July 2020 in “Endocrine practice” This case report details a 13-year-old boy with Cushing syndrome, where BIPSS identified the pituitary gland as the cortisol excess source and hormonal tests showed suppressed puberty markers.
January 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review summarizes recent developments in dermatology, including advancements in imaging techniques, biologics, and controversies in treatment, but presents no new clinical findings.
July 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, acne vulgaris was identified as the most common skin condition among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, notably affecting the 21-25 age group.
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May 2015 in “NPJ microgravity” In this study, mice exposed to prolonged space conditions demonstrated skin atrophy, altered hair follicle cycles, and significant changes in the gene expression associated with skin muscle health.
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June 1995 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that flaky skin mice exhibit skin and nail features that closely resemble human psoriasis vulgaris, suggesting they may serve as a natural model for this condition.
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September 2018 in “Neurobiology of Disease” This study found that both finasteride and dutasteride significantly reduced L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia in a rat model of Parkinson's disease, with dutasteride showing greater effectiveness at lower doses.
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May 2015 in “Schizophrenia Research” This study found that inhibiting the enzyme 5α-reductase with finasteride counteracted stress-induced prepulse inhibition deficits in socially isolated rats by altering neuroactive steroid concentrations in the brain.
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February 2008 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” This study found that minoxidil prevents long-term serotonergic toxicity induced by MDMA in rats, primarily by opening mitochondrial KATP channels and involving Akt and MAP kinases in its neuroprotective mechanism.
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July 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews approaches to facial aging in Asian patients, discussing cultural perspectives and proposing a new paradigm of youthful appearance, but provides no new clinical results.
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March 2014 in “Body Image” This paper explores the social challenges individuals with medical hair loss face when using wigs, highlighting the complex identity management involved and the social obligations to disclose wig use to close ones.
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April 2009 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article reviews nail involvement in various skin diseases, such as psoriasis and lichen planus, and highlights characteristic changes but reports no new clinical findings.
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May 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article presents a theory on the causes and development of telogen effluvium and reports no new clinical findings.
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September 1981 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This case study reports that oral zinc therapy improved hair growth and pigmentation in a young girl with sucrase deficiency and low zinc levels.
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May 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This study reviews the genetic mechanisms behind cat coat patterns, revealing that specific loci determine tabby variations and suggesting these patterns could unravel broader developmental and evolutionary biology insights.
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November 1991 in “Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology” This study found that brindled mottled mice, a model of Kinky hair syndrome, exhibited abnormal development of catecholamine neurons, with increased TH-immunoreactive neurons and altered neurochemical profiles compared to controls.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Nonlinear Science” In this study, researchers found that the shape of polygonal domains, such as squares and triangles, significantly impacts Turing pattern formation, with domain geometry affecting the stability and type of bifurcations observed in simulations.
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March 2023 in “Experimental neurology” In this study, pregnenolone was found to dose-dependently reduce L-DOPA-induced dyskinesias in a rat model of Parkinson's disease, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target for these dyskinesias.
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July 2007 in “Regenerative Medicine” Stem cell research and regenerative medicine have made significant advancements in treating various diseases and conditions.
In this study, the researchers analyzed skin samples from Dun Mongolian horses to uncover molecular pathways linked to the "Bider" marking, identifying differential gene expression and several pigment-related signaling pathways that may play key roles in its formation.
October 2025 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, researchers investigated age-related hearing loss in advanced-age CBA/CaJ mice and found combined cochlear damage from chronic sound exposure and metabolic changes linked to oxidative stress, which may require addressing both etiologies for prevention and treatment.
August 2022 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This case report describes a 7-year-old female from the Middle East with monilethrix, highlighting the disease's rarity in this population, characterized by brittle, sparse hair and keratosis pilaris.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” This abstract lacks specific study results and appears to contain a placeholder text or design template instead of research findings.
June 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article describes Amy Senior's evolving views on the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners and reports no new research findings.
August 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This study found that FGF18 is crucial for regulating hair follicle rest and growth phases, as its absence in mice leads to a shorter resting phase and rapid hair cycling.
This study found that polycystic ovary syndrome was the most common cause of hirsutism among premenopausal Algerian women.
February 1990 in “Pathology, research and practice” This study in rats with a portocaval shunt observed severe ultrastructural damage to the inner ear, associated with zinc deficiency and symptoms resembling liver cirrhosis in humans.
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May 2013 in “Oral Diseases” Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness without a cure, but exercise and managing symptoms may help patients live a normal lifespan.
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July 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The authors reviewed the mechanisms behind Kennedy's disease, noting advances in therapeutic strategies such as androgen deprivation and gene silencing that may soon expand treatment options for this incurable neuromuscular condition.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this four-year study, pediatric patients with inoperable plexiform neurofibromas and type 1 neurofibromatosis treated with selumetinib frequently experienced dermatologic side effects, which required tailored management strategies and sometimes led to treatment suspension, potentially affecting tumor regrowth.
January 2019 in “The Pharma Innovation Journal” This study found that optimal antioxidant properties of a cream-mask, as indicated by extended Paramecium caudatum motor activity in a toxic environment, were achieved with 10% Sophora japonica tincture and 5% Serenoa repens dry extract.