7 citations
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that menopause alters hair lipids and reduces hair quality, with hormone replacement therapy mitigating some changes.
7 citations
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April 1992 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The authors concluded that plasma levels of 3α-diolG, ADTG, and DHTG in women with hyperandrogenic disorders primarily reflect adrenal androgen contributions rather than peripheral action, suggesting a potential index for treatment effectiveness.
6 citations
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July 2024 in “The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine” This study found that while GPT-4 shows high accuracy and efficiency in clinical decision making, physicians' critical thinking and lifelong learning skills remain essential, particularly in addressing and interpreting AI errors in medical settings.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study reported that Taiwanese pre-teens and teenagers with atopic diseases, such as food allergies and asthma, had a significantly increased risk of developing alopecia areata, with the risk being 9.66 times higher compared to their peers without atopic conditions.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This symposium updated participants on the latest advances in understanding and managing hidradenitis suppurativa, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment plans and highlighting recent progress in therapies and epidemiology.
1 citations
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January 1997 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” This review addresses the role of biotin in animal metabolism, emphasizing the need for further research to understand its dietary and microbial sources in different developmental stages in pre-ruminant and mature ruminant animals, without reporting new experimental results.
October 2023 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This review found that hyperandrogenism in premenopausal women is linked to a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and diseases regardless of obesity, while in postmenopausal women, these risks depend on obesity.
January 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This paper discusses approaches to prevent Telogen Effluvium, a common form of hair fall, by modifying lifestyle factors as recommended in the Unani System of Medicine, which suggests maintaining balance in six essential elements for health before resorting to drug treatments.
April 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” In this study, men with pre-diabetes seeking treatment for erectile dysfunction had worse hormonal and metabolic profiles and a higher risk of severe erectile dysfunction compared to those without pre-diabetes.
March 2015 in “Oncology Times” This study found no significant difference in long-term outcomes between short and prolonged androgen suppression before radiotherapy in men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer, but the standard radiotherapy dose used may affect the applicability of results.
91 citations
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November 2007 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that metformin improved insulin resistance, hyperandrogenemia, anovulation, and acne in PCOS patients, regardless of their level of obesity or initial insulin resistance.
34 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that while lichen planus was not significantly linked to hepatitis C virus infection, pruritus, dry skin, and hair loss were more common in HCV patients post-interferon treatment.
17 citations
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April 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that off-label use of baricitinib in children under 12 with alopecia areata may improve hair regrowth, but further research is needed to confirm efficacy and safety.
16 citations
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July 2012 in “Current pharmaceutical biotechnology” This review discusses the pathogenesis of common sebaceous gland diseases and their molecular pathways, but it reports no new clinical findings.
14 citations
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This source observed that while supplementation with pro-, pre-, and synbiotics showed some beneficial effects for PCOS-related outcomes, the evidence quality was deemed low to very low, highlighting the need for further well-designed randomized controlled trials in women with PCOS.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “PloS one” This study found that lineage-restricted loss of p63 in murine thymic epithelial cells resulted in severe thymic hypoplasia and absence of hair follicles, indicating p63's critical role in thymic and hair follicle development.
4 citations
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January 1994 in “Journal of hepatology” This study observed that cyclosporine A significantly alters sex hormone levels in both pre- and post-menopausal women with primary biliary cirrhosis.
2 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that paclitaxel poliglumex showed limited effectiveness and was relatively well tolerated in post-menopausal women with advanced NSCLC, suggesting further testing of this treatment may not be justified.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This medical case report describes a 69-year-old man's diagnosis and management of ANCA-associated vasculitis leading to rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, ultimately treated with glucocorticoids and rituximab.
December 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that OCT4-overexpressing human hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells show promise for artificial hematopoiesis by enhancing self-renewal through cytoskeletal remodeling and the beta-catenin-dependent adherens junction pathway.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin hormone levels change significantly after menopause.
This study found that administering Finasteride for two weeks before surgery significantly reduced intraoperative blood loss in patients undergoing monopolar TURP, with the interventional group experiencing less mean blood loss and shorter operative times compared to the control group.
May 2023 in “The Journal of Immunology” In this study, treatment with IL-2C to expand Tregs effectively halted hair loss progression in a murine model of alopecia areata.
October 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” This review discusses the complex nature of telogen effluvium linked to COVID-19 and highlights the effectiveness of correcting triggers and protein-rich diets in reducing hair loss; it reports no new clinical findings.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that while pro-, pre-, and synbiotics may have beneficial effects on certain PCOS-related outcomes, the certainty of this evidence is low to very low.
36 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, patients with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia who received platelet-rich plasma injections with microneedling showed improvements in hair growth and thickness, as well as high satisfaction, over a three-month period compared to conventional therapy non-responders.
36 citations
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April 2017 in “journal of current ophthalmology” This review highlights essential preoperative assessments for ophthalmologists and non-oculo-facial surgeons performing upper facial rejuvenation, emphasizing the importance of understanding ocular and periocular anatomy to achieve both cosmetic and functional improvements.
35 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that serum calcium, serum ferritin, and vitamin D3 levels were lower in students with premature graying of hair compared to controls, suggesting a potential role in the condition.
20 citations
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July 2019 in “Stem cell investigation” This study found that the combination of stromal vascular fraction and platelet-rich plasma accelerated wound healing in rats more effectively than either treatment alone or saline.
January 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Minoxidil solution and foam both increase hair growth, but the solution works better than the foam.