16 citations
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses the multifaceted roles of hair follicles in skin health, including potential contributions to skin neoplasias, and reports no new results.
15 citations
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June 2020 in “Applied Materials Today” This study found that SA-MS hydrogel released Mo4+ ions which promoted healing of disease-impaired wounds by enhancing cell proliferation and angiogenesis, and through its photothermal effects addressed skin cancer-impaired wounds in mice.
15 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This source summarizes discussions by an advisory board of twelve experts on hair loss, focusing on heredity, aging, and environmental impacts, and emphasizing strategies that may slow alopecia.
15 citations
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October 2014 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” This report advances the hypothesis that finasteride and dutasteride inhibit 5α-reductase activities, potentially altering steroid metabolism and increasing the risk of insulin resistance, diabetes, and vascular disease.
13 citations
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January 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” This study found that using cultured mesenchymal stem cells from mouse whisker hair follicle outer root sheath in wound healing reduced inflammation, accelerated closure, and resulted in less hypertrophic scarring in mice.
13 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the embryology, structure, and function of sebaceous glands and their involvement in skin disorders but reports no novel findings.
12 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research” In this research, caffeine's versatile pharmacological actions were highlighted, demonstrating its stimulant, bronchodilator, diuretic, and potential anticancer effects through interactions with adenosine receptors, phosphodiesterase, and renal tubules, revealing valuable insights for drug development and therapeutic applications in medicine.
12 citations
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May 2017 in “Medicine” This article provides an overview of acne vulgaris, discussing its causes, presentation, and psychosocial impact, but it reports no new research findings or clinical results.
11 citations
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” In this study, researchers found histopathological similarities between L-tryptophan eosinophilic myalgia syndrome and idiopathic eosinophilic fasciitis, with certain unique inflammatory features present in the former.
10 citations
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September 2013 in “Nutrition” In this animal study, the ketogenic diet was associated with more severe biotin deficiency in biotin-deficient mice, suggesting that biotin supplementation is important when following this diet.
8 citations
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April 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report details the first pediatric occurrence of naevus trichilemmocysticus, a newly defined type of organoid naevus.
6 citations
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January 2013 This chapter reviews hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets, covering its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, but reports no new research findings.
5 citations
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that minoxidil forms a reservoir in the skin, allowing sustained drug delivery even after cleansing, while propylene glycol does not.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” This review highlights that obesity is linked to various hormonal imbalances beyond diabetes, prompting attention to related endocrine disorders in obese patients, including their prevalence, clinical presentation, and treatment considerations.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “Jurnal Pengolahan Hasil Perikanan Indonesia” In this study, researchers reported that compounds from Bruguiera gymnorhiza leaves showed anti-inflammatory potential in in silico analyses, with favorable drug properties and specific binding to the IKKβ receptor, suggesting possible development into anti-inflammatory drugs.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This meta-analysis reported that finasteride 1 mg/day significantly increased hair count in male androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, but highlighted persistent sexual side effects and associated depression risk.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” This study found that chronic administration of finasteride affected the isotopic composition of testosterone and nandrolone metabolites, impacting the drug-testing outcomes in athletic contexts.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the importance of interpreting laboratory data and performing physical assessments to support pharmacists in clinical decision-making and patient consultations, but reports no new empirical findings.
3 citations
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June 2018 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This case report describes a 45-year-old woman with persistent fatigue and confusion following hypertension treatment, who developed pulmonary embolism four weeks later.
3 citations
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June 2013 in “Turkish Journal of Rheumatology” This case report describes a 16-year-old boy diagnosed with Castleman's disease, where treatment led to a marked decrease in lymph node swelling without obvious recurrence.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Internal Medicine” In this case study, a 68-year-old woman was diagnosed with central diabetes insipidus and hypothalamic hypopituitarism due to a Rathke's cleft cyst.
3 citations
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March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Acne in children varies by age and severity, requires a pediatric treatment approach, and may need diagnostic evaluation for underlying conditions.
3 citations
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June 2009 in “The journal of alternative and complementary medicine/Journal of alternative and complementary medicine” This letter discusses the potential of green tea extract as a treatment for hirsutism but reports no clinical outcomes.
3 citations
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February 2005 in “Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy & Radiative Transfer/Journal of quantitative spectroscopy & radiative transfer” This study found that hair content of iron and zinc does not play a role in chemotherapy-induced alopecia in children with cancer.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” This report describes a 28-year-old male with type 1 diabetes who presented with acrodermatitis enteropathica symptoms, highlighting potential challenges in blood glucose control linked to zinc deficiency.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “Phytomedicine plus” In this study, researchers found that taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana supplements for five days altered the urinary steroid profile in a way that may interfere with the steroidal module of the Athlete Biological Passport.
2 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” This study found that fluconazole increased water transport in renal cells via effects on aquaporin-2 channels, suggesting potential as a treatment for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, though clinical trials are needed to confirm efficacy in humans.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “International journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences/International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses genetic mutations associated with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the importance of cardiovascular monitoring in management.
2 citations
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December 2014 This review discusses the role of biotin in metabolism and the consequences of its deficiency, reporting no new clinical results.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Xenobiotica” This study found that the metabolic profile of finasteride in pigs closely matches that of humans, supporting the use of pigs for studying human drug metabolism.