April 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Many women experience sexual dysfunction, but few seek help, and better treatment and medical training are needed.
January 2015 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma injections are an effective treatment for hair loss with minimal side effects.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The new topical product combined with finasteride significantly increased hair thickness without side effects.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolic acid may help hair grow by activating pathways important for hair growth.
January 2014 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Male pattern baldness is not a risk factor for heart disease based on cholesterol levels alone.
January 2014 in “Anales Médicos de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC” The treatment effectively promoted hair growth with minimal side effects.
Finasteride causes reproductive malformations in male rats.
Laser hair removal may cause skin changes that prevent hair regrowth.
February 2011 in “Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice” Dosage regime inventions can be patentable in China, but legal uncertainty exists.
January 2007 in “El Servicio de Difusión de la Creación Intelectual (National University of La Plata)” Combining D-004 and finasteride is more effective at reducing prostate enlargement than using either alone.
July 2019 in “Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica” Small injections of dutasteride improved hair thickness in men with hair loss without major side effects.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Low-dose naltrexone and platelet-rich plasma can regrow hair in lichen planopilaris.
September 2013 in “Science” Transplanted human Olig2+ astroglia may help improve learning and memory after a stroke.
A 73-year-old woman's unusual hair loss and growth led to the discovery of a rare condition causing too much testosterone, which improved after her ovaries were removed.
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September 2006 in “Journal of Neurophysiology” Neurosteroids help balance brain signals when certain inhibitions are reduced.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human hair follicles have a unique way of using energy and might use the Cori cycle; blocking CCR5 could help treat hair loss.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most men with lichen planopilaris had it confirmed by biopsy and often had thyroid issues, sexual dysfunction, or prostate cancer, hinting at a link with hormonal problems.
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June 2023 in “Reproduction” Microglia, the brain's immune cells, may contribute to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by altering the female brain's structure and function, with kisspeptin neurons and GABA neurotransmitters also playing a role.
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October 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” A new hyaluronan-based biomatrix successfully supports the growth of mouse ovarian follicles, producing healthy eggs.
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March 2018 in “Medicine” A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.
October 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Rodent models of PCOS show some similar and some different lipid changes compared to humans.
June 2022 in “Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Natural Science Series” Human body follicles have diverse structures and functions important for health.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women in Australia report different signs of facial aging compared to women in the US, UK, and Canada; men with Lichen planopilaris often have hormonal abnormalities and thyroid disease.
February 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” PCOS patients have higher LDH and lower cortisol, dopamine, zinc, and vitamin D3, which may contribute to their symptoms and obesity.
December 2025 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Lycopene protects against testicular damage caused by finasteride.
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July 2017 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Men with lichen planopilaris had earlier onset than women, and treatment usually improved the condition.
March 2009 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Melanocytes in the outer root sheath are likely stem cells that grow fast but stay immature.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris involves disrupted fat metabolism, increased scarring, and mast cell activity.
July 2025 in “Cell & Bioscience” Specific immune cells and pathways contribute to hair follicle inflammation and hair loss, suggesting potential treatments for lichen planopilaris.