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January 2018 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This study found that a herbal shampoo and solution were more effective than placebo in reducing hair loss and improving hair growth in participants with androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.
1 citations
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November 2017 in “EMJ Dermatology” This review discusses the relationship between stress and skin disorders, highlighting psychodermatoses and recommending mind-body techniques and collaborative care involving dermatology, psychiatry, and psychology, without reporting new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” This study observed that dermoscopy is a valuable tool for hair transplant surgeons to evaluate and improve the aesthetic outcomes and address technical errors in transplant procedures.
November 2025 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” This study found that combining fire needle therapy with DHT treatment over eight weeks improved lesion severity, scar symptoms, quality of life, and reduced serum inflammatory cytokine levels in patients with moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris compared to using DHT alone.
This review explores psychodermatology and platelet-rich plasma as complementary approaches for enhancing patient-centered care in dermatology, reporting no new results but highlighting their potential to improve outcomes and quality of life.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” In this review, researchers examined the concentration of cortisol in scalp hair of individuals with alopecia areata to explore its relationship with disease variables, as cortisol in hair can indicate chronic stress, which may impact alopecia areata pathogenesis.
January 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This article reviews stress and anxiety, noting that stress can be a normal response to life pressures but can also lead to health issues; it emphasizes that, in addition to modern management, mindfulness meditation may reduce stress and improve well-being.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance” This review suggests that Shirodhara, an ancient Ayurvedic therapy, may significantly improve mental well-being by reducing post-COVID anxiety, depression, and insomnia, although further randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these promising findings.
In this study, 14 sessions of 675 nm laser stimulation significantly improved hair count, density, and thickness in Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia, with an increase of around 17% in hair parameters over four months.
December 2023 in “Journal of health and rehabilitation research” In this study conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, oral Apremilast significantly reduced the severity of alopecia areata, shown by a notable decrease in SALT Scores over 12 weeks, suggesting it may be an effective alternative treatment option for this condition.
October 2023 in “Paediatrics & child health” This document serves as a resource for pediatricians and primary care providers to guide gender-affirming health care for transgender and gender-diverse youth, including potential medical transition options.
January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” This study surveyed dermatologists and found that Doxepin was the most preferred anti-depressant for treating psycho dermatoses in elderly patients.
February 2020 in “Scholars international journal of traditional and complementary medicine” This article explores Ayurvedic approaches to treating hair disorders and provides no new clinical results, highlighting practices like using herbal treatments for hair loss and greying.
September 2012 in “African Journal of Urology” This review describes the clinical features of testosterone deficiency syndrome in aging men but reports no new experimental findings, highlighting the need for clinical recognition and treatment of TDS.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” In this randomized study, intradermal injections of dutasteride effectively improved androgenetic alopecia in 15 male patients, showing significant clinical improvement within one month and being well-tolerated without notable side effects, though the improvement was negatively correlated with longer disease duration.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that pulse corticosteroids effectively induce hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with betamethasone showing higher efficacy but more side effects, and treatment success varying depending on age, onset time, and disease type.
November 2024 in “RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218” In this study, researchers investigated the use of the Pulse Booster Drug Delivery Mesojectgun technology for non-invasive treatment of scalp conditions, finding improvements in hair volume, thickness, and reduction of hair loss in four participants with alopecia after applying specific active ingredients.
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August 2012 in “The international journal of transgenderism/International journal of transgenderism” This publication reviews the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's Standards of Care for supporting transgender and gender nonconforming people, with adjustments needed for diverse global contexts and no new clinical results.
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December 2011 in “Fertility and sterility” This consensus report reviews current knowledge and identifies knowledge gaps concerning the various health aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, without presenting new clinical findings.
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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.
467 citations
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October 2014 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This paper reviews the diagnostic criteria, etiological factors, and treatment approaches for PCOS, highlighting the importance of considering metabolic issues such as insulin resistance and obesity, but reports no new findings.
359 citations
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September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article discusses the rationale, design, and significant findings of the long-running Rotterdam Study but reports no new clinical results.
336 citations
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August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article reviews the design and objectives of the Rotterdam Study, as well as summarizes major findings, without reporting new results.
266 citations
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November 2013 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article outlines the rationale and design of the Rotterdam Study, summarizes its major findings, and updates its objectives and methods; it reports no new research results.
247 citations
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August 2011 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article outlines the rationale, design, major findings, and updated objectives of the ongoing Rotterdam Study, without presenting new research data.
219 citations
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September 2009 in “European journal of epidemiology” This article discusses the rationale, design, major findings, and updated objectives and methods of the ongoing Rotterdam Study on various diseases, without reporting new research results.
99 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” This review noted that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease impacting hair follicles and offered insights into its complex pathogenesis involving immune responses, while highlighting ongoing research into new treatments such as Janus kinase inhibitors and other immunomodulatory drugs.
90 citations
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June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This review outlines the classification, histopathologic presentation, and pathogenetic concepts of scarring and nonscarring alopecias, reporting no new clinical results and emphasizing the need for clinicopathologic correlation.
85 citations
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March 2002 in “Body & Society” This article reviews the discourse around male cosmetic surgery patients and argues against the perception that cosmetic surgery will become as common among men as it is among women.
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December 2018 in “Genetics in Medicine” This article reviews evidence- and consensus-based recommendations for using pegvaliase in adults with PKU and reports no new clinical results.