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May 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that skin pigmentation alterations in a mouse model of Carney complex may be caused by specific dermal fibroblasts promoting melanogenic signaling.
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November 2019 in “Cell calcium” This study found that a mutation causing Stormorken syndrome in mice led to skeletal abnormalities and unusual hair growth, showcasing the STIM1 R304W protein’s role in bone development and cell fate.
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October 2021 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This review discusses diagnostic criteria, phenotypes, and therapies for polycystic ovarian syndrome, emphasizing an individualized treatment approach based on the multifactorial nature of the disease; it reports no clinical results.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that women with PCOS who reported the highest levels of physical activity also reported better outcomes in BMI, mental health, and sleep quality, suggesting that enhancing motivation may improve participation in physical activity.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 195 citations
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November 2001 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study found that desmocollin 1 is crucial for strong adhesion and barrier maintenance in the mouse epidermis, with its absence leading to skin and hair issues resembling chronic dermatitis.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” The authors concluded that for women with PCOS, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdown exacerbated existing challenges, particularly impacting their mental health due to restricted healthcare access and increased uncertainty.
February 2023 in “Vlaams dierengeneeskundig tijdschrift” In this paper, regression of proliferative necrotizing otitis externa lesions in young cats was reported following systemic and topical immunomodulatory therapy.
June 2024 in “Sohag Medical Journal” This review reports that vitamin D plays an important role in hair follicle development, with a negative correlation observed between serum vitamin D levels and female pattern hair loss, suggesting further research is needed before recommending vitamin D as a treatment.
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April 2008 in “The Cochrane library” This study concluded that five-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce prostate cancer risk but could increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer in men regularly screened for the disease.
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April 2003 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that minoxidil topical solution was associated with a dose-related occurrence of hypertrichosis, especially facial hair, in women treated for androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that mackerel-derived fermented fish oil extract and its component DHA promote hair growth by activating anagen pathways in dermal papilla cells.
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August 2009 in “British Journal of Cancer” This study observed that finasteride use among men with benign prostatic hyperplasia was associated with a decreased incidence of low-grade prostate cancer but not high-grade tumors.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Essential Oil Research” This study found a strong correlation between antioxidant activity and phenolic content in rosemary, influenced by bioclimatic and seasonal factors in different stages of Tunisia.
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June 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that in mice, dermal adipocytes initiate inflammation and aid repair after skin injury by releasing lipids, suggesting a role in managing inflammatory diseases and impaired wound healing.
This source reviews advancements in microneedle-based cosmeceutical delivery, discussing new technologies and highlighting a burgeoning area of research involving microneedling combined with stem cell delivery for anti-aging, without finding measurable changes in skin barrier function or appearance during the study period.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Indian Medicine” This review discusses Ayurvedic approaches to treating hair loss, known as Khalitya, but provides no new clinical findings, urging further exploration of traditional methods.
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September 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study observed that among a cohort of reproductive-aged women in the U.S., the prevalence of PCOS was about 4.0%, with no significant racial differences between White and Black women.
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September 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that the prevalence of PCOS in a population of unselected U.S. women was 4.0%, with no significant racial differences between White and Black women.
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the development and cosmeceutical applications of microneedles for skin treatment, without reporting new clinical results, emphasizing safety and public perception as key factors for commercialization.
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October 2014 in “Langmuir” This study concluded that bleach treatment partly transforms the hydrophobic top layer of human hair cuticles into a hydrophilic surface with clustered cysteic acid, visualized at the nano-scale using dynamic Chemical Force Microscopy.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This review discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the endocrine system and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the need to investigate endocrine damage during and after COVID-19 infection.
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April 1990 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 2% minoxidil solution significantly increased non-vellus hair counts and regrowth rates compared to placebo in men with early androgenic alopecia, suggesting it is an effective treatment.
6 citations
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February 2012 in “American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences” This review summarizes major growth factors that promote hair follicle growth, but it reports no new experimental findings.
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July 2021 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” This study reports two cases of Alopecia Universalis as a secondary autoimmune manifestation following Alemtuzumab treatment, highlighting the importance of screening and monitoring for such autoimmune responses.
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May 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.
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December 2019 in “Biomaterials” This study demonstrated effective delivery of CRISPR/Cas9 components to dermal papilla cells in androgenic alopecia animals using ultrasound-activated nanoparticles, resulting in specific gene editing and hair growth recovery.
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that white hair exhibits increased expression of genes and proteins linked to active hair growth compared to black hair, suggesting that hair greying is associated with enhanced hair growth activity.
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May 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” This study concluded that 5α-reductase inhibitors were associated with improved survival in men with bladder cancer, while α-blockers showed no effect.
11 citations
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March 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study found that bloating is the most frequently reported symptom and a main predictor of polycystic ovary syndrome among women using the Flo app across five countries.