September 2021 in “RECISATEC - REVISTA CIENTÍFICA SAÚDE E TECNOLOGIA - ISSN 2763-8405” This review explores the role of the biomedical esthetician and the potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma in treating hair loss after COVID-19, without presenting new clinical results.
September 2004 in “Evidencia actualizacion en la práctica ambulatoria” This study found that the combination of finasteride and doxazosina was more effective in reducing the long-term progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia compared to monotherapy.
March 2026 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” In a prospective observational study conducted in India, most adults with alopecia experienced quality of life impairment in the minimal-to-moderate range, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common subtype and minoxidil frequently prescribed, as reported by the researchers.
March 2026 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine” This study found that AI chatbots provided highly accurate responses to plastic surgery exam questions, indicating their reliability as learning tools for medical students in this field.
May 2025 in “Protein & Cell”
December 2024 in “Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition” In this narrative review, researchers examined common misconceptions and questions about creatine monohydrate, addressing issues such as its potential effects on muscle benefits without exercise, interactions with caffeine, inflammatory properties, safety during pregnancy, and effects on adolescents, among others.
This study reports that alternative cancer clinics spent over $15 million on Google ads in the past decade, directing 44.4% of their website traffic from these ads, which targeted sensitive search queries of cancer patients seeking alternative treatments.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers reported that alopecia areata significantly impacts quality of life, with effects ranging from small to very large, especially for those with longer disease duration, highlighting the importance of psychological evaluation and support for affected patients.
June 2024 in “The American journal of psychiatry” In this study by Sawada et al., the researchers developed a human striatal model using stem cells and postmortem samples, revealing accelerated neuronal maturation and specific gene expression changes linked to schizophrenia risk, which may inform future research on the disorder's developmental roots.
February 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research and development” This survey reports on the types and extraction factors of flavonoids in three aquatic plants from Iraqi marshlands but notes limited information on individual flavonoid profiles and their biological impacts.
June 2021 in “Journal of dermatology and dermatitis” This study found that among dermatologists surveyed, 51.9% routinely prescribe the psychotropic agent Doxepin for treating geriatric patients with psycho cutaneous conditions.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers validated a software-based method that quantitatively assesses the effectiveness of treatments for hair loss by calculating the area of hair loss using contrast in standardized photographs, proving effective for both early and advanced cases of androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.
October 2008 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article provides a multiple-choice quiz based on dermatology information but shares no new research findings.
July 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” This paper discusses the ongoing debate around megasession hair restoration surgery techniques and notes the standard practice of performing procedures with approximately 600 grafts, but it reports no specific clinical outcomes.
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December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review explores the complex relationship between thyroid hormones and skin, discussing potential mechanisms and known interactions but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research.
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, individuals reported a decrease in dermatologist visits for hair and scalp conditions like telogen effluvium and alopecia areata during COVID-19 quarantine, despite increased occurrences.
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that subcutaneous testosterone therapy improved scalp hair growth in a majority of androgen-deficient women who previously reported hair thinning and did not report hair loss as a side effect.
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October 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study developed the Chi-PCOSQ, a culturally adapted Chinese assessment tool for measuring health-related quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, showing promising reliability and validity.
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April 2016 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that the Chinese version of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Quality of Life Questionnaire (Chi-PCOSQ) is sensitive to clinical changes and effectively assesses health-related quality of life in Chinese women with PCOS.
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March 2011 in “Proceedings : 格差センシティブな人間発達科学の創成=Science of human development for restructuring the "gap widening society"” This study introduces a non-invasive photoacoustic imaging technique that accurately measures hair follicle density and subdermal angles, showing strong correlation with the gold-standard photographic method.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” This letter to the editor reports no new results but discusses the effect of hairpieces on the perceived quality of life in female pattern hair loss patients.
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November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study found that the Spanish version of the hair-specific Skindex-29 questionnaire effectively detected changes in health-related quality of life among women with female-pattern hair loss, and the scores were significantly correlated with the SF-12 survey results after treatment with a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor.
August 2026 in “Journal of international research in medical and pharmaceutical sciences” This study evaluated the impact of hair disorders on quality of life in Moroccan patients, finding significant impairment particularly among younger, single individuals living in rural areas, which improved noticeably after six months of treatment.
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.
April 2017 in “International journal of current advanced research” This article discusses the importance of a balanced diet, emphasizing the need for varied nutrients for health and better organ function, but presents no new research findings.
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January 2006 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome reported a poorer health-related quality of life compared to women in the general population and patients with other medical conditions.
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January 2022 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, the severity of pediatric alopecia areata was found to decrease the quality of life for both patients and their families while increasing the overall burden.
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August 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that UVA blocker-containing sunscreens instantly reduced follicular fluorescence due to porphyrins in facial skin, with the effect lasting for a few hours, influenced by sunscreen amount and formulation.
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January 2016 in “UvA-DARE (University of Amsterdam)” This review explores the unclear rationale behind excluding medical treatment methods from patentability and the complexities of allowing medical indication patents, offering potential solutions but reporting no new results.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Chemotherapy patients don't all lose their hair due to factors like hair growth rates, age, genetics, and the type of drugs used.