25 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that polymeric nanoparticles retained more minoxidil and facilitated superior drug permeation compared to lipid nanoparticles, although premature drug release affected formulation performance.
24 citations
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July 2016 in “Revue Neurologique” This review discusses treatment options for tics in Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, highlighting existing therapies and potential future advancements, but reports no new clinical findings.
23 citations
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July 2003 in “Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior” Finasteride blocks progesterone's effect on absence seizures in rats.
23 citations
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September 2014 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report describes successful CO2 ablation treatment of porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus in an 8-year-old boy, with marked improvement over a 12-year follow-up.
22 citations
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October 2019 in “Cerebral cortex” This study found that testosterone and dihydrotestosterone are crucial for synaptic transmission and spine density in male hippocampal neurons, suggesting sex-specific effects of neurosteroids on brain development.
22 citations
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November 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses iontophoresis, low-frequency ultrasound, and microneedles for enhancing topical drug delivery in dermatological treatments and reports no clinical results; it emphasizes their mechanisms and potential uses.
22 citations
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August 2013 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that using a non-invasive multielectrode array for gene electrotransfer in hairless guinea pigs increased gene expression in the epidermis significantly, with minimal skin changes observed.
22 citations
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November 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article presents 12 theses distinguishing alternative and regular medicine in Germany, reporting no new clinical results; the authors argue that the current integration of alternative methods in universities is misguided.
22 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bimatoprost can cause longer, thicker, darker eyelashes and eyebrows.
21 citations
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January 2012 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that using a combination of iontophoresis and liposomal delivery facilitated the effective intradermal administration of superoxide dismutase in rats, reducing oxidative skin damage from UV exposure.
20 citations
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September 2019 in “Nanomaterials” This study developed a portable electrospinning device that mimics hair for cosmetic thickening in a mouse model, showing performance comparable to benchtop models with added safety and cost benefits.
20 citations
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February 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the classification and treatments of vascular anomalies, such as hemangiomas and vascular malformations, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of managing patient expectations due to treatment limitations.
20 citations
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Genetic factors alone might not cause pemphigus vulgaris; other factors like birth complications and puberty may trigger it.
19 citations
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October 2020 in “Biomedical Microdevices” This review discusses the use of derma rollers for cosmetic purposes and their potential in transdermal drug delivery by summarizing evidence on their design, efficacy, safety, and concerns from preclinical and clinical reports.
19 citations
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September 2015 in “Therapeutic Delivery” This review discusses the application of active transdermal technologies in cosmetic devices for skin restoration and enhancement, reporting no new clinical results.
19 citations
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July 2006 in “Lasers in medical science” This review discusses hormone-related hair growth, hirsutism treatment options, and the combination of eflornithine and laser hair removal, reporting no new clinical results.
18 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of medical sciences” This study found that non-thermal plasma treatment increased epidermal thickness and dermal collagen density in mouse skin tissue without causing damage, potentially promoting growth factors and tissue remodeling.
17 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the surgical technique of "deroofing" for hidradenitis suppurativa, highlighting its advantages over traditional methods but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the importance of dietary management as part of treatment.
16 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that micro-current electrical stimulation may promote hair growth in human hair follicle-derived papilla cells and a mice model by enhancing cell proliferation, migration, and activating key growth pathways.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the concept of drug repositioning and highlights fragmin and protamine as emerging biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, but it reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
15 citations
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February 2013 in “Pharmaceutical nanotechnology” This study found that invasomes enhanced the iontophoretic transdermal delivery of finasteride in rabbits, increasing AUC and T1/2 compared to oral suspension.
15 citations
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May 2003 in “The Laryngoscope” In this study, researchers observed that spiral ganglion neurites created more branched networks near FGF-1-coupled beads compared to control beads, highlighting FGF-1's role in hair cell innervation development.
15 citations
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June 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that finasteride significantly reduced dihydrotestosterone levels but did not provide clear evidence of impaired libido or erectile function compared to placebo in men.
14 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia in asymptomatic young men was associated with increased arterial stiffness, as measured by the cardio-ankle vascular index.
14 citations
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May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the use of laser and intense light sources for hair removal and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the potential for aesthetic medicine to include these technologies.
14 citations
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April 2017 in “American Journal of Transplantation” This review examines nonmalignant skin toxicities from immunosuppressive and transplant-related medications, emphasizing the need for effective identification and management by care providers; it presents no new research findings.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses in vitro methods for evaluating the effects of hair care products on hair fibers, reporting no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate and accurate equipment for testing.
13 citations
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June 2016 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention” This study found that cured meat products in South-west Nigeria contained cadmium at levels above acceptable limits, indicating a need for stricter regulatory control to protect public health.
12 citations
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February 2014 in “PLoS ONE” This study observed high expression of mTOR pathway effectors in fibrous papules and TSC-associated angiofibromas, suggesting that topical rapamycin might be an effective treatment for fibrous papules.