October 2014 in “Cancer Research” This study observed that applying a GMP-grade botanical extract to the scalp increased Bcl-2 levels, potentially preventing premature hair follicle apoptosis in chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced alopecia.
6 citations
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August 2009 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Ciências da Saúde” This study created a novel classification for dermatological and cosmiatric changes caused by cancer treatments, categorizing them as triggered, exacerbated, or unrelated to the treatment.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Children's screen time increased during the pandemic, causing various health issues.
1 citations
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February 2014 in “Revista de investigaciones veterinarias del Perú” This case study describes a Lop male rabbit with Malassezia-associated dermatitis, initially treated with griseofulvin but requiring ketoconazole for complete recovery after recurrence.
6 citations
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February 2003 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found no significant difference in the effectiveness of betamethasone dipropionate cream compared to placebo for treating alopecia areata in children, and atopic status did not influence treatment response.
In this study, no significant difference was found between the efficacy of betamethasone dipropionate cream and placebo in treating alopecia areata in children, regardless of atopic status.
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June 2020 in “Inflammation Research” This review discusses the complex pathophysiological and clinical aspects of COVID-19, including dermatological findings and their association with SARS-CoV-2 infection but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article critically analyzed the trajectory of the Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia over the past decade, reporting that the journal has experienced notable growth in bibliometric indices, suggesting a successful editorial policy and increased international visibility compared to Brazilian and other international dermatology journals.
9 citations
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May 2023 in “Inflammation Research” This study reported that new drugs, despite lower specificity compared to certain immunobiological therapies, are effective across various challenging dermatological diseases, such as psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, and vitiligo.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “Clinical & Experimental Allergy” This study confirmed omalizumab's safety but noted that hair loss was more prevalent than previously reported, with side effects influencing treatment decisions especially in patients with reduced medication effectiveness.
September 2022 in “Tropical grasslands-Forrajes tropicales” This study observed that smallholder cattle farmers in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia using leucaena as feed managed more cattle and focused more on fattening rather than breeding, but leucaena toxicity led to illnesses such as hair loss and, in a few cases, reproductive issues.
26 citations
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October 2016 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” In this study, tofacitinib treatment in a male patient with alopecia areata led to significant hair regrowth and improvement in nail dystrophy symptoms, restoring finger function within 10 months.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde” In this study, researchers reported that individuals with post-COVID-19 alopecia experienced a significant impact on their quality of life, particularly in the vitality domain, when compared to those without alopecia.
March 2026 in “Open MIND” This review evaluates PRP, microneedling, and LLLT for alopecia and telogen effluvium, reporting improvements of 30-40% but offers no new clinical data.
32 citations
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April 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article reviews the diagnosis and management of inherited epidermolysis bullosa and reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of clinical and histopathological evaluation.
26 citations
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November 2011 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” This review highlights that hyperandrogenism is a crucial factor for diagnosing PCOS during adolescence, while traditional criteria like polycystic ovarian morphology may be misleading.
3 citations
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December 2015 in “Acta Veterinaria Brasilica” This study reports a case of ringworm in a Chinchilla lanigera, attributed to stress and contact with canine material contaminated with Microsporum canis.
3 citations
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August 2010 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case study describes a child with severe cicatricial alopecia that began at birth and progressed rapidly, making treatment results disappointing.
2 citations
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December 2018 This study found that dermatoscopy can quickly and non-invasively detect facial vellus hair involvement in patients with alopecia frontal fibrosante, occurring frequently and associated with specific facial lesions.
April 2026 in “Open MIND” This review article discusses the aesthetic impacts of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic (semaglutide), including "Ozempic Face," skin sagging, and loss of lean mass, and explores potential recovery methods such as biostimulators, HIFU, endolaser, and PRP.
This congress summary highlights the COMEF 2023 event, which focused on medical ethics, education, and health through discussions with the theme "Learn, practice, excel," but reports no new research findings.
April 2023 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study concluded that mesenchymal stem cells from adipose tissue harvested using laser-assisted liposuction with selective photo-stimulation are as effective and low-risk for cell therapy as those obtained through conventional liposuction, based on their differentiation potential, cellular proliferation, and cytokine expression.
The study found that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells obtained via laser-assisted liposuction with selective photo-stimulation are comparable in differentiation potential and tumorigenic risk to those from conventional liposuction for cell therapy applications.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in customizing treatments and ensuring medication safety.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report details a six-month pharmacy internship in Portugal, where the author engaged in hospital and community pharmacy settings, and discusses scientific topics including obesity medication risks and alopecia treatment options. Results and conclusions are not explicitly reported.
April 2025 in “Revista JRG de Estudos Acadêmicos” This study examined the use of Instagram® to share scientific information about onychomycosis, a common nail fungal infection, and found it to be an effective tool for engaging a broad audience with educational posts about prevention and treatment over two months.
October 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving treatment outcomes and staying updated on various health conditions.
July 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and pregabalin effectively treats neuropathic pain.
May 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report details the experiences gained during a pharmacy internship in both hospital and community settings, highlighting the preparation of sildenafil suspensions for hospital use, patient consultations on autoimmune conditions, and educational material creation in community pharmacy, alongside insights into diabetes and ADHD treatments.
March 2024 in “Residência Pediátrica” This case report describes an infant with mucopolysaccharidosis type II who developed generalized hypertrichosis after receiving a bone marrow transplant and cyclosporine, highlighting the medication's potential role in exacerbating excessive hair growth and reviewing hypertrichosis causes.