17 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that local platelet-rich plasma injection improved mid-term outcomes for carpal tunnel syndrome more effectively than other conservative treatments, although long-term effects and standardization need further research.
17 citations
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May 2019 in “Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews” This study found that fasting insulin levels are associated with increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
17 citations
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May 2018 in “BMC genomics” This study found that miR-432 inhibits KRT83 expression, revealing potential molecular mechanisms for the formation of curly fleece in Tan sheep and suggesting implications for understanding curly hair formation in humans.
16 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” In this study, MSC-scaffold combinations were found to significantly enhance wound closure, collagen deposition, angiogenesis, and growth factor expression while modulating inflammatory responses in preclinical burn wound models, though significant heterogeneity limits immediate clinical application.
15 citations
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July 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study found no significant difference in the severity of alopecia areata between treatments with platelet-rich plasma and triamcinolone acetonide; further high-quality trials of PRP are needed.
15 citations
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This systematic review identified robust biomarkers associated with hidradenitis suppurativa and confirmed potential drugs for repurposing, highlighting key pathogenetic pathways and their links to comorbid disorders.
10 citations
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November 2022 in “Protein & Cell” In this study, topical quercetin was found to stimulate hair follicle growth and promote microvascular regrowth in mice, suggesting its potential for hair regrowth strategies.
10 citations
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June 2022 in “Development” This study suggests that distinct chromatin topologies allow different lineage-specific enhancers to regulate Hoxd genes in mouse vibrissae and chicken feather primordia, while conserved regulatory elements maintain transcriptional robustness in the embryonic trunk across species.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of proteome research” This study found that hair proteome profiling and genetically variant peptide identification in hairs remained effective after an explosive blast, indicating potential for forensic human identification despite damage.
9 citations
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February 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study reported that Longdan Xiegan decoction is more effective than conventional western medicine alone in treating eczema, but the evidence quality was generally low, highlighting the need for further studies.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that Cinobufacin combined with chemotherapy improved clinical outcomes in breast cancer patients and reduced certain side effects compared to chemotherapy alone.
7 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” This study describes a new method using high-resolution mass spectrometry for analyzing multiple steroids in human scalp hair, with newborn hair showing the highest steroid concentrations among examined age groups.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights platelet-rich plasma as a promising nonsurgical treatment for female pattern hair loss, but it reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” This study found that menopausal status and hormone therapy significantly affect the histology and gene expression of the introitus, with post-menopausal women showing notable tissue remodeling associated with vaginal atrophy.
5 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Vitamin D and zinc may help treat alopecia areata.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that people with alopecia areata have a higher likelihood of experiencing anxiety and depression, and a moderate negative impact on their quality of life compared to healthy individuals.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” This study found no significant increase in depression risk associated with taking five-alpha reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia or alopecia, although further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This study analyzed 19 articles and found that vitamin D significantly improved the hormonal profile in women with PCOS, with greater effects observed after 8-week interventions compared to 12-week ones.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Precision clinical medicine” This study analyzed gene expression data to identify key genes involved in severe forms of alopecia areata, discovering four immune monitoring genes (LGR5, SHISA2, HOXC13, S100A3) with potential for early diagnosis and better understanding of the disease's biological mechanisms.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” This study analyzed post-marketing data from the U.S. FDA Adverse Event Reporting System and identified both known and new safety concerns for Avacopan, an anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies-associated vasculitis treatment, emphasizing the need for monitoring during early treatment stages.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that both natural and environmental selection have significantly influenced the goat genome, revealing genetic loci tied to adaptation, fitness, and productive traits, more so than artificial selection, across various goat populations.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” In this study, researchers identified genes IRF2BP2 and EGFR as key to understanding double-coated fleece formation in Hetian sheep, offering insights that may advance machine learning-driven multi-omics selection models in sheep breeding.
July 2026 in “European Urology Focus” This study found a significant association between baldness patterns, particularly vertex and early-onset baldness, and an increased risk of prostate cancer.
February 2026 in “Applied Biosciences” In this study, a computational analysis of promoter regions in human fertility-related genes identified several new candidate regulatory motifs, but these require further experimental validation due to the limitations of being an in silico examination.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This systematic review found that intralesional dutasteride treatments for androgenic alopecia in adults improved hair density and thickness with minimal adverse effects, although study methodologies varied and lacked large-scale trials.
November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study identified genetic differences between Australian White Sheep and Hu Sheep that may explain their distinct pelage types, with a focus on subcutaneous adiposity and immunoregulation. The findings suggest potential targets for breeding climate-resilient sheep, enhancing our understanding of heat tolerance in these breeds.
October 2025 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study's network meta-analysis reported that botulinum injection combined with red laser and topical minoxidil is most effective for increasing hair density in androgenetic alopecia when using low-level laser therapy.
June 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that oral minoxidil improved hair loss symptoms in many patients, with significant improvement in 35%, but 27% experienced adverse events, highlighting the need for further research to confirm its safety and efficacy.
March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that combined microneedling with minoxidil significantly improved hair count and diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia, although more mild adverse events were reported compared to minoxidil alone.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that the global prevalence of alopecia areata is estimated at 1.93%, affecting around 15.05 million people, with significant regional and demographic variations.