9 citations
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November 2008 in “Journal of Womens Health” This study found that recruiting healthy naturally menopausal women for a DHEA therapy trial was challenged by concerns about hormonal treatments and time constraints, impacting study feasibility.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that short-term exposure to PM2.5 and Asian dust particles did not increase skin symptoms in schoolchildren.
6 citations
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December 2018 in “Medical principles and practice” This meta-analysis reported that individuals who frequently use hair dye or have used it for over 20 years have an increased risk of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
6 citations
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October 2018 in “Drug safety - case reports” In this report, two women treated with alitretinoin experienced persistent curling of their previously straight hair, suggesting a likely causal link between the medication and hair texture changes.
5 citations
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February 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that older patients with Cushing's syndrome had fewer typical symptoms of hypercortisolism, more comorbidities, and were more often treated conservatively compared to younger patients.
5 citations
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March 2010 in “Gynecologic and obstetric investigation” This study found that parenteral administration of cyproterone acetate was more effective than high-dose oral treatment in reducing facial hair diameter and improving dermatological parameters in patients with severe hirsutism, despite similar androgen suppression.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved olfactory function in patients with long-lasting postviral olfactory dysfunction, suggesting potential as a therapeutic strategy.
4 citations
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June 2021 in “Dermatology” This study validated the HS 3D-SeboSkin model as a reliable tool for preclinical research, effectively preserving the structure and biomarker expression of lesional and perilesional HS skin ex vivo.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study suggests that platelet-rich plasma may improve pain and function in patients with partial-thickness rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy short-term, but the long-term benefits are unclear.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Curēus” In this study, low-dose naltrexone significantly reduced erythema in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris after one year, but no significant improvements were seen in other symptoms.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study observed that women with higher educational levels and social status are diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia earlier, resulting in better therapeutic responses.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that the prevalence of the exogen phase was negligible in women with androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, with exogen accounting for a small percentage of hair in both conditions.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that both PHDPE and ePTFE hair-bearing scaffolds were well tolerated in a rat model, with minimal infection or extrusion, though artificial hair showed progressive loss over time.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Materials” In this study, researchers developed iron-curcumin-coordinated nanoparticles to enhance curcumin's bioavailability and therapeutic effects, finding that these nanoparticles accelerate wound healing in diabetic mice by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress more effectively than free curcumin.
January 2026 in “Journal of Radiation Research” This study found that using human hair follicle dermal papilla cells, 53BP1 focus counting can estimate radiation doses from 50 mGy after 5 hours, and focus size analysis refines dose estimation for doses ≥ 500 mGy up to 96 hours.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia in men is associated with significant psychological distress and moderate depression, suggesting a possible link between raised dihydrotestosterone levels and mental health issues.
November 2025 in “Khalij-Libya Journal of Dental and Medical Research” In this study, Libyan patients with diffuse hair loss were found to have significantly lower levels of zinc, ferritin, and vitamin D compared to those without hair loss, suggesting a possible link between these micronutrient deficiencies and hair loss.
January 2025 in “Nature Communications” This study discovered that calcium dependent protein kinase 1 (CPK1) directly activates cyclic nucleotide-gated channels 5, 6, and 9, promoting root hair growth in Arabidopsis by regulating Ca²⁺ signaling.
August 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that women taking 5α-reductase inhibitors (5aRI) for alopecia had a lower risk of breast cancer compared to those not using these medications, with no increased risk of developing ovarian or endometrial cancer.
June 2024 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” In this case report, a 44-year-old woman underwent a successful hair transplantation using follicular unit extraction on a myocutaneous free flap, resulting in an 80 to 85% hair survival rate after 12 months and significant improvement in external alopecia aesthetics.
March 2024 in “Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College/Journal Rawalpindi Medical College” This study observed that skin conditions like hirsutism, acne, and androgenic alopecia were common in PCOS patients and may aid in its diagnosis.
March 2024 in “PLoS medicine” This study systematically reviewed meta-analyses and Mendelian randomization studies to identify factors influencing prostate cancer risk, finding suggestive associations for physical activity, height, and smoking but no robust, convincing overlapping evidence across tested factors.
In this study, depression and anxiety were prevalent in Thai women with PCOS, with hirsutism being a key factor linked to these mental health issues, suggesting a need for targeted screening.
March 2023 in “Journal of clinical review & case reports” This study observed that in Mexico, Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia predominantly affects postmenopausal women, with an increased incidence in recent years, and highlights the challenge of early diagnosis to prevent irreversible hair loss.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that keratin-associated proteins related to metallothionein and occludin appear in various animals, suggesting they may have roles beyond hair characteristics and were later adapted for hair production.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that bipolar disorder is more prevalent in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa than in those with psoriasis or in control groups.
May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the newly developed transdermal oil body microgel emulsion (OBEME) improved wound healing in mice by enhancing skin permeability, reducing inflammation, and promoting new blood vessel formation and re-epithelialization.
January 2020 in “Journal of quality in health care & economics” This study found that all participating depressed women in the sample had vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, suggesting a possible association between vitamin D levels and depression among women in Iraq.
July 2019 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study concluded that women with obesity have a higher risk of developing polycystic ovarian syndrome compared to those without obesity.
January 2017 in “Dermatology Review” This article discusses skin lesions in chronic graft-versus-host disease and highlights the importance of coordinated care between haematologists and dermatologists for effective management; it presents no new clinical results.