12 citations
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March 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” This study reported that immunotherapy in cancer patients can lead to skin-related immune adverse events, such as rashes, pruritus, and vitiligo, affecting a substantial proportion of patients.
12 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma and microneedling for alopecia areata, reporting promising small-scale findings but no new results, and suggests further trials to determine efficacy and specific disease subtype suitability.
12 citations
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August 2016 in “Biomedical Chromatography” This study developed and validated an HPLC-UV method for accurately quantifying clobetasol propionate in skin and hair follicles, demonstrating its application in in vitro permeation experiments.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This case report on a 13-year-old boy with monilethrix observed slight improvement after a two-month trial of oral N-acetyl cysteine, but overall hair density did not improve further.
12 citations
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January 2004 in “Reproductive biomedicine online” This review discusses the main features of anti-androgen drugs, combined treatments, and insulin sensitizers in managing hirsutism and reports no new research findings.
12 citations
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October 1952 in “Experimental biology and medicine” This study found that in young male rats, cortisone acetate inhibited body growth and caused alopecia, which vitamin B12 and aureomycin largely counteracted, especially when combined.
12 citations
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October 1947 in “Journal of the Society of Dyers and Colourists” This study found that treatment with mercuric acetate modifies the elastic properties of Lincoln wool fibers more rapidly than human hair, explaining the enhanced unshrinkable quality of wool under certain conditions.
11 citations
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July 2018 in “AJGP” This article reviews the clinical assessment of female pattern hair loss and discusses up-to-date treatments, highlighting oral minoxidil combined with oral spironolactone as a promising novel therapy. It emphasizes the crucial role of general practitioners in diagnosis, treatment planning, and managing associated psychosocial issues.
11 citations
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March 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article describes the DOAJ as a comprehensive index of diverse open access journals, emphasizing its commitment to freely providing quality content online, and reports no new findings.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study associated ivory-colored areas observed through trichoscopy with steroid deposits in the dermis among patients with steroid-induced atrophy on the scalp.
11 citations
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February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” This article reviews idiopathic hirsutism, focusing on its definition, diagnosis, causes, and treatment options, without presenting new clinical findings.
11 citations
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January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This article discusses cultural significance and psychological effects of hair growth variations but provides no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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September 2000 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses the challenges in diagnosing and treating hidradenitis suppurativa, a recurrent skin disease, noting the lack of effective treatments and the need for more research, but it reports no new findings.
11 citations
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August 1997 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review discusses nearly 70 patent applications for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and other hair conditions, highlighting the mechanisms of action explored but reports no clinical results.
11 citations
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January 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article discusses the complex interaction between androgens and the skin, highlighting elevated androgen levels in women with hirsutism, female-pattern hair loss, and acne, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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January 1961 in “Archives of dermatology” In this study, corticosteroid injections were found to be more effective than saline for inducing hair regrowth in cases of alopecia areata with long-duration and extensive hair loss.
10 citations
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July 2015 in “Current opinion in pediatrics, with evaluated MEDLINE/Current opinion in pediatrics” This review discusses updates in the genetics and clinical understanding of congenital ichthyosis and highlights the addition of N-acetylcysteine and topical enzyme replacement to the treatment options, without providing new clinical results.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Hair removal methods damage the skin barrier and affect substance penetration.
10 citations
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November 2015 in “Plant Foods for Human Nutrition” This study found that the ethyl acetate fraction of Hibiscus rosa sinensis petals significantly reduced serum glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels in diabetic rats, showing effects comparable to the standard drug metformin.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” This review discusses the effects and selection criteria of different progestogens in various treatments but reports no direct clinical comparisons of their metabolic effects.
10 citations
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October 2014 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” In this case study, Botulinum toxin type A injections were associated with improved hair growth and scalp condition in a patient with radiation-induced alopecia, though the mechanisms remain speculative.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This report describes a 23-year-old man with alopecia areata universalis who experienced severe nail abnormalities, which improved with systemic steroids, benefiting his work as a card illusionist.
10 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice” This article discusses polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting treatment approaches for managing insulin resistance, hyperandrogenism, and fertility issues, but reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 1985 in “Elsevier eBooks” Active oxygen species might be involved in skin tumor growth, but their exact role is unclear.
9 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Among patients treated at Thomas Jefferson University, this study found that adding cryotherapy to intralesional triamcinolone acetonide (IL TAC) was more effective at reducing keloid size compared to IL TAC alone, although both treatments similarly eased pruritus and pain.
9 citations
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November 2018 in “Acta Clinica Belgica” This case report suggests that spironolactone may induce prostate cancer proliferation in patients on abiraterone acetate, advising against its use for managing treatment-associated side effects in these individuals.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report discusses cutaneous graft versus host disease presenting as fibrosing alopecia, suggesting a mechanistic model for understanding cicatricial pattern hair loss.
9 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” In this study, PGD2 was shown to increase testosterone production in human keratinocytes through reactive oxygen species, suggesting potential benefits of antioxidants like N-acetyl-cysteine for AGA patients.
9 citations
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September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article reviews common dermatologic procedures, focusing on skin biopsy techniques, with no new clinical results reported.
9 citations
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April 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the use of hormonal therapies for managing acne vulgaris in adult women and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the chronic and severe nature of acne in this population.