15 citations
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April 2003 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found no significant associations between the polymorphisms of SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 genes and androgenetic alopecia, clinical types of baldness, or response to finasteride in Koreans.
15 citations
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January 1988 in “Drugs” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
14 citations
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February 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case report described a 12-year-old girl initially misdiagnosed with alopecia areata who showed improvement in trichotillomania symptoms after treatment with psychotropic drugs and N-acetylcysteine, highlighting the need for more research to develop standardized treatment guidelines for this chronic condition.
14 citations
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March 2015 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” This review discusses various surgical techniques for rejuvenating the aging upper face, focusing on the assessment of individual structures and their relationships, but it reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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November 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the importance of specialized skill in hair restoration surgery and emphasizes the potential impact of both surgeon and assistant errors on the success of the procedure; it reports no new results.
14 citations
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October 2000 in “Genomics” This study demonstrated that dermal papilla cells are molecularly distinct from fibroblasts and identified many novel molecules, including a new member of the CTGF protein family.
14 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology” In this study, loading niosomes with Oryza sativa bran extract altered their physical properties, suggesting potential for developing formulations aimed at anti-hair loss products.
13 citations
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June 2021 in “Carcinogenesis” In this study, frequent use of hair straighteners/relaxers and pressing products was associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer, with potential variation in risk by tumor type noted for permanent hair dyes.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia affect quality of life similarly.
12 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study developed solid lipid nanoparticles for effective delivery of shRNA-encoding plasmids, showing reduced 5α-reductase levels in DU-145 cells without significant cytotoxicity.
12 citations
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March 1982 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses various methods to conceal hair loss, such as wigs and hair transplants, and reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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January 1978 The study observed that Friesian heifers experienced significant adaptation challenges to Kenya's equatorial conditions, taking around 18 months for their coat composition to resemble that of Dutch heifers in summer.
11 citations
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June 2012 in “Acta histochemica” This study found that Gsdma3 mutations in mice led to thicker skin and longer hair infundibula, possibly by negatively regulating β-catenin expression in the epidermis.
11 citations
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October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” In this study, subcutaneous recombinant human IL-12 showed a 43% partial response rate in early-stage mycosis fungoides patients refractory to previous treatments, with generally mild to moderate adverse events reported.
11 citations
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.
10 citations
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January 2020 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This study suggests that the gene rs27647 polymorphism may play a role in the pathogenesis of severe acne vulgaris in post-adolescent male patients.
10 citations
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April 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This paper contains no findings, serving instead as contact information for a dermatologist with no financial conflicts of interest disclosed.
10 citations
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October 2009 in “Clinical Therapeutics” This study found that the orally disintegrating tablet and standard tablet formulations of finasteride met bioequivalence criteria in fasting healthy adult male Han Chinese volunteers, although there was a significant difference in time to maximum concentration.
10 citations
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” This review discusses possible links between certain skin conditions and elevated coronary disease risk, but reports no new results and highlights methodological flaws in existing studies.
10 citations
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January 2003 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” This review covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hirsutism and reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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June 2000 in “Primary Care” This article reviews common hair disorders and their normal anatomy and life cycle, but reports no new research findings.
9 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that isotretinoin therapy at 0.5 mg/kg per day does not significantly alter hair growth parameters in patients with moderate-severe acne vulgaris over a three-month period.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that patients with a greater awareness and understanding of androgenetic alopecia were more likely to seek treatment, suggesting that education may increase treatment willingness.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” In this study, the researchers observed that localized vitiligo was most prevalent among patients in Saudi Arabia, commonly beginning on the face and frequently associated with thyroid disorders.
8 citations
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January 2007 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article discusses the concept of using a centralized forelock presented by Manny Marritt nearly 14 years ago, and reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study investigated the effects of substance P on human hair growth but found its role in hair follicle physiology remains unclear.
8 citations
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September 1995 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this study, the growth-inhibiting potential of calcipotriol did not affect the telogen/anagen hair ratio during treatment for scalp psoriasis.
8 citations
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November 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report details a woman with eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome associated with L-tryptophan ingestion, highlighting skin lesions with abundant dermal mucin.
7 citations
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February 2021 in “Legal Medicine” This study reports two cases of fatal metformin intoxication with hair concentrations significantly higher than those in subjects under treatment, marking the first use of hair analysis for such cases.
7 citations
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November 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This review discusses the combined use of follicular unit extraction and scalp micropigmentation for hair loss treatment, reporting no new clinical results; the authors note significant industry growth.