November 2023 in “Deleted Journal” This review of Cedrus libani highlights its potential as a source of natural antioxidants and antimicrobials and notes that it may offer analgesic and anti-inflammatory benefits; however, further toxicological and clinical studies are necessary to confirm its safety and efficacy for treating human diseases.
November 2023 in “Martor” This study explored the role of magic in traditional and modern Romanian societies, revealing that both rural and urban communities turn to magical rituals and witchcraft to address various misfortunes and needs, with the COVID-19 pandemic enhancing this reliance despite technological advancements.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This literature review highlights challenges in managing alopecia areata in the Middle East and Africa, noting significant regional gaps in data, treatment guidelines, and public awareness that impede patient care and emphasize the need for improved support and resources.
June 2023 in “Deleted Journal” This study found that all healthy cats tested were carriers of *Microsporum canis*, and 86.66% of dogs carried this fungus, with further positive cultures for other dermatophytes and yeasts suggesting these animals may contribute to environmental fungal spread.
This article reviews various topics including medically important plants in dermatology, supporting medicinal herbs for primary dysmenorrhea, and several drug delivery systems, without providing new clinical findings.
January 2023 in “Book of Abstracts” COVID-19 can cause different types of hair loss, with telogen effluvium being the most common.
July 2022 in “Bőrgyógyászati és Venerológiai Szemle” This review discusses recent advancements in mobile technology and artificial intelligence for dermatology, offering an overview of their current applications but reports no new clinical findings.
September 2021 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” In this case report, a patient with subclinical hypothyroidism exhibited a significant reduction in TSH levels after four months of ayurvedic treatment, but levels slightly increased afterward.
June 2019 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This review discusses the pathogenesis and clinical presentations of alopecia in epidermolysis bullosa patients, noting diverse hair abnormalities and emphasizing the lack of a consensus on its natural history.
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June 1982 in “Revista Colombiana de Obstetricia y Ginecología” This article discusses treatments for androgenic manifestations using cyproterone acetate alone or with estrogens, but it does not provide new clinical results.
In this correspondence, the authors reported that patients on a 500-calorie crash diet with rapid weight loss experienced significant hair loss, which began months after dieting and gradually improved.
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This correspondence suggests that while patients with Raynaud phenomenon may develop connective tissue disorders, physicians should consider this possibility without assuming for certain that progression will occur.
This letter highlights that septicemia or bacteremic shock can be a complication of enemas in elderly men with prostate infections.
This letter challenges Dr. Dubois' statement that nearly all patients with Raynaud phenomenon will develop a systemic disorder, arguing that many experience it without progressing to serious disease.
July 2019 in “Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica” This study found that dutasteride mesotherapy increased the diameter of existing hair in five Mexican men with androgenetic alopecia, without reported side effects.
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January 2013 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” This study found that taurine may have potential as an anti-alopecia agent, particularly against chemical stress-induced hair loss, and could be effective when used with other treatments like finasteride.
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January 2010 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This case report described a probable case of acute liver injury associated with high-dose S. repens, highlighting the safety concerns of self-medicating with herbal supplements like saw palmetto.
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tiger tail banding and hair abnormalities are reliable indicators for diagnosing trichothiodystrophy.
January 2013 in “Tampere University Institutional Repository (Tampere University)” This study observed that Tudor-SN protein may play a significant role in the immune system and that polyamines can influence hair growth in a mouse model.
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July 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” This study found that tannin effectively inhibits and degrades mono-species and polymicrobial biofilms, making it a potential candidate for antibiofilm treatments.
January 2020 in “Journal of Men s Health” In this study of BPH patients with testosterone deficiency, the combination of TU and dutasteride reduced prostate volume and improved testosterone-related symptoms but was less effective for sexual function compared to TU alone, indicating caution in using dutasteride for those with sexual dysfunction concerns.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study demonstrated that 5-azacytidine treatment may reduce TSC lesion-related hair follicles in mice, suggesting chromatin remodeling agents could be effective for tuberous sclerosis cutaneous lesions lacking tuberin.
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February 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This report describes three cases of feline exudative dermatitis in neutered European cats, associated with lymphangiosarcoma, confirmed by histopathological and ultrastructural findings.
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November 2017 in “Biotechnology Letters” This study developed a high-throughput method that identifies bioactive chemicals influencing DHT production in prostate cancer cells, with potential nutraceutical candidates including fucoxanthin, phenethyl caffeate, and Curcuma longa L. extract.
This study suggests that the negative impact of high-dose Finasteride on male reproductive function may be mitigated by concurrent administration with TU.
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October 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” In this study, co-administration of finasteride with oral testosterone undecanoate in young men with induced hypogonadism had no significant effect on serum testosterone or dihydrotestosterone levels, likely due to TU's unique absorption route.
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January 2023 in “PubMed” In this study, Urtica dioica extract was found to significantly downregulate 5-alpha-reductase type II gene expression in skin cells, suggesting potential usefulness against androgenic skin diseases.
April 2022 in “Molecules” This study identified two potent 5α-reductase inhibitors from Tectona grandis leaves, and suggests that ethanol is a preferable solvent for extracting these compounds, which are potential ingredients for hair loss treatments.