33 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists” This narrative review discusses the advantages of bidirectional barbed sutures in wound closure, such as faster placement and no need for knots, but reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of infection/The Journal of infection” This source discusses the diagnosis and treatment of Tinea capitis in children, highlighting that Trichophyton tonsurans is the prevalent cause in the UK and that terbinafine is an effective treatment option.
32 citations
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December 2014 in “Journal of experimental botany” In this study, the authors concluded that arabinogalactan proteins recognized by specific antibodies are involved in the differentiation and development of barley root epidermal cells, contributing to root hair development.
32 citations
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December 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” This article reviews the role of polarity proteins in epidermal morphogenesis and homeostasis and discusses how their alteration may contribute to skin disease, but reports no new experimental findings.
32 citations
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December 2013 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, rice bran supercritical CO2 extract demonstrated potential to promote hair growth in mice, increasing hair follicles and growth factor expression, similarly to 3% minoxidil.
32 citations
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November 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This article reviews advancements in hair restoration, highlighting improvements in surgical techniques and patient satisfaction, but reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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July 2012 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” In this study, VD(3) pretreatment increased hair follicle formation in a rat model by promoting dermal papilla cell differentiation, suggesting potential for hair regeneration therapy.
31 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinical Science” This review discusses the role of microRNAs in skin function and potential therapeutic applications, emphasizing their importance in wound healing and disease management, though it reports no new experimental findings.
31 citations
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November 2016 in “Cell Reports” This study reveals that somatosensory neurons in mouse skin exhibit structural plasticity during hair-follicle regeneration, which may temporarily impair the reliability of encoding gentle touch.
31 citations
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July 2004 in “Molecular Medicine” This study found that mutant glucocorticoid receptors have defective transcriptional activity and dynamic motility issues in the nucleus, likely due to impaired interactions with nuclear molecules necessary for gene activation.
31 citations
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March 2018 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This article reviews the complexities and challenges in classifying systemic lupus erythematosus and the problematic role of the anti-dsDNA antibody as a biomarker, without presenting new experimental findings.
31 citations
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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” This review discusses the negative health impacts of testosterone deficiency and the potential adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors, emphasizing the need for patient-physician discussions regarding these treatments.
31 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This article discusses the challenges and possible solutions in hair restoration surgery, focusing on donor hair availability, hair survival, and concealing surgical evidence, and reports no new clinical results.
31 citations
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June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
30 citations
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April 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway is essential for regenerating new hair follicles when epidermal stem cells and skin-derived precursors are combined, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for hair regeneration.
30 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews current treatment options for acne, hirsutism, and androgenetic alopecia in women with PCOS, recommending individualized and multidisciplinary approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that intermediate hair follicles are morphologically distinct from terminal follicles and offer a novel model for developing new alopecia therapies despite being technically more challenging to study.
30 citations
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June 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, the SAFE System for follicular unit extraction demonstrated a favorable average follicle transection rate of 6.14% and is accessible for physicians with basic technical skills, showing promise for wider adoption.
29 citations
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June 2014 in “Drug delivery” This study reported that nanoemulsions significantly improved the skin permeability of thiocolchicoside compared to its aqueous solution, suggesting they are effective carriers for its transdermal delivery.
29 citations
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study identified four new genetic loci associated with acne risk and highlighted key pathways involved in its genetic predisposition, potentially explaining 9.4% of acne's phenotypic variance.
29 citations
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March 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.
29 citations
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May 2018 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This review discusses the differential diagnosis of low-renin hypertension and highlights recent genetic discoveries related to familial forms, but it presents no new clinical results.
29 citations
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March 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review found that combined oral contraceptives and spironolactone are effective treatments for adult acne in women, but noted that oral contraceptives increase the risk of venous thromboembolism and require individual risk assessment before use.
29 citations
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July 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this study using a rat model, discontinuing dutasteride improved some relaxant responses but did not fully restore erectile function, indicating a potential time-dependent detriment of the drug.
29 citations
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January 2010 in “PubMed” This review discusses the methodology, limitations, and advantages of Follicular Unit Extraction in hair transplantation without providing new clinical results.
29 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” This study concluded that coat damage in captive rhesus macaques is unlikely caused by parasitic, bacterial, or mycotic infections but may be linked to environmental or behavioral factors affecting hair growth.
29 citations
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May 1998 in “Bulletin of the American College of Nurse-Midwifery” This review examines menopause's endocrinology, treatment history, and associated changes, noting key issues for midwife management but reports no new clinical results.
29 citations
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October 1996 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Higher minoxidil doses in dogs cause faster heart rate, lower blood pressure, and heart issues.
28 citations
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July 2022 in “Endocrine” This study suggests that young women with low prolactin levels may face higher cardiometabolic risk, and reducing cabergoline dosage reversed related metabolic disturbances.
28 citations
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January 2022 in “PLoS ONE” This study reports that a sarcoptic mange outbreak, likely originating from mange-infected llamas from a governmental program, dramatically reduced vicuña and guanaco populations in San Guillermo National Park, Argentina.