as white piedra using a Wood lamp.
January 2021 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study reports encouraging results in treating androgenetic alopecia by combining injectable PRF and PDO thread insertion on the scalp.
This study developed a new analytical method to identify a wide range of endocrine disrupting compounds in full-term amniotic fluid, revealing diverse substances with potential endocrine activity.
November 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article summarizes Dr. Alan Jacobs's presentation at the 2016 ISHRS World Congress but reports no new research findings.
July 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This promotional text about hair replacement options near Lauderdale Lakes argues against hair plugs, implants, laser transplants, and robotic surgery but provides no clinical research findings.
December 2020 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” The document's conclusion cannot be summarized because the content is not accessible or understandable.
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January 2018 in “Science of the total environment” This study found elevated levels of dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls in the fur of juvenile Australian fur seals with alopecia, suggesting a possible link to the syndrome and underscoring fur's utility for monitoring exposure.
January 2026 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” In this study, researchers developed a novel composite fiber by incorporating minoxidil sulfate-loaded ZIF-8 nanoparticles into a polyvinyl alcohol matrix, achieving sustained drug release for up to 220 hours, strong mechanical properties, and the capability for cosmetic applications like wigs.
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May 2016 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, applying FGF-2-containing dalteparin/protamine nanoparticles to the scalp was associated with a significant increase in hair diameter over six months among participants with thin hair.
This study found that adding Platelet-Rich Plasma to Nanofat treatment for female pattern hair loss significantly increased terminal hair count and thickness after 6 months.
February 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that nonshaven follicular unit extraction is an effective method for pubic hair restoration in women with pubic atrichosis or hypotrichosis, based on high satisfaction scores from both patients and the surgeon.
January 2025 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Early diagnosis and treatment can help manage fibrosing alopecia in older women.
November 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” This study found that both follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and follicular unit extraction (FUE) are safe and effective for female pattern hair loss, with FUE offering broader indications and higher patient satisfaction.
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April 2008 in “Progrès en Urologie”