March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study reviewed multiple research articles and found that patients with telogen effluvium, primarily women, had significantly lower levels of serum ferritin and vitamin D compared to healthy controls, suggesting a role for trace element imbalances in hair loss.
This systematic review and meta-analysis found that patients with telogen effluvium, primarily females, exhibited significantly lower serum levels of ferritin and vitamin D compared to healthy controls, suggesting trace element imbalances play a crucial role in this type of hair loss.
This study found that telogen effluvium is strongly linked to lower serum levels of ferritin and vitamin D, especially in predominantly female patients.
February 2026 in “Advanced Science” This study found that the combination of TTNPB and CHIR99021 enhanced the derivation of highly advanced neural stem cells from human pluripotent stem cells, with improved chromatin accessibility and neuroectodermal gene expression, and these cells successfully engrafted in rat hippocampi to ameliorate depression-like symptoms.
October 2024 in “Andrology” This study investigated paternal drug exposure using FDA data and identified significant associations with reproductive health risks, including congenital anomalies linked to immunosuppressive drugs, and emphasized specific risk combinations like biologics and abortion, diazepam and small for date baby, and finasteride and cryptorchidism.
January 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” This study highlights a potential link between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, suggesting that understanding this association could enhance strategies for screening and managing cardiovascular risk in affected individuals.
October 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” This review highlights that while vitamin and mineral supplementation shows limited impact on hair loss treatment, deficiencies in iron, zinc, and vitamin D are common among patients with telogen effluvium.
In this study, researchers performed a genome-wide characterization of the Wnt gene family in domestic donkeys, identifying 19 genes and highlighting their evolutionary conservation among mammals, along with tissue-specific expression patterns potentially linked to reproductive regulation and tissue homeostasis.
January 2026 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This study identified that the ethanol extract of Selaginella doederleinii may enhance the effectiveness of doxorubicin in treating cervical cancer cells while also providing chemopreventive benefits.
August 2025 in “Processes” In this study, researchers used a network pharmacology approach to highlight significant interactions between compounds in rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) and genes related to functional dyspepsia, suggesting potential pathways for developing treatments against gastrointestinal diseases.
November 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” In this study, researchers developed a DNA/GelMA-based cryogel platform that uses phototherapy to combat MRSA infection and promote scarless wound healing, showing enhanced bactericidal activity, tissue regeneration, and anti-inflammatory effects in vivo, suggesting a promising approach for treating infected skin wounds.
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July 2010 in “Journal of Proteome Research” This study suggests that an immune response to trichohyalin and keratin 16 may contribute to the pathogenesis of alopecia areata.
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September 2014 in “BMC genomics” This research found that variations in the KRTAP gene family are likely responsible for the diverse hair phenotypes seen among mammals, influenced by gene repertoire differences, expression, and evolutionary factors.
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July 2018 in “Circulation” This study found that hypogonadism in men can be a reversible risk factor for torsades de pointes (TdP), with testosterone replacement potentially preventing TdP recurrence.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This review explores the chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils from selected aromatic roots, highlighting their potential for various industries, though more research is needed to standardize their bioactive components.
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February 2013 in “BMC evolutionary biology” This study found that the Hr gene loss and positive selection for the FGF5 gene in cetaceans likely contributed to hair loss as these animals adapted to aquatic environments.
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November 2021 in “FEBS Open Bio” In this study, molecular docking simulations and cell-based assays suggested that certain analogues of cepharanthine might possess anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” This review discusses the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Perilla frutescens, detailing its bioactive compounds and their potential health benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2019 in “Archives of dermatological research” In this study, combination therapy with DPCP and anthralin promoted hair regrowth in 40.62% of alopecia areata patients who were unresponsive to DPCP alone, with response improving over longer treatment durations.
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January 2019 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that for optimal ADSC viability during short-term storage, using 10% human serum at 4°C and utilizing the cells within 2 hours is most effective.
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October 1989 in “PubMed” This study found that sulfation of minoxidil occurs in hair follicles and proliferative keratinocytes, which may be linked to its hair growth stimulation effects.
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April 2016 in “PloS one” This study found that the promoter region of the sheep KRTAP11-1 gene drives specific transcriptional activity in wool follicles, suggesting it may regulate hair keratinocyte specificity.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Chemistry” This study identified ten novel compounds that may effectively target steroid 5 alpha-reductase 2 (5αR-2) for potential treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia, exhibiting comparable binding energies to existing drugs like finasteride and dutasteride.
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August 2022 in “Journal of clinical sleep medicine” This study found that transgender or gender-nonconforming youth experience higher odds of sleep disorders compared to cisgender peers, but gender-affirming therapy may reduce these odds.
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September 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article critically analyzed the trajectory of the Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia over the past decade, reporting that the journal has experienced notable growth in bibliometric indices, suggesting a successful editorial policy and increased international visibility compared to Brazilian and other international dermatology journals.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Women s Health” Women with hyperandrogenism, especially those with PCOS, are more likely to have psychiatric disorders.
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that extracts from Hom Thong banana peels, rich in phenolic compounds, may inhibit melanin production in human and mouse melanoma cells, showing potential as anti-melanogenic agents comparable to standard treatments like arbutin and kojic acid.
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study reported that Taiwanese pre-teens and teenagers with atopic diseases, such as food allergies and asthma, had a significantly increased risk of developing alopecia areata, with the risk being 9.66 times higher compared to their peers without atopic conditions.
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December 2021 in “Cureus” This review discusses the potential link between low serum vitamin D levels and androgenetic alopecia and reports that vitamin D might be useful for diagnosis and treatment, but no new clinical results are included.
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January 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This symposium updated participants on the latest advances in understanding and managing hidradenitis suppurativa, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment plans and highlighting recent progress in therapies and epidemiology.