2 citations
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August 1987 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses skin diseases related to contraceptive use, reporting potential issues with oral contraceptives and infrequent reactions to mechanical or barrier methods without new clinical findings.
373 citations
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September 2009 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” This review examines the best available evidence for diagnosing and managing PCOS but reports no new clinical results.
343 citations
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October 2015 in “Endocrine Practice” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and highlights the need for comprehensive clinical assessment, but does not report new clinical findings.
105 citations
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August 2010 in “Pharmacology & therapeutics” This article explores the potential of formyl-peptide receptor 2 agonists as innovative anti-inflammatory drugs, highlighting their ability to mimic the body's natural inflammation response, but it presents no new clinical findings.
85 citations
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June 2008 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This article proposes a hypothesis that hyperandrogenemia is the final common pathway for developing adolescent PCOS and emphasizes the importance of reducing androgen levels to mitigate risks of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and infertility in adulthood.
75 citations
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January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” This review examines the differential aging of melanocytes in hair follicles and skin, and reports no new findings; the authors suggest further research is needed to understand these processes.
52 citations
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September 1996 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” This study found that compliance rates for oral contraceptives are low and similar to those for other medical treatments, indicating a need for alternatives that require less daily adherence.
41 citations
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April 2010 in “Gender Medicine” This review discusses the causes, clinical features, diagnostic approach, and treatment options for hirsutism in women, but reports no new findings.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “PloS one” In this study, using light masks to extend photoperiod was effective for maintaining the summer coat in horses and accelerating shedding in outdoor horses, but timing was crucial for success.
13 citations
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April 2019 in “iScience” In this study, researchers observed that EGFR deficiency in the epidermis affects gene expression related to cell differentiation and structure, highlighting spatial and temporal roles of EGFR during skin and hair follicle development.
8 citations
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July 2025 in “Gels” This review discusses how functionalized hydrogels can modulate the microbiome to aid tissue regeneration and infection control, highlighting their potential to deliver therapeutic agents effectively and support beneficial immune responses.
7 citations
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October 2010 in “Medical Hypotheses” Alopecia areata may involve stress-related changes affecting hormone receptors, leading to reduced cortisol production.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that the tested hair lotion significantly reduced hair loss and accelerated recovery in women with acute telogen effluvium compared to a mild shampoo alone.
1 citations
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May 2009 in “Wiley-Blackwell eBooks” Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.
March 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research Series A Physical Sciences” This abstract discusses the challenges of diagnosing and managing PCOS, highlighting that individualized management, lifestyle modifications, and medical treatments such as contraceptives and metformin are recommended to address hormonal imbalances and co-morbidities.
December 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” This review discusses various risk factors and potential therapeutic interventions for PCOS but reports no new clinical results.
67 citations
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January 2022 in “Theranostics” This review highlights how advanced nanocarrier and microneedle-based transdermal drug delivery strategies can potentially improve the treatment of skin diseases by enhancing site-specific drug delivery, increasing skin penetration, and reducing systemic toxicity compared to conventional methods.
47 citations
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July 2013 in “Pharmacological Reviews” This review discusses the role of pharmacological sciences in advancing regenerative medicine technologies but reports no new experimental findings; the authors advocate for increased pharmacologist involvement to drive innovations.
28 citations
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January 2011 in “Hearing Research” This review covers recent developments in inner ear therapeutics and gene delivery methods but reports no new clinical results; it highlights potential strategies for treating hearing and balance disorders.
13 citations
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October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
3 citations
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February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using a handheld massage device during hair transplant significantly reduces pain for most patients.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the integration of nanoparticles with microneedles to improve drug delivery through enhanced stability, bioavailability, and controlled release, noting ongoing challenges with stability, scalability, and safety.
April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research” This study highlights the potential of nanofibers in cosmeceuticals, reporting that nanofiber facial masks outperform regular masks in cleansing, and notes their exploratory use in anti-acne patches for enhanced acne management.
22 citations
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November 2023 in “Molecules” This review focuses on recent advances in smart responsive polymer microneedles, which offer precise, on-demand drug delivery triggered by external or physiological stimuli, highlighting significant research implications for transdermal drug administration according to this source.
January 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” This study demonstrated that a multifunctional hydrogel containing Prussian blue nanozymes and an ultrasound-responsive nitric oxide donor improved healing in diabetic wounds by reducing oxidative stress, promoting angiogenesis, and enhancing tissue repair in animal models.
44 citations
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January 2023 in “New Phytologist” This study found that low temperature triggers root hair elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana through a FERONIA-ROP2-TORC signaling pathway, also activated by nitrogen deficiency.
2 citations
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March 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrated that while the proposed placebo microneedle stamp design was partially successful in blinding participants with low skin sensitivity, further development of suitable placebo controls is needed.
9 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed research international” This article suggests targeting the water activity within pilosebaceous follicles using biocompatible solutes like xylose and sucrose as a new potential topical treatment for acne.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This study found that among Chinese males with male androgenic alopecia, combination therapy using topical minoxidil and nano-microneedle-assisted fibroblast growth factor significantly improved hair density, diameter, and follicular unit density over 16 weeks, outperforming individual treatments.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that vibration anesthesia significantly reduced pain during botulinum toxin injections for masseter reduction without affecting the injection's diffusion or causing adverse effects, and high patient satisfaction was also reported.