37 citations
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January 1991 in “Reproductive Toxicology” The study observed that finasteride reduced fertility in male Sprague-Dawley rats by impairing the formation of copulatory plugs, an effect considered specific to rats and not applicable to species without this reproductive feature.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Medical Mycology Journal” This study observed Malassezia hyphae in the keratotic plugs of healthy individuals, which contrasts with previous findings of these hyphae primarily in lesions of pityriasis versicolor patients.
January 2024 in “Journal of Microorganism Control” In this study, researchers found that an antibacterial toner can penetrate keratin and sebum plugs and exhibits bactericidal effects against Cutibacterium acnes, as evidenced by a decrease in viable cell counts within artificial plugs inoculated with the bacteria.
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.
80 citations
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March 2004 in “Neuropediatrics” This article presents an update on a family with Coats' plus disorder, documenting additional symptoms and two new similar cases, and reviews literature suggesting a link to dyskeratosis congenita for potential molecular insights.
21 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” In this study, combination therapy with cyclosporine and PUVA for severe alopecia areata resulted in a majority of patients showing only fair to poor responses, though some improvements were noted.
9 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this article, the authors reported that calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate aerosol foam significantly improved scalp psoriasis symptoms in three patients by reducing itching and improving flaky patches within a four-week treatment period, confirming its efficacy and enhanced skin penetration compared to older formulations.
6 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics” In this study, induction nab-paclitaxel plus cisplatin, combined with nimotuzumab and IMRT, followed by S-1 adjuvant chemotherapy, showed excellent survival benefits with tolerable toxicities for stage N3 nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Iraqi journal of Medical Sciences”
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April 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This study found that the once-daily gel combining calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate was more effective and faster in treating scalp psoriasis compared to individual treatments, with a similar safety profile.
June 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of an herbal shampoo formulated with natural ingredients like hibiscus and henna and compared it to a common marketed shampoo, finding it effectively replaced some chemical components with safer alternatives while maintaining similar characteristics.
This study discusses a potential new treatment called AMPLEX PLUS that may significantly slow hair loss and stimulate new hair growth by influencing the transition of hair follicles from the telogen phase to the active anagen phase.
April 2023 in “Iraqi postgraduate medical journal” This study found that combining microneedling with clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream significantly improved complete hair regrowth in alopecia areata patches compared to using the cream alone, with nearly double the rate of full hair regrowth observed in the combination treatment group.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses Truman Plus Male Enhancement, a testosterone booster, emphasizing its potential benefits for sexual health and energy, but does not report any new clinical results.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article reviews the benefits of Truman Plus Male Enhancement for testosterone levels and sexual health, but it does not present any new clinical study results.
August 2002 in “Inpharma Weekly”
June 2022 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reports no results yet and only indicates an ongoing randomized placebo-controlled trial investigating the effects of microneedling combined with topical dutasteride solution for treating androgenetic alopecia.
49 citations
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June 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” In this study, both cyproterone acetate-estrogen combination (Diane®) and finasteride were effective in reducing hirsutism, but Diane® showed greater long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
14 citations
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May 2019 in “Chemosphere” This study found that while DP concentrations in dust were higher in male dormitories, DP in hair was higher in females, suggesting differing metabolism between genders and that hair DP mainly originates internally.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that Juvéderm Ultra Plus was safe and effective for correcting severe nasolabial folds in a Chinese population, requiring less volume than Restylane while achieving similar responder rates, with fewer severe treatment site reactions.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that hair follicle-plugging reduced skin permeation of certain model drugs, with effects varying based on EtOH pretreatment and the drug being evaluated.
10 citations
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February 2008 in “International Journal of Andrology” This study found that a 400-mg dose of oral testosterone with dutasteride increases serum testosterone levels for 8–10 hours in hypogonadal men, with the nanomilled formulation unaffected by food, suggesting a practical twice-daily therapy option.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that daily use of an emollient PLUS containing ADE-G1 significantly reduced xerosis severity and improved quality of life in cancer patients, regardless of their initial xerosis severity or cancer treatment.
5 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” In this study, the addition of A-PRF+ to surgical protocols significantly improved bone healing and implant stability when combined with biomaterials, suggesting it as a viable option for patients concerned about using human- and animal-derived biomaterials.
5 citations
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July 2007 in “PubMed” This report describes a case of alopecia totalis associated with lopinavir/ritonavir in an HIV-positive patient, which reversed after discontinuation of the drug.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors used for metastatic breast cancer caused alopecia resembling androgenetic alopecia, negatively impacting patients' quality of life, but topical minoxidil showed potential for improvement.
2 citations
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March 2025 in “ESMO Open” In this extended follow-up of the PALOMA-2 trial, no significant differences in overall quality of life were observed between first-line treatments for metastatic breast cancer, but palbociclib plus letrozole showed some benefits regarding side-effects and hair loss.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Medical Science” This randomized controlled trial reported that combining 0.1% Adapalene with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide significantly improved mild acne outcomes in patients compared to Adapalene alone, with greater efficacy noted particularly among females, younger individuals, and those who are non-obese.
September 2025 in “PubMed” In this study, the combined use of Exosome Regenerative Complex and RF microneedling significantly improved hair density, hair growth, and hair quality in subjects with self-perceived thinning hair, showing high satisfaction with no adverse events after 120 days of treatment.
July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that combining Bioscalp with Ultra Exo Booster and Ultra S Line Plus significantly promoted hair growth and maintained hair bulb integrity in cultured hair follicles from Korean adults.