This study found that sulfotransferase enzyme levels significantly impact the effectiveness of minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that testing for this enzyme could help identify potential responders before treatment.
July 2019 in “Medical Science and Discovery” This study retrospectively analyzed 14 postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting that 57% experienced total eyebrow loss, and all received various steroid treatments, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis to potentially delay disease progression.
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February 2017 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers differentiated induced pluripotent stem cells into cells with dermal papilla-like properties, demonstrating their potential role in hair follicle bioengineering and drug testing for hair growth.
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September 1991 in “Journal of Andrology” In this study, 4‐MAPC treatment reduced ventral prostate weight in rats primarily through decreased synthetic activity, with testosterone propionate increasing prostate weight and activity at pharmacologic doses.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, utilizing a mixture of crushed sky fruit seeds and sodium salt for goat skin preservation led to a significant reduction in environmental impact, decreasing total dissolved solids by 59% and chloride content by 44%, while maintaining the physical quality of processed leather.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, an established Hashimoto's thyroiditis patient converted to Graves disease, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and thyroid function tests to distinguish from potential levothyroxine over-replacement.
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that the vehicle of hydrocortisone impacts its absorption and therapeutic effectiveness, as demonstrated by efficacy tests using UV-erythema and vasoconstriction models.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This meta-analysis found that among topical OTC treatments for male androgenetic alopecia, minoxidil 5% applied twice daily was the most effective in increasing total hair density over 24 weeks.
January 2012 in “Journal of Beijing Normal University” In this study, canna was identified as the most effective plant for water purification in eutrophic conditions, supplemented by reed, with significant differences in pollutant absorption among the five plant species tested.
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April 2012 in “Internal and Emergency Medicine” In this case report, a 14-year-old girl with nephrotic syndrome developed large edematous striae distensae due to high-dose steroid use and rapid body size increase from edema fluid accumulation.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tavaborole is a safe and effective toenail fungus treatment, with the 5% solution being the best option.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Rosemary extracts, specifically compounds like rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid, can protect hair from UV damage.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This study found that among women with PCOS, a bedtime after midnight was independently linked to higher androgen levels and decreased lean muscle mass.
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December 1991 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” This study reported that continuous intravenous dextran sulfate was toxic and ineffective as a treatment for symptomatic HIV infection, as it did not improve surrogate markers and caused significant side effects.
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January 2016 This study found that wild and ancient maize genotypes host endophytes that can suppress fungal pathogens and aid in nutrient acquisition, supporting their potential role in plant growth and resilience.
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January 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, a gel containing extracts from Coffea arabica and Larrea divaricata was found to significantly thicken eyebrows and eyelashes in most premenopausal and postmenopausal women, without causing adverse effects, but showed no statistical difference from a placebo in overall hair growth.
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June 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that weekly low-dose bicalutamide was safe and appeared to be associated with high-grade PIN remission and favorable PSA modulation in subjects with persistently elevated PSA but negative biopsy.
March 2000 in “Preventive Nutrition and Food Science” This study suggests that biotin-rich functional food may stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss through improved cholesterol and lipid metabolism and blood flow in men.
May 2014 in “Transfusion and Apheresis Science” Multiple plasma donations do not change donors' biochemical parameters.
July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Applying valproic acid on the scalp increased hair growth in men with hair loss.
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study suggests that patients with STSD show a different pattern in androgen activation compared to healthy controls, potentially due to increased 5α-reductase activity and absent prepubertal serum DHEA surge.
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December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that Caucasian female hair is denser than Asian female hair in the occipital region regardless of treatment but thinner in diameter in both the frontal and occipital regions.
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November 2015 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This review discusses dietary manipulation strategies in a mouse model of CBS deficiency and reports no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of understanding gene-diet interactions.
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrated that a finasteride-loaded proniosome significantly enhanced transfollicular delivery and hair growth in mice without causing skin irritation, with effects comparable to a 2% minoxidil solution.
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September 2011 in “Revista de Ciências Farmacêuticas Básica e Aplicada” This study examined a shampoo containing chili pepper extract and biopolymer microspheres for hair loss treatment, finding that it was well tolerated by volunteers, particularly due to the exfoliation sensation.
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January 2001 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” This study found that purified apple juice containing procyanidin B-2 promoted hair growth in both mouse models and human clinical trials for male pattern baldness.
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August 2022 in “Rheumatology (Bulgaria)” This case study describes a 53-year-old woman who developed severe muscle weakness, myalgia, and alopecia after receiving the Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, with partial hair regrowth observed after six months.
April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” This study observed that perinatal androgen deprivation in male rats increased serum estrogen levels, which was associated with improved spatial working memory and increased body weight.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicles stored in a special medium and certain types of grafts have higher survival and growth rates after transplantation.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicles stored in a special medium had the highest survival rate, and "plucked" follicles and follicular units showed better growth after transplant.