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January 1996 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” In this study, a 33-year-old HIV-infected man experienced alopecia areata after beginning zidovudine therapy, which reversed upon discontinuation.
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December 2021 This study found that the observed isotropic ss-ECD spectrum of finasteride is influenced by the anisotropy of locally oriented crystals, offering new possibilities for analyzing solid-state chiral materials.
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August 2023 in “Austin Chemical Engineering” In this study, researchers developed hair and foot care products using tofu whey instead of water, highlighting its potential to conserve water and utilize protein-rich waste, though specific efficacy results are not reported.
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January 2018 in “ScholarWorks (Central Washington University)” In this study using a PCOS mouse model with added stress, researchers observed that combining corticosterone with dihydrotestosterone partially supported the hypothesis of behavioral changes, aligning with depression and anxiety-linked symptoms in women with PCOS.
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November 2001 in “Acc Current Journal Review” This review found that 5α‐reductase inhibitors were associated with slightly increased rates of decreased libido, erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction, gynecomastia, and mood disorders compared to placebo, though their long-term effects remain unclear.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science” This study aimed to enhance the skin penetration of minoxidil by encapsulating it in glycerosomal vesicles, offering a potential improvement in transdermal drug delivery for treating androgenetic alopecia. Results of the investigation were not reported.
February 2024 in “Current Drug Delivery” In this study, researchers developed an emulgel formulation containing minoxidil for hair growth, using chitosan and fucoidan as gelling agents, achieving controlled drug release with 99.7% released by the 12th hour.
October 2023 in “Skin research and technology” This study evaluated the effectiveness of a 675 nm laser device on facial acne scars in patients with darker skin types, finding that 67% reported excellent improvement and 33% reported good improvement, with significant enhancements in skin texture and appearance after five treatments.
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This report describes a case of alopecia universalis successfully treated with tofacitinib, though it was associated with increased peripheral blood cytokine levels.
November 2021 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” This study presents additional data suggesting that the absence of nerve endings in certain segments of human hair follicles influences the asymmetrical distribution of electrical charges, as indicated by no precipitation of Potassium Ferricyanide crystals.
January 2019 in “Industrial Law Journal” This article reviews two new legislative measures affecting domiciliary care workers in Wales and reports no new research results; it highlights implications for labor law and devolution debates.
July 2008 in “Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice” The UK Intellectual Property Office allows granting of supplementary protection certificates with negative terms.
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January 2002 Hair shine can be measured by how it reflects laser light.
July 2008 in “Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice” This ruling by the UK Court of Appeal allows patents for pharmaceuticals based on new dosing regimens and can override previous decisions to align with European Patent Office practices.
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November 1971 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” In this study, the researchers found that the absence of the NFI-C transcription factor delayed the hair growth cycle in mice by affecting key gene expressions and signaling pathways.
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December 1972 in “Journal of Colloid and Interface Science” Ethanol spreads well on hair at low humidity but less so at higher humidity due to water condensation.
September 2015 in “The European physical journal. E, Soft matter and biological physics/The European physical journal. E, Soft matter” In this study, a mechanical model was developed to describe and validate the effectiveness of overnight hair curling, suggesting that combining it with hair fixatives can maintain a desired curl for over a day.
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January 2016 in “BMC Bioinformatics” This study found that using curated biomedical databases as training examples for information extraction tasks in Genome-Wide Association Studies can outperform cost-insensitive methods, demonstrating their potential use without expert annotation.
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May 1968 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” This study found that severe zinc deficiency induced in weanling rats led to growth retardation, hair issues, and dermal lesions, all of which were completely reversed by zinc supplementation.
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June 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that activation or inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin and Notch signaling pathways in rats can alter wound healing, possibly by affecting epidermal stem cell activity and keratinocyte behavior.
101 citations
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November 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this study, tapering prednisone followed by 2% topical minoxidil helped limit hair loss in some patients with alopecia areata, with 30% to 47% showing over 25% hair regrowth initially.
53 citations
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September 2014 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study observed that among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, those with the most severe phenotype showed the highest levels of metabolic disturbances, indicating the need for metabolic screening in these cases.
52 citations
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February 2018 in “Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome” This review discusses the association between various skin conditions and metabolic syndrome, reporting no new clinical results but suggesting a potential reciprocal relationship that warrants further investigation.
45 citations
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October 2014 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study found that using 3D Gel-C6S-HA scaffolds seeded with VEGF165-modified rat hair follicle stem cells enhanced angiogenesis and vascularization in tissue-engineered skin, improving wound healing.
40 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” In this study on rats, rutin showed dose-dependent improvements in hormonal, antioxidant, and lipid profiles related to polycystic ovary syndrome, with effects comparable to metformin.
40 citations
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Finger length ratios are not linked to the number of specific gene repeats affecting testosterone sensitivity.
39 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia.
36 citations
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November 2018 in “BMC plant biology” This study suggests that ROXYs and reactive oxygen species are likely involved in the signaling pathways plants use to respond to nitrate deprivation.
34 citations
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March 2020 in “BMC plant biology” This study found that cotreatment with graphene oxide and indole-3-acetic acid significantly inhibited root development in Brassica napus, with the inhibition increasing as indole-3-acetic acid concentration rose.
33 citations
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September 2014 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” In this study, elevated afamin concentrations were associated with metabolic syndrome in young women, particularly those with insulin resistance, suggesting a potential predictive role for afamin in metabolic risk assessment.