25 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study found that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia primarily affects adult women of African descent and suggests an association with traumatic hair care practices and delayed diagnosis.
25 citations
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February 2017 in “Anticancer Research/Anticancer research” This review discusses the potential of ozone therapy as an adjuvant to radio-chemotherapy for cancer patients, noting enhanced treatment effects and improved quality of life, but it presents no new research findings.
24 citations
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February 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study reported a significant relapse in alopecia areata among patients infected with COVID-19, possibly due to the infection's inflammatory response and stress from quarantine.
24 citations
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May 2010 in “Hautarzt” This review explores various hormone influences on hair growth and loss beyond androgens, noting that clinical hormone therapies for aging may impact hair due to associated hormone level reductions, but reports no new empirical results.
23 citations
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October 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This review discusses the safety concerns associated with new treatments for non-scarring alopecias, highlighting that while these therapies such as JAK inhibitors and oral minoxidil show efficacy in hair regrowth, their safety profiles vary significantly, requiring careful consideration of benefits and risks.
19 citations
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October 2008 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article reviews the cutaneous reactions and characteristic skin changes associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and new targeted cancer treatments, reporting no new clinical results.
18 citations
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July 2018 in “Turk Pediatri Arsivi-turkish Archives of Pediatrics” This study reported that the most common skin diseases among children in the Erzincan region of Turkey were preventable conditions, like acne and warts, suggesting the need for enhanced health education and preventive care.
16 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review explores new theories, diagnostic tools, and management strategies for primary cicatricial alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
16 citations
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July 2012 in “Current pharmaceutical biotechnology” This review discusses the pathogenesis of common sebaceous gland diseases and their molecular pathways, but it reports no new clinical findings.
13 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This review of 1360 scalp biopsy specimens revealed that 12.5% of cases involved multifactorial alopecia, highlighting the diagnostic complexity of multiple forms of alopecia present in single biopsies.
13 citations
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September 2005 in “Eclética Química” This study found that a photometric flow titration using KMnO4 and minoxidil provided results comparable to a chromatographic procedure, with recoveries between 97.6% and 102.8% and relative errors of 3.5% to 4.0%.
10 citations
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October 1993 in “Archives of dermatological research” The researchers reported that the antipsoriatic compounds 1,25-dihydroxy-vitamin D3 and calcipotriol thinned the living cell compartment in organotypic ORS cultures by accelerating the differentiation pathway rather than affecting proliferation.
8 citations
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January 1996 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This review evaluates therapies for hyperandrogenism, highlighting cyproterone acetate as the preferred treatment due to its potency and tolerability in managing symptoms in women.
7 citations
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January 2024 in “Medicinska istrazivanja” This review outlines the complexities and varied manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting challenges in diagnosis and management but reports no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This study found that the count of CAG trinucleotide repeats in the androgen receptor gene may be associated with acne in female patients without hyperandrogenism.
7 citations
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May 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
6 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” In this study, 150 kHz electromagnetic radiation reduced the number and size of follicular cysts in a rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome without causing significant morphological damage to developing follicles.
5 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” The study observed that women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more impaired sexual functions and are more often homosexually or bisexually oriented than those with polycystic ovary syndrome.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Acne in dark skin is influenced by environmental factors and can lead to hyperpigmentation, with various treatment options available.
4 citations
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December 2017 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that naked hair shafts significantly increased in cicatricial alopecias compared to non-cicatricial types, suggesting their potential use in diagnosing cicatricial alopecia.
4 citations
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April 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study found a 21-fold increased risk of metabolic syndrome associated with a higher waist-hip ratio in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting the need for focused management in obese patients.
4 citations
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin surgery has significantly advanced since 1950, with improvements in chemical peels, hair restoration, lasers, and Mohs surgery, and the development of less invasive techniques and specialized training.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” This case report found that a novel botanical treatment halted disease progression and promoted hair regrowth in four patients with lichen planopilaris, indicating potential for use as a safe alternative therapy.
3 citations
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November 2019 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that multiple eccrine duct dilation is highly specific for diagnosing cicatricial alopecia and may indicate scarring processes, aiding in accurate differential diagnosis from noncicatricial alopecias.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Česká a slovenská farmacie” This review discusses various types of microneedles and their potential to expand the range of drugs delivered via the skin, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences” The researchers reported that corticosteroid treatments for alopecia areata led to clinical improvement but did not significantly alter oxidative stress markers, suggesting a limited regulatory effect on these systems.
3 citations
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March 2014 in “TURKDERM” This review discusses the pathogenesis, clinical properties, and management of alopecia areata, highlighting the need for future treatment strategies, and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “Arhiv za farmaciju” This article discusses the role and potential of plant stem cell extracts in cosmetics for their antioxidant and protective effects on skin cells, reporting no new clinical results; the authors highlight ecological and sustainable production methods.
3 citations
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March 2008 in “Medical laser application” This review highlights recent advances in laser treatments for skin disorders, including the optimization of vascular lesion treatment and improved safety for hair removal, but reports no new results.
3 citations
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February 2005 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” This study found that prolactin can induce premature catagen in both mouse and human hair follicles and suggests that targeting prolactin and TGF-β receptors may be promising for treating androgenetic alopecia.