21 citations
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July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review examines the role of hormones in acne pathogenesis, the use of hormonal therapies for treatment, and the importance of contraceptive counseling during isotretinoin therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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December 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that levels of the protein MAGP-1, important for skin elasticity, decrease with aging and photoexposure, potentially contributing to skin fragility, sagging, and enlarged pores.
12 citations
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January 2011 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review covers the use of lasers and IPL for hair removal, noting short-term efficacy up to 6 months and variable long-term results with different devices, emphasizing safety considerations and evolving consumer-based treatments.
17 citations
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August 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a cosmetic formula containing 2% Orthosiphon stamineus leaf extract significantly reduced skin oiliness and pore size, showing better results than a formula with 1% zinc gluconate.
200 citations
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August 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” This article reviews the role of IGF-1 in acne pathogenesis and discusses how diet and smoking may influence insulin/IGF-1 signaling, but reports no new clinical results.
87 citations
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December 2004 in “Dermatology” This review discusses the term "skin pore," its different meanings, and current methods to objectively describe skin pores, but reports no new clinical findings.
231 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the volume of a hair follicle's dermal papilla is strongly correlated with its size, primarily due to the number of cells it contains and the volume of extracellular matrix.