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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October 2021 in “The international journal of risk and safety in medicine” This paper describes the development of diagnostic criteria for several enduring sexual dysfunction conditions following the use of certain medications, highlighting common sexual and non-sexual symptoms.
7 citations
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October 2022 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study found that more than half of psoriasis patients used complementary and alternative medicine without informing their physicians, highlighting a need for increased awareness among dermatologists.
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.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This article reviews hair-thread tourniquet syndrome, discussing its demographics, causes, and current treatment methods, but presents no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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November 2014 This chapter reviews patchy hair loss due to skin disease, nail disorders related to chronic trauma, and treatments for small carcinomas, but it reports no new clinical findings.
September 2022 in “Annals of medicine and surgery” This case report discusses the diagnostic challenges and management options for three siblings with 46, XY DSD due to type 2 5-α reductase deficiency, highlighting the genetic basis and impact on their quality of life.
January 2016 in “Language Learning in Higher Education” This study presents a typology of how patients use euphemisms for medical terms in English and French, based on examples from various textbooks and lexicons.
94 citations
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April 2002 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study describes the first case of female pseudohermaphroditism due to a novel homozygous glucocorticoid receptor gene mutation, indicating possible pre- and postnatal virilization in affected females.
56 citations
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December 2002 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study suggests that in human osteoblast-like cells, the 5alpha-reductase type 1 isozyme predominantly catalyzes the conversion of testosterone to DHT, which may play a role in bone homeostasis.
53 citations
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June 1993 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study identified LY191704 as a specific noncompetitive inhibitor of human 5 alpha-reductase type 1, which may be useful in treating endocrine disorders related to DHT overproduction.
35 citations
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May 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review highlights that current diagnostic and treatment methods for chronic pelvic pain syndrome lack robust evidence, suggesting a need for further research.
34 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study observed increased online searches for "acne," "eczema," and "hair loss" but decreased interest in "botox," "skin cancer," and some other terms during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey and Italy.
34 citations
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October 2011 in “Pathology Research International” This article reviews potential factors influencing Behçet's disease, like increased neutrophil functions, immunological changes, stress, and hormonal alterations, but it presents no new clinical results.
22 citations
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the therapeutic use of interferons and other cytokines in various viral, tumorous, and inflammatory diseases, discussing their biological effects and potential future applications without presenting new experimental results.
14 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Parasitology” This study reported that 39.7% of Amargosa voles had mite-associated lesions, which may severely impact their health and fitness.
11 citations
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January 2000 in “Der Hautarzt” This review describes how male hypogonadism can lead to various skin and hair symptoms, as well as potential dermatological reactions to hormone treatments and reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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May 1996 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study reported that 5 alpha-reductase type 2 is the predominant enzyme in pubic skin fibroblasts across normal men, women, and hirsute patients, suggesting potential treatment options for idiopathic hirsutism.
7 citations
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August 2016 in “Nursing for Women's Health” This article reviews the issue of hair-thread tourniquets in infants, emphasizing the importance of awareness for timely diagnosis and suggesting prevention strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This study observed that testosterone therapy in transgender men enhances both physical and mental health, is safe in the short and middle term with proper follow-up, and highlights the need for endocrinologists to provide gender-affirming care despite its limited presence in medical education.
5 citations
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December 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” This paper discusses anagen effluvium, a reversible non-scarring hair loss often triggered by certain chemotherapy drugs, but presents no new clinical results.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Cureus” This review discusses the various applications of platelet-rich plasma in gynecology but presents no new experimental findings; the authors highlight its potential in managing conditions like Asherman’s syndrome and urinary incontinence.
3 citations
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July 2014 in “QJM” This case report discusses a 35-year-old man with progressive alopecia areata who did not respond to minoxidil treatment but offers no new clinical trial results.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Plastic Surgery” This cross-sectional study examined gender-affirming surgeries in Canada, finding significant variation in provincial insurance coverage, with Prince Edward Island covering the most procedures and Nunavut the least, while noting a general lack of in-province procedures in the territories.
April 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study suggests that expanding the Egyptian premarital screening program to include dermatological conditions, sexually transmitted diseases, and andrological disorders could enhance marriage stability.
May 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review outlines the role of testosterone in male sexual development and its therapeutic use for male hypogonadism, covering its biosynthesis, secretion, metabolism, and various biological actions, but does not report specific study results.
May 2023 in “Asian journal of research in pharmaceutical sciences” This study concluded that topical ketoconazole is effective and safe for treating superficial fungal infections and has potential for new dermatologic uses despite concerns over oral administration's adverse effects.
December 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” This review addresses new therapeutic approaches for complete androgen insensitivity syndrome but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the necessity for multidisciplinary strategies and psychological support in treatment.
August 2022 in “Archives of pediatric surgery” This article reviews cultural differences in the incidence of hair-thread tourniquet syndrome and finds it may be less prevalent in Iranian children compared to Europe, possibly due to social and cultural factors.
August 2022 in “MEDICINUS” This case study reports a 22-year-old homosexual man coinfected with secondary syphilis, condyloma acuminata, and HIV, highlighting the coexistence and increased STI risks associated with HIV and HPV infection.