January 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study reported a case of a 34-year-old male developing allergic contact dermatitis to minoxidil solution, with positive patch test reactions attributed to the solution's ingredients, highlighting the potential for propylene glycol sensitivity.
January 2002 in “NCSU Libraries Repository (North Carolina State University Libraries)” This study found that skin is a significant site for estrogen production in mice, impacting both hair cycle regulation and sensitivity to chemical carcinogenesis.
January 1997 in “Purdue e-Pubs (Purdue University)” This study suggested that electron spin resonance techniques can potentially measure gamma ray exposure in human hair samples, though variability and time sensitivity pose challenges for accurate dose estimation.
September 1989 in “PubMed” This study found no significant differences in sex-hormone binding globulin and androgen serum levels between women with stage II androgenetic alopecia and controls, suggesting that genetically-determined androgen sensitivity might play a major role in the condition.
January 1930 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This study found that high voltage cathode rays caused significant damage to the spermiogenic epithelium of male adult white rats, showing particular sensitivity of germinal epithelium to radiation.
November 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This article reviews the use of herbal ingredients in hair care products, highlighting their potential benefits for scalp health, hair growth, and condition, while also discussing challenges such as individual sensitivities and the importance of transparent labeling.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” This analysis explores the potential benefits of various nutraceuticals, such as Ashwagandha, Cinnamon, and Fenugreek, in managing Polycystic Ovarian Disease, suggesting these may improve menstrual regularity, insulin sensitivity, and other symptoms when used alongside conventional treatments.
March 2026 in “Biomedicines” This study found that the Antera 3D® system provided an objective and sensitive method for assessing pediatric pathological scars, capturing significant changes in pigmentation, vascularity, and volume, compared to the traditional Vancouver Scar Scale and dermoscopy, which showed varied sensitivities across different scar parameters.
June 2025 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” In this study, researchers developed a herbal hair oil formulation using various herbs and oils designed to counteract greying, promote hair growth, and reduce dandruff, finding that the formulation met standard values for organoleptic characteristics, grittiness, sensitivity, pH, and viscosity.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this case report, researchers described a treatment for post-aplasia cutis congenita alopecia using follicular unit transplantation, platelet-rich plasma, and fat grafting, which significantly improved hair follicles, skin quality, and sensitivity in the affected scalp area.
June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Apoptosis may play a role in feather and hair development, SF-36 is better for mental health in skin patients, a psoriasis gene is found in Caucasians, eosinophils might not be crucial for some skin allergies, and changes in atopic dermatitis could increase skin sensitivity.
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December 2023 in “Value in Health” This study assessed the effectiveness of the EQ-5D in measuring health-related quality of life for alopecia areata patients and found it may not accurately capture the burden of the condition, particularly its psychosocial impact, compared to other more condition-specific measures.
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July 2025 in “BMC Psychology” This study found that gaze duration in a social evaluation task was linked to mental health outcomes in trans men, trans women, and cisgender women more than six months later.
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that the "spade sign" is a highly specific histopathologic feature of acne keloidalis, although its absence does not rule out the condition.
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February 1993 in “Endocrine reviews” This review examines the physiological role of androgen conjugates in cutaneous androgen metabolism and questions their association with hirsutism, without presenting new clinical findings.
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December 2024 in “Sohag Medical Journal” This paper discusses insulin resistance's effects on skin physiology, emphasizes its role in keratinocyte balance, and reports no new experimental findings.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review outlines that minoxidil (topical and oral) and 5α-reductase inhibitors are the most effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia, with additional therapies like platelet-rich plasma and hair transplantation enhancing results, emphasizing the need for individualized, combination approaches.
November 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” This review article evaluates new treatment techniques for androgenetic alopecia, including low-level laser therapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy, microneedling, and topical growth factors and peptides, reporting positive outcomes such as hair regrowth and improved hair density and thickness.
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June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the role of androgen hormones in the pathophysiology of childhood androgenetic alopecia and reports no clinical results.
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August 2019 in “Electronics and Communications in Japan” This study reports a highly sensitive MEMS silicon-hair device that mimics hair follicle functions by detecting minimal forces and moments, including electrostatic attraction and surface tension of liquids.
In this study, researchers developed a chemiluminescence assay kit for detecting free testosterone, showing it performed well and met clinical demands with low cost and automation; free testosterone levels differed in patients with various diagnoses, suggesting its diagnostic relevance for diseases such as prostate malignancy.
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May 2012 in “Arthritis & Rheumatism” This study found that the new SLICC classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus were more sensitive and resulted in fewer misclassifications than the current ACR criteria, although they had lower specificity.
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October 1990 in “Alcoholism/Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research” The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.
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April 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the applications and challenges of lipid nanosystems in various fields, comparing techniques for evaluating nanoparticle properties, and reports no new experimental results.
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January 2004 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” This review explores the potential role of pregnane neurosteroids in modulating alcohol withdrawal symptoms, suggesting a therapeutic target for treating alcohol dependence, but reports no new clinical results.
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August 2007 in “Applied and environmental microbiology” This study engineered a bioluminescent yeast strain responsive to androgenic chemicals, demonstrating rapid and sensitive detection suitable for high-throughput screening and environmental monitoring.
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September 2016 in “NPG Asia Materials” This study developed thermo-reversible glycol chitosan hydrogels that effectively form and maintain 3D cell spheroids within one day, offering a simplified method for creating biologically realistic cultures for tissue regeneration and drug screening applications.
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January 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review outlines curcumin's dual role as a radiosensitizer in cancer cells and a radioprotector in healthy cells, drawing on recent experimental and clinical findings.
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January 2011 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This review discusses the molecular basis and clinical implications of primary generalized glucocorticoid resistance and hypersensitivity, attributing them to mutations in the human glucocorticoid receptor gene, and reports no new clinical findings.
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July 2016 in “Current pharmaceutical design” This review summarizes hair growth aspects, treatment options, and management strategies for hirsutism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, without presenting new clinical findings.