27 citations
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April 2012 in “Pediatrics in review” This article reviews approaches to diagnosing and treating dermatophytosis and pityriasis versicolor, noting a significant change in the epidemiology of tinea capitis and highlighting the limitations of certain diagnostic techniques.
23 citations
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July 1982 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.
22 citations
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December 2003 in “Veterinary clinical pathology” This case study reported a diagnosis of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma in a Persian cat with dermal nodules, highlighting potential heritable predisposition and suggesting systemic antifungal therapy for fair prognosis.
22 citations
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February 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Eosinophils are not a reliable marker for diagnosing alopecia areata.
22 citations
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June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.
21 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses a clinical approach to diagnosing alopecia through patient history and clinical findings, but it reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of Asthma” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing and managing asthma in older adults and reports no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of addressing comorbidities and potential medication adverse events.
20 citations
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November 1989 in “PubMed” This case report highlights that diagnosing fungal skin infections in immunocompromised patients requires culture for accurate identification, as histologic findings alone can be misleading.
19 citations
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October 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This review discusses the complexities in diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and emphasizes the need for individualized assessment based on each patient's specific symptoms and history, but reports no new results.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article discusses the challenges of diagnosing and managing hair disorders in patients with skin of color, especially conditions more prevalent in those of African descent, and provides no new clinical results.
14 citations
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January 2012 in “Endocrine development” This article reviews the challenges in diagnosing mild hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls, discussing potential causes like PCOS and treatment options, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Medicina Clínica (english Edition)” This paper reviews the complexities of diagnosing and managing polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the importance of individualized treatment to address symptoms due to hyperandrogenism, ovarian dysfunction, and metabolic issues, but reports no new results.
13 citations
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February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” This article discusses various types of alopecia relevant to hospital medicine and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis and understanding of associated psychological impacts.
11 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing” This review discusses the challenges of diagnosing and treating pediatric bipolar disorder and highlights the potential benefits of combined psychopharmacological treatments, noting no long-term efficacy from mood stabilizer monotherapy.
11 citations
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October 2003 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” This study described four cases of delayed diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome, highlighting that increased clinical awareness and screening could reduce its associated morbidity and mortality.
11 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses the complexities in diagnosing hair shaft disorders and the potential insights hair microscopy can provide, without reporting new clinical findings.
11 citations
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September 2000 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses the challenges in diagnosing and treating hidradenitis suppurativa, a recurrent skin disease, noting the lack of effective treatments and the need for more research, but it reports no new findings.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing and managing polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the need for an integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare model tailored to the diverse needs of women with PCOS; it reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that trichoscopy using anisotrichosis criteria was 75% sensitive and 61.54% specific in diagnosing early female pattern hair loss in women without visible hair thinning.
10 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article reviews structured management strategies for diagnosing and treating hair and scalp disorders, offering clinical guidelines and emphasizing the importance of psychosomatic care and patient-therapist communication.
10 citations
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January 2004 in “KARGER eBooks” This article reviews the differential diagnosis of mild hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls, discussing potential causes such as PCOS and nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia, but presents no new data.
10 citations
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December 1992 in “PubMed” This report of three cases found that diagnosing hypercortisolism during pregnancy can be challenging, but early detection using unbound steroid levels and MRI could prevent severe complications.
9 citations
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August 2001 in “PubMed” This review discusses the classification and diagnosis of hair loss and emphasizes that nonpermanent alopecia can achieve full regrowth with appropriate treatment, but reports no new results.
8 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses how the diagnosis and management of alopecia differ significantly between adults and children, emphasizing age-specific approaches but reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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October 2013 in “Der Hautarzt” This article discusses approaches to diagnosing and treating androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
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.
7 citations
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July 2011 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” This guide provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing periocular hair disorders, which can range from benign conditions to those posing serious health risks.
7 citations
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January 1992 in “Adolescent and pediatric gynecology” This review discusses the unique challenges of diagnosing and managing polycystic ovarian syndrome in adolescents and reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” This review covers trichoscopy's role in diagnosing scalp disorders, emphasizing its potential to improve clinical accuracy, but it reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” This study found that trichoscopy has limited value for diagnosing telogen effluvium, as common findings are not specific enough to differentiate it from other conditions like androgenetic alopecia.