8 citations
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July 2019 in “Pure and Applied Chemistry” This study identified natural compounds from Iris plants that showed potential as inhibitors of urease and carbonic anhydrase-II enzymes, suggesting their possible use in treating related disorders.
8 citations
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November 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study adds evidence suggesting a genetic component to frontal fibrosing alopecia, with daughters experiencing an earlier onset than their mothers, although the clinical pattern remains similar to non-familial cases.
8 citations
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August 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Researchers translated and validated the WAA-QoL questionnaire into Brazilian Portuguese, finding it to be a reliable tool for assessing quality of life in women with female pattern hair loss.
8 citations
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April 1979 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study observed that multinucleate giant cells were present in 31% of biopsy specimens from patients with male pattern alopecia but not in other alopecia types, suggesting a potential histologic marker for androgenetic alopecia.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Headache” This source suggests that migraine prevalence increases in transgender women using oestrogen and decreases in transgender men using testosterone, with high oral oestrogen doses in transgender women potentially linked to aura risk.
7 citations
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January 1990 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study observed that without any treatment, hair counts did not increase, suggesting that counting methods are unlikely to explain the 'placebo-effect' seen in previous minoxidil studies.
7 citations
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair biology is complex and there are still unanswered questions about hair loss and follicle changes.
7 citations
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June 1976 in “JAMA” This study found that female patients with ankylosing spondylitis have a high association with the HLA-B27 antigen, similar to previous findings in males.
6 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” In this study, 150 kHz electromagnetic radiation reduced the number and size of follicular cysts in a rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome without causing significant morphological damage to developing follicles.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” This study found that anti-mullerian hormone levels are significantly elevated in infertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome compared to those with regular cycles, suggesting it as a potential marker for diagnosing PCOS-related infertility.
6 citations
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January 2012 in “Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology” This study found that women with epilepsy on carbamazepine and sodium valproate monotherapy experienced more significant weight gain but showed no difference in PCOS incidence compared to phenytoin users; elevated TSH levels were more common among those on sodium valproate.
6 citations
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November 1980 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study measured plasma testosterone glucosiduronate levels and found no overlap in those with hyperandrogenism compared to normal females, despite normal testosterone and dihydrotestosterone levels in half of the affected patients.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study found that hidradenitis suppurativa is associated with increased serum levels of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α, suggesting its role in the disease's pathogenesis and as a treatment target.
5 citations
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September 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study suggests that dividing the face into thirds may guide hairline development during follicular transplantation for men with type III-V male pattern baldness.
5 citations
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Flap surgery is effective for treating male baldness, offering immediate results with dense hair growth.
4 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that combining poly-l-lactic acid microthread therapy with minoxidil improved hair density and appearance more effectively than minoxidil alone in women with androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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October 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that autologous activated PRP injections significantly increased hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with patients reporting high satisfaction and few side effects.
4 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review discusses the potential risks and effects of chemical relaxers on hair and scalp health, reporting no new clinical results; the authors emphasize dermatologist guidance to mitigate these issues.
4 citations
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July 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, the duration of epinephrine-induced vasoconstriction in scalp tissue increased with concentration and was longer at the frontotemporal junction compared to the midfrontal area, significantly so at the highest concentration used.
4 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses silicon in hair loss but provides no new research findings or clinical results.
4 citations
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September 2006 in “European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This study concluded that finasteride 1 mg does not significantly affect the metabolism of omeprazole in young healthy Japanese male extensive or poor metabolizers for CYP2C19.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” This study concluded that stromal vascular fraction treatment was effective in increasing hair density and thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia over a three-month period.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” This article discusses short scar facelift techniques for facial rejuvenation without reporting new clinical results, highlighting their appeal due to reduced morbidity, shorter scars, and less downtime.
3 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study observed a high prevalence of postadolescent acne in adult women, which was often inflammatory and moderately severe, with persistent acne in half the cases and frequent involvement of the mandible.
3 citations
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June 2005 in “Ophthalmology Clinics of North America” Follicular unit transplantation treats hair loss and restores eyebrows with short recovery and natural results.
3 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.
3 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that 3% topical minoxidil decreased hair shedding and promoted hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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March 1932 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” This article reviews the historical recognition of radioactive poisoning in luminous dial painting, detailing its symptoms and cessation of dangerous practices, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often leads to severe acne, and lifestyle changes and hormonal treatments can help manage it.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Medical Principles and Practice” This study found that patients with rosacea had significantly more radiological evidence of chronic rhinosinusitis, and erythematotelangiectatic severity was associated with CRS.