January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man had an unusual type of hair loss that didn't match known patterns and didn't improve with treatment.
December 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” LLLT increases hair density and growth in AGA patients.
15 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Exclamation mark hairs suggest early scalp disease, while white dots indicate it's chronic.
November 2025 in “Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences” There is no significant link between the MMP-1 rs1799750 polymorphism and androgenetic alopecia in the Indonesian population.
248 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Neurosteroids are crucial for stress response, and targeting specific receptors may help treat certain disorders.
155 citations
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May 2016 in “Nature communications” Memory T cells in the skin balance staying put and moving into the blood, clustering around hair follicles, and increasing in number after infection.
137 citations
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May 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil increases blood flow in balding scalps, possibly reversing hair loss.
129 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.
124 citations
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January 1993 in “The Prostate” Finasteride effectively inhibits 5α reductase, while plant extracts like Permixon and Bazoton don't show significant results.
122 citations
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June 2020 in “Aging” Older age and related diseases increase COVID-19 risk, but anti-aging treatments might help.
113 citations
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April 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.
108 citations
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February 2008 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Inhibiting 5α-reductase can help reduce prostate cancer risk and improve treatment.
85 citations
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October 2015 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” NF-κB is crucial for zebrafish heart repair, affecting heart cell growth and repair processes.
78 citations
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May 2018 in “Plant Soil and Environment” AMF inoculation boosts tea plant growth and nutrient absorption.
77 citations
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human skin cells produce proenkephalin, which changes with environmental factors and skin diseases.
75 citations
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March 1999 in “Fertility and sterility” Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
70 citations
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March 2016 in “Urologic Clinics of North America” The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.
67 citations
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December 2019 in “PloS one” Beta-caryophyllene helps improve wound healing in mice, especially in females.
65 citations
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July 2020 in “Science Advances” Dermal exosomes with miR-218-5p boost hair growth by controlling β-catenin signaling.
57 citations
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January 1980 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Minoxidil treats high blood pressure and side effects can be managed.
56 citations
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January 2015 in “Circulation” Finasteride helps reduce heart issues and improves heart function.
56 citations
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January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Liposomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment, making it a promising option for topical use.
52 citations
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February 2006 in “Current pharmaceutical design” 5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.
50 citations
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August 1985 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.
49 citations
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August 2009 in “British Journal of Cancer” Finasteride might lower the risk of low-grade prostate cancer but not high-grade cancer, while alpha-blockers might reduce high-grade cancer risk.
49 citations
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April 2003 in “Biomaterials” Bismuth subgallate and borneol together improve skin wound healing better than when used separately or compared to other treatments.
48 citations
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July 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” HIV can cause various nail and hair disorders, important for early diagnosis and treatment.
46 citations
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August 1990 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
45 citations
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January 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides may help with hair growth, skin moisturization, and protection against oxidative damage.
45 citations
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August 1994 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Method detects finasteride in plasma and semen with high sensitivity and accuracy.