June 2025 in “Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad” This study found that Syzygium aromaticum oil may improve the anagen/telogen ratio in testosterone-induced alopecia in mice, indicating potential as an alternative treatment to minoxidil for androgenic alopecia.
August 2019 in “Archivos de medicina” This study observed a high prevalence of hair loss among students at the University of Manizales, Colombia, with significant associations found between hair loss and both academic programs and autoimmune diseases.
July 2026 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery”
March 2023 in “Revista médica Clínica Las Condes” This study observed a tendency for patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia to have more androgen receptors in their scalp than healthy controls, though this difference was not statistically significant.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” This study identified 617 differentially expressed genes in cashmere goat hair follicles, which are involved in key biological processes and provide insights into hair follicle development.
April 2023 in “Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine” This study found that applying 2% topical minoxidil resulted in a greater nail growth rate compared to 5% minoxidil and placebo over eight weeks, with no observed side effects, suggesting 2% is an effective concentration for accelerating nail growth.
7 citations
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This study developed a nanoemulsion of garlic oil and apple cider vinegar loaded with minoxidil to enhance drug permeation through skin, reporting improved ex vivo skin permeation parameters compared to an aqueous dispersion of minoxidil, suggesting potential benefits for treating alopecia areata.
18 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that microneedling combined with calcipotriol plus betamethasone was more effective in treating vitiligo than microneedling with tacrolimus, particularly in difficult-to-treat areas.
11 citations
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April 2019 in “Bioscience Reports” In this study, single nucleotide polymorphisms in the RAB5B gene were linked to an increased risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and associated with specific microRNA binding sites.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses recent advancements in omics and gene editing technologies for studying neuropeptides and receptors in fish, but reports no new experimental findings; the authors highlight the need for further research in this area.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” This study demonstrated that mink hair growth and pelt quality significantly depend on dietary protein levels and DL-methionine supplementation during the growing-furring period.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “British Journal of Cancer” This study found that certain male pattern baldness subtypes at age 45 are associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal neoplasia.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “Ciencia Tecnología y Salud” This review discusses the potential application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy as a regenerative treatment approach, particularly as an alternative and complementary therapy for severe respiratory conditions, though clinical protocols are needed to verify its efficacy.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study found that follicular acantholysis is a common histopathological feature in pemphigus, with differences in depth between pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus lesions that may aid in diagnosis.
January 2016 in “Journal of SAFOG” This study observed that androgenic hormone levels were higher in high school girls with PCOS phenotypes accompanied by menstrual disorders, particularly oligomenorrhea.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Archivio italiano di urologia andrologia” This review found that patients taking antiandrogens, 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, and spironolactone have an increased risk of developing gynecomastia, potentially due to hormonal changes.
8 citations
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, complexation with cyclodextrins was reported to increase the solubility of FIN for potential use in aqueous formulations for treating male androgenic alopecia.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “Phytomedicine plus” In this study, researchers found that taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana supplements for five days altered the urinary steroid profile in a way that may interfere with the steroidal module of the Athlete Biological Passport.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This study found that adding inferior turbinate reduction to septorhinoplasty improved nasal function significantly more than septorhinoplasty alone, based on visual analogue scale scores and acoustic rhinometry measurements.
49 citations
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August 2009 in “British Journal of Cancer” This study observed that finasteride use among men with benign prostatic hyperplasia was associated with a decreased incidence of low-grade prostate cancer but not high-grade tumors.
17 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” In this study, researchers administered eight sessions of intradermal injections containing growth factors into the scalp of 1000 patients, reporting a significant reduction in hair fall in 83% of participants and increased total hair count and shaft diameter, with promising tolerance and safety.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that Chinese patients with alopecia totalis or universalis had an earlier onset, longer disease duration, and more severe quality of life impact compared to those with patchy alopecia areata.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that among Chinese patients with alopecia areata, those with alopecia totalis/universalis had an earlier onset, longer duration, and more severe quality of life impact compared to those with patchy alopecia.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” This study reports that systemic lupus erythematosus with aplastic anemia is rare in children but highlighted serious outcomes, including a high infection rate and significant mortality, underscoring the need for vigilant management.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Pharmacology” This report describes a case where a food supplement containing Serenoa repens extract was associated with hot flashes and menarche in a 10-year-old girl being treated for hirsutism.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that Chinese patients with alopecia totalis or universalis had an earlier onset, longer duration, and more severe impact on quality of life compared to those with patchy alopecia areata.
29 citations
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January 2006 in “Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine” This study found that male liver cirrhosis patients have higher estradiol levels and lower dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, leading to hormonal imbalances favoring estradiol, but without changing sex hormone-binding globulin's binding properties.
28 citations
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November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study found that Indian women with PCOS following a vegetarian diet had higher pro-inflammatory and lower anti-inflammatory marker levels compared to age and BMI-matched non-vegetarian counterparts.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study of a TRPS type I patient, many genes related to keratin and hair development were down-regulated in balding scalp areas, providing new insights into TRPS and hair morphogenesis.
15 citations
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March 2011 in “TURKDERM” This study found that eczema was the most common skin condition among children attending a pediatric dermatology clinic in Turkey.