35 citations
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January 2008 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This case report further supports the association of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans with acne keloidalis nuchae and tufted hair folliculitis.
37 citations
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September 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 27-year-old man with a unique association of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans and acne keloidalis nuchae, successfully treated with oral isotretinoin.
January 2014 in “Journal of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine” This study found that resolving acne capsules may suppress acne keratosis and regulate hormone levels in a rabbit ear acne model, showing potential anti-acne effects.
8 citations
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May 1998 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This article discusses the importance of oral and maxillofacial surgeons understanding the pathogenesis and treatment of acne vulgaris, but it presents no new research findings.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article is a letter discussing optical coherence tomography-assisted diagnosis of follicular keratosis of the chin and reports no new research findings.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Experimental dermatology” In this study, researchers used advanced four-dimensional optical imaging techniques to observe changes in skin afflicted with acne, finding increased epidermal thickness, keratinized hair follicles, inflammation, and aggregated blood flow, helping to distinguish between inflammation and reparative phases of acne progression.
February 2026 in “HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine” This review discusses identifying keratosis pilaris, its common mimics, and its associated skin diseases across different skin tones but reports no new results.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study described the clinical characteristics of keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei in 14 patients, noting that earlier diagnosis may enable more targeted treatment options.
August 2022 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” This review discusses the possible roles of skin and intestinal microbiota in acne pathogenesis and covers related research on traditional Chinese medicine treatments, without reporting new clinical results.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women's acne improvement with antibiotics is not linked to signs of high male hormones.
32 citations
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November 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study highlighted the importance of aesthetic and common dermatological conditions such as acne and nonmelanoma skin cancer in Brazil, with varying patterns based on demographic and funding factors.
46 citations
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December 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study identified acne, superficial mycoses, pigmentation disorders, and actinic keratosis as the most common dermatologic diagnoses in Brazil, emphasizing the importance of skin cancer and leprosy in public health.
24 citations
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March 2001 in “PubMed” In this study, the researchers reported a high prevalence of specific cutaneous lesions in the Freixo de Espada à Cinta population, with significant associations between demographic factors and lesion types.
21 citations
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This systematic review investigated colchicine as a potential treatment for various skin conditions, finding that most studies reported generally positive clinical outcomes when used alone or with other drugs, despite some variability in results.
8 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study discusses the prevalence and ethical considerations of off-label drug use in dermatology, emphasizing differing perspectives on informed consent between patients and physicians.
3 citations
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” According to this source, dermaroller therapy is increasingly used in dermatology for conditions like acne scars and melasma due to its cost-effectiveness, minimal adverse effects, and ability to enhance topical treatment absorption, making it a popular resurfacing option across all skin types.
2 citations
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December 2000 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, the population of Freixo de Espada à Cinta had a high prevalence of melanocytic nevi, which increased with age, and solar keratosis was notably higher in those over 60.
This article discusses tretinoin, noting its approved use for acne and photoaging and its broader application in treating various dermatological conditions, but reports no new clinical findings.
173 citations
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July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the administration of the mutant BRAF inhibitor dabrafenib in patients with metastatic melanoma was associated with various skin lesions, including keratinocytic proliferation that sometimes showed low-grade malignancy features.
September 2025 in “Cuadernos de Educación y Desarrollo” This study reviewed the literature on laser and light technologies in dermatology, highlighting their varied clinical applications such as skin rejuvenation, acne scar treatment, and hair removal, alongside their potential for combining with AI to improve outcomes.
19 citations
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November 1979 in “Archives of dermatology” This case report discusses the potential use of topical tretinoin for treating Fox-Fordyce disease, but provides no new clinical results.
56 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review found the strongest evidence supporting azelaic acid's use in treating rosacea, with somewhat less evidence for its effectiveness in melasma and acne vulgaris, and weaker support for its use in conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa and keratosis pilaris.
43 citations
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May 1988 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that patients with acanthosis nigricans and insulin resistance exhibited higher insulin levels and were associated with increased insulin resistance correlating with serum testosterone levels.
18 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses primary cicatricial alopecias, a group of rare inflammatory scalp disorders resulting in permanent hair loss, and reports no new findings.
12 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This review discusses the complex skin changes associated with obesity and the potential benefits of nutritional interventions for inflammatory skin diseases, without reporting new clinical results.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study describes three female cases of androgen-dependent diseases in myotonic dystrophy, suggesting that peripheral androgen response, rather than serum levels, may drive such conditions.
September 2026 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” In this review, the researchers discuss the potential effectiveness of azelaic acid peels for treating acne vulgaris, melasma, and other skin conditions, while acknowledging that the precise role of these peels in dermatology is not yet fully established due to limited studies.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that obese and overweight children have higher prevalence of certain skin disorders like keratosis pilaris and acanthosis nigricans, with these conditions being linked to insulin resistance and more likely in children with darker skin tones.
This study found that contact dermatitis, warts, and atopic dermatitis were the most common skin disorders among pediatric patients at a children's hospital in Ankara.
This study reported that women with acanthosis nigricans and insulin resistance often exhibit signs of hyperandrogenism, including hirsutism, and have elevated fasting plasma insulin compared to controls.