14 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” This study reports that transdermal exposure to owners' topical hormone replacement therapy caused alopecia in six dogs, but the condition resolved after the therapy was discontinued.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study evaluated the use of low-level laser therapy for treating androgenic alopecia in adults, finding it a promising and safe at-home option for stimulating hair growth compared to sham devices, though further research is needed to confirm its clinical effectiveness.
11 citations
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November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that early treatment with azithromycin and either nitazoxanide, ivermectin, or hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients may reduce viral shedding, symptom duration, and respiratory complications compared to untreated patients.
8 citations
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July 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the increasing use of follicular unit extraction in hair transplant surgery and presents no new research findings.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that increased atypical club hair observed in microscopic hair examinations may be characteristic of telogen effluvium compared to healthy individuals and diffuse alopecia areata patients.
3 citations
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June 1989 in “Diseases of the Colon & Rectum” This study found that 38% of patients undergoing ileoanal pouch surgery experienced transient hair loss, more frequently affecting women, likely due to multifactorial causes unrelated to nutritional deficiencies.
2 citations
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September 2020 This Mendelian randomization study reports that lifelong increased free testosterone in males was associated with improved bone mineral density and body composition but increased risks of prostate cancer, hypertension, and several other conditions.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the differences between scarring and non-scarring alopecias and describes diagnostic methods but reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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May 2001 in “Current problems in dermatology” The conclusion is that effectively treating hair disorders is difficult due to the complex factors affecting hair growth and more research is needed to improve treatments.
1 citations
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November 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study found a significant decline in serum zinc levels among women of African descent using hair relaxers and experiencing alopecia, with age at first exposure potentially influencing alopecia development.
This study using Mendelian randomization suggests lifelong increased free testosterone in males may have beneficial effects such as increased bone mineral density and decreased body fat, but also increased risks of prostate cancer and hypertension.
7 citations
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November 2024 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This study highlights that alopecia areata remains a pressing public health issue in China, especially affecting young people and females, who bear a disproportionately high burden of this condition.
8 citations
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December 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 30-year-old man's scleroderma-like skin changes and segmental thrombosis in the left leg, along with elevated blood sugar and advised weight management and limb care.
7 citations
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April 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review covers complications of neck lift surgery, their causes, ways to reduce them, and management strategies, without offering new clinical findings.
28 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review summarizes findings on the long-term use of tofacitinib for severe alopecia areata, reporting its potential as a promising treatment option.
46 citations
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January 2005 in “PubMed” This paper discusses risk factors and prevention strategies for acute urinary retention secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia, emphasizing the role of PSA levels and the benefits of medications like finasteride and alpha-blockers, but reports no new clinical results.
23 citations
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January 2018 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, researchers found that changes in Wnt signaling pathways play a crucial role in feather follicle morphogenesis during chicken embryo development.
11 citations
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September 2011 in “Biochemical journal” This study found that neurotrophin-4 regulates Cav3.2 T-current expression in D-hair neurons via TrkB receptor activation, highlighting its role in mechanosensitive function.
5 citations
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May 2018 in “PloS one” This study demonstrated that both classical and atypical BSE strains from cattle can be transmitted to goats, highlighting the importance of surveillance in protecting public health.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” This study found that off-label drug use was prevalent in Saudi Arabia, particularly among adults and geriatrics for depression and diabetes mellitus, with antidepressants and antidiabetics most commonly prescribed.
October 2024 in “Applied Sciences” In this study, tubular 3D bioprinted structures made from sodium alginate and gelatin, containing NIH/3T3 fibroblast cells, demonstrated the ability for cell growth and network formation over 6 weeks, although structural tensile strength decreased with cell growth and polymer degradation.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases” This study observed a marked increase in syphilis frequency within the studied population in 2020, along with dynamic patterns of clinical manifestations and increasing re-infection rates.
March 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Among Saudi dermatologists, this study reported widespread recognition of low-dose oral minoxidil's use for patterned hair loss and its side effect of hypertrichosis; however, many avoid prescribing it due to its unavailability in local pharmacies.
December 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This article contains book reviews related to cosmetic surgery and aesthetic dermatology and reports no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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July 2011 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” This guide provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing periocular hair disorders, which can range from benign conditions to those posing serious health risks.
A man's scalp hair loss was due to a combined melanocytic nevus and alopecia areata, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
1265 citations
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October 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This guideline from the Endocrine Society recommends using the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and outlines first-line treatments, emphasizing hormonal contraceptives and lifestyle intervention.
701 citations
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August 2014 in “Nature medicine” This study found that JAK inhibitors promote hair regrowth in both mice and human alopecia areata cases by blocking key immune pathways involved in disease development.
63 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal of Neurophysiology” This study observed that electrical stimulation of specific mechanoreceptive afferents in the orofacial region can evoke sensations consistent with their response properties, while others may require multiple afferents to access perceptual levels.
58 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” This study reported that administering lufenuron to dogs and cats effectively and rapidly resolved fungal infections within about 21 days for dogs and 12 days for cats, compared to around 90 days in untreated controls.