6 citations
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April 2009 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.
28 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study observed that specific trichoscopic features like white peripilar signs, scalp pigmentation, and focal atrichia are associated with advanced female pattern hair loss in Fitzpatrick skin type III patients.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This laboratory study found that nonanal, a plant scent compound, may stimulate growth factors and cell proliferation in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells, suggesting a cAMP-mediated mechanism.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the approval status of 5α-reductase inhibitors for androgenetic alopecia, noting finasteride is FDA-approved for certain men while dutasteride is not approved in the US for this condition; it reports no new results.
4 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that pumpkin seed oil significantly improved hair parameters in females with pattern hair loss, demonstrating potential as a treatment comparable to minoxidil 5% foam.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Life” This review examines current and potential tissue engineering strategies for hair follicle regeneration in androgenetic alopecia but does not provide new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research and development.
October 2022 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” This report describes a single case in which homeopathic treatment improved the quality of life for a patient with androgenic alopecia, but it provides no broader clinical findings.
February 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This publication discusses the use of low-dose oral minoxidil for treating traction alopecia but reports no new clinical outcomes; further research on its efficacy and safety is needed.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that exosomes from adipose mesenchymal stromal cells, particularly those carrying miR-122-5p, may enhance hair follicle regeneration in androgenic alopecia by targeting the TGF-β/SMAD3 axis.
March 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This study found that premenopausal women with female-pattern hair loss had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential role of vitamin D deficiency in this condition.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks”
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.
January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This review explores potential treatments for female androgenetic alopecia, noting that anti-hormonal therapies may be beneficial for some women, but emphasizes the need for further research and effective solutions.
This study found that a cholesterol-conjugated, cell-penetrating asiRNA targeting the androgen receptor effectively reduced hair loss and promoted hair growth in mouse models of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential as a novel treatment.
2 citations
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March 2022 in “Applied sciences” In this study, Lespedeza bicolor extract was found to enhance dermal papilla cell proliferation and extend the anagen phase in mice, suggesting its potential as a treatment for alopecia.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” In this retrospective cohort study, no significant differences were observed in assisted reproductive outcomes among different PCOS phenotypes undergoing frozen-thawed embryo transfer.
75 citations
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February 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This review highlights the efficacy of transdermal testosterone therapy in improving sexual function in women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, though approved formulations and long-term safety data are limited.
2 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that RANKL signaling enhances CD8+ T cell-mediated anti-viral immunity during herpes simplex virus infection by preventing apoptosis of Langerhans cells, suggesting potential therapeutic applications.
February 2013 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” This article discusses therapeutic options for managing androgenic alopecia but reports no new clinical results, recommending selective and safe drugs such as growth stimulators and DHT inhibitors.
March 2012 in “EFSA Journal” This analysis concluded that the evidence does not establish a cause-and-effect relationship between iron intake and the maintenance of normal hair growth in non-menopausal women with excessive hair loss.
3 citations
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March 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” An elderly man with skin amyloidosis and abnormal blood proteins was monitored without finding widespread disease after 18 months.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid hormone may be useful for treating various skin conditions and needs more research.
7 citations
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December 2020 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews the use of various treatments for alopecia and their potential impact on COVID-19 outcomes, emphasizing the importance of patient registries in generating real-world evidence; it reports no new results.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study found no significant link between iron metabolism, including serum ferritin and hemoglobin levels, and telogen effluvium in women under 40 years old.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” In this study, topical application of Korean maritime pine bark extract at 2% concentration significantly promoted hair growth in mice, suggesting its potential use for hair loss prevention or treatment.
30 citations
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December 2018 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” The authors concluded that dermal white adipose tissue, influenced by factors like light irradiation, plays a significant role in modulating hair follicle cycles and could be targeted for hair growth treatments.
69 citations
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September 1991 in “Journal of Surgical Research” This review highlights the unique scarless wound healing abilities of fetuses and discusses potential applications to adult wound healing, reporting no new experimental findings.
45 citations
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January 2008 in “Drugs” This study found that dutasteride effectively improved urinary symptoms, reduced acute urinary retention risk, and decreased prostate volume in men with moderate to severe BPH over two years.
December 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This research outlined techniques for local anesthesia in follicular unit excision hair transplantation, highlighting that using ring blocks can significantly reduce pain and enhance patient comfort, making it the preferred method over nerve blocks unless ring blocks are insufficient.