January 2021 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This article summarizes various anatomical structures and dermatological conditions sharing the name "corona" but reports no clinical findings; the authors suggest these terms due to their crown-like appearance.
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.
2 citations
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January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews historical uses of the term "lupus" for various skin disorders but provides no new clinical findings.
January 2025 in “Acta Scientific Women s Health” This review examines the diverse uses of mesotherapy in dermatology, noting its efficacy in enhancing skin hydration and treating conditions such as hyperpigmentation, hair loss, and acne scarring, while highlighting its potential to optimize overall skin health.
40 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study reviewed the role of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway in skin diseases and the potential of JAK inhibitors for treating conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Although the findings are promising, the authors concluded it is premature to establish their place in dermatological treatments.
131 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews cyclosporine's mechanism, uses, and dosing in dermatology, but reports no new clinical findings, focusing instead on helping dermatologists integrate it safely into their practice.
December 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study introduces a spherical skin model that effectively mimics key features of human skin, offering a scalable and rapid alternative for non-animal dermatological and cosmetic testing.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology” This literature review outlines the traditional uses, nutritional composition, and bioactive compounds of pomegranate plants, highlighting their varied pharmacological actions such as antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, and antioxidant effects, and discusses the peel's chemical composition and toxicology.
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This special journal issue reviews various uses of injectables in aesthetic medicine, including treatment innovations with neuromodulators and dermal fillers, but reports no new empirical findings.
57 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This review compiled by the authors emphasizes the traditional use of medicinal plants for dermatological disorders in India, highlighting the need for further scientific studies to validate their effectiveness and suggesting potential for drug development based on ethnodermatological practices.
19 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses plant extracts for dermatological use, highlighting evidence that some can reduce edema in chronic venous insufficiency or help treat actinic keratoses, but it reports no new clinical results.
This review of existing literature reports that photobiomodulation shows high effectiveness and safety in treating dermatological conditions like acne, psoriasis, and alopecia, though standardized clinical trials are needed to further validate its therapeutic benefits.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences & Technology” This article reviews optical coherence tomography for skin imaging and its potential clinical uses, but does not include new clinical findings.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” This source outlines various antiandrogen and androgen inhibitor drugs used to treat cutaneous disorders of hyperandrogenism, detailing their mechanisms, uses, dosages, and side effects, with emphasis on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.
December 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This review suggests that metformin, known for its antidiabetic uses, may benefit chronic inflammatory skin diseases like acne vulgaris, hidradenitis suppurativa, and rosacea due to its multiple therapeutic properties, although more research is needed to confirm its efficacy in dermatology.
April 2026 in “Applied Sciences” This review summarizes current knowledge on succinic acid's applications in cosmetics and aesthetic dermatology, highlighting its potential benefits such as inflammation modulation and collagen production, although most supporting studies are small or preliminary, indicating a need for further research to validate these uses.
November 2024 in “Skin Health and Disease” This review suggests that while minoxidil is effective in promoting hair growth, its precise mechanism remains unclear, and it may have emerging applications in treating various dermatological conditions.
August 2017 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” This article reviews the usage, efficacy, side effects, and alternatives of topical bimatoprost 0.03% for dermatological applications but does not present new clinical findings.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses medications used in dermatology, detailing their side effects and interactions, and reports no new clinical results.
May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that new treatments for skin conditions are complex but effective, including spironolactone for female hair loss and propranolol for infantile hemangiomas.
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This review provides an in-depth examination of the efficacy and safety of finasteride and dutasteride, commonly used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and male androgenetic alopecia.
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.
7 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” This review concludes that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improve knee joint function compared to alternative treatments in managing knee osteoarthritis.
24 citations
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July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This article reviews the discovery and various physiological effects of cyproterone acetate, reporting its established indications for several androgen-driven conditions but providing no new clinical data.
39 citations
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” This review describes the expanding medical uses of micropigmentation, including for vitiligo, burn scars, and nipple-areola reconstruction, and highlights safety concerns related to sterilization practices.
3 citations
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August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Bobby Limmer was crucial in developing a hair transplant method that uses natural hair groupings for a more realistic look.
9 citations
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December 1984 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article discusses a new method for harvesting donor hair grafts that uses a small area to yield a maximum number of grafts, emphasizing cosmetic improvements with layered suture closure, but reports no clinical results.
19 citations
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January 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This chapter reviews various antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors, detailing their mechanisms, uses, and side effects, with a focus on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” In this study, body dysmorphic disorder symptoms in dermatological patients were strongly linked to psychiatric issues and reduced quality of life, particularly among those with unclassified dermatoses.