September 2025 in “Genes” In this study, researchers reported that specific gene polymorphisms in Jiangnan cashmere goats, particularly SNPs in the HOXC13 and WNT4 genes, were significantly associated with key economic traits like birth weight and yearling weight, providing molecular markers for breeding and enhancing economic trait stability.
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January 2018 in “Forensic Science International” This study reported that a newly developed UHPLC-MS/MS method detected illegal synthetic hair-growth compounds in 10% of 76 hair-growth products, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring to protect public health.
2 citations
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This book discusses current research on polycystic ovary syndrome, including diagnosis, management, and the impact of lifestyle changes, without reporting new clinical results.
September 2025 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This study found a significant age-dependent association between alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis, with atopic dermatitis being a notable risk factor, especially in children.
August 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that patients with various hair disorders experience high emotional distress, and significant psychological issues appear unrelated to disease severity in alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss. Formal psychological therapies improved the wellbeing of alopecia patients, as reported in this research.
July 2025 in “The Ewha Medical Journal” This study developed a deep learning model for the automated early detection of androgenetic alopecia using trichoscopic images, and found it demonstrated high accuracy and generalizability in a Korean clinical cohort, achieving a 90% accuracy in external validation.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study reviews literature showing that trichotillomania significantly reduces quality of life and emphasizes that effective treatment requires an interdisciplinary approach involving dermatology and psychiatry to address its psychiatric component.
157 citations
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May 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” This review discusses recent advancements in understanding and managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia, including improvements in screening, diagnostics, and potential genetic and cell-based treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
112 citations
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” In this study, two unique mutations in the RBPJ gene were identified and linked to Adams-Oliver syndrome, confirming impaired DNA binding of mutated RBPJ as a factor in this rare genetic disorder.
98 citations
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May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This document discusses the British Association of Dermatologists' current perspective on isotretinoin, focusing on its known side effects, prescribing requirements, teratogenic risks, and the contentious link to mood changes, reporting no new research findings.
89 citations
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January 2020 in “PubMed” This review discusses biotinidase deficiency, noting that biotin treatment from birth can prevent symptoms, but acknowledges the complexity and need for further understanding due to late-onset cases with varied clinical findings.
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April 2013 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” This review discusses the current research and development of mannosylerythritol lipids, particularly focusing on their potential commercial applications in cosmetics; it reports no new results.
62 citations
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January 2010 in “Hormone research in paediatrics” This study found that the R257X mutation in the AIRE gene is prevalent among Russian patients with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1, particularly in those with hypoparathyroidism and chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.
60 citations
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April 2003 in “Human Reproduction” This study found that Czech women with polycystic ovary syndrome in their thirties had a significantly worse cardiovascular risk profile compared to a control group, independent of obesity.
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January 2004 in “Medical mycology” This study reported an increase in tinea capitis in Stockholm children, mainly caused by Trichophyton violaceum and associated with immigration from Africa and family spread.
42 citations
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January 2018 in “Expert review of precision medicine and drug development” This review discusses the integration of drug repurposing with personalized medicine through off-label prescribing and reports no new results, highlighting the potential for systematic exploration using omics technologies.
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found no clear evidence that finasteride negatively affects erectile function, though it does cause a reduction in ejaculatory volume and has potential implications for prostate cancer risk.
19 citations
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March 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” This review discusses recent progress in understanding the cellular mechanisms of sebaceous gland development and maintenance, emphasizing the role of stem and progenitor cells in related skin pathologies, and reports no new results.
19 citations
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November 2010 in “PubMed” This review discusses advancements in the genetic understanding of androgenic alopecia and the FDA-approved treatments, including a new laser hair comb, but reports no clinical results.
17 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This review discusses medical interventions that reproductive health experts can provide to transgender and gender diverse youth and reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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June 2017 in “Gene” This is the first report of the FOXN1 p.R255X mutation from India, demonstrating the global spread of this genetic mutation previously found only in an Italian community.
16 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the clinical features, genetics, and treatment of 21-hydroxylase deficiency, a common type of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and reports no new research findings.
13 citations
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July 2009 in “Pediatrics in Review” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of 21-hydroxylase deficiency in congenital adrenal hyperplasia and emphasizes the need for earlier detection and proper management; it reports no clinical results.
12 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses potential complications in hair restoration surgery and emphasizes the importance of thorough planning and patient participation in reducing risks, but reports no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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May 2018 in “Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B” This review covers recent developments in materials for in vitro and in vivo stem cell manipulation, highlighting innovative substrate properties but does not report new experimental results.
8 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter discusses azathioprine-induced alopecia and leukopenia potentially linked to NUDT15 polymorphisms, reporting no new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Interdisciplinary sciences: computational life sciences” Accurate protein modeling can help develop new treatments for prostate cancer and other diseases.
5 citations
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May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that novel compound heterozygous mutations in the desmoplakin gene lead to hair shaft abnormalities and can result in lethal cardiomyopathy.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” This literature review highlights a shift in aesthetic medicine towards patient-centered care, emphasizing psychological well-being and minimally invasive techniques, while also addressing ethical challenges and the integration of AI, regenerative medicine, and digital tools for personalized care.