8 citations
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October 1979 in “PubMed” In this study, jute-batching oil did not cause cancer in mice, but it shortened the time to tumour development when combined with a known carcinogen, indicating potential cancer-promoting activity.
7 citations
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July 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study found that the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) can be used as a cost-effective marker to assess the severity and treatment response in patients with alopecia areata.
7 citations
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata greatly affects the quality of life for children and their families.
7 citations
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October 2020 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” This study found that stress plays a significant role in altering phenotypic features and body composition among PCOS patients, potentially worsening due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the quality of life in Turkish women with hirsutism is significantly more affected when PCOS is present, but is not correlated with the hirsutism severity score.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study found that the modified FACE-Q scales are effective for measuring patient satisfaction after hair transplantation, showing increased appearance satisfaction and perceived youthfulness six months post-surgery.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” In this study, significantly lower serum vitamin D levels were observed in patients with alopecia areata compared to healthy controls, with an inverse correlation between vitamin D levels and disease severity or duration.
7 citations
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April 2015 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.
7 citations
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December 2014 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” In this study, insulin resistance was observed at similar rates in non-obese women with idiopathic hirsutism, those with PCOS, and healthy controls.
7 citations
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January 2001 in “PubMed” This study found that vitamin B6 injections over several weeks improved hair condition and reduced hair loss in some women with diffuse alopecia, while calcium pantothenate had no clear positive effect.
7 citations
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June 2000 in “Majallah-i dānishgāh-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Māzandarān/Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences” In this study, older age and fewer hepatitis vaccinations were linked to lower HBV antibody responses in nursing staff, with antibody levels declining over five years, suggesting a potential need for booster doses.
6 citations
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November 2022 in “Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology” This study demonstrated that genetic markers can predict human ear morphology with moderate to good accuracy, potentially aiding forensic identification in crime scene investigations where traditional DNA matches are unavailable.
6 citations
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October 2021 in “Biomedical Research and Therapy” This meta-analysis found that alopecia areata patients had significantly higher serum levels of IL-6 and TNF-α compared to healthy subjects, indicating a potential role of these cytokines in the condition's pathogenesis.
6 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp photography helps patients feel less anxious about hair loss, agree more with doctors on severity, and stay motivated for treatment.
6 citations
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February 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found that patients with mycosis fungoides have higher levels of cardiovascular risk markers, suggesting an increased cardiovascular risk in this group compared to healthy controls.
6 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that low proliferation rates in bald areas of androgenetic alopecia patients, along with persistent inflammatory infiltrate, may lead to follicular miniaturization and fibrosis.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata patients had significantly abnormal T3, T4, TPOAbs, ANA, and lower vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Medical Biochemistry” This study found that Wet-type Age-Related Macular Degeneration patients had higher oxidative stress and HMGB-1 levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a link to increased tissue inflammation and necrosis.
5 citations
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that adding 10 mg/day of biotin to isotretinoin treatment for acne improved hair growth and maintained skin hydration, potentially reducing isotretinoin's mucocutaneous side effects.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma with microneedling to conventional medical treatment significantly increased hair density and diameter in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to medical treatment alone.
5 citations
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November 2020 in “Cells” The researchers reported that using a concentrate of conditioned mesenchymal stem cells derived from the placenta accelerated wound healing and regeneration in laboratory animals with severe local radiation injuries.
5 citations
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June 2018 in “Records of Natural Products” This study found that Lepidium sativum leaf extract significantly downregulated VEGF, TNF-α, and SRD5A2 gene expressions in HaCaT cells, suggesting potential benefits for inflammatory and androgen-dependent skin disorders.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed that storing hair follicle micrografts significantly decreased the expression of certain key genes in the dermal papilla, potentially affecting hair follicle cycling during preparation and storage.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews the diagnostic process for hair problems, emphasizing the importance of thorough patient evaluation and communication but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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October 2008 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This review aims to help medical practitioners understand inferential statistical methods to critically evaluate clinical trial design and analyses, but it doesn’t present new research findings.
5 citations
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March 2000 in “PubMed” This study found that hair implantation using a biocompatible polyamide fiber resulted in very satisfactory improvements with a low rate of adverse events among 196 patients.
4 citations
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September 2022 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research” This study found that methanolic leaf extract of Plumbago zeylanica L. demonstrates strong thrombolytic and antioxidant activities and shows promise as a source of such agents.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that patients with telogen effluvium had a higher rate of acute hair loss and lower monocyte counts if they had contracted COVID-19 prior to hair loss onset.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that dermatoscopic features can distinguish between tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children, with tinea capitis commonly showing comma hairs and alopecia areata showing exclamation mark hairs.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” This study found that using a plasma hairdryer for 90 minutes caused significantly less hair damage, such as cuticle cracks or layer separation, compared to traditional hot air dryers.