143 citations
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September 2008 in “Experimental gerontology” This review discusses the diverse roles and characteristics of epidermal and dermal stem cells in skin regeneration and aging, highlighting their potential applications in regenerative medicine and reports no new clinical results.
142 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of neurophysiology” This study estimates that young adults have about 230,000 tactile afferent fibers innervating their skin, with density varying by region and decreasing with age.
142 citations
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March 2019 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” This review discusses the development and potential therapeutic applications of adenosine receptor agonists and positive allosteric modulators, noting that while many clinical trials have been unsuccessful, initial results for new compounds are promising.
141 citations
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September 2016 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This review examines dermatological side effects of taxane chemotherapy reported in past studies and highlights the necessity for identifying and managing these conditions to maintain cancer patients' quality of life; it presents no new clinical results.
139 citations
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October 1999 in “Environmental Health Perspectives” This article reviews the scientific exploration of Ayurvedic medicinal plants and discusses their modern applications, such as a drug developed from Commiphora wightti for lipid disorders, without reporting new clinical findings.
139 citations
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December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified a new type II cytokeratin, named K6hf, exclusively expressed in the companion layer of the human hair follicle, distinguishing it from other keratins and suggesting a unique biochemical role.
137 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that triple horizontal scalp biopsies provided a more accurate diagnosis of female pattern hair loss in women than a single horizontal biopsy, especially for those with advanced hair loss.
136 citations
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May 2019 in “Cells” This review discusses the advancements in intraoperative stem cell therapies and highlights their potential to improve hair regrowth, but it reports no new clinical results.
134 citations
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January 2019 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This review summarizes recent research on the skin microbiome's role in acne development and how antibiotic treatments affect skin microbes, but it reports no new clinical results.
134 citations
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June 2012 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This article discusses current methods in facial feminization surgery for transsexual women and reports no new clinical results, focusing instead on various surgical techniques used to feminize facial features.
130 citations
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October 2006 in “Allergy” This review discusses hypersensitivity reactions to anticoagulants, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and exploring various diagnostic and management options, but it presents no new clinical findings.
130 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study found that estrogen receptor beta, not alpha, is the main mediator of estrogen action in human skin and hair follicles, suggesting a distinct role in these tissues.
128 citations
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August 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell” The researchers reported that dsRNA from damaged skin activates TLR3, promoting hair follicle regeneration, while TLR3-deficient animals fail to initiate this process, suggesting potential therapeutic approaches for hair neogenesis.
128 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
124 citations
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December 2016 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the functions and potential therapeutic targeting of TRP ion channels in the skin, noting their involvement in both physiological processes and various pathological conditions, but reports no new experimental results.
124 citations
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July 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review discusses the roles of androgens and androgen receptors in skin-related disorders and suggests that targeting androgen receptors may be a more effective treatment strategy.
122 citations
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November 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that aromatherapy involving essential oils significantly improved symptoms of alopecia areata compared to carrier oils alone in a randomized controlled trial.
120 citations
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November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” This article explores the dynamic and energy-efficient nature of telogen hair follicles, challenging the notion of dormancy, and highlights their potential in advancing treatments for hair growth disorders.
120 citations
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April 2009 in “Food Chemistry” This review examines the pharmacological evidence and bioactive compounds in Hibiscus plants, supporting their potential importance for developing treatments for chronic and degenerative diseases, though more research is needed.
119 citations
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July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This review examines the impact of vitamin D signaling in extraskeletal tissues and notes that expected benefits from animal and cell studies have not been consistently replicated in human clinical trials.
119 citations
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November 2014 in “Trends in Cell Biology” This review discusses the mechanisms and pathways of FGFR signalling and its roles in development, disorders, and therapeutic targeting, but reports no new clinical results.
116 citations
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August 2010 in “Nature” Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.
115 citations
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May 2016 in “Clinical Medicine & Research” This review discusses the complexities of interpreting thyroid function tests, highlighting the challenges primary care providers face due to patient demand and misinformation, but reports no new results.
115 citations
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November 2015 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” This review discusses the impact of sleep cycles and circadian rhythms on nighttime exacerbation of atopic dermatitis in children and presents potential treatment options for related sleep disturbances, but reports no new clinical results.
115 citations
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October 2009 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” In this study, researchers identified novel LMNA mutations in patients with atypical progeroid syndrome, revealing clinical features distinct from other similar disorders, but unrelated to mutant prelamin A accumulation.
114 citations
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January 2014 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” This study highlights the potential increased frequency of advanced liver disease in obese PCOS patients with NAFLD and underscores the importance of lifestyle modifications as initial treatment.
114 citations
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review examines the dermatologic effects of tobacco use and nicotine, noting potential benefits and drawbacks for various skin conditions, but reports no new clinical results.
114 citations
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January 2007 in “Drug Safety” This review discusses various adverse drug reactions affecting the skin, hair, and nails, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and reporting these reactions but reports no new clinical findings.
113 citations
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March 2018 in “Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society” This review examines the adaptive value and mechanisms of seasonal coat colour moulting in birds and mammals, highlighting the challenge of camouflage mismatch and the necessity for evolutionary adaptation under climate change.
112 citations
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May 2019 in “Pharmacological Research” This review discusses the isolation, structure, and bioactivity of lignans and neolignans from 2016 to mid-2018, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting their potential protective properties against diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration.