January 1998 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article summarizes a review course held in Dallas, noting positive feedback from the 37 participants, but does not report new research findings.
224 citations
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February 2013 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” This study identifies SOX9 as a critical downstream effector of ERG in TMPRSS2:ERG fusion-positive prostate cancer, indicating its role in tumor invasion and growth.
15 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This abstract discusses advancements in hair transplantation technology, highlighting the role of robotics and follicular unit extraction/grafting in achieving excellent clinical outcomes, with adjuvant treatments like platelet-rich plasma, lasers, and stem cells potentially improving the durability and appearance of results.
12 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of patient-reported outcomes” This study identified common symptoms and side effects experienced by women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer, including fatigue, hair loss, and impacts on daily activities and mobility.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in psychiatry” This study found that stress and its related symptoms were highly prevalent among university students in Egypt during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, with most reporting negative coping strategies.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “BMC endocrine disorders” In this study, a significant positive correlation between clinical hyperandrogenism and free androgen index was found in younger women with PCOS, but not in older women.
1 citations
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June 2008 in “The Journal of Urology” This letter to the editor references a study on using dihydrotestosterone gel before hypospadias surgery but itself contains no new findings.
199 citations
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July 2007 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” In this study, researchers found a significant positive association between cortisol levels in hair and feces of domestic cats and dogs, suggesting hair cortisol assays could be a viable option for monitoring chronic stress.
29 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review discusses psychological treatments for alopecia, finding limited but positive effects on mental health, quality of life, and possibly hair growth; however, more research is needed to establish intervention efficacy.
12 citations
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December 2010 in “Burns” This study found that p-auricular skin sites produced higher quality keratinocyte cultures with more K19-positive cells compared to scalp and chest sites, despite scalp's higher stem cell content in situ.
5 citations
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July 2006 in “Contact dermatitis” This case report indicates that contact dermatitis on the face can result from using a bleaching ointment containing ammonium bisulfite during hair-dyeing.
2 citations
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February 2020 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This case report highlights the missed diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus in a pregnant woman, leading to her death despite treatment efforts after cesarean section and epidural anesthesia complications.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Pathogens” This case report describes a severe Sarcoptes scabiei infestation in a stray FIV-positive cat, which typically is a non-permissive host for the mite, leading to considerable clinical recovery after treatment.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This case report highlights that healthcare providers should consider the possibility of systemic lupus erythematosus in children with immune thrombocytopenia.
1 citations
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February 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Low-dose Minoxidil combined with Spironolactone helps reduce hair loss and improve hair density in women, with some mild side effects.
September 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This study found that 10.3% of female high school students in Islamabad screened positive for PCOS, with associations including irregular menstrual cycles and higher BMI among those testing positive.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the application of polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly arachidonic acid, promoted hair growth and anagen induction in both human dermal papilla cells and mouse models.
9 citations
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January 2014 in “Medical Hypotheses” This article discusses the hypothesis that mechanisms driving androgenic alopecia may reduce the risk and proliferation of prostate cancer by increasing prostaglandin D2 levels but presents no new clinical findings.
207 citations
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September 1973 in “Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata” In this study, the researchers found that female Pieris brassicae butterflies have more "B-type" chemoreceptory hairs on their forelegs, which may be involved in selecting oviposition sites through detecting mustard oil glucosides.
29 citations
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May 2010 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the limited objective evidence for using finasteride in women with alopecia, suggesting that it could be considered for those who don't benefit from minoxidil, but reports no new clinical results.
27 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Revertant cell therapy shows promise for treating type XVII collagen deficiency, but better cell selection methods are needed.
23 citations
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March 2019 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This study found that BMI was not a significant factor in predicting surgical complications for transgender patients undergoing penile inversion vaginoplasty, suggesting obese patients can safely undergo gender affirmation surgery.
17 citations
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January 2010 in “PubMed” This review explores factors affecting graft growth and survival in hair restoration, emphasizing the importance of fundamental care practices while considering advanced storage solutions and additives, but reports no new findings.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Biomolecules” This paper explores how melatonin interacts with various magnetic fields, noting that it can enhance certain positive health effects or inhibit destructive processes, but may also exacerbate conditions like multiple sclerosis by intensifying inflammation.
2 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Psychology” Among Tibetan university students in high-altitude areas of China, this study found a positive link between sugary drink consumption and depressive symptoms, while more physical exercise was associated with fewer depressive symptoms.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” In this study, a machine learning framework incorporating the CatBoost algorithm accurately predicted Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Omani patients, suggesting potential for early clinical intervention.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “KnE medicine” This study demonstrated that a nanoemulsion hair tonic containing 7% candlenut oil accelerated hair growth more effectively in Mus musculus than both lower concentrations and a commercial ginseng tonic.
January 2026 in “Medico Research Chronicles” This case report suggests that a classical homeopathic approach at Dr Batra’s® Homeopathy Clinic significantly improved hair fall, hair density, and quality of life for a young male with Grade III Male Pattern Baldness over 18 months.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case study, an 18-year-old girl with patchy alopecia areata and associated symptoms, such as scalp itching and dandruff, showed improvement after 4 months of treatment with homeopathic medicine.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This abstract outlines a lecture discussing the rise of influencers alongside the internet, highlighting their impact on user behavior in social media by sharing personal experiences and engaging in political and medical discourse.