November 2009 in “Companion Animal” The document suggests that Alopecia X in dogs is mainly a cosmetic issue and might be better left untreated.
January 2015 in “VetPharma” This review discusses Alopecia X in plush-coated dogs, noting that while treatments like melatonin and laser therapy have shown promise, the condition is generally considered a cosmetic issue without the need for therapy.
January 2005 in “Journal of Zhejiang University(Sciences Edition)” This study observed that Yuyi hairless mice develop alopecia shortly after birth, with the skin eventually thickening and forming folds, and hair failing to regrow as they age.
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September 2007 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” This case study reports that low-dose testosterone therapy improved libido and sexual functions in a 36-year-old fragile X carrier female with hypoactive sexual desire disorder when monitored regularly for lab parameters.
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November 2021 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study found that oral tofacitinib was effective and well tolerated for treating alopecia areata in most pediatric patients, with nearly 73% experiencing hair regrowth.
July 2025 in “Veterinary Parasitology Regional Studies and Reports” This study found that both oral afoxolaner (NexGard®) and topical Frontline Combo® achieved 100% efficacy in eradicating Heterodoxus spiniger infestations within 30 days in dogs, with significant reductions in associated symptoms like hair loss and pruritus.
June 1993 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” This study reports that novel hexahydrobenzoquinolin compounds fully inhibited 5α-reductase activity in human genital skin fibroblasts, suggesting their potential for treating conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern baldness.
January 2025 in “Scholarly Commons (University of Pennsylvania)” This study found that the X-linked gene UTX is crucial for regulating skin differentiation and inflammation in females by affecting retinoic acid signaling, also highlighting potential links to sex disparities in skin diseases.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study described a novel three-dimensional-printed microneedle system designed for improved transdermal delivery of minoxidil to treat hair loss, demonstrating effective hair regrowth and safety in a mouse model while allowing sustainable needle base recovery.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” In this study, researchers used yaks as a natural model to investigate hair growth mechanisms, overcoming previous limitations by establishing in vitro models of hair follicle-associated cells and optimizing methods for cell culture and differentiation.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source describes Protetox as a natural dietary supplement that aids in weight loss by detoxifying the body, utilizing a blend of plant-based ingredients and antioxidants, and claims users have reported significant weight loss without changing their diet or exercise routines.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” This study found that the ethanolic extracts of G. glabra and Z. mauritiana roots did not prevent androgenic alopecia in a testosterone-induced animal model.
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July 1980 in “PubMed” This study found higher mean zinc levels in the hair of cystic fibrosis patients with growth retardation compared to those with normal growth.
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This literature review highlights the importance of understanding the mechanisms behind the gradual mosaic loss of the Y chromosome (mLOY) in men, its association with various health conditions like cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and its potential as a marker for age inference.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” February 2026 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that Pomeranians with Alopecia X had fewer follicles per group, more fragile hair, and distinct hair cycle stages compared to non-alopecic Pomeranians, highlighting coat-type differences significant for diagnosing the condition.
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March 2007 in “Steroids” This article reviews recent advances in the synthesis of oxasteroids and reports no new experimental results.
January 2022 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” This article reviews two cases of monilethrix in siblings, detailing their clinical and dermatoscopic characteristics, but reports no new findings.
October 2025 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” In this study, cetirizine hydrochloride was formulated into niosomal and cubosomal gels, showing potential for off-label use in treating androgenic alopecia due to effective skin permeation and acceptable safety profiles; cubosomal gels exhibited superior permeation compared to niosomal gels.
September 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses various methods, including Skincell Advanced and Mesoderm youth activator cream, for improving skin appearance and reducing signs of aging but reports no new research findings.
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November 2017 in “General and comparative endocrinology” This study found that BMP2 and BMPR-IA inhibited, while Noggin promoted, hair follicle growth in yaks by affecting skin epithelial cell activity.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review concludes that herbal formulations containing Ziziphus mauritiana and Black Seed Oil may offer a promising natural alternative for managing hair-related issues like dandruff, hair fall, and scalp irritation.
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September 2017 in “Journal of clinical immunology” This review summarizes recent findings on FOXN1's essential role in thymus and skin biology and discusses emerging therapeutic approaches for immune disorders with athymia, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Advanced Science” This study found that gastrodin promotes the XIAP-DDRGK1 pathway in noise-exposed mice, reducing hearing loss by enhancing ER-phagy and cochlear cell survival.
July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this pilot study, preliminary data suggest that Xtressé™, a gummy-based supplement, may increase hair count and hair mass, particularly in women experiencing female pattern hair loss or early-stage scarring alopecia, with less pronounced effects observed in advanced scarring conditions.
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May 2013 in “PloS one” This study found that the Foxn1(-/-) nude phenotype significantly influences epithelial progeny in skin, with notable changes in stem cell niches not achievable in other models.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This phase 2a trial evaluated Samcyprone for common wart treatment and found that while a sensitization reaction is necessary for therapeutic response, its level does not predict wart clearance.
January 2018 in “International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering” This study presents a new automated method for measuring total phenolic compounds in Ziziphus Jujuba fruit extract, showing high precision and potential applications in health and environmental sciences.
April 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study highlights that ZNF750, a zinc-finger transcription factor, is crucial for epidermal differentiation and barrier formation in skin by activating genes involved in lipid processing and stratum corneum development, and links ZNF750 sequence variations to skin inflammatory diseases like psoriasis.
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November 2009 in “Journal of Structural Biology” This study found that the molecular structure of hair is more sensitive to synchrotron X-ray radiation than its supramolecular architecture, indicating potential concerns for biological analyses using such radiation.