38 citations
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March 2010 in “Medicine” In this study, researchers found that hepatitis C virus infection is a significant risk factor for sporadic porphyria cutanea tarda, suggesting familial cases might be more prevalent in areas with low hepatitis C infection rates.
36 citations
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January 1991 in “PubMed” In this pilot study, 2% topical Minoxidil showed no benefit in preventing hair loss during chemotherapy for gynecologic cancers, although it was non-toxic.
35 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of nanobiotechnology” This study reported that thymol-loaded nanoparticles showed promise as an antibiotic-free treatment for acne by effectively targeting the infection without disrupting healthy skin microbiota.
24 citations
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November 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that women with acne resistant to conventional treatments had significantly higher levels of testosterone, DHEA‑S, prolactin, and LH, suggesting potential underlying hormonal disorders.
20 citations
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June 2022 in “Molecules” This review discusses three classes of thiazole-bearing compounds in drug development and presents preclinical findings but reports no new experimental results, highlighting the need for further drug discovery.
20 citations
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June 2010 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This report describes a case of hypozincemia type-II in an exclusively breast-fed infant, which resolved with zinc therapy and weaning, highlighting genetic factors in zinc transporter gene SLC30A2.
19 citations
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November 2018 in “Nutrients” This study reports that polyphenols from Annurca apples may safely promote hair growth and protect against chemotherapy-induced alopecia without interfering with chemotherapy regimens.
19 citations
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May 2007 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that various treatments, including laser therapy, are effective for managing pseudofolliculitis barbae, especially in darker skin types.
18 citations
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October 2018 in “Nutrients” This study found that Annurca apple polyphenolic extracts reprogram hair follicle metabolism in mice, enhancing mitochondrial activity and keratin production while inhibiting some metabolic pathways.
18 citations
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January 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study proposes that mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) may connect various signaling pathways in hair follicle tumor formation, offering a potential unified model for understanding these tumors.
15 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses OCD spectrum disorders with dermatological symptoms, emphasizing their clinical features, neurobiology, and treatment options, while noting the need for more controlled studies.
15 citations
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March 2012 in “International journal of nanomedicine” In this study, local injection of nanosized recombinant human erythropoietin at the injury site improved skin regeneration and re-epithelialization in a mouse model of deep second-degree burns through coexpression of specific receptors.
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.
12 citations
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June 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” This review discusses various genetic and acquired skin diseases that can affect male fertility, highlighting the clinical management challenges and reports no new research findings.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report presents a patient with woolly hair and associated symptoms, including keratosis pilaris, nail dystrophy, increased interdental spaces, and recurrent bullous impetigo, observing a combination not previously reported.
11 citations
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January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review summarizes the enhanced absorption and bioavailability of phytosome delivery systems, which combine herbal extracts with phospholipids to improve therapeutic potential, and provides an updated overview of their development, commercial availability, and patented technologies.
10 citations
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February 2022 in “Epidemiologia” This study reported that about one-third of post-COVID-19 patients experienced long-term symptoms, with women, older individuals, smokers, and those with specific blood groups at higher risk for complications.
9 citations
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November 2018 in “Drug Discovery Today” This review discusses insights from scar-free animal models and cellular factors in skin regeneration, suggesting potential strategies for developing scar-free treatments in clinical and cosmetic practices, but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” This case report describes a 4-year-old boy with congenital alopecia characterized by complete irreversible hair loss and papular lesions associated with keratin-filled cysts.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that specific polymorphisms in the VDR gene, Taq1, and Cdx1, were significantly associated with increased risk of chronic telogen effluvium in women.
6 citations
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January 2021 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” This study found that grape pomace from Georgian winemaking contains significant tocopherols and antioxidant activity, suggesting it could be a valuable resource for the pharmaceutical and food industries.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Egyptian Dental Journal /Egyptian Dental Journal” This study discusses various anti-cancer therapies, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, emphasizing the challenges in classifying these medications due to their diverse chemical compositions, mechanisms of action, and effectiveness against different types of cancer.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found no significant correlation between androgenetic alopecia or other hyper-androgenic skin manifestations and the severity of COVID-19 outcomes in hospitalized patients.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that low dose valproate monotherapy in epileptic children commonly leads to side-effects like weight gain and decreased appetite, especially among younger patients.
4 citations
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September 2012 in “Transplant international” Graft rejection in a hand transplant may trigger hair loss due to autoimmune responses.
4 citations
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December 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the nutritional and medicinal benefits of breadfruit and highlights challenges in promoting its consumption, but reports no new empirical findings.
4 citations
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May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” AGA treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
3 citations
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April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Postmenopausal women can experience hairline recession, affecting their quality of life, and more research is needed for treatments.
3 citations
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July 2025 in “BIOMED natural and applied science” This systematic review synthesizes the current state of drug repurposing, revealing its potential in various therapeutic areas like oncology and infectious diseases through insights from mechanistic studies and real-world evidence, and discusses emerging tools and challenges in the field.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Veterinary World” This study found that platelet-rich plasma improved the healing of skin wounds in sheep compared to honey by reducing early inflammation and enhancing collagen synthesis and organization.