550 citations
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January 2012 in “Oxford University Research Archive (ORA) (University of Oxford)” This study found that lithium treatment for mood disorders is associated with risks of hypothyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, and reduced urinary concentrating ability, but the risk of significant renal failure is low.
83 citations
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December 2012 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” This article reviews the diverse clinical applications of oral contraceptives beyond birth control, suggesting their effectiveness in treating various female health disorders and conditions.
48 citations
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December 2019 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This review found an increasing trend in research on sperm DNA fragmentation over the past 20 years, especially focusing on lifestyle factors, asthenozoospermia, and varicocele, with the TUNEL technique as a predominant method.
7 citations
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January 2011 Collagen XVIII is crucial for maintaining tissue structure and function in the brain, kidneys, and hair.
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March 2022 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study found that the compound (+)–Marmesin from Petroselinum crispum showed potential as an anti-alopecia agent by demonstrating better binding to androgen receptors than minoxidil, though not surpassing native ligands.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “PubMed” In this report, Biofibre® medical hair prosthetic fibers were shown to meet safety and biocompatibility standards, offering immediate aesthetic results for hair loss treatment with minor surgical intervention and reversible implantation, but requiring good after-care and yearly maintenance for optimal cosmetic outcomes.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “PubMed” This article discusses various forms of alopecia and introduces Biofibre® as a current technique for addressing hair loss, without reporting new clinical results.
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July 2024 in “New Phytologist” In this study, researchers identified that three homologous genes—ZmSPL10, ZmSPL14, and ZmSPL26—are crucial for the development of stigmatic papilla in maize, with triple knockout mutants lacking these genes showing almost no stigmatic papilla and significantly reduced kernel setting.
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April 2023 in “PubMed” This study assessed biocompatible artificial hair implants in patients with androgenetic alopecia, observing improvements in appearance and socio-psychological benefits after multiple implant sessions.
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February 2022 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study suggests that Wrightia tinctoria extract, particularly its components Quercetin and Indirubin, may play a role in promoting hair growth when tested on albino male Wistar rats.
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January 2016 in “Springer briefs in molecular science” This chapter reviews plant-based ingredients for hair oils that may improve hair health by increasing scalp blood circulation and providing external nutrients, but it reports no new results.
January 1989 in “Oxford University Research Archive (ORA) (University of Oxford)” This study found that spironolactone effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute women over 12 months and was generally well tolerated.
This source reports that in adults with non-scarring alopecia, polyphenolic interventions significantly improved hair density and total area hair count compared to controls, although considerable variability was present in results, highlighting the need for further research.
This systematic review and meta-analysis found that polyphenolic interventions significantly improved hair density and total area hair count in adults with non-scarring alopecia, but substantial heterogeneity was observed.
February 2026 in “Middle European Scientific Bulletin” In this study, researchers explored the formation of the skin's epidermal barrier, its interplay with skin microbiota, and the role of skin appendages, suggesting that probiotics might offer promising avenues for treating scalp diseases, particularly those affecting hair loss.
Higher pre-pregnancy BMI is linked to more stress in mothers and more behavioral problems in two-year-old children.
November 2023 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This review highlights the challenges and limitations of synthetic treatments for alopecia areata and notes a growing interest in botanical and isolated active ingredient remedies due to uncertainties in the effectiveness and reliability of existing treatments.
July 2023 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” In this study on male rabbits, a hair tonic formulated with delipidated ethanol extract of Capsicum frutescens L. leaves at concentrations of 5%, 10%, and 20% promoted hair growth more effectively than a placebo and similar to 2% Minoxidil at the highest concentration.
March 2023 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study found that a poly herbal hair oil formulation significantly promoted hair growth in a pre-clinical mouse model.
June 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This report describes a 60-year-old female with pretibial pruritic papular dermatitis who showed significant improvement of skin lesions after one month of treatment with oral pentoxifylline. The authors highlight the unique clinical and histological features of PPPD and propose pentoxifylline as a potential therapy.
23 citations
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April 2010 in “Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C Toxicology & Pharmacology” This study found that exposure to sex steroid biosynthesis inhibitors increases the expression of piRNA pathway genes in frog larvae, suggesting these genes play a role in gonadal sex differentiation.
December 2021 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that BBS7 is crucial for maintaining Sonic hedgehog signaling activity and periodontal ligament homeostasis, with changes in gene expression observed in occlusal hypofunctional PDL.
44 citations
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February 2012 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” This study observed that Ptprq mutant mice exhibit significant abnormalities in hair bundle structure and vestibular dysfunction, suggesting similar issues may contribute to hearing loss and vestibular problems in humans with PTPRQ mutations.
September 2011 in “Urology” This study explores the clinical significance of the intravesical prostatic protrusion/prostate volume ratio in diagnosing bladder outlet obstruction but reports no new results.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Diphencyprone treatment protocols could be simplified as no harm occurred despite not fully following them.
1 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Polycomb repressive complex 1 is crucial for skin development and stem cell specification, influencing gene activity beyond its known repressor functions.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that palmoplantar pustulosis patients exhibited oral dysbiosis, particularly among those with pustulotic arthro-osteosis, as compared to healthy controls.
5 citations
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October 2014 in “Methods” This article describes how PESCADOR software assists in creating detailed biological pathway charts from PubMed abstracts, focusing on hair and breast development case studies without providing new clinical results.
May 2011 in “Value in Health” This study found that the oral Janus kinase inhibitor CP-690,550 has a direct effect on reducing pruritus in patients with psoriasis, independent of clinician-assessed improvements in psoriasis severity.