34 citations
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March 2011 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that custom alloplastic implants achieved a 95% success rate in reconstructing large cranial defects from warfare-related injuries, but frontal defects near airways and orbits showed higher infection and implant removal rates.
34 citations
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August 1966 in “Experimental cell research” This study examined developing hair cortex with electron microscopy and found that keratin fibrils form between specific regions in hair follicles and aggregate into twisted cables.
31 citations
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April 2019 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This review focuses on the immunologic-based skin conditions that can result from β-blocker use, emphasizing potential adverse dermatologic effects rather than their therapeutic benefits.
31 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” This article discusses the use of cosmetic hair care products to improve patient satisfaction in hair loss treatment and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize complementing medical interventions with such products.
30 citations
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June 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study explored a keratin, sodium alginate, and carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel modified with tannic acid and found it to have promising wound-healing qualities, including similar elasticity to human skin, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and effective water retention. These attributes suggest potential applications in biomedical engineering.
30 citations
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June 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract does not provide any new research findings or results.
25 citations
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March 2008 in “Surgical Neurology” This case study describes successful treatment of a left temporal scalp arteriovenous malformation through a multidisciplinary approach combining endovascular embolization and surgical excision, resulting in high patient satisfaction.
24 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review highlights the light microscopic features of various infectious and non-infectious hair conditions and reports no new clinical results.
23 citations
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July 1989 in “Postgraduate medical journal” This study found that spironolactone 100 mg daily did not demonstrate objective benefits in managing idiopathic hirsutism, as it increased hair shaft diameter without reducing serum androgen levels.
22 citations
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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July 2005 in “European Journal of Emergency Medicine” This case report discusses hair-tourniquet syndrome in infants, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious complications.
20 citations
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December 2019 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” In this study, ustekinumab did not promote hair regrowth in human patients with alopecia areata or prevent disease development in an AA mouse model, suggesting limited efficacy for this treatment.
20 citations
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July 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review addresses obesity-related dermatoses and highlights the potential increased risk of skin cancer associated with obesity; it presents no new clinical findings.
18 citations
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June 2008 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that a 60-second hair count is a reliable and consistent method to assess hair shedding in healthy men without alopecia.
17 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study found that dissecting folliculitis is more common than previously thought in Taiwan, with obesity possibly linked to higher severity of this condition, but smoking not associated.
17 citations
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January 2009 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi” This case report details a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with kerion celsi caused by Microsporum gypseum, successfully treated with itraconazole over 4.5 months.
16 citations
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May 1982 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Minoxidil can cause pericardial and pleural effusions with high protein content.
15 citations
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June 2006 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that follicular unit transplantation using specific techniques may improve the natural appearance of transplanted hair in patients with male-pattern hair loss.
15 citations
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September 1984 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” The document explains various skin conditions in cats and how to diagnose and treat them.
14 citations
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March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses hair restoration procedures for transgender patients undergoing gender transformation surgery and describes the authors' surgical approach but reports no clinical outcomes.
13 citations
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July 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” In this case report, an ointment containing 1.24R-dihydroxyvitamin D3 was effective for treating follicular keratosis of the chin but did not provide lasting benefits after treatment ended.
13 citations
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February 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A benign tumor developed at a girl's BCG vaccination site, not previously linked to the vaccine.
13 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the significance of anatomic zones in hair loss and underscores the importance for hair restoration surgeons to understand these patterns and their implications for future treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
12 citations
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April 2025 in “Discover Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review examines microneedle patches for drug delivery, detailing their designs, materials, manufacturing methods, and potential advantages, but reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Menopausal Medicine” This review discusses the impact of COVID-19 on hormone therapy in gynecology, emphasizing the need for more high-quality evidence for individualized management, but it reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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January 2021 in “Drugs in R&D” This review and meta-analysis found that isotretinoin is an effective treatment for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, with a high estimated efficacy rate of 90%, yet 24% of patients experienced recurrence after successful treatment.
12 citations
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December 1985 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” This case study observed hair shedding in an 8 1/2-year-old girl treated with carbamazepine, which ceased after stopping the medication.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study reviewed clinical trials and found that low-level laser therapy significantly increased hair diameter or density in both men and women with pattern hair loss compared to a sham device, though the involvement of industry relationships in some studies suggests cautious interpretation.
11 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hair transplant and applying 5% minoxidil solution can effectively treat permanent hair loss, but it may change hair direction in some cases.
11 citations
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February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” This review discusses the relationship between acne, body hair, and androgenic stimulation in adolescent girls, emphasizing treatment decisions based on disease severity rather than endocrine findings.