21 citations
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August 2014 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” In this study, hs-CRP levels were not significantly associated with PCOS among Indian adolescent women, but showed a positive correlation with body mass index.
December 2021 in “Biomarkers” This study found that men with early-onset male pattern alopecia did not significantly differ from healthy individuals in cardiovascular and metabolic measures, but hsCRP and galectin-3 were linked to cardiovascular risk factors in those with the condition.
January 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia exhibited higher levels of cardiovascular risk markers, with hs-CRP identified as a significant independent predictor of cardiovascular disease risk.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Arabidopsis thaliana mutants with altered AtRBOHC/RHD2 enzyme function showed abnormal protein regulation linked to increased drought sensitivity due to disrupted plasma membrane protein balance and cytoskeleton changes, as revealed through proteomic analysis and advanced microscopy.
14 citations
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Physiology-endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that mice lacking myelin protein zero-like 3 (Mpzl3) had reduced body weight and adiposity despite increased food intake, which was linked to higher energy expenditure and improved glycemic control.
62 citations
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August 2014 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” This review summarizes the recent advances in molecular mechanisms influencing tissue sensitivity to glucocorticoids, emphasizing novel mutations and new information on the glucocorticoid receptor's circadian rhythm and ligand-induced repression, but reports no new results.
September 2025 in “Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences” This paper examines the rising popularity and potential benefits of rice water for hair care, noting that while it contains beneficial compounds like inositol that may increase hair strength and decrease frizz, there is still no definitive scientific proof of its efficacy.
65 citations
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May 2010 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” This review discusses oxidative stress's role in polycystic ovary syndrome and examines various biomarkers to understand its impact on the disorder's pathogenesis, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2021 in “Indonesian Journal of Perinatology” This study found that among 26 pregnant patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, the most common pregnancy complication was intrauterine growth restriction.
14 citations
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December 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” The T-zone on the face has more androgen receptors and produces more oil than the U-zone.
1 citations
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August 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reports that a novel gain-of-function mutation in TMEM173, combined with polymorphisms in TMEM173 and IFIH1, results in a distinct clinical phenotype with features of SAVI, including alopecia and photosensitivity.
This study found that certain dietary changes, such as a low glycemic load diet for men and specific supplements for women, may improve acne, while chocolate, whey proteins, and dairy products are linked to worsened symptoms in both genders.
December 2021 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” In this study, researchers formulated a polyherbal hair oil using ingredients like coconut and castor oils, and reported that it boosts hair growth, reduces hair fall and dandruff, and adds shine, with minimal adverse effects compared to market formulations.
72 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” This study found a correlation between moderate to extensive alopecia and low-grade inflammation, a cardiovascular risk marker, particularly in young men under 35 with central obesity.
37 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significant systemic inflammation and vitamin D deficiency, with both conditions more pronounced as disease severity increased.
27 citations
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September 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this study, low grade inflammation was associated with skin conditions like atopic eczema, onychomycosis, and rosacea in an adult Finnish population.
6 citations
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February 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found that patients with mycosis fungoides have higher levels of cardiovascular risk markers, suggesting an increased cardiovascular risk in this group compared to healthy controls.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Pharmacology” This study found that euthyroid women with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis experienced less benefit from atorvastatin treatment in terms of cardiometabolic marker improvements compared to women with hypercholesterolemia but without thyroid issues, indicating a differential response in these populations.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This review highlights the role of disrupted glycolysis in exacerbating reproductive and metabolic abnormalities in PCOS and suggests that agents like metformin and resveratrol may help restore glycolytic balance and improve ovarian function.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” This study suggests that lisinopril's cardiometabolic effects are weaker in men with early-onset male-pattern baldness compared to those with normal hair growth.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Cureus” This case report examines the long-term impact of extensive anabolic-androgenic steroid use on metabolic and cardiovascular health, highlighting adverse effects to guide primary care for this patient group.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry” Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
This study concluded that pretreatment with finasteride or bicalutamide did not significantly affect the heat sensitivity of prostate cancer cells, although some cell lines showed increased viability at higher temperatures.
15 citations
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September 1973 in “PubMed” This study observed that in cases of moderately severe male-pattern hirsutism, elevated free plasma androgen levels occur in 85% of patients, suggesting a subtle hyperandrogenic state as a common underlying factor.
3 citations
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January 2005 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” This study found that overexpression of PKCɛ in mouse epidermis increased sensitivity to metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, suggesting that a PKCɛ-mediated microenvironment may promote cancer development through specific cytokines like TNFα.
76 citations
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February 2007 in “Cancer Research” This study reported that UVR induced PKCε phosphorylation of Stat3 in transgenic mice, suggesting a role in enhancing sensitivity to UVR-related skin cancer development.
221 citations
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July 2012 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study found that the circadian clock in mouse skin regulates cell proliferation and affects sensitivity to UVB-induced DNA damage, with potential implications for understanding human skin cancer risk.
35 citations
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September 2012 in “PloS one” This study found that in Arabidopsis seedlings, tonoplast intrinsic proteins are targeted to the vacuole via at least two pathways, including pathways with differing sensitivity to a chemical inhibitor that affect root hair growth and PIN2 targeting.
6 citations
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September 2023 in “Experimental physiology” In this study, researchers identified the PLD-mGluR protein in primary mechanosensory terminals as the homomeric GluK2 kainate receptor, functioning purely metabotropically, which is suggested to be common to various sensory endings.
19 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of diabetes science and technology” This study found that both metformin and rosiglitazone improved ovulation and insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS, with rosiglitazone showing a more pronounced increase in adiponectin levels.