80 citations
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November 1975 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study found that while some patients with severe alopecia areata responded to high-dose prednisolone, the response was inconsistent and the therapy's risks prevent recommending it for general use.
12 citations
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November 1970 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” This article discusses the relationship between anemia and skin disease but does not present new research findings.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” In this case study, researchers identified a Leydig cell tumor in a 56-year-old postmenopausal woman with virilization symptoms by using ovarian vein sampling, as imaging was nonrevealing, and confirmed the tumor's location using testosterone ratios, which supported previous findings.
2 citations
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November 2004 in “Hospital pharmacy” This article reviews adverse drug reactions, emphasizes methods of prevention, and encourages reporting to the FDA's medWatch program, but presents no new study findings.
1 citations
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October 2011 in “Hospital Pharmacy” This article highlights the importance of recognizing, preventing, and reporting adverse drug reactions to the FDA's MedWatch program, but does not present new research findings.
1 citations
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March 2011 in “Hospital Pharmacy” This article highlights the importance of recognizing, preventing, and reporting adverse drug reactions to the FDA's MedWatch program, but it presents no new research findings.
December 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this phase I/II clinical trial, placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cell exosome therapy significantly improved hair density and diameter, and reduced hair loss in patients with androgenetic alopecia, though further large-scale studies are needed to confirm these results and investigate the underlying molecular mechanisms.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report highlights the diagnostic challenge of identifying androgen-secreting ovarian Leydig cell tumors in postmenopausal women when imaging fails to reveal masses, emphasizing the usefulness of ovarian vein sampling for localization.
November 2007 in “Hospital pharmacy” This article discusses the importance of increasing awareness about specific adverse drug reactions, prevention methods, and the promotion of reporting ADRs to the FDA's MEDWATCH program; it reports no new results.
February 2012 in “Hospital Pharmacy” This article discusses the importance of raising awareness about specific adverse drug reactions, methods of prevention, and the significance of reporting them to the FDA's MedWatch program, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2024 in “Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences” In this study of women with androgenetic alopecia, researchers found no significant correlation between migraine occurrence and hair loss severity, although a significant relationship was observed between hair loss severity and pain intensity in those with migraine.
140 citations
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February 2014 in “Neuron” This study found that the opioid system, particularly via the delta opioid receptor, broadly regulates cutaneous mechanosensation, including touch, and suggests targeting this receptor could alleviate injury-induced mechanical hypersensitivity.
122 citations
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November 2014 in “BMC Medicine” This research observed that oral testosterone replacement therapy significantly increases cardiovascular risk, while effects of injected or transdermal therapy on cardiovascular risk were not significant, prompting further investigation into these methods.
53 citations
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July 2014 in “American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that testosterone-enanthate increased red blood cell production and altered iron homeostasis in older hypogonadal men without being affected by finasteride, indicating these effects do not require type II 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
26 citations
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August 2014 in “PubMed” This study found that testosterone treatment in older hypogonadal men caused minor improvements in depressive symptoms and visuospatial memory, but overall, major cognitive benefits were not observed.
7 citations
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April 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that BeauTop, a supplement containing several traditional Chinese herbs, may promote hair growth in mice with alopecia, potentially by modulating EGF and FGF-7 levels.
6 citations
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March 1982 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses primary cutaneous virilism, focusing on alopecia in women with androgen-dependent skin conditions, and reports no new findings.
March 2018 in “Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy” High-resolution imaging is crucial for diagnosing and planning treatments in clinical anatomy and aging.
116 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses various treatment options for adult female acne, highlighting the need for tailored approaches due to individual patient needs and reports no clinical outcomes.
58 citations
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July 1986 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lowest effective minoxidil concentration is 1%, but 2% works better for male pattern baldness.
46 citations
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November 1997 in “Journal of Neural Transmission” Seborrhea in Parkinson's disease may be linked to hormones, not autonomic impairment.
43 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This paper reviews symptoms, causes, and treatment strategies for common scalp conditions such as dandruff and psoriasis, but does not present new clinical findings.
41 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the connection between psoriasis and hair loss, noting that both the disease and its treatments can contribute to alopecia, and reports no new clinical results.
41 citations
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November 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reports on the use of ketoconazole for treating cutaneous leishmaniasis, but includes no new clinical trial findings.
28 citations
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August 2018 in “BMC genomics” This study found that the DNA methylation status of skin samples from cashmere goats was higher during the telogen stage compared to the anagen stage, identifying genes potentially important for hair follicle development and growth.
20 citations
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January 1990 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that both ketoconazole 2% shampoo and selenium sulphide are effective for dandruff treatment, but ketoconazole also reduces hair growth.
18 citations
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March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes the successful treatment of severe bullous erythema multiforme in a patient using cyclosporine, where prior high-dose corticosteroids had only partially worked.
16 citations
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December 2019 in “Animals” In this study, cashmere goats engineered to overexpress the Tβ4 gene in hair follicles produced more cashmere, indicating that Tβ4 promotes secondary hair follicle development and enhances yield.
14 citations
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November 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses whether testosterone's metabolism to 5α-dihydrotestosterone is necessary for androgenic effects in the skin but reports no new experimental results.
11 citations
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August 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” This study found that a short daily photoperiod increased crude protein digestibility, secondary hair follicle activity, and cashmere quality in Inner Mongolia white cashmere goats without harming fiber characteristics.