2 citations
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November 2022 in “Animal Bioscience” This study found that m6A-circRNA-ZNF638 enhances the activation of secondary hair follicle stem cells in cashmere goats by interacting with the miR-361-5p/Wnt5a pathway.
15 citations
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August 2010 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” This case report describes a 4-month-old infant with hair tourniquet syndrome affecting her toes, where prompt removal of the constricting hairs led to rapid recovery without tissue damage.
8 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that inhibiting the interaction between CXXC5 and Dishevelled could stimulate hair regrowth in mouse models by enhancing WNT/β-catenin signaling, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for hair loss involving compounds that block this interaction, such as interfering short peptides.
8 citations
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that applying 5% topical minoxidil twice daily significantly increased nail growth rate in healthy participants compared to untreated nails, with effects observable from the first week.
4 citations
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March 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a white man with mental retardation and suspected sensory neural hearing loss experienced resolution of cystic lesions and partial regeneration of facial fat after 1.5 months of pimozide therapy.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “Cureus” This review revisits hair-thread tourniquet syndrome, highlighting the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment by removing the constricting hair or similar substance to prevent damage to affected body parts, aiming to raise healthcare professionals' awareness for better prevention and management.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine” The researchers reported a case of Beau's lines in a 65-year-old man, potentially linked to past severe COVID-19 infections, suggesting that identifying these nail changes might signal prior infection and increased risk of reinfection.
November 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” In this case report, a 17-year-old male on sodium valproate therapy developed rare longitudinal melanonychia, suggesting sodium valproate can induce nail pigmentation as a side effect.
14 citations
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October 2002 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study found that MAP-2 is intensely expressed in the companion layer of the hair follicle, suggesting its potential importance to follicle integrity and possible involvement in some types of alopecia.
11 citations
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December 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract provides no research results, focusing instead on navigation and subscription details for JAMA Dermatology content access.
57 citations
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August 1999 in “Archives of dermatology” Hair follicles grow hair and release it through the skin.
36 citations
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January 2010 in “Human & experimental toxicology” This case report found that two women developed toxic selenium levels after consuming paradise nuts, resulting in symptoms like massive hair loss and nail discoloration.
30 citations
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August 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report identified UVB photosensitivity and testicular failure as previously unreported components of low-sulfur hair syndrome in a 16-year-old male.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta Endocrinologica” A woman with multiple autoimmune diseases showed improvement in hair loss but not in skin discoloration after treatment.
16 citations
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January 2008 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and increased blood vessels, but treatment can improve symptoms.
13 citations
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August 1982 in “Archives of dermatology” This case report describes a 62-year-old man with psoriasis who developed a unique nail abnormality after two months of treatment with the oral retinoid etretinate, alongside hair thinning and cheilitis.
8 citations
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review highlights recent advances in pediatric dermatologic treatments, including the use of propranolol for infantile hemangiomas and etanercept for plaque psoriasis, but it reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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October 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This report discusses a 77-year-old man with primary onycholemmal carcinoma, a rare nail bed tumor, emphasizing its slow growth, diagnostic challenges, and treatment typically involving surgical removal.
7 citations
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January 1989 in “Leprosy Review” This report describes a woman with borderline lepromatous leprosy who developed a serious skin reaction to dapsone; she recovered quickly after stopping dapsone and receiving corticosteroids.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine” This report describes two cases of hair tourniquet syndrome successfully treated with hair removal cream, noting its effectiveness as a less invasive option compared to traditional methods like incisions or blunt probe cutting.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Il Giornale di Chirurgia” This report describes two cases of hair tourniquet syndrome involving the thumb and toe, which were successfully treated without complications.
6 citations
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January 1997 in “Pediatric dermatology” This case report highlights a 21-year-old man with severe nodulocystic acne resistant to conventional treatments, who showed moderate improvement with isotretinoin, and discusses its potential link to congenital digital abnormalities and Apert syndrome.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review presents ergonomic methods and devices for follicular unit excision surgery but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the importance of ergonomic practices for effective hair restoration procedures.
3 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses soy's potential benefits for skin, hair, and nails, noting that while skin and nail improvements are more pronounced, hair benefits are modest; it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Diabetes and its Complications” This review found that among young adults with type 1 diabetes, hearing loss prevalence ranged from 22.6% to 48.0% and was associated with age, diabetes duration, and systolic blood pressure, while peridontitis and alveolar bone loss also showed varying prevalence patterns.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” In this study, authors reported that reflectance confocal microscopy may aid in diagnosing trichofolliculoma by identifying specific features correlated with histopathology that can be difficult to discern with other methods.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine” In this case study, a man's hair and nail symptoms, following dental treatments, resolved with mesalazine therapy after investigating suspected clindamycin allergy and diagnosing mucosal changes.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Asian Journal of Medicine and Biomedicine” This article reports a case of hair tourniquet syndrome in a child's toe, successfully treated surgically, and emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to be aware for early detection and treatment.
1 citations
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December 2015 in “International journal of pediatric research” This review discusses the occurrence of hair tourniquets in children and adolescents, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting case variations by age and affected body part.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.