5 citations
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September 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports that using LED polarized magnification in hair transplant recipient sites can reduce eye strain and improve ease of site creation, but offers no graft placement advantage over traditional methods.
April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Eyelashes are important for looks and eye protection, and more people are treating sparse eyelashes; more research is needed to understand eyelash biology and improve treatments.
24 citations
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April 2021 in “BMC women's health” This study found that women with PCOS and high BMI exhibited significantly increased hair growth compared to non-PCOS women, suggesting an additive effect of body weight on this phenotype in PCOS.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Medical Genomics” This study is the first to identify a de novo heterozygous frameshift insertion variant in the ARID1B gene as a cause of Coffin-Siris syndrome with an association to excessive early-onset high myopia.
May 2013 in “Proceedings of SPIE” In this study, the researchers demonstrated an automatic alignment method for beams in an electron pumped excimer laser system that achieved high precision and accuracy, with a reported alignment accuracy of 0.63μrad.
July 2022 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention” In this case report, a 17-year-old girl with secondary amenorrhea was evaluated for PCOS, highlighting the importance of assessing abnormal menstrual patterns for underlying conditions, and suggesting that hormonal birth control and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms.
65 citations
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September 1998 in “Eye” This study observed that 19% of patients with Graves' orbitopathy experienced induced diplopia after orbital decompression, with high patient satisfaction reported following both coronal and translid approaches.
23 citations
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January 2017 in “BMC Medical Genetics” This study presents the first reported Spanish case of Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy, identifying a new CDH3 mutation and highlighting the importance of clinical and genetic evaluation for accurate diagnosis.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that female pattern hair loss in Western India is often associated with metabolic syndrome, which correlates with earlier onset and increased severity.
24 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this case report, the authors suggest that topiramate, used for treating bipolar disorder, may cause trichomegaly, or excessive eyelash growth, in patients.
23 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nanjing Medical University” This study found that higher BMI in PCOS patients at a Chinese clinic was associated with functional disorders of androgen excess, suggesting BMI may predict hyperandrogenism in this population.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This report describes a rare case of congenital generalized hypertrichosis terminalis in a six-year-old boy with gingival hyperplasia, a coarse face, congenital hydronephrosis, and a heterozygous deletion on chromosome 17q12.
6 citations
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March 2022 in “IET Image Processing” This study utilized ultrasound biomicroscopy to evaluate the anterior chamber in angle closure glaucoma patients, revealing that the anterior chamber angle is wider on the downside than the upside and identifying important parameters for potential laser surgery.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study describes three young females with hirsutism who were diagnosed with different underlying conditions—late-onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia, idiopathic hirsutism, and polycystic ovary syndrome with ovarian thecosis—highlighting the need for reevaluation if initial treatments are ineffective.
17 citations
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December 2008 in “Dermatology” This study found that adding metformin to IPL therapy in women with PCOS significantly improved insulin sensitivity and reduced hirsutism compared to IPL therapy alone.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia” This report describes a novel mutation in the CDH3 gene in an 11-year-old Iranian boy with hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy, indicating a new genetic variant associated with the disorder.
49 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery” This case report suggests that oral finasteride, used for benign prostatic hyperplasia, may be associated with intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome during cataract surgery.
29 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery” This case report suggests a possible association between long-term finasteride use for male pattern baldness and the development of cataracts and intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome in a patient.
December 2012 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” This case report describes a rare complication of eyelash transplantation, where it resulted in trichiasis and corneal surface damage, highlighting the need for preoperative counseling about potential ocular risks.
1 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The mutation causes hairless mice due to mislocalized and dysfunctional HR protein.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” This letter reports a homozygous missense mutation in the LIPH gene causing autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex in a Chinese patient.
April 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights the clinical usefulness of bimatoprost in lowering intraocular pressure for glaucoma patients and its promising results in promoting hair growth for conditions like alopecia, with research also exploring potential new applications and delivery systems.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Topical eyedrops may cause eyelash whitening and skin lightening around the eyes.
June 2002 in “Current obstetrics and gynaecology/Current obstetrics & gynaecology” This article discusses various causes and treatment options for hirsutism in women, highlighting the effectiveness of cyproterone acetate and the importance of weight reduction, without presenting new research findings.
17 citations
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August 2018 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that in eyelids with ptosis, voluntary brow elevation raises the eyelid position similar to maximal eyelid opening, suggesting brow lifting is driven by efforts to elevate the eyelid.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a rare genetic mutation causing congenital hypotrichosis, where a 2-year-old girl showed some improvement in hair growth with topical minoxidil treatment, supporting its potential use for this condition.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” This case report describes an unusual occurrence of late-onset nevus comedonicus affecting both eyelids, with complications including bilateral ptosis and ectropion.
March 1997 in “The Lancet” Hirsutism is abnormal male-pattern hair growth in females due to excess androgens.
5 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” This study presents two cases correlating the clinical appearance of adult-onset foveomacular vitelliform dystrophy with optical coherence tomography findings, describing the location of the yellow vitelliform material.