31 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses the diverse dermatological symptoms associated with sexual abuse, highlighting the challenges in establishing causal links and the potential long-term psychosomatic manifestations, without reporting new research results.
30 citations
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May 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This review discusses immune pathways involved in alopecia areata and explores emerging, more targeted therapeutic strategies, noting their potential for better safety and effectiveness compared to traditional immune suppressants.
28 citations
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April 2009 in “Annals of laboratory medicine” This study found that the DFS pattern occurs in about 28% of ANA-positive cases and is relatively frequent in autoimmune diseases, contrary to previous observations suggesting no link with these diseases.
27 citations
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December 2015 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This review presents an evidence-based algorithm for managing hidradenitis suppurativa in primary care, highlighting the need for more research on treatment effectiveness and the disease's pathogenesis.
27 citations
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August 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews the association between hepatitis C virus and systemic disorders like mixed cryoglobulinemia, highlighting potential autoimmune side effects from interferon-a2b treatments, and reports no new clinical results.
27 citations
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the use of zinc in treating dermatological conditions and concludes that, aside from systemic zinc deficiency, its efficacy as a primary treatment is unproven, though it may be useful as a supplementary therapy.
26 citations
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October 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” This review explores skin manifestations associated with autoimmune liver diseases and highlights known and probable links, such as vitiligo's strong association with autoimmune hepatitis.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “Rheumatology” This study confirms an association between TNF-α antagonist exposure and alopecia, indicating a class effect among the medications examined.
25 citations
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June 2013 in “Obesity Reviews” This review examines mesotherapy for local fat reduction, detailing its mechanisms, safety concerns, and the need for research toward FDA-approved uses, but reports no new clinical findings.
25 citations
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May 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 33.5% of dermatology outpatients in Turkey used unconventional therapies, with no significant differences based on age, sex, or education.
24 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This review discusses the aesthetic and dermatological uses of exogenous hyaluronic acid for skin rejuvenation and highlights the need for thorough investigation to confirm its claimed benefits, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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.
24 citations
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May 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the various causes and associations of eyelash trichomegaly, including congenital syndromes, acquired conditions, and drug effects, without reporting new clinical results.
22 citations
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the therapeutic use of interferons and other cytokines in various viral, tumorous, and inflammatory diseases, discussing their biological effects and potential future applications without presenting new experimental results.
21 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found a marked decrease in dermatology outpatient visits during the initial two months of COVID-19, with shifts in diagnosis frequencies for conditions like generalized pruritus and alopecia areata.
19 citations
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October 2019 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This review discusses the expanding applications of dermoscopy in dermatological diagnosis beyond its initial use for detecting dysplastic nevi and reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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November 2016 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study describes a case where stopping infliximab and using oral minocycline with topical treatments effectively resolved alopecia and scalp psoriasis in a woman with Crohn's disease.
18 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review indicates that many former FDA category D and X systemic dermatologic medications may negatively impact male fertility, with further research needed to assess potential teratogenic effects.
16 citations
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” This study found that urticaria, psoriasis, and allergic/irritant contact dermatitis were more commonly diagnosed during the COVID-19 pandemic period, while acne and some other dermatological conditions decreased compared to before the pandemic.
16 citations
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May 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” This systematic review found insufficient evidence to support protective effects of selenium on polycystic ovary syndrome complications, despite some studies suggesting it may reduce insulin resistance and dyslipidemia.
16 citations
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July 2013 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” This study reports that complementary and alternative medicine is commonly used for dermatological diseases in Eastern Turkey, with 43.7% of patients using at least one method and various unconventional practices observed.
16 citations
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review summarizes current genetic knowledge of alopecia areata and provides a theoretical framework for future genetic mapping studies, but reports no new results.
15 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study found that dermatological treatments significantly reduce health-related quality of life among patients with various skin conditions, suggesting that the burden of these therapies should be considered in treatment planning and development.
15 citations
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October 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews risk factors and warning signs of elder abuse in different settings, emphasizing the importance of dermatologists in correctly identifying potential abuse injuries, but presents no new clinical findings.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” This study found a relatively low prevalence of cutaneous reactions in chronic hepatitis C patients treated with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin, with reactions correlated to age and treatment duration.
15 citations
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July 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses the potential for targeted therapies in hair loss by exploring inflammatory and cytokine-mediated processes, but it presents no new clinical results.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This study found that elevated serum levels of IL-15 in active alopecia areata patients are correlated with disease severity, suggesting it plays a role in disease pathogenesis.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review explores the expression of Perforin by gamma delta T cells in human skin and its role in cytotoxicity but reports no new experimental results.
13 citations
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August 1982 in “Archives of dermatology” This case report describes a 62-year-old man with psoriasis who developed a unique nail abnormality after two months of treatment with the oral retinoid etretinate, alongside hair thinning and cheilitis.
12 citations
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April 2018 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” This review discusses the prenatal care guidelines for women with systemic lupus erythematosus and emphasizes the need for disease activity control to reduce maternal and fetal complications; it reports no new results.