67 citations
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February 2010 in “Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica” In this study, hirsutism in women with PCOS was strongly associated with hyperandrogenism and metabolic abnormalities, while acne and androgenic alopecia were not effective markers for hyperandrogenism.
42 citations
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February 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that once neoplastic causes are excluded, functional hirsutism can be effectively treated with low-dose dexamethasone, oral contraceptives, and spironolactone.
29 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This article provides an endocrine perspective on evaluating and managing hirsutism but reports no new research findings.
21 citations
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May 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the challenges of providing dermatology care in prisons and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting common skin conditions like tinea pedis, pruritus, and alopecia areata linked to stress and the environment.
17 citations
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April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses common skin disorders in older women and their treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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November 2000 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatologic surgeons can safely and effectively provide conscious sedation with proper training and guidelines.
11 citations
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July 2012 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” This review discusses dermatologic signs in childhood endocrine disorders and highlights their importance in early diagnosis and treatment, but it reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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November 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review examines clinical trials on polyphenol-based therapies for dermatological conditions, suggesting potential benefits for anogenital warts, alopecia, and acne, but calls for more rigorous trials.
7 citations
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December 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.
5 citations
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June 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This article reviews hirsutism from an endocrine perspective and reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” In this double-blind, randomized controlled trial, researchers found that cow placenta extract lotion was as effective as topical minoxidil 2% in increasing hair count for women with androgenetic alopecia over six months, though the mean increases in hair count were similar for both treatments.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Scalp micro-wounding helps promote hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses the evaluation of animal models for hair research and regeneration, highlighting their importance and limitations, and calls for improved approaches to advance understanding of human hair diseases.
September 2020 in “Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. India” This article discusses the impact of COVID-19 on skin health, highlighting various cutaneous manifestations and the need for dermatologists to adapt their practices during the pandemic, but it reports no new results.
January 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses dermatologic issues specific to transgender patients undergoing hormonal therapy and offers guidance for dermatology providers, but does not report new clinical results.
April 2015 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” This study found that patients with autoimmune skin diseases showed a statistically significant occurrence of hearing disabilities, suggesting the need for audiological evaluations in these patients.
August 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review examines physiological changes and dermatoses during pregnancy and reports no clinical results, highlighting the importance of recognizing these conditions for appropriate management.
41 citations
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April 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that the top 10 film villains have a higher frequency of significant dermatologic features than the top 10 heroes, which may contribute to societal prejudice against individuals with skin conditions.
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.
8 citations
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December 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study observed that the genes WNT7A, CASP7, and TNF were overexpressed in early stages of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting involvement of the WNT pathway, apoptosis, and inflammation in the disorder's development.
1 citations
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March 2013 in “Biomédica” A score of 6 or less is recommended to diagnose hirsutism in Colombian women.
July 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” In this study of 18 children with moderate to severe alopecia areata in Brazil, mesalazine treatment showed varied responses, with 14 patients completing evaluations and two not responding after six months, amidst treatment challenges like relocation and the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 2021 in “Research journal for veterinary practitioners” This study evaluated a commercial topical solution with essential fatty acids for its potential effectiveness in treating skin disorders in rabbits.
February 2020 in “Drug Analytical Research” This study found that magistral topical minoxidil solutions had differences in color, viscosity, and acidity compared to industrial formulations and issues with drug content and dosage indication, despite similar follicular penetration.
July 2022 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This study found that more frequent and severe skin problems are associated with higher daily alcohol consumption, though the duration and severity of alcohol dependency didn't impact skin conditions.
78 citations
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review outlines various clinical methods for assessing ageing skin and discusses their application in supporting the efficacy claims of anti-ageing treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This report describes a case of postoperative pressure-induced alopecia in a 5-year-old girl following liver transplantation, suggesting that scalp dermatoscopy may help differentiate this condition from alopecia areata.
9 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of PharmTech Research” This study found that a herbal oil formulation containing Eclipta alba, Hibiscus rosa sinensis, and Nardostachys jatamansi showed better hair growth effects in wister albino rats compared to 2% minoxidil.
6 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” This study investigates the pharmacognostic properties of jojoba roots, focusing on microscopic characteristics, physico-chemical constants, fluorescence analysis, and preliminary phytochemical evaluation, but it does not report new clinical findings.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study developed a new human hair research model combining 3D spheroid dermal papilla fibroblasts with plucked anagen hair shafts, potentially improving the evaluation of hair follicle differentiation.