February 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that higher levels of Galectin-3 and HOMA-IR are independent predictors of androgenetic alopecia severity in both male and female patients.
November 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” In this study, researchers found that men with androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher blood levels of galectin-3 compared to healthy controls, which was associated with the progression of the disease, irrespective of age or body mass index.
August 2026 in “Cosmoderma” This review identifies sebaceous gland disorders as key indicators of hormonal imbalances, detailing how various hormones affect sebaceous function, and emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to improve diagnosis and management by integrating endocrine, metabolic, and dermatologic insights.
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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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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” This study found that a cocktail of three proteins from embryonic skin can enable adult fibroblasts to regenerate hair follicles by altering gene expression and activating regenerative signaling pathways.