May 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This study reports that a dual cosmetic serum system by KilgourMD significantly improved hair loss in predominantly menopausal women over a 4-month period, as evidenced by objective and clinical assessments.
August 2025 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This retrospective pharmacovigilance study identified 34 drugs, including finasteride and dutasteride, that may be associated with sexual dysfunction, with a higher risk observed in males aged 31-45.
17 citations
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January 1997 in “Cell and Tissue Research” This study found that a serum-free DMEM-F12 medium with 45% oxygen best supports in vitro development and differentiation of human fetal skin, closely mimicking the in vivo state.
September 2016 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This article explores the interactions between retinoids and the immune system but reports no new clinical results related to their role in hair cycle control.
9 citations
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September 2017 in “Nanoscale Research Letters” This study found that combining TIMP-1 with graphene oxide promoted skin tissue regeneration in rats and provided sustained release of TIMP-1 over 40 days.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Organic Process Research & Development” This article describes the efficient synthesis of (S)-N-(2-bromo-6-methoxypyridin-4-yl)-2-hydroxy-2,4-dimethylpentanamide, a novel topical antiandrogen, with high purity and enantiomeric excess but reports no pharmacological results.
4 citations
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April 2023 in “JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” This study evaluated green tea extract-loaded spanlastic formulations and found that a vesicle builder to edge activator ratio of 8:2 produced optimal characteristics, including a particle size of 419.70 nm, an entrapment efficiency of 60.85%, and a drug loading of 11.07%.
June 2010 in “Journal of Chemical Crystallography” This study determined the crystal structure and conformation of synthesized 17x-Acetoxy-pregn-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, revealing specific molecular interactions and structural details in an orthorhombic crystal system.
74 citations
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January 2020 in “IEEE Access” This study reports that the ScalpEye system accurately diagnosed dandruff, folliculitis, hair loss, and oily hair with a precision range of 97.41% to 99.09%.
37 citations
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August 2012 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” In this study, a modified Ferriman-Galwey score greater than 4 was found to be effective for diagnosing hirsutism in Asian women, highlighting key areas such as the upper lip, thighs, and lower abdomen.
24 citations
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June 2021 in “Agronomy” This study found that biostimulant application in lettuce cultivation led to significant yield and phytochemical enhancements, with effects varying between green and red cultivars depending on the treatment method used.
September 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” This study found that men aged 33 to 44 with androgenetic alopecia experienced significant hair improvement over 7 months after treatment with autologous cells using the Rigenera® system, as evaluated by HairMetrix® technology.
16 citations
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that 1% minoxidil topical solution led to terminal hair regrowth in 25 out of 48 patients with alopecia areata, but only 11 patients achieved cosmetically acceptable results.
1 citations
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October 1996 in “PubMed” This study found that common side effects leading to premature removal of the Norplant contraceptive implant included uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, and headaches, suggesting the need for improved pre-insertion counseling and screening.
February 2024 in “Trends in Sciences” This study examined the stability of two 5α-reductase inhibitors in Tectona grandis extracts, finding that they are more stable in acidic environments and degrade rapidly under heat and light unless protected, suggesting the need for careful storage when developing anti-hair loss medications.
19 citations
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January 2003 in “Polish Journal of Environmental Studies” This study found that women who delivered children with locomotor system malformations had significantly higher lead concentrations in their blood and hair compared to those who had healthy children.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This study found that evaluating terminal hair growth on the chin, thighs, and either the upper lip or lower abdomen could streamline the modified Ferriman-Gallwey scoring, aiding hirsutism diagnosis under pandemic conditions.
3 citations
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study presents an evaluation system that helps hair restoration surgeons better identify candidates for alopecia-reducing procedures, resulting in more consistently good outcomes by excluding poor and borderline candidates.
1 citations
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January 2004 in “Wieś Jutra” This study suggests that finasteride may inhibit testosterone-induced expression of TGF-beta1 and type I procollagen, potentially explaining its role in preventing perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia.
May 2026 in “Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice” This case report describes a 23-year-old woman with alopecia areata who developed new central nervous system demyelination after starting tofacitinib therapy; while the drug was associated with this neurological event, causality is not confirmed. The demyelination was reversible upon stopping the medication and administering corticosteroids.
April 2026 in “BMC Oral Health” In this case report, a 45-year-old male developed recurrent, painful oral ulcers after starting finasteride for hair loss, with symptoms resolving after stopping the drug and returning upon rechallenge, suggesting a probable causal link.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study confirmed known adverse events and identified new ones related to ixekizumab, offering preliminary safety insights for its clinical use, but noted limitations such as potential underreporting and confounding factors in the spontaneous adverse event reporting systems.
In this study, marijuana use and depression were associated with a higher likelihood of being treated for lower urinary tract symptoms in men over 45 in a marijuana-legalized region.
This case report observed that a 44-year-old male patient with androgenetic alopecia experienced increased hair density and patient satisfaction after treatment with microneedling, growth factors, and minoxidil.
This study evaluated amphiphilic self-assembling peptides as drug delivery systems and found they effectively ensured prolonged release and therapeutic efficacy for timolol in glaucoma and for chemotherapy agents in cancer treatment, with significant tumor size reduction observed in animal models.
July 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that the ZMY-1 hair transplantation system significantly reduced the time needed to make holes in hair-transplant surgery compared to manual punching, while maintaining similar safety and tissue survival rates.
6 citations
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that the solid self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system improved the oral bioavailability of carvedilol significantly compared to the drug alone, enhancing its solubility, dissolution, AUC, and Cmax.
4 citations
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January 1986 in “PubMed” In this animal study, serum biotin levels and clinical symptoms in gilts suggested that serum biotin could serve as a sensitive indicator of biotin deficiency, and a system to evaluate biotin status was proposed.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” This review examines ethosomal structures and their mechanisms as skin delivery systems, outlining preparation methods and applications but presents no new experimental findings.
January 2026 in “Neuroscience Applied” Hair cortisol levels decrease as children age, stabilizing around age 4.