27 citations
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January 2010 in “Animal” In these studies, researchers found that Peruvian camelids reach mature skin follicle development early, with specific cuticular characteristics useful for distinguishing fleece types, while Bolivian llamas have a mature follicle apparatus present at birth.
27 citations
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September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study describes patients with moderate to severe scarring alopecia of the scalp margin and suggests that traction is not the sole cause for this condition, as half of the patients had no history of harsh hairstyling practices.
26 citations
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January 2013 in “BMJ Open” This meta-analysis reports that vertex baldness is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, particularly in younger men, while no significant link was found for frontal baldness.
26 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the basics of hair follicle biology, laser/tissue interactions, and hirsutism and hypertrichosis causes, discussing the long-pulsed alexandrite laser's role in hair reduction without reporting new clinical results.
24 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the modest efficacy of home-use laser and light devices for conditions like hair removal and acne, noting limited evidence and a lack of robust trials.
24 citations
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January 2010 in “Annales d'endocrinologie” This review discusses treatment options for hirsutism in women of childbearing age, focusing on the use of contraceptives, CPA, spironolactone, and third-line therapies, and reports no clinical results.
23 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” This review discusses the unique healthcare needs and disparities faced by transgender individuals, highlighting the importance of cultural competency and skills in providers, but reports no new clinical findings.
23 citations
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The study observed that testosterone reduced knee range of motion in ovariectomized female rats, potentially by downregulating specific relaxin receptor isoforms, with its effects mediated via dihydro-testosterone.
22 citations
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June 2011 in “Acta Ophthalmologica” This study found that current use of benzodiazepines, α1-blockers (like tamsulosin, alfuzosin, terazosin), finasteride, and possibly rivastigmine is associated with increased risk of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome in cataract surgery patients.
22 citations
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April 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This report describes two cases where lichen planopilaris may have compromised the hair follicles in both donor and recipient areas following follicular unit transplantation.
21 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study highlights multiple factors contributing to hair graying, such as oxidative damage, melanocyte changes, and genetic influences, and suggests that repigmentation may be temporarily reversible, offering potential targets for future treatments while urging caution when applying mouse model findings to humans.
21 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This paper discusses the potential relationship between finasteride's adverse effects and factors like hand preference and sexual orientation, suggesting these could influence risk in male androgenic alopecia treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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April 2011 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses treatments for acne of varying severity and hormonal influences but reports no new clinical results; it suggests specific therapies for different acne types and highlights considerations for female patients.
20 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review examines the potential use and challenges of topical cannabinoids for skin diseases and hair growth, highlighting limited clinical data on their efficacy and safety.
20 citations
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June 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review provides detailed recommendations for managing cutaneous lupus erythematosus in primary and secondary care but reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This paper reviews recent research on hair graying, suggesting that an imbalance in oxidative stress handling may affect melanocyte stem cells and melanin production with age, and calls for exploring strategies to prolong melanin production.
20 citations
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February 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the classification and treatments of vascular anomalies, such as hemangiomas and vascular malformations, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of managing patient expectations due to treatment limitations.
20 citations
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February 1991 in “Archives of dermatology” In this study, researchers found that high-dose tryptophan ingestion before symptom onset may be linked to clinical features resembling eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome in patients with eosinophilic fasciitis.
19 citations
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March 2018 in “JAMA” This guideline discusses the evaluation and treatment of hirsutism in premenopausal women, recommending oral contraceptive pills or antiandrogens as initial therapies with weak support from low-quality evidence.
19 citations
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July 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study reports that finasteride was associated with an improvement in hidradenitis suppurativa among children aged 6 to 11, with no observed adverse effects.
19 citations
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October 2016 in “Nutrition in clinical practice” This article provides guidelines by ASPEN for managing parenteral nutrition shortages but reports no new clinical findings.
19 citations
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September 2016 in “Pharmacotherapy” This study found that the risk of persistent sexual dysfunction was higher in men who stopped using finasteride 1 mg compared to omeprazole users.
19 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” This case study reports a rare occurrence of a large trichobezoar in a 3-year-old male, who presented with a thread protruding from his mouth without any signs of hair loss.
19 citations
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March 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This article discusses the development of consensus-based guidelines for preventing lower extremity arterial insufficiency ulcers but reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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December 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report diagnosed variegate porphyria in a 33-year-old woman based on significant laboratory abnormalities, but with clinical features resembling porphyria cutanea tarda.
18 citations
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July 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article discusses the interplay of skin, immunity, and nutrition, highlighting dietary and probiotic options for managing skin conditions, but reports no new clinical findings.
17 citations
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October 2015 in “The Journal of Physiology” This study found that in newborn rats treated with caffeine, progesterone increased apnoea frequency by inhibiting breathing, suggesting it may not be suitable for preterm neonates without addressing allopregnanolone's effects.
17 citations
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December 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that autologous noncultured epidermal suspension transplantation improved leukotrichia in 88.1% of treated vitiligo lesions without significant adverse events.
16 citations
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August 2021 in “Tumor Biology” This review discusses the dual role of the TMPRSS2 gene in coronaviral lung infection and prostate cancer, cautioning against TMPRSS2 inhibitors for early prostate cancer due to potential pro-inflammatory effects.
16 citations
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February 2018 in “BMC Genomics” This paper reviews genome-based personalized medicine developments using Web services for analyzing SNPs in reproductive potential but reports no new clinical findings.