2 citations
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March 2016 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” This article reviews common dermatologic conditions seen in primary care, such as acne and skin cancer, but reports no new findings.
2 citations
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March 2011 in “Infertility” This review highlights that while lifestyle changes may help with many ovulatory disorders, oocyte donation is considered a viable option for patients who cannot undergo ovulation induction; it reports no new results.
1 citations
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March 1992 in “Postgraduate Medicine” This article reviews causes, differentiation, and treatment of thinning hair in women, with no new clinical results reported.
1 citations
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February 1988 in “The BMJ” The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
April 2026 in “AMEI's Current Trends in Diagnosis & Treatment” This review discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new results; the authors highlight the role of lifestyle changes, medications, and fertility treatments.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This review analyzed scientific literature and found that dermatological symptoms, such as hirsutism and acne, frequently appear as early indicators of PCOS, reflecting hormonal imbalances and aiding diagnosis of the disorder.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This study discusses the potential health risks associated with long-term exposure to chemicals in cosmetics, like cancer and reproductive disorders, and examines Ayurvedic remedies that may mitigate these effects by countering a type of reduced potency poison known as Dushivisha.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Current Research and Review” This review of Adiantum capillus-veneris highlights its traditional medicinal uses, rich phytochemical profile, and broad range of pharmacological activities, but emphasizes the need for more research to validate and expand its therapeutic applications.
December 2025 in “Yemeni Journal of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences” This study concluded that mineral deficiencies in sheep and goats grazing in Sana’a Governorate, Yemen, were linked to poor health and performance, recommending mineral supplementation to improve their condition.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Innovations” This review article discusses the potential benefits of phytochemicals in hair care, highlighting their ability to improve scalp health, reduce dandruff, and promote hair growth, while emphasizing their safety and minimal side effects compared to conventional therapies.
September 2023 in “Kerala Journal of Ayurveda” In this case report, a 24-year-old woman with PCOS-related symptoms improved her menstrual regularity and reduced symptoms like mood swings and facial hair growth through Ayurvedic treatments, highlighting their potential role in managing secondary amenorrhea without adverse effects.
January 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal”
January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” This study found that patients with chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus had elevated serum levels of interleukin 31, suggesting a possible role of this cytokine in the condition.
February 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” This article reviews multiple treatments for alopecia areata, highlighting their variable efficacy and safety without any being curative; it reports no new clinical findings.
October 2020 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” In this study, Dheedhi Hair Care herbal shampoo significantly reduced hair fall and dandruff compared to a regular shampoo, with no reported side effects.
This article discusses the challenges of diagnosing and managing polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new research findings, emphasizing the need for improved diagnostic criteria and lifestyle intervention to prevent complications.
January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” This case report describes an 87-year-old woman diagnosed with type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome, highlighting the importance of recognizing and managing coexisting autoimmune conditions.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews various treatments for alopecia, highlighting that minoxidil, finasteride, PRP therapy, and hair transplants are the most commonly used options, but it reports no new clinical results.
April 2008 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” This article reviews the diagnosis and management of hirsutism in women, discussing its causes, assessment, and treatment options; no new clinical findings are included.
April 1955 in “Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine” This article discusses prevalent skin diseases in children, including alopecia areata, and reports no new clinical results; it outlines conditions and treatment options without presenting original data.
835 citations
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October 2008 in “Nature Genetics” Lgr5 is a marker for active, long-lasting stem cells in mouse hair follicles.
227 citations
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January 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that dermal papilla cells from balding scalp hair follicles have significantly higher levels of androgen receptors than those from non-balding follicles, supporting their in vivo androgen response.
136 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study observed that autologous platelet-rich plasma treatment improved hair count and density in areas with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, with differing outcomes based on the PRP collection device used.
114 citations
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January 2007 in “Drug Safety” This review discusses various adverse drug reactions affecting the skin, hair, and nails, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and reporting these reactions but reports no new clinical findings.
88 citations
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February 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that vitiligo patients in Turkey had a high prevalence of associated autoimmune diseases and auditory problems, suggesting vitiligo may be part of a systemic autoimmune process.
87 citations
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December 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study describes and characterizes four cases of alopecia areata induced by immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in cancer patients, highlighting the importance of recognizing and managing these hair-related adverse events.
80 citations
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September 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, 5% topical minoxidil was observed to promote hair regrowth in some patients with androgenic alopecia, while no regrowth was noted in patients with alopecia areata.
70 citations
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February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” This review discusses current knowledge on the biological mechanisms of different types of alopecia but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight future research directions, especially regarding epidermal stem cells and immune pathways.
62 citations
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August 2014 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” This review summarizes the recent advances in molecular mechanisms influencing tissue sensitivity to glucocorticoids, emphasizing novel mutations and new information on the glucocorticoid receptor's circadian rhythm and ligand-induced repression, but reports no new results.
57 citations
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” This review found that women with idiopathic hirsutism may have increased 5α-reductase activity, as indicated by elevated levels of a dihydrotestosterone-reduced metabolite, but more research is needed to confirm its clinical relevance as a biomarker.