16 citations
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May 2011 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” This study in engineered mouse models suggests that some basal cell carcinomas may originate from hair follicle tissue stem cells upon leaving their stem cell niche.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This review discusses indole-based bifunctional aldose reductase inhibitors and antioxidants for diabetic complications and chronic inflammation-related pathologies, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2016 Hair restoration surgery can lead to issues like scarring, hair loss, and anxiety, but careful management before and after the procedure can minimize these complications.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” No direct link between matcha green tea and hair loss is proven.
June 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review examines the mechanisms behind pathological scarring like hypertrophic scars and keloids, highlights the limitations of current treatments, and suggests that biomaterial-enabled delivery of anti-fibrotic statins, such as atorvastatin, may offer a promising therapeutic avenue for managing these scars.
126 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses the potential role of oxidative stress in hair graying and age-related alopecia, emphasizing the need for new strategies to counteract these effects, but reports no new results.
72 citations
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November 1997 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review discusses the potential autoimmune etiology of vitiligo and its association with other autoimmune diseases but provides no new research findings; the authors highlight various treatment options.
34 citations
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April 2006 in “PubMed” This review discusses current treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia and reports on the cost-effectiveness of alpha1-selective adrenergic receptor antagonists compared to other pharmacologic and invasive therapies without presenting new clinical results.
33 citations
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April 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the skin conditions linked to eating disorders and emphasizes that treating the underlying disorder often improves these dermatological symptoms.
17 citations
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June 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This study found that genes in the human keratin-associated protein 1 family may have evolved mainly through gene duplication of cysteine-repeat motifs.
15 citations
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March 2009 in “Pediatric dermatology” This case report documents a novel occurrence of bilateral trichomegaly with alopecia areata in a healthy 3-year-old girl, without known underlying health conditions or medication use.
14 citations
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April 1976 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This case report observed a subepidermal calcified nodule on the face of a 15-year-old boy, thought to originate from hair follicles, with calcium being eliminated through the skin.
13 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” This review discusses the early phases of melanomagenesis and the factors influencing melanoma cell variability and reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses potential complications in hair restoration surgery and emphasizes the importance of thorough planning and patient participation in reducing risks, but reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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February 2009 in “European urology. Supplement” This review discusses medical treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia, focusing on their effects, side-effects, and implications for treatment goals, but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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October 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” This paper proposes that the induction of HF-specific neo-antigens by peripheral CD8+ T cells may maintain self-tolerance but could also lead to immunopathology in conditions like alopecia areata.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses various systemic diseases associated with secondary alopecia and reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of addressing underlying conditions and using diagnostic tools like trichoscopy and histopathology.
6 citations
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November 2022 in “BMC Urology” In this study, researchers found that the microRNA miR-1199-5p may reduce the expression of SRD5A2 in benign prostatic hyperplasia tissues, potentially contributing to the failure of 5-α reductase inhibitor therapy in some patients.
5 citations
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September 2011 in “Andrologia” Finasteride use may be linked to rare testicular tumor, but more research needed.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that both SARS-CoV-2 and other acute respiratory infections are linked to a wide range of long-term symptoms, highlighting the need to investigate post-acute sequelae beyond COVID-19.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” In this report, researchers describe an unusual case of congenital pili multigemini, a hair follicle disorder, presenting on the eyebrow of a female infant, highlighting its rarity and atypical location.
1 citations
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October 2007 in “The Cancer Handbook” This narrative review discusses models for studying malignant melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, reporting no new experimental findings.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that psychiatric adverse drug reactions were more frequently reported with finasteride than with dutasteride, but it remains unclear if there is a causal relationship.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that long-term use of 5α-reductase inhibitors is associated with improved overall survival in men with renal cell carcinoma, particularly those with low comorbidity not receiving surgery or systemic therapy, suggesting a potential role for androgen modulation in disease management.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review highlights the various causes and treatment options for alopecia, noting that while non-scarring types often see successful hair regrowth, scarring forms require early intervention to manage inflammatory destruction of hair follicles.
Finasteride can help with hair loss but may cause mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
Mentorship in residency boosts career satisfaction, confidence, and professional growth.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This presentation explores burnout and compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals, detailing their causes, symptoms, and consequences, and emphasizes strategies for prevention and management, such as mindfulness and organizational support, to improve both provider and patient outcomes.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This source explores the integration of artificial intelligence in medicine, addressing critical questions about readiness among doctors and patients, regulatory measures, ethical issues, economic impact, legal considerations, and the potential replacement of physicians, based on current publications and over 40 years of professional experience.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This article describes pilar cysts, common dermal cysts often seen in young women, which typically require surgical removal.