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April 1995 in “Endocrinology” This study concluded that finasteride treatment did not adversely affect bone development or density in male rats, suggesting selective DHT deficiency is not harmful to the skeleton.
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December 2018 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study found that 11% of cutaneous focal mucinosis lesions demonstrated follicular induction, which can mimic basal cell carcinoma histologically and complicate diagnosis.
This source reviews advancements in microneedle-based cosmeceutical delivery, discussing new technologies and highlighting a burgeoning area of research involving microneedling combined with stem cell delivery for anti-aging, without finding measurable changes in skin barrier function or appearance during the study period.
53 citations
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September 1999 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” In this study, expressing human K16 in the epidermis of K14 null mice prevented early skin blistering but led to age-related anomalies, indicating K16 and K14 have distinct roles despite their sequence similarity.
50 citations
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May 1999 in “Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery” This study concluded that microsurgical reconstruction is a reliable method to achieve stable coverage of large, complex scalp defects, although cancer control rates were poor.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that two out of twelve patients showed hair growth without the usual shedding after hair transplant surgery when treated with topical minoxidil, suggesting its potential as an adjunctive therapy during recovery.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review discusses the role of inheritance, androgens, and microinflammation in androgenetic alopecia and suggests some plant-based folk remedies may help address these factors but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2018 in “Urology” This study of FAERS data suggests that finasteride, particularly at the 1 mg dosage, is associated with a wide range of adverse effects not previously established in long-term studies, especially among younger men.
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October 2020 in “Infant behavior & development” This study found that sampling hair for cortisol analysis in mother-toddler dyads living in low-income U.S. homes is feasible, with 66% of approached dyads participating.
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December 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article reviews current understanding of the causes and treatments of three common hair growth disorders in children but reports no new results.
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May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This review found evidence supporting the effectiveness and safety of topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss, though many included studies were at high risk of bias.
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February 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study estimates the prevalence of hyperandrogenic states in late adolescent and young females, revealing that these disorders often begin at a young age.
23 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study demonstrated that a 3D air–liquid culture system using Wnt-CM-treated cells can induce hair regeneration in nude mice and may facilitate large-scale preparation for hair loss treatment.
21 citations
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” This review found that while topical minoxidil is effective for treating female pattern hair loss, finasteride showed no more effectiveness than placebo, and low-level laser therapy increased hair count but with inconsistent results.
11 citations
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July 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” This review discusses current and emerging therapeutic strategies for androgenetic alopecia, noting limited evidence but suggesting areas such as prostaglandin analogs, PRP, and progenitor cell therapies as promising future directions.
8 citations
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April 2015 in “Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology” This review highlights the importance of promptly addressing symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, whether they stem from disease activity, medication side effects, or related autoimmune conditions, but it reports no new findings.
6 citations
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May 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” This study in rats found that a new hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin formulation of minoxidil reduced the adverse cardiovascular and proliferative effects seen with traditional minoxidil solutions.
In this thesis, researchers explored ways to enhance the management of myotonic dystrophy type 1 by investigating the genetic inheritance patterns, especially small-sized repeat expansions, and assessing cardiac care, energy expenditure, and body composition in affected individuals.
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August 1991 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” This study found that low-dose methotrexate significantly reduced the steroid requirement in subjects with corticosteroid-requiring asthma without altering their clinical status or causing significant complications.
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August 1999 in “The American journal of medicine” This study found that while a transscrotal testosterone patch increases serum testosterone levels in hypogonadal men with AIDS and weight loss, it does not improve weight, body cell mass, or quality of life.
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August 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that certain hair care practices, such as wearing cornrows and using hair extensions, were strongly associated with the development of traction alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis in African American girls.
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July 2004 in “Anesthesiology” This review discusses pharmacologic treatment options for muscle-related pain conditions and notes that there is strong evidence for the efficacy of tricyclic antidepressants and muscle relaxants in specific myofascial pain syndromes, but not universally.
33 citations
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December 2012 in “NMR in Biomedicine” This study reports that microencapsulation of therapeutic cells with contrast agents enables visualization across multiple imaging modalities, potentially improving cellular immunoprotection and tracking after transplantation.
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October 2013 in “Psychosomatics” This review discusses cutaneous adverse effects of psychotropic medications and reports no new findings, emphasizing the importance of psychiatrists being aware of these potential skin reactions.
26 citations
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October 1978 in “JAMA” Minoxidil helps treat severe high blood pressure.
9 citations
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article describes a refined technique for improving hair transplant results by recycling oversized plugs into smaller grafts, integrating advanced methods like scalp lifting and occipital harvesting.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study found that mutations in the TULP3 gene are associated with progressive degeneration of the liver, kidney, and heart in adults, highlighting the importance of early detection and management.
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December 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that impaired autophagy may be a potential mechanism contributing to androgenetic alopecia, as observed in miniaturized hair follicles from balding scalps.
2 citations
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July 2014 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science” The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.
July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study reported that ritlecitinib was generally well tolerated over 72 months in patients aged 12 and older with alopecia areata, with adverse events like headache and nasopharyngitis observed, and safety outcomes consistent with previous studies.