57 citations
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This review explores the chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils from selected aromatic roots, highlighting their potential for various industries, though more research is needed to standardize their bioactive components.
27 citations
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this review, Ziziphus lotus was reported to have multiple traditional uses and demonstrated various pharmacological properties in lab and animal studies, with over 181 identified bioactive compounds; however, clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy as a medicinal agent.
23 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study explored the role of AI technologies in plastic and reconstructive surgery, highlighting their potential across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages, while also identifying challenges like data privacy and regulatory issues that must be addressed for successful implementation.
14 citations
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February 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights recent advancements in using niosomes as nanocarriers for improved delivery and sustained release of active cosmetic compounds, discussing their properties, applications, and future potential in cosmetic chemistry.
March 2026 in “Cosmetics” This study found that combining Alexandrite laser with iontophoresis of chymotrypsin and papain enzymes reduced the laser pulse requirements compared to laser alone for treating paradoxical hypertrichosis in women with facial hirsutism, suggesting potential clinical benefits in managing this condition.
This review examines natural bioactive compounds for their potential to alleviate androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing compounds like ginseng and curcumin, but reports no new experimental results.
19 citations
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November 2015 in “Radiation Oncology” This study found that hippocampus sparing whole brain radiation therapy (HS-WBRT) using multi-field intensity modulated radiation therapy prevents alopecia without compromising cognitive function compared to traditional whole brain radiation therapy.
6 citations
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November 2021 in “Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca” This study found that low phosphorus stress increases walnut root hair growth by affecting auxin transport, while no phosphorus stress has the opposite effect, impacting plant growth and nutrient absorption.
November 2021 in “Research Outreach” Low testosterone levels may lead to more severe COVID-19 outcomes.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Andrology” This case report study presents two instances of post-finasteride syndrome, highlighting the persistence of sexual adverse effects despite discontinuation of the drug, and underscores the need for increased awareness and understanding of this condition.
This study found that prenatal exposure to finasteride in rats disrupted male reproductive development, causing physical alterations such as delayed preputial separation and increased nipple retention.
21 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” In this study, combination therapy with cyclosporine and PUVA for severe alopecia areata resulted in a majority of patients showing only fair to poor responses, though some improvements were noted.
8 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that alopecia areata patients experience significant psychosocial issues, with a high prevalence of anxiety, depression, and impaired quality of life across symptoms, functioning, and emotions.
January 2025 in “Exploratory Animal and Medical Research” Among adult male rats, this study found that combined exposure to lithium carbonate and lead acetate over 28 days led to synergistic cardiotoxic effects, evidenced by oxidative stress, ECG abnormalities, and molecular markers of increased apoptosis, despite no observable structural damage to myocardial tissue.
January 2025 in “Investigative and Clinical Urology” This study found that after 12 weeks of taking the trial product SHPro®, participants reported improvements in prostate symptom scores and erectile function, with confirmed safety.
125 citations
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May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study describes the development of the BASP classification system, providing a universal and systematic approach for classifying pattern hair loss in both men and women.
101 citations
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January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that androgenetic alopecia significantly harms quality of life, particularly in younger patients, those with more severe or long-term alopecia, and those who have sought non-medical hair care.
92 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that 0.5 mg of dutasteride significantly improved hair growth compared to placebo and was well tolerated over six months in men with male pattern hair loss.
35 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study outlines the clinical features of androgenetic alopecia in Korean adolescents, finding milder symptoms compared to adults and a high occurrence of family history, with normal hormone levels.
16 citations
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November 2013 in “European Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers characterized the normal scalp hair properties in South Koreans, observing that hair density declined with age and varied across scalp sites, while hair thickness patterns remained relatively stable until later in life.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that among patients with twenty-nail dystrophy, those treated with oral cyclosporine in combination with a dietary supplement showed significantly better improvement in nail condition and quality of life than those treated with the supplement alone.
In this study, researchers observed that graded calorie restriction in mice led to changes in stable isotope ratios and elemental content in bone collagen and hair keratin, potentially indicating intensified mobilization of endogenous proteins and altered bone collagen structure with increased dietary stress.
5 citations
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January 1981 This article reviews the classification and complexity of keratin protein groups in hair follicles, but reports no new experimental results on their transcriptional events.
June 2023 in “Romanian Medical Journal” In this case study, a 53-year-old female with multiple autoimmune symptoms was diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, confirmed by specific antibodies, and showed significant clinical improvement after one year of treatment.
December 2015 in “Journal of Neurology and Stroke” This case report describes a 57-year-old man's severe complications, including acute stroke and scalp necrosis, following platelet-rich plasma and stem cell injections for hair restoration.
December 2023 in “PubMed” In this case report, pediatric HAIR-AN syndrome with severe acanthosis nigricans was significantly improved with metformin and liraglutide treatment, suggesting that early diagnosis and supportive treatment for symptoms like unexplained acanthosis nigricans and menstrual disorders can enhance quality of life.
April 2024 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” In this study, the researchers developed an advanced robotic system called STITCH for performing suture tasks, which completed an average of 2.93 sutures autonomously and 4.47 sutures with human intervention in physical trials.
September 2019 in “Romanian Journal of Pediatrics” This article discusses the unique regenerative healing process in fetal skin that can occur without scarring, highlighting potential therapeutic targets to reduce fibrosis in postnatal wound healing.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review suggests that the compound DRDE-07, originally a sulphur-mustard countermeasure candidate, could potentially be repurposed for skin protection due to its compatibility with pathways involved in oxidative stress and inflammation, though further experimental study is needed to confirm its therapeutic applicability in dermatology.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”