May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps human hair root cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating specific growth pathways.
This study found that platelet-rich plasma significantly enhanced the viability, as well as the expression of alkaline phosphatase and versican, in human hair dermal papilla cells compared to controls.
This study suggests that PDRN may enhance wound healing by reducing MIR135b expression, which in turn increases FOXO1 expression in keratinocytes.
November 2014 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” This review discusses hormones that affect acne and highlights a statistically significant link between a low-glycemic-load diet and reduced acne activity, but reports no new experimental findings.
This study found that Fructus Ligustri Lucidi water extract significantly increased proliferation in human hair dermal papilla cells, potentially promoting hair growth by activating ERK and Akt pathways.
February 2023 in “PLOS ONE” In this study, Caizhixuan hair tonic was found to promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia mice by regulating the PI3K/Akt and apoptosis pathways.
June 2021 in “Current developments in nutrition” This study found that high doses of finasteride were associated with reduced total cholesterol and body weight gain in LDLR-deficient mice.
May 2020 in “Current developments in nutrition” This study found that a low dose of finasteride over 12 weeks did not alter the lipid profile or adiposity index in atheroprone Ldlr−/− mice.
February 2019 in “Chin J Injury Repair and Wound Healing(Electronic Edition)” This study indicates that porcine acellular dermal matrix may aid hair follicle regeneration in mice by enhancing the expression of SDF-1 and the Wnt3a/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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August 1998 in “Pediatrics in review” This review discusses how common skin disorders manifest differently in children with dark skin, highlighting distinctive reaction patterns and cultural practices, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2022 in “Tropical grasslands-Forrajes tropicales” This study observed that smallholder cattle farmers in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia using leucaena as feed managed more cattle and focused more on fattening rather than breeding, but leucaena toxicity led to illnesses such as hair loss and, in a few cases, reproductive issues.
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses how Western diet may contribute to acne vulgaris through insulin signaling and metabolomic changes, promoting a dietary approach for management, but reports no new experimental results.
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August 2020 in “Ecological indicators” This study in western Hudson Bay, Canada, examined trace elements in the hair of adult male polar bears and found significant differences in concentration patterns along the hair length, suggesting laser ablation ICP-MS is a promising tool for monitoring these variations over time.
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July 2018 in “General and comparative endocrinology” This study observed that direct exposure to androgens in Western clawed frogs differentially affects thyroid receptor and deiodinase gene expression in male and female tissues, offering insight into sex-specific metabolic pathway activation.
February 2026 in “Journal of Pain Research” Among adult patients undergoing ophthalmic surgery at West China Hospital, the incidence of acute postoperative pain under general anesthesia was 95%, with factors such as age, ethnicity, surgical type, and sleep quality linked to the likelihood of moderate to severe pain, according to this study.
January 2025 in “Traditional Chinese Medicine” Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western treatments improves hair loss treatment.
January 2022 in “Frontiers in Medical Science Research” This article discusses the perspectives of Western and Chinese medicine on alopecia areata and proposes that blood stasis may be a key factor, recommending treatments focused on blood circulation.
April 2021 in “International journal of health services research and policy” This study found that nursing students in western Turkey have a moderate acceptance level of aesthetic surgery, influenced by demographic and socio-cultural factors.
This paper discusses traditional Chinese and Western medicine approaches to treating androgenic alopecia, highlighting potential benefits and limitations but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2024 in “Scientific Reports” In this study using data from young women in West Bengal, India, the researchers identified that leptin signaling impairment, insulin resistance, and specific gene mutations significantly contribute to PCOS, with obesity commonly manifesting in affected individuals.
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June 2016 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention” This study found that cured meat products in South-west Nigeria contained cadmium at levels above acceptable limits, indicating a need for stricter regulatory control to protect public health.
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April 2023 in “Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society” This study investigated pododermatitis in 300 dogs and found West Highland White Terriers, Shar-Peis, and French Bulldogs were predominantly affected by allergic pododermatitis. It also observed that interdigital skin was primarily involved in cases of atopic dermatitis and pododemodicosis.
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January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that BDNF gene polymorphism was significantly associated with depression in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism in the Western Ukrainian population, unlike VDR and NMDA polymorphisms.
September 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study observed that patients with androgenetic alopecia in a western Indian population had a significantly higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared to a matched control group, suggesting that individuals with this type of hair loss may benefit from screening for metabolic syndrome.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that among young women in West Bengal, India, co-occurring PCOS and related conditions like estrogen resistance and leptin receptor insufficiency are common, with notable genetic variations identified, including impairments in leptin signaling and insulin resistance.
November 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This retrospective study conducted at two centers in west Mexico identified distinctive trichoscopic features in pediatric androgenetic alopecia, with 70% of patients being male and most showing vitamin D deficiency; topical minoxidil was effective and well-tolerated as a treatment.
November 2022 in “The Caucasus” This review discusses the concept of diminished responsibility in Western Europe and Russia, highlighting its historical evolution and impact on criminal law and penalties, without reporting new results.
November 2020 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” In this study of women treated for dermatological conditions in West Midlands, England, low vitamin D levels were significantly linked to hair loss, especially in women aged 35-45, suggesting vitamin D's potential role in prevention and treatment of hair loss in this group.
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December 2007 in “Lupus” This study found that Arabs with systemic lupus erythematosus in Dubai exhibit clinical features similar to SLE patients in other Arab and Western countries, with notable high prevalence of positive anti-Ro antibodies.
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May 2020 in “Annals of palliative medicine” In this clinical study, plum blossom needle acupuncture and qi-invigorating therapy were reported to be more effective than conventional Western medicine for treating seborrheic alopecia, as they improved hormone levels, reduced hair loss, and stimulated hair growth among the 87 patients observed.