October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that careful planning, efficient use of every hair graft, and setting surgical priorities are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
126 citations
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October 2012 in “PLoS ONE” Reduced cytokinin levels help plants adapt to low potassium by increasing root hair growth and potassium uptake.
63 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Reduced neurosteroids and growth issues can harm fetal brain development, especially in males.
53 citations
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January 2006 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Reduced AR gene methylation may cause early pubic hair growth in girls.
32 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Reduced EGFR signaling delays hair cycle and reduces fat growth, but hair development remains normal.
30 citations
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November 2000 in “British Journal of Cancer” Reduced sexual drive may be linked to male breast cancer, while anti-estrogenic factors might lower the risk.
13 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Reduced SIRT1 in hair cells may cause alopecia areata by triggering immune responses.
9 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” Reduced CD44 expression may cause abnormal hyaluronate buildup in cutaneous myxoma.
7 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” Reduced neurosteroid production increases fear in mice, suggesting potential PTSD treatments.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Skin Research and Technology” Reduced Sonic hedgehog signaling leads to increased HPV replication and wart formation.
2 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Reduced TRPS1 leads to increased STAT3 and SOX9 in hair follicles, affecting hair growth.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reduced AhR signaling in HS tunnels leads to persistent inflammation and microbial imbalance.
November 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Reduced alpha smooth muscle actin may cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reduced Stx17 expression may contribute to Alopecia Areata.
233 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Chemotherapy reduces taste and smell, but they mostly recover after treatment; adding spices may help improve appetite.
164 citations
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December 1984 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” TCDD reduces EGF receptor activity and causes various developmental changes in animals.
151 citations
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December 2004 in “Neuropharmacology” Progesterone reduces anxiety without needing progesterone receptors.
142 citations
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February 1985 in “Fertility and sterility” Spironolactone reduced hair thickness and some testosterone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
85 citations
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January 1996 in “International Journal of Cancer” AS101 reduces hair loss from chemotherapy.
80 citations
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August 1991 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Methotrexate reduced the need for steroids in asthma patients without worsening their condition.
77 citations
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July 2013 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.
76 citations
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December 1997 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride reduces hair growth better, but spironolactone has more side effects.
70 citations
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February 2018 in “Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism” Belimumab reduces disease activity, steroid use, and flares in lupus patients.
70 citations
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August 1995 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.
61 citations
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September 2011 in “Pain” PEA reduces pain by increasing neurosteroid synthesis in the spinal cord.
59 citations
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September 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride reduces scalp DHT levels, potentially treating male pattern baldness.
56 citations
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July 2014 in “PLoS ONE” Midazolam reduces PTSD-like behavior in rats by acting on specific brain receptors.
50 citations
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May 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide reduces hair growth better but has more side effects.
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.
46 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride reduces Tourette syndrome symptoms, but results may be limited due to potential biases.