27 citations
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September 2015 in “PharmaNutrition” This article discusses various potential health benefits and increasing global interest in astaxanthin but presents no new clinical results, though ongoing trials are exploring its effects on chronic diseases and other conditions.
1 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Biological Research - Bollettino della Società Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale” This study used Scanning Electron Microscopy to analyze South American mummy hair, revealing high levels of sulfur, calcium, and potassium, highlighting SEM's utility in anthropological investigations.
63 citations
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March 2001 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that Diane 35 combined with finasteride led to a greater reduction in hirsutism scores over 12 months compared to Diane 35 alone.
19 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical epidemiology and global health” This study reports that increased knowledge of chemotherapy side effects is moderately associated with improved self-care practices among cancer patients.
17 citations
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August 2021 in “Dermatologic surgery” This review found that microneedling is generally safe, with most adverse effects being minor and resolving quickly, though there is increased risk in patients with active infections, darker skin, or metal allergies.
6 citations
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January 1995 in “Neurourology and Urodynamics” Finasteride slightly improves prostate symptoms but has minimal difference from placebo.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “European Psychiatry” In this large multicenter study, severe hair loss related to psychotropic drug treatment was very rare but occurred more frequently in female patients, with valproic acid showing the highest risk.
3 citations
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October 2018 in “Revista de Chimie” This review discusses the potential medicinal properties and pharmacokinetic features of nettle compounds ursolic acid and quercetin, highlighting quercetin as a promising candidate for antioxidant and anti-aging effects, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2022 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the physiology of hair and various grooming and camouflage techniques, but reports no new clinical results; the authors note the complexity of cleaning hair and effects of different detergents.
45 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study found that chitosan microparticles containing minoxidil sulphate sustained its release and may hold potential for targeted topical treatment of alopecia.
33 citations
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April 2017 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This study suggests that deep dermatophytosis is a distinct condition occurring in immunocompromised patients, characterized by nodules, an indolent course, and absence of follicular invasion, which resolves completely with systemic antifungal treatment.
32 citations
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May 2016 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” In this study, researchers found that targeted therapies for metastatic melanoma often cause hair and nail side effects, with hair changes more common in patients treated with BRAF inhibitors like vemurafenib.
17 citations
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May 2016 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study identified specific reflectance confocal microscopy features that help differentiate scarring from non-scarring alopecia, providing a non-invasive diagnostic tool.
16 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research” This study found that active telethermography could help identify cancerization fields in individuals with actinic keratosis by detecting hyperthermic halos around tumors, which showed significant changes after treatment with a photolyase device.
9 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Children with chilblain-like lesions may have a link to COVID-19.
8 citations
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July 2019 in “Endocrine connections” This study found that post-finasteride syndrome patients showed a tissue-specific methylation pattern of the SRD5A2 promoter in cerebrospinal fluid, potentially affecting neuroactive steroid levels and related behavioral symptoms.
4 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study suggests that the developed PBPK model effectively predicts pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of topical finasteride and minoxidil on the scalp, indicating potential broader applicability for other formulations.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Science Advances” This research identified two genetic variants that influence the white-spotted coat patterns in Holstein-Friesian cattle, involving regulatory changes in the MITF and KIT genes, confirmed through mouse models, along with possible effects on coat patterns in other cattle breeds.
September 2025 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This workshop report reviews the 16th Annual Hair Transplant 360 Workshop in hair restoration surgery and reports no new research findings.
September 2025 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This study introduces a new method using printable templates to create standardized and optimized hairlines in male hair transplantation, reportedly improving surgical precision and enabling consistent, aesthetically pleasing outcomes.
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article outlines a 15-step process for safe and efficient follicular extraction using the follicular unit excision technique, but it reports no new clinical results.
November 1968 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” 2 citations
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November 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” This source reports that hair transplant surgery can lead to permanent hair growth improvements for men with androgenetic alopecia, and continuing minoxidil or finasteride after the procedure may reduce further hair loss.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” In this case study, a 35-year-old male with severe burn-related scalp injuries underwent successful reconstruction through tissue expansion, skin grafts, and multiple hair transplant sessions, resulting in satisfactory aesthetic and functional recovery.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article is an abstract header with author credentials and reports no study findings.
188 citations
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October 2014 in “Thyroid” This study found that dabrafenib was well tolerated and led to durable responses in patients with BRAF-mutant differentiated thyroid carcinoma, with a median progression-free survival of 11.3 months.
27 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that a marine-extract dietary supplement significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair diameter in premenopausal women with subclinical hair thinning or hair loss after 6 months of use.
21 citations
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May 2023 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice” 9 citations
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July 2003 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” This study found no significant difference between alpha-blockers and finasteride in contributing to erectile dysfunction among men with other risk factors, with age and other underlying conditions being stronger influences.
1 citations
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May 2001 in “Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals” Scientists at the University of Michigan Medical School successfully created a special compound that can be used to improve imaging of prostate cancer.