16 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Infection” This study observed that sera from Covaxin-vaccinated individuals showed reduced neutralization ability against the Omicron variant compared to B.1, Beta, and Delta variants, with breakthrough infections boosting immune response more effectively than vaccination alone.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article discusses the challenges of diagnosing and managing hair disorders in patients with skin of color, especially conditions more prevalent in those of African descent, and provides no new clinical results.
16 citations
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November 2011 in “Neuroscience Letters” This study reported that progesterone reduces cell death in hippocampal cultures following oxygen–glucose deprivation mainly through its conversion to allopregnanolone and the involvement of GABAA receptors.
15 citations
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Microbiology Research” This study suggests that anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is the most promising biomarker for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), especially in women with phenotype A and D.
15 citations
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August 2011 in “Lasers in medical science” This study reported that a single treatment with a short-pulsed 755-nm alexandrite laser effectively treated trichostasis spinulosa in patients with skin types II to V, providing rapid results with minimal pain and no recurrence during a 3-month follow-up.
15 citations
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March 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 40-year-old Indian male with sclerosing cholangitis whose skin lesions and liver function improved following surgical treatment.
14 citations
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December 2010 in “Seminars in Oncology” This review discusses the diagnostic challenges of androgen and estrogen-secreting adrenal tumors and highlights that the presence of metastases is the most reliable indicator of malignancy; it reports no new clinical findings.
13 citations
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October 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” In this study, ethyl acetate fraction of Eclipta alba was found to inhibit adipogenesis and reduce dyslipidemia in hamsters, suggesting potential as an herbal treatment for obesity.
13 citations
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January 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found that polymorphic eruption was the most common pregnancy-related dermatosis, occurring mostly in the third trimester.
12 citations
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August 2019 in “BMC Medical Genetics” This study found that two MC4R gene polymorphisms are associated with higher BMI in women with PCOS in western Saudi Arabia, but are not linked to PCOS itself.
12 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports the first cases of loose anagen hair syndrome in dark-skinned children from Upper Egypt, noting it may be under-diagnosed and primarily causes cosmetic concerns without affecting general health.
11 citations
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October 2018 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” This study found no difference in bone mineral density between young women with PCOS and age- and BMI-matched controls, but BMI significantly influenced BMD in women with PCOS.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” This article reviews valproate's impact on hair health, reporting both hair loss linked with oral use and early signs of hair regeneration from topical applications, without presenting new clinical results.
11 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This letter highlights that levonorgestrel intrauterine devices may lead to fewer systemic side effects, like acne, compared to its oral administration due to lower systemic levels of progestogens.
11 citations
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June 2017 in “British Dental Journal” Most UK dental schools don't teach non-surgical facial aesthetics, but dentists have a good knowledge base to provide these services.
11 citations
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November 2015 in “Carcinogenesis” In this study, researchers found that deleting TNFα in PKCε transgenic mice reduced the development of cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas induced by UV radiation or a chemical protocol.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This case study describes an extremely rare instance of androgen-secreting adrenocortical carcinoma in a patient with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
11 citations
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July 2012 in “Experimental dermatology” This article discusses the expression and potential new roles of innate immunity genes in CD49f(+) /CD34(+) hair follicle stem cells, but reports no new experimental results.
11 citations
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December 2011 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” In this animal study, petroleum ether and ethanolic extracts of Abrus precatorius seeds appeared to reverse androgen-induced alopecia in male albino rats by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme, similar to finasteride.
10 citations
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May 2016 in “Polymer” This study reports that novel core-ABS nanocarriers efficiently loaded with dexamethasone and finasteride show potential for dermal drug delivery, exhibiting non-toxic interactions with human keratinocyte cells and skin penetration.
10 citations
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March 2016 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” This study reports that A132, a hair dye ingredient, induces phototoxicity and photogenotoxicity via mitochondrial apoptosis when exposed to sunlight, suggesting potential risks of oxidative stress and hair damage.
10 citations
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February 2015 in “Melanoma management” Dermoscopy is useful for many health professionals, not just dermatologists, in improving skin condition diagnoses and reducing unnecessary biopsies.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of skin cancer” In this study, PKC ε transgenic mice exposed to ultraviolet radiation showed increased hair follicle stem cell frequency and altered gene expression compared to wild-type mice, suggesting a potential role in skin cancer susceptibility.
10 citations
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July 2011 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research”
10 citations
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March 2007 in “Skinmed” In this observational study, researchers found that socioeconomic factors and stress significantly influence alopecia areata in patients in the Indian subcontinent.
9 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” In this study, mouse models of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome showed that growth issues in small embryonic thymuses were linked to mesenchymal cells, which could be corrected by substituting with normal mesenchyme.
9 citations
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May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identifies novel subpopulations of human epidermal melanocytes and specific transcriptional programs that differ from model organisms, providing insights into melanoma dedifferentiation.
9 citations
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January 2020 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” This study concluded that a formulated herbal shampoo outperformed synthetic counterparts in detergency and maintaining a shiny, oily hair appearance, suggesting it could be a better alternative due to fewer harmful effects like hair dryness and keratin loss.
9 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” This study found that K33A was significantly upregulated in lustrous Magra wool follicles, while other keratin and KAP genes showed downregulation, impacting wool's physical properties like luster.
9 citations
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November 2014 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This case report describes a young female with a rare combination of 46,XX gonadal dysgenesis and MRKH syndrome, highlighting associated infertility challenges.