39 citations
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May 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews treatment options for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, including skin-directed therapies and aggressive treatments for advanced cases, but reports no new clinical results.
38 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses potential therapeutic options for frontal fibrosing alopecia by exploring distinct signaling pathways and cellular players, but reports no new clinical findings and emphasizes the need for further trials.
38 citations
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May 2017 in “Medical Science Monitor” This study reported a 2.6% prevalence of myositis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, with alopecia, leukopenia, and active disease significantly associated with its development.
38 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” This review highlights that children with adrenal disorders may experience neurological and psychiatric symptoms, with potential long-term cognitive and behavioral effects from excess glucocorticoids.
38 citations
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August 2012 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” This study found that leukocytes and beard hair follicle cells have an endogenous circadian clock, with PER1 and PER3 expression possibly serving as biomarkers for assessing individual biological clock traits.
38 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses inflammatory and medication-related skin conditions associated with kidney disease and emphasizes the importance of timely referral to nephrology, reporting no new clinical results.
37 citations
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January 2019 in “BioMed Research International” This review highlights that scalp pruritus is a complex condition with various underlying causes, making it a challenge to diagnose and manage effectively. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive patient evaluation, history-taking, and personalized treatment strategies to address quality of life impacts.
37 citations
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October 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found diverse clinical presentations of lichen planopilaris, with classic lichen planopilaris being the most common, highlighting the importance of recognizing this variability for accurate diagnosis.
37 citations
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November 2011 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” This study found that narrowband UVB phototherapy alone is not very effective for severe alopecia areata, with improved responses noted primarily in patients also receiving corticosteroid injections.
36 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review discusses the etiology, pathophysiology, trichoscopic characteristics, differential diagnoses, and treatment options for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, without providing new clinical findings.
36 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that 70.7% of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia stabilized with treatment, and patients using 0.3% tacrolimus were more likely to stabilize in 3 months compared to other treatments.
36 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” In this study, bimatoprost solution showed better results than corticosteroid in terms of rapidity, percentage of hair regrowth, and side effects for treating scalp alopecia areata.
36 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case study describes a unique patient with dermatomyositis who exhibited features of pityriasis rubra pilaris and porokeratosis, suggesting markers for malignancy warranting thorough investigation and monitoring.
36 citations
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July 1988 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Pili annulati is caused by a protein metabolism disorder affecting hair structure.
35 citations
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April 2024 in “Life” This literature review explored the potential therapeutic applications of bee venom, Ficus carica, and Geranium essential oil in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, melasma, and melanoma, concluding these natural products may offer anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant benefits for dermatological care, especially for diabetic patients.
35 citations
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February 2023 in “Biomolecules” This review explores the role of Granzyme B in autoimmune skin diseases and highlights its potential as a therapeutic target due to its involvement in impaired barrier function and inflammation.
35 citations
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September 2003 in “Archives of dermatology” This study proposed that the tiger tail phenomenon in trichothiodystrophy hair is caused by regular undulations of hair fibers, altering the optical properties seen under polarized light.
34 citations
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September 2020 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” This review highlights that while dexamethasone may reduce mortality in severe COVID-19, no other drugs have proven effectiveness for treatment, emphasizing the need for clinical trials of existing medications.
34 citations
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October 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria” This review discusses the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of alopecia areata, exploring potential environmental, immunological, and genetic factors involved in its development, but reports no new research findings.
34 citations
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December 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study describes a distinct variant of lupus panniculitis in East Asians, characterized by reversible, linear alopecia along Blaschko’s lines on the scalp, without systemic lupus erythematosus associations.
34 citations
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October 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review covers the diverse cutaneous and systemic presentations of sarcoidosis in patients with skin of color, emphasizing the importance of early recognition to improve outcomes despite a generally poorer prognosis compared to Caucasians.
34 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteomic analysis can identify genetic differences in mouse hair, helping understand hair defects and variations.
34 citations
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March 2003 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that in dogs with alopecia, certain steroid hormone levels were elevated, particularly progesterone, but not all hormone abnormalities were consistent across breeds, suggesting the need for breed-specific evaluation.
34 citations
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March 2001 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” This article reviews the triggers, diagnosis, and management of telogen effluvium in men and women, emphasizing the role of patient education and reassurance, but presents no new clinical findings.
34 citations
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December 1984 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study observed that the thinning and structural abnormalities in monilethrix-affected hair occur at the internodes due to possible periodic dysfunction of the hair matrix, particularly in the cortex.
34 citations
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October 1982 in “Journal of applied polymer science” This study found that the moisture content of human hair significantly influences the type of fracture under tensile loading, with low or high humidity levels leading to smooth fractures and intermediate humidity resulting in step fractures.
33 citations
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June 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reports that a patient with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus experienced disease exacerbation after the first dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, but tolerated the second dose without adverse reactions.
33 citations
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January 2018 in “Blood” This study found that topical ruxolitinib protected Lgr5+ skin stem cells and maintained skin homeostasis in skin GVHD, unlike corticosteroids.
33 citations
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January 2017 in “Conservation physiology” This study found that measuring reproductive hormone levels in brown bear hair may effectively support non-invasive genetic sampling, though larger samples or more sensitive techniques are needed for broader application.
33 citations
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August 2013 in “Lupus” This retrospective study observed that while systemic lupus erythematosus patients at King Fahd Hospital in eastern Saudi Arabia had similar clinical manifestations to those in other regions, there were differences in age of onset and sex distribution.