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.
13 citations
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April 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology” In this study, long-term finasteride treatment improved androgenetic alopecia in Japanese men, with younger age and less advanced disease at treatment start predicting better efficacy.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This study evaluated potential penile vascular changes and persistent adverse effects in men discontinuing 5α-reductase inhibitors for androgenic alopecia, but no new clinical results were reported.
In this study conducted at Shafa Hospital, Kerman, Iran, 3.5% of patients using sodium valproate as an antiepileptic experienced hair loss and curling over ten years.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Immunology and Cell Biology” This review discusses recent advances in biomedical imaging for cancer research, particularly highlighting improved imaging tools for studying solid tissue malignancies, and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study found that corticosteroids were the most common treatments for alopecia areata in the USA, but the substantial disease burden suggests a need for more effective options.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This article examines the potential of using oral minoxidil as an adjuvant treatment for patients with severe alopecia areata who do not respond to increased doses of Janus kinase inhibitors, but provides no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this case report, a 14-year-old girl developed azathioprine-induced anagen effluvium, highlighting it as a rare but reversible side effect with prompt drug withdrawal leading to significant hair regrowth.
July 2026 in “Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine” In this study, researchers developed and optimized a smartlipid nanocarrier gel formulation of berberine that significantly reduced hair loss and promoted faster hair regrowth in a testosterone-induced hair loss model, showing potential as an effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
October 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This review outlines the strategies for managing TB-IRIS in HIV patients, emphasizing early detection, prevention, and appropriate treatment to reduce morbidity and mortality.
September 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this update, researchers incorporated TGA-approved Janus Kinase inhibitors into the Australian treatment guidelines for chronic, moderate to severe Alopecia areata, aiming to enhance recommended therapies by providing guidance on the use and management of these systemic medications.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article reviews existing research on the treatment of alopecia areata using growth factors and microneedling, reporting that these methods show promise in promoting hair growth without major adverse effects, but emphasizes the need for additional large-scale studies to confirm their efficacy and safety.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study from the State Institute of Otolaryngology in Kiev reports that a comprehensive and targeted approach to treat sensorineural hearing loss caused by combat acoustic trauma was effective in 89.7% of cases.
This study found that loss of the DNA methyltransferase Dnmt3a, but not Dnmt3b, increased carcinogen-induced squamous tumors in murine epidermis, with combined deletion leading to more aggressive and metastatic carcinomas.
February 2014 in “Cancer Research” This study found that MYH9 acts as a tumor suppressor in squamous cell carcinomas by stabilizing p53 in the nucleus, suggesting its role in cancer prevention.
June 2016 in “International journal of recent surgical and medical science” This study found that early-onset male androgenetic alopecia was associated with a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared to age-matched controls.
2 citations
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July 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article highlights the increasing impact of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus as the most significant multi-drug-resistant organism affecting surgical settings, but reports no new experimental results.
21 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported a drug-induced pityriasis rubra pilaris-like eruption in a patient treated with sorafenib, suggesting a possible effect of sorafenib on keratinocyte biology.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine” This case report details severe hematological toxicity and fatal complications from azathioprine in a patient with Crohn's disease with a homozygous NUDT 15 variant, suggesting pharmacogenomic testing before treatment.
3 citations
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy” In this case report, maternal use of finasteride during early pregnancy was not associated with external genitalia abnormalities in a male infant, but the findings are limited to one case and broader safety conclusions cannot be drawn.
29 citations
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March 2012 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This article explores questions about dormant hematopoietic stem cells and suggests avenues for future research, but does not present new experimental results.
24 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review examines hormonal influences on acne development and available hormonal therapies but reports no new clinical results.
146 citations
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December 2016 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This review discusses the creation of transgender-specific guidelines by WPATH and the Endocrine Society, based mostly on clinical experience, and reports no new results.
6 citations
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April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This study observed that testosterone therapy in transgender men enhances both physical and mental health, is safe in the short and middle term with proper follow-up, and highlights the need for endocrinologists to provide gender-affirming care despite its limited presence in medical education.
228 citations
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February 2003 in “Urology” This article discusses the side effects of androgen deprivation therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer, highlighting the need for clinical trials to systematically study these effects.
31 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed various patterns of permanent alopecia in breast cancer patients treated with taxanes and adjuvant hormonal chemotherapy, hypothesizing disruptions in hair follicle cycles due to chemoinflammatory and hormonal factors.
28 citations
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January 2017 in “Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems” This review classifies engineered nanomaterials by composition and application in biomedicine, highlighting diverse uses like regenerative medicine and potential occupational side effects, but reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This article reviews guidelines for testosterone replacement therapy in late-onset hypogonadism, emphasizing the need for clear indications and appropriate testing before treatment, but provides no new research findings.
15 citations
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February 2019 in “Internal Medicine Journal” This study found that experienced Australian prescribers of hormone therapy for transgender adults often follow international guidelines but highlight the need for better training and specific local guidelines.
3 citations
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October 1995 in “Southern Medical Journal” Finasteride may cause breast enlargement, low testosterone a risk factor.