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May 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined 15 female patients with hypothyroidism to investigate the characterization of their alopecia and ruled out other causes, using medical histories, and clinical, trichoscopic, and histologic findings.
March 2026 in “Revista Virtual de la Sociedad Paraguaya de Medicina Interna” In this study, researchers developed a photocurable polyurethane resin for 3D printing, creating high-resolution elastomeric microwell arrays that effectively promote uniform spheroid formation and growth of A549 cells, which could aid in disease modeling and organoid research.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review examines the androgen-dependent subtype of acquired progressive kinking of the hair and suggests it may be an early indicator of androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between subtypes for clinical decisions.
February 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” In this case report, a 62-year-old postmenopausal woman with hyperandrogenism exhibited male-pattern alopecia and hirsutism, which improved after bilateral adrenal adenomas were removed, underscoring the need for investigation of androgen-producing tumors in similar cases.
In this case report, a patient with ankylosing spondylitis and alopecia areata who used a combination of baricitinib and golimumab experienced hair regrowth without adverse effects, but the efficacy of this treatment combination remains unestablished according to the researchers.
August 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report describes an unusual nail tumor termed "onycholemmal horn" in a 77-year-old woman, highlighting its distinct histopathological features and the importance of excisional biopsy for accurate diagnosis.
December 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” This review addresses new therapeutic approaches for complete androgen insensitivity syndrome but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the necessity for multidisciplinary strategies and psychological support in treatment.
This study found that ingesting seeds from the Lecythis ollaria tree may cause hair loss and other toxic effects in animals.
December 2022 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” This study found that encapsulating latanoprost in nanotransfersomes increased skin penetration and improved its cell proliferation effect in vitro, suggesting potential for treating hair growth disorders.
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October 1999 in “Developmental Dynamics” This study found that the hairless gene in mice has a more extensive role in development than previously thought, as indicated by its expression in various tissues and associated abnormalities in hr/hr mutants.
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July 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that exogenous glutamic acid can promote hair growth and keratinocyte proliferation, suggesting a novel signalling pathway in the skin.
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March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study suggests that the progesterone metabolite allopregnanolone and progesterone regulate distinct gene sets involved in glioblastoma cell proliferation, with some overlapping effects modified by finasteride.
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February 1997 in “International journal of environmental analytical chemistry” This study determined that most elemental concentrations in Mexican medicinal plants were similar to agricultural products, with bromine being an exception.
March 2023 in “Journal of clinical review & case reports” This study observed that in Mexico, Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia predominantly affects postmenopausal women, with an increased incidence in recent years, and highlights the challenge of early diagnosis to prevent irreversible hair loss.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a 48-year-old woman with a history of PCOS and chemotherapy-induced menopause who was found to have a rare ovarian steroid cell tumor causing postmenopausal hyperandrogenism.
August 1986 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil showed a 30% success rate for hair growth in a study, and various skin treatments were effective, but some had limitations or side effects.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This report analyzed an FDA adverse event database and aimed to evaluate and describe post-finasteride syndrome potentially related to dutasteride, but it does not report new clinical findings.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” PFS affects some women, steroids easily bought online, hypogonadism info unreliable, low testosterone linked to CVD.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study analyzed 3,295 cases from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System to describe demographics and reporting trends of post-finasteride syndrome, finding that most reports came from patients rather than health professionals.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This research overview discusses Post-Finasteride Syndrome, presenting data from an FDA database, but it does not report any new clinical findings.
December 2025 in “Dermatology The American Medical Journal” In this conference session, experts reviewed clinical evidence and strategies for using JAK inhibitors in managing alopecia areata, emphasizing optimal treatment practices and individual patient considerations to enhance safety and effectiveness in real-world settings.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study assessed the effectiveness of various combinations of minoxidil with other agents for androgenetic alopecia, finding that platelet-rich plasma and basic fibroblast growth factor combined with minoxidil significantly increased hair density, while different combinations were optimal depending on gender.
January 2019 in “Open access journal of mycology & mycological sciences” This article discusses tinea capitis, highlighting its causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and the importance of selecting treatment based on the causal agent for effective outcomes; it reports no new clinical results.
July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study concluded that a new model of reconstructed human epidermis using keratinocytes from plucked hair follicles offers a less-invasive alternative to conventional skin-derived models for skin research.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine may help with severe hair loss, a new topical treatment could counteract hair thinning, and trichoscopy can diagnose hair-pulling disorder effectively.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine may be an effective treatment for severe hair loss.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cortexolone 17a-propionate may be an effective new treatment for hair loss.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine treatment led to rapid hair regrowth in a woman with alopecia universalis.
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January 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This review discusses laser/light treatments for pattern hair loss and reports no clinical validation of current devices; experts recommend physician evaluation to exclude other medical conditions.