2 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia, this study found that purple corn extract may improve symptoms by inhibiting prostate enlargement, reducing androgen receptor signaling, and exerting anti-inflammatory effects.
In this animal study, leaf extracts of Kalanchoe pinnata increased hair length in rabbits in a concentration-related manner, surpassing minoxidil at the highest concentration, though hair mass was unaffected.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” PDE inhibitors, especially PDE4 inhibitors like apremilast, are effective for certain inflammatory skin conditions but have side effects and can be costly.
June 2020 in “Nihon Ika Daigaku Igakkai Zasshi” This study found that aPKCλ, but not aPKCζ, plays a critical role in maintaining hair follicle stem cell populations and promoting wound healing in the epidermis.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
85 citations
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May 2009 in “Hippocampus” This study found that progesterone enhances the survival of newborn neurons in the hippocampus of adult male mice, which is associated with improved spatial learning and memory.
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.
4 citations
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February 2011 in “Annals of internal medicine” This article discusses polycystic ovary syndrome, outlining its prevalence, diagnostic criteria, and the progress made in understanding this underdiagnosed condition, but reports no new clinical findings.
October 2017 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” This review discusses the clinical features, risk factors, and management options for polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no new clinical findings; it underscores the importance of appropriate diagnosis and management to prevent complications.
39 citations
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November 2007 in “Experimental dermatology” This study found that prostaglandin receptors are widely expressed in hair follicles, suggesting a complex network of prostanoid pathways involved in hair growth control.
8 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that six sessions of a modified phenol peel effectively reduced hyperpigmentation in patients with Lichen Planus Pigmentosus, with 76% of treated individuals experiencing at least a 25% improvement, and no serious side effects reported.
44 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that postmenopausal women with lichen planopilaris showed a high prevalence of androgen excess, while women with frontal fibrosing alopecia were often associated with androgen deficiency.
February 2026 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This report describes a rare case of scarring alopecia, diagnosed as lichen planopilaris (LPP), affecting solely the limbs, highlighting the necessity for thorough evaluation of LPP beyond the scalp.
December 2024 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” LMWP-PDGFA shows promise for improving hair health and treating hair loss with fewer side effects.
7 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” In this study, Akt2 and the oncogenic protein Tcl1 were found to be essential for early blastomere proliferation and embryo development in preimplantation mouse embryos.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that male patients with androgenetic alopecia had lower serum levels of the antioxidant enzyme paraoxonase 1 compared to healthy controls.
November 2018 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” This article discusses the use of PRP and long-acting PRP for treating Female Pattern Hair Loss, emphasizing their potential benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This study found that women treated with GnRHa for central precocious puberty had a higher prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in adulthood compared to those with isolated premature thelarche.
January 2013 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that sequential treatment with platelet-rich plasma injection followed by mesotherapy may promote hair growth in various alopecia cases, showing clinical improvement in hair count and thickness.
10 citations
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October 2021 in “Animal nutrition” This study found that dietary pyridoxine increased hair follicle density in Rex rabbits by activating PI3K/Akt, Wnt, and Notch signaling pathways, which may promote hair growth and delay telogen onset.
August 2023 in “International journal of medical science and clinical research studies” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for pediatric surgical wound care, evaluating its potential as an adjunctive treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine/Experimental and molecular medicine” This study suggests that hair loss disorders like Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis may result from mutations that disrupt post-transcriptional regulation of HR protein expression by PCPB2 interacting with Hr mRNA.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports that a patient with rare linear lichen planopilaris experienced complete hair regrowth after 12 weeks of treatment with the antibody ixekizumab, suggesting it as a potential targeted therapy.
April 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This study established reference values for nine fertility hormones important in diagnosing and monitoring PCOS in Pakistani and other subcontinent populations.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “Endocrine Connections” This study found that serum APN levels were inversely related to insulin resistance in women with PCOS, suggesting that APN could serve as a clinical marker for insulin resistance in this population.
1 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This case report describes an atypical presentation of lichen planopilaris affecting only facial vellus hair, without scalp involvement, in a 46-year-old man.
April 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the new cocrystal formulation KET-PABA improved the antimycotic efficiency of ketoconazole and induced an anti-inflammatory response without causing skin sensitization in mice.
May 2011 in “Value in Health” This review assessed patient-reported outcome measures for alopecia treatments but found that none met current FDA guidelines; however, some could potentially be adapted for more comprehensive use.
5 citations
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April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment satisfies 58% of female hair loss patients, with most noticing fuller, thicker hair and less shedding.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira” This study found that DPG promoted wound healing in rat skin, with increased collagen I density, particularly evident within the first 14 days after injury.