May 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” In this proof-of-concept study, researchers found that hair grafts preserved in preconditioned autologous platelet-rich plasma with photothermal biostimulation and phosphate-buffered saline remained viable for eight hours before transplantation, outperforming saline solution and Ringer's lactate by two hours.
October 2021 in “VITEK Bidang Kedokteran Hewan” This case study reports on a 1-year-old male goat with various health issues including bloody stool, hair loss, and lice, treated with medication and supplements.
19 citations
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October 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review proposes a new approach for categorizing and diagnosing unruly hair forms, building on previous literature and clinical experience, without presenting new clinical results.
18 citations
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November 2013 in “Molecules and Cells” This study found that a novel 3D in vitro culture condition improved stemness markers and proliferation potential in human dermal stem/progenitor cells compared to traditional 2D methods.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers found that young men with androgenic alopecia exhibited significantly higher mRNA levels of 5α-reductase isozymes and changes in prostate cancer-related genes, which could explain varying responses to treatment and guide future therapies.
11 citations
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February 2016 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This review discusses various targets for treating prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia and reports on recent studies of new compounds and 5α-reductase inhibitors, but provides no new experimental results.
August 2025 in “DS Reviews of Research in Life Sciences” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed significantly higher levels of DHEA, IL-6, and TNF-α compared to healthy controls, indicating a possible link between these biomarkers and PCOS.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “Revista Latino-americana De Enfermagem” In this study, the direct cost of producing autologous platelet rich plasma gel in a Rio de Janeiro university hospital was found to be US $4.88 per session, highlighting its potential as a low-cost and accessible treatment option within the Unified Health System.
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September 2012 in “Revista Latinoamericana de Psicopatologia Fundamental” In this study, researchers concluded that sexual identity does not determine the choice of sex object, partner genders, or sexual practices among individuals born with sex differentiation disorders.
9 citations
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March 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that epidermal growth factor and fibroblast growth factor accelerated proliferation of human hair bulb papilla cells and root sheath fibroblasts cultured in vitro.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical Nuclear Medicine” In this study, 18F-FDG PET/CT revealed increased FDG uptake in the scalp of a woman after platelet-rich plasma therapy, indicating potential inflammatory changes.
502 citations
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February 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review discusses hirsutism management guidelines, recommending androgen testing only for women with abnormal hirsutism scores and advocating for combined therapy approaches depending on severity and underlying conditions, but it reports no new clinical results.
124 citations
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January 1993 in “The Prostate” Finasteride effectively inhibits 5α reductase, while plant extracts like Permixon and Bazoton don't show significant results.
22 citations
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the therapeutic use of interferons and other cytokines in various viral, tumorous, and inflammatory diseases, discussing their biological effects and potential future applications without presenting new experimental results.
16 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, an expert panel established a consensus guideline indicating that photobiomodulation is a safe and effective treatment for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy and androgenic alopecia.
11 citations
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January 1992 in “PubMed” In this study, the researchers found distinct patterns of TGF-beta 1 and IGF-II expression in pig fetal subcutaneous tissue, suggesting specific regulatory roles in developing adipocytes and muscle tissue.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that epidermal turnover could be a regulated mechanism of iron excretion, with systemic iron levels influencing keratinocyte behavior and differentiation markers in the skin.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review assesses platelet-rich plasma therapy for androgenic alopecia in women and found it may improve hair thickness and quality, but more studies are necessary to confirm its psychological benefits.
301 citations
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May 1998 in “Genes & Development” Ets2 gene is crucial for placental development in mice.
246 citations
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April 1976 in “Annals of Surgery” In this study, a syndrome of zinc deficiency was observed in adults receiving intravenous feeding, with zinc supplementation improving symptoms except for delayed hair regrowth.
232 citations
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January 2016 in “BMC Bioinformatics” This study found that using curated biomedical databases as training examples for information extraction tasks in Genome-Wide Association Studies can outperform cost-insensitive methods, demonstrating their potential use without expert annotation.
122 citations
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July 1990 in “Teratology” This study found that oral administration of finasteride to pregnant rats caused dosage-related developmental toxicities, including hypospadias and decreased anogenital distance in male offspring.
118 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of Dairy Science” This study found that in lactating Holstein cows, hair from the tail switch, which grows faster and is more sensitive to cortisol changes, is ideal for measuring hair cortisol levels.
83 citations
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January 1980 in “Veterinary Pathology” This study reports the discovery of endemic canine leishmaniasis in north central Oklahoma, suggesting the disease is present without dogs traveling abroad.
66 citations
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August 2001 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study demonstrated that intact adult human dermal papillae can induce hair growth when implanted into mouse hair follicles, highlighting their potential for advancing hair follicle biology and therapeutic approaches.
38 citations
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January 1988
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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.
21 citations
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May 1989 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” This review discusses the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect as a mechanism for targeted drug delivery in cancer therapy and reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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October 1981 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” This study found that individuals with protein-calorie malnutrition, especially those with kwashiorkor, required significantly less force to pluck hair compared to well-nourished patients.
14 citations
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July 1987 in “Contact Dermatitis” This article describes cases of allergic contact dermatitis triggered by minoxidil but provides no new clinical findings.