December 2025 in “The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology” Red Sokoto goat fetuses develop firmer, pigmented skin with hair follicles as they grow.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” Neurosteroids like neuro-estrogen and neuro-androgen are crucial for brain function and can improve cognition and protect against aging-related decline.
36 citations
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June 2021 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” Targeting Hedgehog signaling may help treat ligamentum flavum fibrosis.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.
10 citations
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February 2019 in “Toxicological Sciences” Finasteride exposure affects gene expression and anogenital distance in male rat fetuses.
April 2025 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” Human dermal stem/progenitor cells can divide and differentiate more than hair follicle dermal papilla cells.
January 2015 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” Diabetic patients' stem cells make vascular grafts more prone to clots, but new methods may improve grafts.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Nutrafol® nutraceuticals improve hair thickness and strength.
November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Biomedical Research-tokyo” Long-term steroid abuse in athletes causes serious health risks, outweighing any benefits.
July 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” Hormonal therapy for transgender individuals carries health risks but is a personal choice.
175 citations
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December 2014 in “PLoS Biology” Macrophages help activate hair follicle stem cells, affecting hair growth and skin repair.
99 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.
89 citations
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August 2008 in “Human genetics” The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
45 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of human genetics” A gene variation is linked to hair thickness in Asians.
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July 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Obesity and lifestyle strongly affect heart aging.
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March 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
20 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Methyl vanillate spray increases hair count and hair mass in women with hair loss.
15 citations
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April 2003 in “Journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.
14 citations
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March 2015 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Individualized assessment and meticulous planning are crucial for successful brow and upper eyelid surgery.
11 citations
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July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS” Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.
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September 2010 in “Animal” Selecting Angus cattle for earlier puberty lowers prolactin levels but doesn't affect hair growth.
3 citations
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October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different substances that activate or block the androgen receptor can affect male development and treat conditions like prostate cancer.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Life science alliance” Pantethine may boost the immune system's ability to fight sarcoma.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Current Stem Cell Reports” Eating less can improve stem cell function and increase lifespan.
1 citations
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June 2019 in “Innovare journal of medical sciences” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.
A high-fat diet caused severe health problems in female macaques but was reversible with a normal diet, while male macaques reacted differently.
31 citations
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March 2015 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Neuroactive steroids could become safe, effective treatments with more understanding of their complex brain actions and metabolism.
40 citations
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November 2011 in “American Journal of Human Biology” Stress from being transgender is linked to higher blood pressure at night and more inflammation, which may affect heart health.