12 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses the range and management of adverse cutaneous reactions to psychotropic medications and emphasizes the need for awareness among clinicians, concluding with a call for careful monitoring and patient education.
411 citations
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April 2010 in “Gastroenterology” This review explores various theories of colorectal cancer stem cell biology and highlights the need for better identification and targeting of these cells to advance treatment strategies, but reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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September 2017 in “Medicine” In this case report, a patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome developed colon cancer and liver metastasis despite hormone therapy, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and early detection strategies.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Journal of Korean Medical Association” This review describes nail changes linked to various non-infectious skin diseases, highlighting how these alterations can help diagnose and manage conditions like psoriasis and lupus by noting specific and overlapping nail characteristics.
96 citations
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January 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that G protein-coupled estrogen receptor enhances melanin synthesis in melanoma cells through cAMP-PKA-MITF-TYR signaling, suggesting its potential as a drug target for chloasma treatment.
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.
November 2022 in “Brazilian journal of veterinary pathology” This case report describes a 1-year-old Yorkshire terrier presented with persistent alopecia and seborrhea in dark-haired areas, with no signs of hair regrowth despite treatment for folliculitis and seborrhea.
17 citations
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February 2012 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study found that xerosis and pruritus are prevalent in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis, highlighting the importance of early recognition of skin issues to alleviate discomfort and reduce complications.
41 citations
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October 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review provides an overview of the physiologic skin changes during pregnancy but reports no new findings, emphasizing the need for physicians to distinguish between benign and potentially pathological conditions.
21 citations
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November 2011 in “Veterinary Pathology” This study evaluated skin and hair color variations in different mouse strains, highlighting the association between hair cycle stages and skin pigmentation to better understand these features and their implications.
13 citations
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January 2007 in “Epilepsia” This case report describes a 47-year-old woman who experienced reversible curling of her hair during treatment with valproic acid, suggesting potential side effects on hair texture.
4 citations
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October 2005 in “Pediatric Transplantation” This study identified that pediatric transplant recipients experience specific skin changes related to medication use, with unique conditions like ichthyosiform xerosis in kidney recipients and skin scaling with pellagroid appearance in bone marrow recipients.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study developed plant-pigment-based shampoos using extracts from Neem, Fenugreek, Hibiscus, and Butterfly Pea, which demonstrated stability, antimicrobial properties, and potential scalp benefits such as hair growth promotion and dandruff reduction, making them a promising alternative to synthetic dyes.
64 citations
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June 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
47 citations
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July 1967 in “Science” This study observed morphological changes in scalp hair follicles of humans deprived of protein for 15 days, which suggests potential use in diagnosing protein-calorie malnutrition.
42 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” This study demonstrates that spatially resolved IR and Raman imaging can effectively reveal the molecular structure and composition of untreated human hair, providing insights into its chemistry and structural integrity.
36 citations
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November 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract discusses the uncertain role of the vascular system in hair loss and highlights the unexplained aspects of various types of alopecias; it reports no new research findings.
7 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that chemical hair straightening significantly reduced hair curl and improved smoothness and shine, but did not significantly affect transverse fissures or split ends, indicating potential benefits with some side effects.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” This study found that using a plasma hairdryer for 90 minutes caused significantly less hair damage, such as cuticle cracks or layer separation, compared to traditional hot air dryers.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Health Science” In this narrative literature review, researchers found that physiological skin changes are extremely common during pregnancy due to hormonal and circulatory adaptations, emphasizing the need for healthcare professionals to recognize these changes to provide proper guidance to pregnant women and avoid unnecessary interventions.
April 2023 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology” This study compared the effects of direct heat perms and softening heat perms on hair, analyzing damage and morphological changes to understand their impact on hair fibers and provide foundational data for future research.
April 2023 in “Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica” This study found that using Urtica cannabina extract shampoo led to increased levels of copper, zinc, and iodine in the scalp hair of Mongolian women, along with improvements in hair growth, diameter, and density compared to a regular shampoo.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Aging causes hair to gray and thin, with the timing of graying varying by race, and factors like oxidative stress and genetics can lead to hair loss.
January 2014 in “University of the Arts London Research Online (University of the Arts London)” Certain ingredients can help protect hair color.
123 citations
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September 1987 in “JAMA” This study observed that patients receiving IL-2 immunotherapy developed a skin eruption characterized by burning and pruritus, which resolved shortly after stopping the infusion, suggesting that IL-2 mediated these effects.
34 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, changes in hair cycle phases during pregnancy and the post-partum period showed a rise in telogen rates after delivery, especially among non-breastfeeding women, but no drastic exaggerations were noted.
24 citations
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review summarizes physiologic skin changes during pregnancy and specific pregnancy-related dermatoses but reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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January 2007 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This review discusses the classification and regulation challenges of anti-ageing cosmetics in Europe and reports no new findings; it calls for increased transparency to help consumers make informed choices.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” This study found that finasteride caused adverse effects on liver, kidney, and heart tissues in female mice, raising concerns about its potential use in females for treating androgenetic alopecia.
156 citations
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October 1996 in “Science of The Total Environment” This study observed that tributyltin pollution induces imposex, reduces reproductive success, and leads to population decline in Ocinebrina aciculata, highlighting its sensitivity compared to other prosobranch species.