February 2026 in “Preprints.org” In this study, extracellular vesicles from Saccharomyces cerevisiae demonstrated multifunctional bioactivity, enhancing cell proliferation and migration, reducing inflammation, and promoting collagen gene expression in hair follicle–related cells.
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January 2017 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” This case study reports on a rare occurrence of trichoadenoma in the vulva of a 25-year-old female, describing typical histological features of the tumor.
This study observed that stimulating the cholinergic system via muscarinic receptors in dermal papilla cells and other hair-related tissues promoted hair growth, with mechanisms involving the activation of Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathways in cell cultures and increased hair shaft elongation in mouse vibrissae treated with bethanechol.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In a mouse model study, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) significantly reduced depigmentation in vitiligo, potentially through mechanisms that regulate oxidative stress and inflammation, indicating taVNS's promise as a therapeutic approach for this skin disorder.
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August 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses the potential risks of ejaculatory dysfunction associated with both medical and surgical treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia and their implications for male fertility, but it reports no new clinical results.
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March 2025 in “Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science” This literature review highlights varying recommendations for testosterone use in peri- and postmenopausal women, noting its accepted role in treating hypoactive sexual desire disorder but stressing controversy and lack of FDA-approved options for broader use.
September 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this pilot study, the niostem device, a wearable device delivering low-level electrical stimulation, significantly increased hair density by 19.3% and thickness by 8.8% in male androgenetic alopecia patients over six months without reported adverse events.
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January 2002 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that long-pulsed ruby laser treatment effectively reduced hair density on the beard and chest of male-to-female transsexuals, achieving a 50–90% reduction maintained over six months.
July 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In a pilot study with 21 patients, the niostem device increased hair counts and density and enhanced testers’ self-perception of hair growth at 6 months without reported adverse effects, suggesting potential benefits for androgenetic alopecia.
March 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, a flexible adhesive self-powered wound dressing promoted skin regeneration and reduced inflammation in vivo using sound wave driving, without requiring skin bending or external devices.
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November 1982 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.
In this interventional study, researchers observed that women with stress urinary incontinence experienced significant symptom improvement one and three months after receiving autologous platelet-rich plasma injections, with no notable impact on sexual function or adverse reactions reported.
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December 2003 in “Reproductive Toxicology” The researchers reported that the rat Hershberger assay reliably detected endocrine-disrupting effects of finasteride, procymidone, and 17α-methyltestosterone, validating the assay's sensitivity for identifying hormonal activity.
September 2008 in “Acta Ophthalmologica” This study found that murine vibrissa hair follicle stem cells can differentiate into corneal epithelial-like cells in vitro when cultured with limbus-specific microenvironmental factors.
In the Ovulation and Menstruation Health Pilot Study, multimodal recruitment strategies effectively increased racial diversity and survey completion rates for studying menstrual disorders like PCOS.
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March 2006 in “PubMed” This article reviews treatment options for unwanted facial hair in women, noting that eflornithine 13.9% cream reduces hair growth rate and can be combined with other methods.
May 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using an ultrasonic liposuction machine with different cannula sizes and power settings does not change water temperature.
December 2025 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” This study found that massaging hair treatments into hair improved the treatment's effectiveness by reducing hair waviness and enhancing shape cohesion.
September 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses Fluxactive Complete, a natural supplement for prostate health, and reports no new clinical results.
August 1995 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New therapy helps treat hair loss.
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March 2004 in “The Journal of Urology” In this study, researchers used a hypospadiac rat model to demonstrate abnormal genital development, similar to human penoscrotal hypospadias, highlighting the model's value for studying penile growth and differentiation.
In this study, the n-hexane fraction of wheat bran significantly promoted hair growth in rat vibrissa follicles and triggered the telogen-anagen transition in C57BL/6 mice, likely through cell cycle and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways.
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” This case study and literature review describe eruptive vellus hair cysts as uncommon, potentially inherited or acquired lesions, associated with other skin conditions, and challenging to treat despite being benign.
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June 2021 in “EClinicalMedicine” In this study, ALRV5XR significantly increased hair regrowth in women with androgenetic alopecia or telogen effluvium, with no adverse events reported.
September 2015 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” This study quantified the effects of chemical treatments like oxidative bleaching and hair relaxing on the movement characteristics of hair strands using a novel high-speed recording method.
September 2025 in “PubMed” In this study, auricular electrostimulation effectively relieved dextran-induced pruritus in mice, comparable to loratadine treatment, and is attributed to down-regulating the H1R/TRPV1 signaling pathway and reducing inflammatory cells in the skin.