21 citations
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January 2006 in “Pediatrics” This review discusses how certain genetic, infectious, and metabolic conditions might influence disease severity and highlights the potential for new therapies, but it presents no new research findings.
19 citations
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June 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” This article discusses diagnostic challenges and management approaches for hair loss in women of color, emphasizing the importance of clinical examinations and education to prevent and manage traction alopecia.
17 citations
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March 2018 in “Pediatric dermatology” This study suggests that hydroxychloroquine may benefit some children with alopecia areata, as five out of nine patients showed improvement, although side effects like gastrointestinal intolerance and headache were noted.
17 citations
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March 2012 in “The Journal of Pathology” This article argues that lineage labeling with genetic markers is the gold standard for identifying epithelial stem cells, contrary to the view that in vitro methods alone are sufficient.
16 citations
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This study reviewed and categorized dermatological drugs for pregnancy and lactation according to new FDA labeling guidelines, which replaced simplistic letter categories with detailed information, aiming to improve prescribing decisions by addressing both maternal and paternal reproductive potential.
13 citations
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January 2024 in “Cureus” This study reviewed the physiological and psychological impacts of acne vulgaris, highlighting its complex interactions with endocrine issues, sebum production, and immune response, while suggesting that a multidisciplinary approach can inform future treatments and improve quality of life for those affected.
13 citations
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October 2010 in “Pharmacogenomics” This study constructed a panel of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic genes, revealing that current SNP chips insufficiently capture many drug-response gene variants, highlighting the need for complementary genetic approaches.
13 citations
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study found distinct differences in protein expression and wound healing pathways between Acomys cahirinus and Mus musculus, highlighting potential targets for reducing fibrotic response in mammals.
12 citations
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February 2016 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” This study found that sulforaphane treatment enhanced hair regeneration in ob/ob mice by increasing DHT-degrading enzyme levels and lowering plasma testosterone and DHT.
11 citations
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December 1987 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the role of suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) and the hCG method in obesity management, highlighting the speculative benefits of hCG but reporting no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This review discusses the potential role of the dietary antioxidant index in reducing the risk of various diseases, including obesity-related conditions, certain cancers, osteoporosis, and mental illnesses, but calls for further studies to confirm these findings.
10 citations
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May 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses the unique dermatologic needs and conditions affecting women of color, noting specific skin and hair conditions but reports no clinical results.
9 citations
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October 2011 in “Journal of proteomics” This study found that taxol induces apoptosis in dermal papilla cells, affecting protein expression related to biological processes and potentially contributing to taxol-induced alopecia.
7 citations
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August 2018 in “South African Medical Journal” This article provides a comprehensive overview of tattoo-related issues for clinicians, covering various aspects such as tattoo types, medical relevance, removal methods, complications, and South African legislation, but reports no new research findings.
7 citations
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September 2013 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review summarizes existing literature on the safety of commonly used dermatologic medications during pregnancy but does not present new clinical findings, aiming to assist physicians with prescribing decisions.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” This study found that premature greying of hair was reported in 42.5% of young adults from King Faisal University, with higher prevalence among females, and noted associations with various health and lifestyle factors.
5 citations
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February 2016 in “Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers” This study found that the expression levels of nucleolin, nucleophosmin, and UBTF genes were lower in normal sites compared to hair loss sites in males with alopecia.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in molecular biosciences” This study revealed that chronic restraint stress in mice led to significant alterations in metabolic pathways and gene expression associated with hair growth inhibition, using metabolomics and transcriptomics analyses.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that a mixture of plant extracts significantly improved skin barrier function, reduced inflammation, and exhibited anti-aging effects in human skin cells.
4 citations
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September 2020 in “Andrologia” This study found that Origanum vulgare extract improved testicular structure and function in mice against finasteride-induced damage by enhancing antioxidant defense and modulating gene expression related to apoptosis.
4 citations
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April 2002 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hormones cause hair loss by affecting cell growth and weakening cell attraction.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This study found that intracrine androgen signaling via 5α-reductase is essential for optimal endometrial decidualization and vascular development during this process in mice.
4 citations
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December 2013 in “Acupuncture and related therapies” This review summarizes the potential of N-acetyl-cysteine in managing diseases linked to redox imbalance, discussing its effects from cellular mechanisms to clinical applications, though further research is suggested for broader use.
4 citations
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September 1994 in “Xenobiotica” Finasteride metabolism varies by age, sex, and P450 inducers, with males processing it faster.
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2 citations
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January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses approaches to diagnosing and managing cutaneous manifestations of lupus erythematosus and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews historical uses of the term "lupus" for various skin disorders but provides no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology” This review focused on the bioactive compounds and pharmacological properties of Lawsonia inermis (henna) and found that it contains various beneficial compounds with potential therapeutic applications, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, indicating a need for further investigation into its medical benefits.
This study found that DNA damage in obese women was linked to serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and hair chromium levels, with higher serum vitamin D associated with less damage and higher chromium with more damage.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Microbial Cell Factories” This study found that supplementing soybean oil significantly increased the production of the cyclosporine A derivative [(4'-OH)MeLeu]4-CsA by 55.6%, offering potential enhancements for its clinical application.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Evolutionary studies” This chapter discusses genetic polymorphisms related to phenotypes that differentiate between populations and reports no new results; it highlights the role of DNA technology in understanding human adaptation history.