40 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study revealed that deficiency in the enzyme FA2H in mice affected sebaceous gland function, altered sebum composition, and caused cycling alopecia, highlighting FA2H's role in hair follicle homeostasis.
40 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews the role of diet in various skin disorders and suggests that dietary changes may aid in managing certain conditions, though it reports no new clinical findings.
39 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review provides a practical approach to diagnosing pseudopelade of Brocq and updates on treatment options but reports no new clinical results.
39 citations
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September 2017 in “The Open Rheumatology Journal” This review discusses the role of complement activation in SLE and suggests that while monitoring C3 and C4 remains important, increased levels of cell-bound complement activation products may better indicate disease activity.
38 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses psychocutaneous syndromes, detailing their classifications and management strategies, but reports no new clinical findings; it underscores dermatologists' role in these cases.
38 citations
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This article reviews different acne treatments and emphasizes the importance of being aware of their potential side effects, but reports no new clinical results.
38 citations
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February 2012 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Skin problems like acne, dry skin, and nail and hair changes are common in patients taking EGFR inhibitors.
37 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses how acute exposures to environmental and internal stressors can quickly alter skin functions, leading to various dermatological symptoms, and calls for more research on these short-term effects.
36 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review examines the increasing clinical applications of dermoscopy in diagnosing various skin conditions and highlights its potential to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce unnecessary histologic confirmation.
36 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review develops expert-guided recommendations for hidradenitis suppurativa management, highlighting evidence for the effectiveness of antibacterial and anti-tumor necrosis factor therapies, but reports no new clinical trial results.
36 citations
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December 2015 in “Drugs” This review summarizes various drug treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa, noting their effectiveness, side effects, and high recurrence rates, but reports no new clinical findings.
35 citations
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August 2021 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This review examines how fibroblasts contribute to regeneration in various organs and explores the potential of reverting adult fibroblasts to a fetal-like state for regenerative therapies, but reports no new empirical findings.
35 citations
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May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This review found evidence supporting the effectiveness and safety of topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss, though many included studies were at high risk of bias.
34 citations
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June 2014 in “The BMJ” This study found that children with intracranial injuries had significantly lower odds of achieving satisfactory early academic performance compared to those without head injuries.
34 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reported that polarized dermoscopy was better for visualizing vascular patterns, scaling, and reticular pigmentation, while nonpolarized mode better documented features like black dots and tapered hair in various hair and scalp conditions.
34 citations
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April 2007 in “Neuroscience” In this study, finasteride altered acute ethanol withdrawal severity differently in male and female mice, highlighting sex differences in sensitivity to changes in neurosteroid levels.
34 citations
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses how the brain can influence skin biology, suggesting a link between psychological factors and skin health, but it reports no new scientific findings.
33 citations
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September 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” In this review, the authors report that fractional resurfacing can be a safe and effective technique for treating scars and promoting photorejuvenation in Asian skin, though it requires cautious use to minimize risks like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and rebound melasma.
31 citations
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April 2018 in “Royal Society open science” This study found that mange-infected bare-nosed wombats have increased heat loss, higher metabolic rates, altered behavior, and disrupted fatty acid composition compared to healthy individuals.
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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August 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the diagnostic and treatment challenges of trichotillomania and emphasizes the need for better-designed studies to optimize treatment approaches.
30 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” This review discusses the traditional uses and pharmacological properties of Hedychium spicatum, noting that while some traditional uses are supported by scientific studies, further research on its applications is needed.
30 citations
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May 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This review discusses immune pathways involved in alopecia areata and explores emerging, more targeted therapeutic strategies, noting their potential for better safety and effectiveness compared to traditional immune suppressants.
30 citations
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March 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses hair loss in postmenopausal women as often being multifactorial, reviewing various conditions affecting this group, but reports no new research findings.
30 citations
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the mechanisms by which isotretinoin and hormonal therapy treat acne through their effects on sebaceous glands, reporting no new clinical results.
29 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that trichoscopic examination is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with severe diffuse non-scarring alopecia indicating active disease.
29 citations
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December 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” This review discusses factors affecting fertility in both men and women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and emphasizes individualized preconception management but reports no new clinical results.
29 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that photodynamic therapy using 5-aminolevulinic acid or methyl aminolevulinate is a safe and effective treatment for acne vulgaris, particularly with 30 to 60 minutes of contact time and three treatments for significant long-term improvement.
29 citations
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October 1988 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This review discusses the use of antiandrogens for various conditions like prostate cancer and highlights their potential benefits in remission rates and symptom improvement, but it reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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January 2018 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” This review explores the role of fatty acids and bioactive lipid mediators in skin health and suggests targeting this metabolic network to control inflammation and improve skin conditions, but it reports no new findings.