December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This study found that a combination of systemic cyproterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol, and 5% topical minoxidil significantly improved hair growth and prevented further hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss over six months, with the treatment being well-tolerated.
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December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
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January 2022 in “Scholars international journal of anatomy and physiology” This review discusses Aloe Vera's traditional uses and active components but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing its potential benefits from wound healing to hair growth.
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January 1999 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” This case study of a cat with pancreatic carcinoma and paraneoplastic alopecia found that removing the internal tumor reversed hair loss, but symptoms reappeared as the cancer metastasized.
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July 2012 in “Biotechnic & Histochemistry” This study observed that decreased nucleolar organizing region protein synthesis in hair root cells is correlated with hair loss in humans.
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November 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 24-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia who developed sensitivity to topical minoxidil and later to saw palmetto after using a minoxidil and retinoic acid preparation.
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December 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 23-year-old man with scurvy, characterized by perifollicular hemorrhages, gum disease, and other symptoms due to a diet low in fresh fruits and vegetables.
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February 2021 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” In this study, 84% of postacute COVID-19 patients experienced at least one persistent symptom 60 days after hospital discharge, regardless of initial disease severity.
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November 2014 in “PLOS Computational Biology” In this study, researchers found that synchronization between expanding epithelial cells and background mesenchymal cells in the mouse hair cycle may be maintained by inhibitory regulation, with potential mediators of this regulation identified.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” This study demonstrated that adding human adipose-derived stem cells to hair follicle germ-like aggregates significantly improved hair shaft generation in transplanted nude mice, suggesting a promising strategy for hair regenerative medicine.
8 citations
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January 2025 in “Cureus” In this review, the authors examined the diagnosis and management of reproductive endocrine disorders, such as infertility, PCOS, and endometriosis, emphasizing individualized treatment plans that include medical, surgical, and lifestyle approaches to enhance fertility and quality of life for affected women.
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February 2016 in “Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers” This study found that the expression levels of nucleolin, nucleophosmin, and UBTF genes were lower in normal sites compared to hair loss sites in males with alopecia.
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January 2023 in “Experimental dermatology” This study suggests that both age and photoexposure may decrease maximum viable epidermis thickness and impact the dermal-epidermal junction in women with Fitzpatrick skin types II-III.
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January 2004 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, AgK114 was found to be transiently induced in hamster epidermal keratinocytes following skin damage, suggesting its role in the recovery process after injury.
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May 2024 in “Cureus” This study found that LAHR significantly improves the quality of life in the short term for women with PCOS, but underscores a need for further research to develop long-term treatment strategies.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences” In this study, researchers developed a natural shampoo using traditional plant extracts and reported that its physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity were comparable to marketed shampoos. Further research is needed to confirm its performance and quality.
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April 2022 in “African Health Sciences” In this study, FLI was significantly higher in women with PCOS and NAFLD compared to those without NAFLD, and an FLI < 30 could not effectively rule out NAFLD in lean PCOS patients.
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March 2023 in “Science Translational Medicine” The researchers reported that targeting glycoprotein 130's signaling site in animal models promoted tissue regeneration and reduced osteoarthritis progression through anti-inflammatory and protective effects.
March 2026 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review suggests that Aloe vera has potential benefits for various skin conditions by integrating Unani medicinal concepts with contemporary biomedical evidence.
January 2026 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” In this study, researchers observed that patients with alopecia areata showed higher capillary density and signs of neovascularization compared to controls, suggesting a potential link between alopecia areata and microcirculatory changes.
January 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study developed a rapid ATP assay that effectively measures microbial populations on the skin and tracks changes after microbiome dysbiosis, with findings suggesting that ethanol-cleansed skin takes longer to recover than tape-stripped skin.
December 2024 in “Tissue and Cell” In this study, researchers developed a method to automatically detect androgen receptor nuclear translocation in dermal papilla cells using fluorescence markers and image analysis, finding that the receptor's nuclear signal peaks about 20 minutes after DHT exposure.
This article reviews current diagnostic methods and treatments for hair loss, including FDA-approved drugs and surgical options, but reports no new research findings.
October 2021 in “Operative techniques in otolaryngology--head and neck surgery” This article reviews various surgical techniques to improve ocular and cosmetic outcomes in patients with facial paralysis but reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes tailored long-term management strategies.
April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This article presents a case study of isolated rheumatic tricuspid valve disease leading to right heart failure and severe valve damage, highlighting the rarity and diagnostic challenges of tricuspid involvement in rheumatic fever.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” This review discusses the potential role of autonomic dysfunction and sympathetic overactivity in hypertension development and reports no new results; renal denervation therapies have gained popularity for resistant cases.
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” This study found that oral finasteride was more effective than 5% topical minoxidil in treating mild to severe androgenetic alopecia in males, with both treatments deemed effective and safe over 12 months.
36 citations
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October 2008 in “European journal of paediatric neurology” This study found that pediatric patients on valproic acid may experience hair loss due to reduced zinc and biotinidase levels within the first 3 months, with zinc depletion continuing to contribute by the 6th month.
13 citations
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September 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests no significant association between vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and alopecia areata.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Modern Computation Information and Communication Technology” This review examines the current applications and potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare, highlighting its role in improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across multiple major disease areas, but reports no new experimental findings.