September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article discusses Dr. Dow Stough's research on optimizing single-hair transplantation and donor sectioning techniques, but provides no new research findings.
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January 2024 in “Medicine” This study investigated the effects of Taohong Siwu Decoction on deep vein thrombosis, identifying 56 potential targets and highlighting beta-sitosterol, quercetin, and kaempferol as key active components that may regulate inflammation through the PI3K/Akt pathway, potentially slowing disease progression.
3 citations
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March 2016 in “Practical radiation oncology” This paper reviews total skin electron therapy for mycosis fungoides and reports no new results; the authors focus on dose de-escalation's impact on toxicity and response rates.
January 2012 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” This article reviews treatment processes and outcomes for transsexualism, reporting improved quality of life and reduced gender dysphoria post-gender reassignment, though increased psychiatric risks remain compared to the general population.
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September 2024 in “BMC Cancer” In this prospective phase II clinical trial, researchers are investigating whether adding dutasteride to combined androgen blockade can improve the response rate and clinical outcomes for patients with androgen receptor-positive recurrent or metastatic salivary duct carcinoma.
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September 2019 in “Steroids” In this study, genetic testing confirmed the diagnosis of Androgen insensitivity syndrome in most CAIS patients in Tunisia and identified two previously unreported mutations in the androgen receptor gene.
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February 2009 in “Biological Trace Element Research”
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February 2013 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review discusses the presence of the StAR protein in 17 non-classical steroidogenic tissues, suggesting that advanced detection methods are needed for a complete understanding of its functions in these tissues.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” April 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” 2 citations
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May 2022 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” In vivo using the C3H mouse model, this study observed that BST2 expression occurs before hair loss in alopecia areata and is followed by an increase in epidermal γδ T cell numbers.
17 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in patients with Tourette syndrome.
29 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of Microscopy” This study describes a modified reduction-osmication method for staining human scalp hair that improves reagent penetration and visualization of hair cortex features using transmission electron microscopy.
305 citations
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March 2008 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” This article reviews the regulation and roles of spermidine/spermine-N(1)-acetyltransferase (SSAT) in polyamine metabolism and its potential as a target in cancer and other diseases, without reporting new experimental results.
43 citations
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January 2016 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” This review discusses the biological effects and mechanisms of THSG in antiaging and related disease treatments but reports no new experimental findings.
47 citations
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April 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that dutasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers coated with a stearic acid-chitosan oligomer are stable, less cytotoxic, and suitable for topical delivery to promote hair growth.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in pediatrics” This report discusses a case of hair toe tourniquet syndrome in an infant and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent severe complications.
13 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This report describes an 8-year-old male with trichotillomania, confirmed by trichoscopy showing characteristic hair damage and patterns.
18 citations
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January 2008 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study observed that repeated perm treatments decrease disulfide bonds in hair due to their conversion largely into cysteic acid, affecting the waving efficiency depending on the reduction agent used.
13 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks”
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December 2018 in “Journal of genetic medicine” In this case report, a 20-year-old male with tricho-rhino-phalangeal syndrome was found to have a de novo frameshift mutation in the TRPS1 gene, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing this rare disorder.
December 2022 in “International journal of drug regulatory affairs” This review discusses the regulatory frameworks for cell and gene therapy products in the US, EU, and India, and highlights the growth and challenges in their clinical trial stages, but reports no new experimental outcomes.
April 2026 in “Human Genome Variation” In this study, researchers identified a recurrent MBTPS2 splice-site variant as a mutational hotspot in IFAP syndrome across diverse families, with phenotype severity suggesting the influence of additional modifiers.
In this study, researchers found two non-synonymous SNPs in the TERT gene associated with mean wool staple strength in sheep, suggesting TERT as a potential candidate gene for improving wool traits.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study suggests that coexisting LSS and TSPEAR variants might contribute to a complex phenotype of congenital hypotrichosis and ectodermal abnormalities in a child, and highlights the need for cautious interpretation of genotype-phenotype links and the potential value of broader genetic testing.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B” This paper presents two cases of hair tourniquet syndrome and suggests washing baby socks inside out as a potential preventative measure.
September 2022 in “PubMed” Entadfi, a mix of finasteride and tadalafil, is used for BPH.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks”
January 2022 in “International review of movement disorders” In this review, the authors found that cannabinoids and steroid-related drugs show potential for treating Tourette syndrome, but existing evidence is limited and further research is needed to confirm their efficacy and safety.